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Natural Specimens For Sale
John Dickinson Hand Carved Maple Burl Wood Sculptural Bowl, 1997
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic live edge organic sculpture constructed from a solid piece of maple burl wood. Modern style with a heavy weight, spikes to side and recessed bowl to center. Signed to bottom 1997.
Biography:
John Dickinson was born and raised in Delaware. During and immediately after high school, John worked with contractors as a framer building houses in the Wilmington area. From 1978 to 1982, John served the country in the US Coast Guard. In 1985, after earning a BA in geography with a minor in photography at the University of Delaware...
Category
20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Maple
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Gogotte Specimen Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation
Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Polished Malachite Chrysocolla Organic Free-Form Natural Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking authentic Congolese mined polished solid Malachite & Chrysocolla natural specimen (midcentury modern Brutalist decoration, sculpture, or paperweight)
The undulating surface of this unique freeform example presents with a layer of bright blue Chrysocolla interrupted by the Malachite's desirable rich deep green shades of banding. This beautiful specimen even shows an intricate botryoidal growth of the Malachite below the Chrysocolla. This is one highly decorative and intriguing offering, perfect for any fossil or geode collector, artifact collection, nature enthusiast, or simply displayed as a stunning objet d'art for anyone looking to elevate their home decor. Easily adding bold vivid color and dramatic variations, unique texture, organic shape and distinctive sculptural form design elements; this fairly large and impressive curiosity is sure to bring a touch of timeless elegant sophistication, rustic warmth, tranquil serenity...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil and are igneous (volcanic) in orig...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Quartz
Apophyllite "Lollipop" with Calcite over Agate Stalactite
Located in New York, NY
An agate stalactite with druzy calcite, a pseudomorph of apophyllites, and a small accenting stilbite. The long dark agate growth beautifully transitions from calcite to apophylli...
Category
2010s Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Rare Natural Blue Lace Agate Geode with Calcite Inclusions, Extra-Grade Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Blue Banded Agate Geode with Blue and White Laces, Self Standing
▫️ Description
A Gorgeous, intact Agate with Blue and White Laces, this agate geode is considered to be of ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$864 Sale Price
20% Off
Mesolite on Green Apophyllite From India
Located in New York, NY
Puna, India
A stunning number of radial mesolites on a bed of green apophyllite. A complete 180 degree flawless explosion of a zeolite mineral occuring as sprays of thin, prismatic ...
Category
2010s Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Clear Quartz with Pink Dumortierite Inclusions - 266g
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Clear Quartz specimen from Colombia features rare microscopic inclusions of a pink variety of Dumortierite, giving it a subtle and enchanting blush hue. The striking c...
Category
2010s Colombian Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Fine 19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Steam Boad Model in Custom Case
Located in Buchanan, MI
Fine 19th century English mahogany schooner steam boad model in custom case. Great attention to detail. This came from a very prominent North Shore Estate.
Category
19th Century English Adirondack Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Kunzite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan, Afghanistan
Located in New York, NY
Here is very blocky, fine quality, facet grade, light tone of Spodumene var. yellow green kunzite crystal. This spectacular medium light tone yellow-green spodumene crystal is of nat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
AAA Amethyst Cluster with Large Dark Purple Amethyst and Calcite Inclusions
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A gallery-grade amethyst cluster that delivers world-class aesthetics to be the centerpiece of your collection. This Amethyst features large, super saturated dark druzy as well as do...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$3,176 Sale Price
20% Off
Spinosaurus Toe Claw // 4-3/4" Long // Cretaceous Period
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spined reptile") is one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs to ever exist. This behemoth lived in present-day Morocco during the upper Albian to upper Turonian...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Sculptural Elephant Ear Selenite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Unusually large selenite cluster with rosette formations of crytsal clusters of gypsum or barite which contains sand grains with 'petals' or flattened crystal clusters formations in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Sandstone
Naturally Aesthetic Pair of Small Blue Agate Geodes with Druzy Crystal Core
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Set of a Book-Matching Pair of Blue and Green Lace Agate Geoes with Sparkly Crystal Core
▫️Description
With their stunning beauty, this pair of small blue agate geodes showcases a ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$784 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Japanese Bronze Shells
Located in New York, NY
These charming bronze shells were cast in Japan in the 19th century. They lived for many years in the collection of the Paris artist Pierre Le-Tan. One of...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
$9,000 / set
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Base with Natural Coral Head
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' base from Tuscany topped with a naturally formed coral head.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the Fl...
