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Period: 20th Century
Organic Modern Natural Specimen Deer Horns on Stands Display
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of natural specimens deer horns on stands.
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Horn

Marvelous High-Quality Taxidermy Red Patas or Hussar Monkey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A taxidermy red patas or hussar monkey (Erythrocebus patas) Mid 20th century, including CITES H. approx. 40 cm Provenance: Private collection, the Netherlands The patas monkey lives in multi-female groups...
Category

Dutch 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin

Natural Rock Crystal Sphere on a Neoclassical Polished and Patinated Bronze Base
Located in Hudson, NY
This natural rock crystal sphere containing expected color changes and inclusions is a gem from nature. The sphere is 9 inches in diameter and runs from clear to crazed inclusions th...
Category

Neoclassical 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Awesome Huge Mid-Century Modern Olive Mushroom
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade. Incredibly beautiful grain. Very good condition.
Category

Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Olive

Large Collection of Exotic Sea Shells
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large collection of exotic seashells arranged and displayed in a tall cylindrical glass container. A wonderful decorative interest in any room or ta...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Sculpture "Costruzioni Di Oasi", Design Mario Schifano, Italy 1979
Located in Napoli, IT
Sculpture "Costruzioni di Oasi", designed and produced by Mario Schifano in 1979. These sculptures were made in 100 pieces; the one for sale is numero 55 as per the engraving on the...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 20 1/2in W: 15in D: 6in This French Art Deco Style Bronze of Dancer After Chiparus is truly a work of art! If you look at the photos provided you will see the atten...
Category

French Art Deco 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rough American Red Jasper Display Specimen - 783 Grams - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Rough American Jasper display specimen - featuring an attractive and consistent rich red color with a single diagonal vein of quartz - known as a stone of protection and balance for ...
Category

American Rustic 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Colorful Insects Under Antique Glass Dome
Located in Munich, DE
The Green Jungle Nymphs called Hétéropterix Dilaltata are form Papua New Guinea, Indonesian province. Set in an antique glass globe with wooden ba...
Category

Indonesian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Natural Red Coral Mounted On 18th Century Gilt Wood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century gilt wood fragment base. 11.5 inches in height. Perfect for your "Cabinet of Curiosities".
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Sculpture Brown & Yellow Speckled Egg in Ceramics by Hans Hedberg, Biot, France
Located in Stockholm, SE
Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 25 cm (10") high including the stand. It do have a lovely brown and yellow colo...
Category

French Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Curtis Jere Bird in Nest Tree Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsy and artistic flair to your decor with this vintage boho Curtis Jere 'Bird in Nest' tree sculpture. Crafted from metal with intricate detailing, this iconic piec...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Huge Clam Stunning & Complete Real & Natural 17lbs on 2" thick Lucite Base
Located in Euless, TX
This absolutely stunning huge clam is such a beautiful matched pair and is perfectly displayed on a base that is equally beautiful. . It's also ready to ship! We make art/ cora...
Category

Fijian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Iron

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.
Category

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

Materials

Shell

Septarian Nodule Custom on stand
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Septarian Nodule Custom on stand Fossil - Mineral - Decoration Measures : 26x14cm H:38cm Magnificent cross-section of Septarian nodules on a metal stand. Septarian nodules are fossi...
Category

Belgian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Angel Botello Sculpture "Denise", circa 1981, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
Angel Botello sculpture "Denise". Made with bronze. Very decorative. Signed and numbered 6/6. Certificate. Circa 1970, Spain Angle Botello was born in 1913 in the small town of...
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Bronze

Petite Antique Italian Grand Tour Style Bronze Figural Sculpture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 6 1/2in W: 3 1/3in D: 3 1/4in This vintage Italian Grand Tour style bronze figural sculpture of a man on marble base is exceptional and was made with quality in mind!...
Category

Italian Grand Tour 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Amber Stone Beautiful Gemstone
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful rough stone with beautiful colors. Natural amber beautiful to process as jewelry. The weight of this stone is 86 grams.
Category

