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Natural Specimens For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
California King Palm Tree Floor Lamp Nickel Plated Brass by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The California King palm tree floor lamp is a celebration of living and creating in Los Angeles for almost two decades. The palm tree is as m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Opaline Art Glass Eggs, Dozen, Frosted
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury opaline art glass eggs, dozen, frosted. Gorgeous sculptural set. Set of 12.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Alabaster

Large Floral Sculpture in Carved Wood American
Located in Hudson, NY
A gorgeous hand carved sculpture in walnut and cherry by the American artist team of Jeffrey and Lindley Briggs. Created in 1982 in their New England studio. This piece is made from ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Quartz Sculptures on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of chic Mid Century sculptures having quartz specimens artistically arraigned in brass receptacles on brass rods presented on lucite bases.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Vintage Coastal La Vietrese Monumental Glazed Ceramic Under the Sea Vase
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse coastal elegance into your space with this vintage La Vietrese monumental glazed ceramic Under The Sea vase. Crafted with exquisite detail, this piece brings the ocean's beaut...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

78" Tall & Narrow Natural Art Light Driftwood Specimen Sculpture on Wooden Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
78" Tall & Narrow Natural Art Light Driftwood Specimen Sculpture on Wooden Base Mint!
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Light Wood 73" Tall Narrow Driftwood Sculpture on Steel Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Light Wood 73" Tall Narrow Driftwood Sculpture on Steel Base MINT
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern 78" Tall Narrow Drift Wood Sculpture Specimen on Wooden Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern 78" Tall Narrow Drift Wood Sculpture Specimen on Wooden Base.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

Rotating Agate Geode With Amethyst Crystals
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rotating Agate Geode With Amethyst Crystals. The base of this natural specimen is made in a way hat allows the geode to turn in a 360 degree angle. It can be turned to face any direc...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Vintage Group of Five Silver Overlay Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of five mid century assorted seashell specimens sculpturally enhanced with a silver overlay. Priced individually. Top Left H: 5 W: 8 D: 5.5 $1,450.00 Top Cente...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Awesome Huge Mid-Century Modern Olive Mushroom
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade. Incredibly beautiful grain. Very good condition.
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1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Olive

Mexican Sermel Papier Mâché Small Mushroom Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Papier mâché small mushroom by Sermel. Hand painted design with overall areas of wear and minimal paint loss. Signed on the underside.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Paper

Gorgeous Mid Century Modern Natural Driftwood Mounted Specimen Sculpture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous natural specimen of driftwood professionally turned into a modern sculpture. This is a large and very decorative piece of natural driftwood and will look great on ...
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Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Driftwood

Collection of 3 Large Insects in Solid Lucite Boxes Spider Hornet & Stag Beetle
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice collection of Frozen insects circa 1970's , in solid lucite boxes.
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20th Century American American Classical Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Modern Abstract Sculpture in Solid Alabaster by Mark Leblanc, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Hand-sculpted in pure, solid alabaster this fascinating sculpture is absolutely arresting from every angel. Sculpted by Mark Leblanc, an accomplished designer and craftsmen renowned for his Organic Modern pieces audaciously carved from all-natural materials, this extraordinary piece is ideal for collectors and designers alike. Reminiscent of a water droplet, with an intricate carved dimple hidden within the piece, this sculpture features exquisite patterns of cream mixed with rose-colored swirls and veins left behind by iron deposits within the ancient alabaster during it's formation millions of years ago. This sculpture is the very definition of one of a kind so when it's gone, it's gone forever. Make it yours today. Mark Leblanc (currently on display in the ABT Modern...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Alabaster

Vittorio Constantini Rare Venetian Murano Lampwork Glass Wasp Figure
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and incredible life like and sized Italian Venetian lampwork glass model of a bee made by renowned and acclaimed glass maker Vittorio Costanti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass

One Of A Kind Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base .
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful natural clamshell with cream color patina, professionally clean and mounted on original natural coral base, with some accents of rock Crystal and citrine crystal . Come in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal

French Gypsum Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970 s tree statue , Vintage artist school work . Small Man H: 24 W:6 D:5,5 WOMEN H: 22.5 W:6 D:6
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster

Large Standing 6.5' Tall Abstract Driftwood Sculpture on Wooden Block Base MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Standing 6.5' Tall Abstract Driftwood Sculpture on Wooden Block Base MINT!
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Driftwood

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as Triton's trumpet or Triton snail. They are marine gastropod moll...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Highly Decorative Large Natural Sea Shell #2
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Highly Decorative Natural Beautiful Sea Shell. Large size.
Category

1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Highly Decorative Old Natural Sea Shell #4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection of Sea Shells from a antique store in Newport.
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1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #3
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful and Large Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large beautiful Sea Shells from an antique store in Newport.
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1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #5
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large shells from an antique store in Newport.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Sculpture in Wood Butalist Design, 1950s France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Description: this sculpture was made in the 1950s in France. It consists of a black oak base and an oak ball carved . Very nice work combining organic form and raw material. Conditi...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Oak