Category
17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral, Gold Leaf
Lapis Lazuli Freeform // 2.94 lb
Located in New York, NY
This large hand-polished lapis lazuli freeform features an unbelievably sumptuous royal blue base hue as well as shimmering pyrite deposits and contrasting veins of white calcite run...
Category
2010s Afghan Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
$480 Sale Price
40% Off
Lace Agate Geode on Stand with Natural Blue Banded Agate - All Natural
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Blue Banded Agate Geode with Blue and White Laces
▫️ Description
Gorgeous and intact, with superb blue and white agate laces (also known as Blue Lace Agate), this agate geo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$536 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Mother-of-pearl and Metal Bird
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960 silver plated bird with mother-of-pearl insets.
Measurements:
Height: 27"
Width: 20"
Depth: 14".
Category
1960s North American Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Cobaltoan Calcite // 1.69 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This thick coating of rare Cobaltoan calcite on host rock is beautifully crystallized with relatively large crystals, incredible natural sparkle and luster, and truly the best bright...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Hand Carved and Polished Feldspar Stone Sculpture on Lacquered Wood Base.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural feldspar stone sculpture. Hand carved and polished, then mounted on lacquered wood base with felt bottom. Great color, movement and composition.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Escape – Sculptural Centerpiece in Nero Marquina Marble, Two-Piece Set
Located in Porto, PT
Escape is both a sculpture and a centerpiece, crafted in Nero Marquina marble and composed of two distinct elements that come together in visual harmony. The deep black surface, cros...
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble, Brass
Grape Agate I
Located in New York, NY
This purple grape agate is only found in one mine in Indonesia, and is the only form of botryoidal agate and quartz to date. This specimen is covered in places in a fine, shimmering ...
Category
2010s Indonesian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
$3,500
Small Natural Madeira Citrine Cluster with AAA Red Orange Citrine Druzy on Stand
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Orange Madeira Citrine Cluster with Large, AAA-Grade Shiny Citrine Druzy
▫️ Description
A cherry-picked Madeira Citrine Cluster selected for its exceptional aesthetics and ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Quartz var. Grape Agate from near Pantai Manakarra, Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
From near Pantai Manakarra, Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Double-sided cluster of translucent grape purple quartz agate in spherical formations with a radial internal structure and ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
1 of 4 Very Rare Moroccan Ammonite Atlas Mountains Fossil Bowls Marble Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare original circa 180+ Million year old Atlas Mountains Morocco Fossil bowl polished to a marble finish
They a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Other Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
$301 Sale Price
20% Off
Leaf" recessed wall light by Mazzega, orange frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb frosted Murano glass leaf wall light, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. Wall light in the shape of a leaf supported by a...
Category
1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Stained Gourd with Hot Needle Point Figures
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian tribal art gourd sculpture with stained finish and hot needle point artistry, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Fibrous Malachite – 567 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This striking fibrous Malachite displays an intense emerald green color and dynamic shape and texture that make it visually captivating from every angle. The intricate, banded or fib...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Purple Amethyst Crystal Cluster Slab Calcite Hematite Spike
Located in Forney, TX
A large brilliant natural amethyst specimen that displays large crystal terminations, rich inclusions and calcite formations throughout, and a single large hematite spike.
Dimensi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Fluorite over Quartz from Huanggang Mine, Keshiketeng Qi, Inner Mongolia, China
Located in New York, NY
From Huanggang Mine, No. 6 Shaft, Keshiketeng Qi, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China
Transparent dark-blue fluorite crystals covering front of gray quartz plate. The fluorite crystals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Pair of Book-Matching Natural Galaxy Amethyst Geodes with Agate Matrix
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Elevate your space, decor, or collection with the captivating beauty of this pair of book-matching Amethyst Geode featuring mesmerizing Black Galaxy ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$4,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Halite from Carlsbad Potash Mining District, Eddy County, New Mexico
Located in New York, NY
Lustrous rich translucent green cubic halite crystals on matrix.
Weight: 1.85 lbs, Dimensions: 8 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Rhodochrosite Stalactites From Argentina
Located in New York, NY
These unique rhodochrosite stalactites from Argentina are a rare find. Formed from precipitation off of manganese-rich rocks inside the tunnels of Argentinian silver...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Argentine Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Genuine Amethyst Geode with Calcite on Stand from Brazil (50.7 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, huge Amethyst geode features naturally formed, lustrous and fully terminated crystals with highly reflective faces and a deep, transparent to translucent hues. This b...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Yombe Chief Staff "Mwaala", Publ: Kongo Art Magique, Yann Ferrandin, Paris 2009.
Located in Leuven , BE
A Wooden Yombe Mwaala Chief Staff, with three globular elements. The Finial is a finely carved female figure kneeling, the hands resting on the knees and with raised scarification ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick with Fishtail Selenite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" candlestick base mounted with a fishtail selenite and decorated with chalcedony rosettes and ecphora shells.
This fragment is from a church ...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold Leaf
17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick with Natural Ammonite Shell
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th Century Italian candlestick fragment topped with a complete and natural ammonite shell. This Italian fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the histo...
Category
17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Wood
High-Grade Citrine Geode Cave - Saturated Orange Druzy Crystals and Stalactites
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Fabulous Citrine to Your Home Decor: Deep Orange Citrine Geode Cave with Sparkling Druzy
▫️ Description
An extraordinary natural Citrine cave, featuring shiny, rich, saturated or...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Morganite with Topaz and Schorl on Albite From Pakistan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural combination piece from Pakistan features a large and shockingly translucent pink hexagonal morganite crystal with a naturally clear f...
Category
2010s Pakistani Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other
Pink Amethyst Geode Slab with Sculptural Pink Amethyst Flowers and Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Pink Amethyst Geode Slice with Botroydal Flowers and Sparkly Druzy
▫️Description
A Pink Amethyst Geode Slice showcases rare character...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$624 Sale Price
20% Off
Amethyst Geode with Deep Purple Amethyst Druzy, Blue Lace Agate, and Calcite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A geode that stands as an impressive natural sculpture, with calcite, deep purple, and shiny amethyst, and an aesthetical calcite inclusion interlacing that forms a unique display of natural artistry, a centerpiece.
Rarely seen in any Amethyst specimen, the contrast between the deep purple Amethyst and the Blue Lace Agate creates a stunning visual effect. The Blue Lace Agate forms a natural frame in teal, white, and light blue colors that allows the Amethyst to shine from within, bringing its grape-jelly purple, along with intact points, creating a lustrous, sparkly effect to the specimen.
The Agate Lines are a very special and rare feature of this amethyst specimen. They formed uniformly throughout the entire specimen. The layers begin with a moss agate matrix containing calcite inclusions, which form beautiful natural flowers. These are covered by the first layer of blue lace agate. Atop this, baby-blue and white laces developed, eventually giving way to the galaxy amethyst, allowing it to shine.
To crown the geode, calcite perfectly formed on its side, adding a much needed contrasting aesthetical point to it.
On a Cathedral with a Nave top, it stands at almost 19 Inches tall and weighing almost 55 lbs.
This exceptional Amethyst with Lace-Agate geode specimen...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$5,184 Sale Price
20% Off
Golden Orange Citrine Cluster with AAA Large Flower Stalactite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
This extraordinary, tall Golden Orange Citrine Cluster was handpicked for its rare high-quality, and beautiful aesthetics. A unique citrine flower specimen...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$3,832 Sale Price
20% Off
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam shell
Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm
Height on c...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Black and Green Cactus in Wire Mesh by Benedetta Mori Ubaldini
Located in Milan, IT
Benedetta works in many materials but is most well known for her innovative and extraordinarily wire work. Each piece starts life as flat rolled chicken wire which is gradually shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Wire
Statement Citrine Cluster with Golden-Orange Druzy and Calcite, X-Large
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Statement Citrine Cluster Specimen with Golden Citrine Druzy, Stalactite Flowers, and Calcite Inclusions covered by Galaxy Druzy
▫️ Description
Gorgeous and exuding a regal, imposi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Agate Geode Brown and White Natural Specimen Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial white and brown agate geode natural specimen sculpture piece. Piece makes a great standalone decorative object, bookend, etc.
Dimensions: 4.5" Depth x 5...
Category
Early 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Agate
Dreamy Geode End Cut Resembling Murano Glass Crystal Mineral Slice
Located in London, GB
This beautiful end cut of a geode resembles a piece of Murano glass. Greenish colours, punctuated by cut stalactite "eyes" blur into orange areas and create a wonderful aesthetic. A ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Rare Yellow Fluorite Cube Formation from China
Located in London, GB
Large rare cubed yellow fluorite formation from China mounted on a mirrored steel base.