Pair of 1970s Longhorn Steer Horns Mounted on Lucite Bases by Jean Roy Designs
By Jean Roy Designs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fantastic and sculptural pair of natural steer horns on custom lucite bases circa 1970s, designed by Jean Roy Designs of California. Label. In fine condition,...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Horn, Lucite

Thirteen Silver Plate Seashells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enticing group of thirteen vintage seashells representing exotic species enhanced with silver plate. Signed Ruzzetti and Gow Italy. Sizes range from: H: 3 W: 2 D: 3 H: 6 W: 6 D: 1
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver Plate

Big Bull Ceramic by Dominique Pouchain
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceramic statue in the shape of a bull. Stamped Dominique Pouchain.
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900 A folding model of an ear. It was used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1900. It is made of wood and paper mache by ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Italian Mid Century Modern Hand Painted Sculpture
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern hand painted women sculpture. Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: 1950s In style: Mid Century Modern Materials & Techniques: Ceramic Condition: ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood An antique hand-painted anatomical wall model depicting the structure of the human skin with roots of the hair. T...
Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Neoclassical Solid Marble Cream and Gray Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble cream & gray obelisk Late 20th Century Measures: 2.25"W x 2.25"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surfac...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Neoclassical Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Great Vintage School Teaching Display Vermins in the Garden and Forest
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display Vermins in the Garden and Forest A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the pests in the garden and in the forest. Used ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Glass

Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960 A folding model of an ear. Used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1960. Made of wood and plastic by Somso, Germany. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Heath
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Heath A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the heath. Us...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of Household pests
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of Household pests A vintage school teaching showcase with household pests specimen behind glass. Used as teaching material in German schools c...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Forest Edge
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Forest Edge A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the forest edge. Used as teachin...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Panicula (panicle)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Panicula (panicle) A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

School Teaching Display Anthill of the Horse Ant
Located in Berghuelen, DE
School Teaching Display Anthill of the Horse Ant A vintage school teaching glass display of the anthill of the horse ant. It shows the hill and inhabitants thereof, the life inside ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Fresh Water Habitat
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Fresh Water Habitat A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the fresh water habitat. Used as teaching material in ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Grassland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Insects of the Grassland A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the insects of the grassland. Used as teaching ma...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Great Vintage School Teaching Display of Household pests
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of Household Pests A vintage school teaching showcase with household pests specimen behind glass. Used as teaching material in German schools c...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large 25" Tall Artist Signed Driftwood Root Burl Wood Natural Sculpture NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large 25" Tall Artist Signed Driftwood Root Burl Wood Natural Sculpture NICE!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Burl

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Spica (simple ear)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Spica (simple ear) A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. H...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Umbella (umbel)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Umbella (umbel) A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 190...
Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Vintage Windcatcher Chandelier Made of Shells Verner Panton Style 60s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
With this beautiful vintage shell storm catcher in the style of Verner Panton you imagine yourself in tropical atmospheres. This shell hanging wind catcher gives 'a kind of' holiday ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

Venetian Murano Clown Under The Mushroom
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Venetian Murano Clown Under The Mushroom Murano, Italy art glass clown and mushroom figurine. The clown is holding on to the mushroom stem and look...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Five Vintage Italian Alabaster Grape Clusters with Wood Stems
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This set of Mid-century handcrafted alabaster grape clusters with wood stems transports one to the vineyards of Italy. Consisting of two large ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Grain
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Grain A great antique hand-painted model of the grain with removable germ. Made of papier ma...
Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Ceramic Scallion Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Ceramic Scallion Sculpture, 1950s.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Small Murano Glass Sweet Pepper Fruit of 'A Canne' Glass
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Murano Glass Sweet Pepper Fruit of 'A Canne' Glass A nice Murano parika fruit made of multicoloured a canne glass. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood sculpture by the student in scuola di belle arti in Venice a public academy of art in Venice.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Lapis Lazuli Base and Mediterranean Coral Branch by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Amazing lapis lazuli base supported a coral branch. Work in the spirit of "cabinet d'amateur"of the medieval period . Made in Paris.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli

MCM Palm Frond / Leaf Sculpture in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern palm frond / leaf sculpture on base in teak, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 17.5W x 4"D x 3.5"H. A fun piece tha...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

Mica Mineral Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A large vintage mica specimen featuring mica blades clustered together in various positions and angles. Considering the general flakiness of mica, this pi...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Amethyst Geode Stone on Iron Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
Amethyst Geode Stone on Iron Stand measurements are approx 18 w x 15 high x 5.5 deep with stand 15.5 high and base diameter is 8.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Amethyst Paperweight on Crystal Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small paperweight on a square crystal stand with a divot to hold the sphere. A compliment to any desk or work station or on a cocktail table. A beautiful piece.
Category

20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal

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.

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