Since 1986 Dale Rogers has been sourcing the grandest fossils, crystals and minerals from a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Bloom, Flower Vase with Malachite in Hand Cut and Polished Ultra Clear Glass
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Precious Malachite from Congo magically trapped in hand cut and polished ultra clear glass.
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Beautiful Mix of Purple Amethyst Pink Druze and White Quartz Surrounded by Agate
Located in London, GB
Exquisite minerals fuse together in this uniquely beautiful combination of pinkish amethyst, white quartz and grey and brown agate on a custom metal stand. The natural sculpture rese...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Genuine Natural Large Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa.
Cretaceous Age 65 million years
Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Milpillas Azurite
Located in New York, NY
Azurites from the Milpillas mine in Zacatecas, Mexico are famous for their exceptional deep blue pigmentation and beautifully formed crystals. This significantly sized specimen of th...
Category
2010s Mexican Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal
$8,330
Solid Driftwood Root Sculpture Organic Jewerly Display Nice Patina & Shape Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid driftwood root sculpture organic jewerly display nice patina & shape mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Driftwood
Pyrite Cube on Basalt from Navajún, La Rioja Province, Spain (8.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Three large cubic pyrite crystal across intergrown perched on Basalt matrix. The pyrite crystals have smooth faces and sharp edges, stands upright nicely without additional support. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Pyrite, Other
Pair of Blue Lace Agate Geodes with Lavender Amethyst Druzy, Rare Sparkly Geodes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Agate Amethyst Geodes, with Lavender Galaxy Amethyst Druzy and Calcite
▫️ Description
A pair of natural Agate Geodes, each with rare characteristics, form truly natural artwor...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Blue Lace Agate Geode Butterfly Wings with Amethyst and Landscaped Back
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A fascinating agate geode that was cut open to show the world its internal beauty, this Agate Geode Wings combines world-class blue lace agate, purple amethyst druzy, and careful craftsmanship to become this spectacular natural artwork. Exceptional from every angle, for sure this Geode Wings will be an amazing addition collection or a conversation starter in your decor space.
The Agate layer pattern that can be seen reveals the entire process of growth. For millions upon millions of years, it evolved, and in the middle of it, the Purple Amethyst Druzy showcased Nature's remarkable craftsmanship. The agate layers grow one after the other, and millions of years separate the first layer from the last one.
We carefully polished this specimen to highlight its natural features. On its front, the blue and white agate lines contrast beautifully with the Purple Amethyst. Meanwhile, on the back, a landscape reminiscent of islands in the middle of the sea has taken shape.
It is very important to highlight the fact that these Agate Butterfly Geodes...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$2,304 Sale Price
20% Off
Celestite
Located in New York, NY
This striking, delicately blue-hued celestite specimen features a bed of incredibly lustrous and clear perfect terminations with several startlingly translucent points rising skyward...
Category
2010s Unknown Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
$9,500
Tall French Midcentury Cattail Sculpture Mounted on a Black Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French metal cattail sculpture from the mid 20th century, with square base. Created in France during the midcentury period, this tall cattail...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Rare Amethyst Geode Cathedral with Intact Rose Quartz Pseudomorph Flowers
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Elegant and sculptural, this geode showcases some of the rarest elements found in any Amethyst. It features world-class Pink Pseudomorph flowers growing atop a beautiful, high-grade,...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$6,224 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique, New and Vintage Natural Specimens
Natural specimens turn things found in nature, such as rocks, crystals and timber, into art. Sometimes these specimens are hand-carved into sculptures. Other times, antique, new and vintage natural specimens themselves are best displayed in their most untouched state. These pieces range from Victorian-era objects to modern-day designs and include everything from sculptures made from animal horns to works in wood, either as sculptures or merely imposing and provocative chunks of driftwood.
Natural specimens serve as compelling decor in any collection or home. Just as any curious decorative object, such as an ancient scientific instrument or taxidermy mount, will draw attention to your carefully curated home library or mantel, natural specimens can spark interesting discussions about life and art. Whether it’s a piece of ancient pottery formed from natural clay, plants sculpted from metal, sculptures of animals or antique stone, they grant a window into all of nature’s wonders.
Natural specimen sculptures can complement many aesthetics. A rare geode makes a stunning centerpiece in a study or living room. Crystals and rock crystal spheres carved in the 1970s add a sense of etherealness and quiet beauty to any space.
Whatever your taste, the selection of antique, new and vintage natural specimens on 1stDibs includes precisely the right piece for your space.