Baltic Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Coco de Mer On Custom Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
A Coco de Mer nut on custom made lucite stand. The Coco de Mer seed nut is the largest in the world and only found in th Seychelles islands. Circa early 20...
Category

Seychellois 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coconut

Amethyst Purple Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A natural purple amethyst specimen decorative object or paperweight. Piece has a beautiful deep purple hue as shown. Dimensions: 2" Depth x 3.75" Width x 2.25" Height. Italian Mura...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

"Crashing Wave" Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking silhouette elevates this gnarled rootwood object into an incredible natural sculpture. The organic root form recalls the tradition of Chinese scholars' rocks, or gongshi, ...
Category

Chinese Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

An extremely rare antique taxidermy Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare antique taxidermy Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) 1st half 20th century The marvellous creature in very good condition and o...
Category

Dutch 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Pears - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a delightful splash of color and whimsical charm with this charming set of two vintage glazed ceramic pears. Each pear boasts a vibrant, high-gloss yellow finish that captu...
Category

American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Category

Unknown 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

An ostrich egg from a wunderkammer, with a red painted wooden base, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A specimen of Naturalia an ostrich egg (Struthio camelus) mounted on a wooden base painted red. The upper part, mounted on the summit, in the shape of a pinnacle, always of the same ...
Category

Italian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell, Wood

Marble/Alabaster Figural Red & Yellow Apple Decoration Paperweight Decoration
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an adorable realistic in color, shape and size figural apple decoration made of alabaster or marble and coated with a heavy shiny finish. It's realistic look will make it a f...
Category

Unknown Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Alabaster

Teaching Aid Showpiece - Structure of the Human Skin, Resin on Wood 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Teaching Aid Showpiece - Structure of the Human Skin, Resin on Wood 1950s A vintage hand-painted anatomical model depicting the structure of human skin with hair roots. The model is...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Resin, Wood

Natural Red Coral Mounted on 18th Century Giltwood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rather large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on a 18th century giltwood urn fragment base.
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl Two 8.25"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful lapis lazuli bowl. 100% natural, untreated, undyed, genuine stone. Bowl of conical form on a round base, polished to perfect smoothness. Stone of strength and wisdom, lap...
Category

Afghan 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Midcentury Wood Brown Chair Decorative Sculpture Candlestick, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. One damage shown on picture. Made of wood. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.
Category

French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Marble Sculpture on Black Enamel Swivel Base
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern abstract sculpture was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It offers an amorphic form with two circular perforations incised into its bod...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Shell Sculpture on Stand by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s shell sculpture on stand bu Maitland Smith. Constructed of wood covered with tessellated fossil stone and detailed outline with brass inlaid. In beautiful original...
Category

American Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble, Brass

Purple Amethyst Geode Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A light blue and purple amethyst geode natural specimen decorative object or paperweight. Piece has a light blue surface with a deep purple amethyst encrusted chasm. Dimensions: 4" D...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

Natural Red Coral Mounted On 18th Century Gilt Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century wooden painted gold gilt fragment base.
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Unique Antique Hand Carved Dutch Arts & Crafts Wall Mirror with Lion Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking, geometrical design wall mirror with handcarved lion / cat carving. Via one of our trade contacts we recently purchased this perfectly hand carve...
Category

Dutch Arts and Crafts 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bowl One 8.25"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful lapis lazuli bowl. 100% natural, untreated, undyed, genuine stone. Bowl of conical form on a round base, polished to perfect smoothness. Stone of strength and wisdom, lap...
Category

Afghan 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Decorative Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A brass palm tree sculpture by Luciano Benevello. Engraved signature on the base.
Category

Italian Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Boho Patinated Copper Tree Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A breathtaking example of artisan metalwork, this tall copper tree sculpture captures the elegant, organic forms of nature with a Brutalist edge. Slender copper stalks, expertly braz...
Category

American Brutalist 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Huge Stunning White Table Coral Sculpture on Custom base, Ready to ship!
Located in Euless, TX
Beautiful real white coral speciman on a custom 1" thick lucite base. This coral is carefully drilled in our studio and displayed on a patinaed iron rod which is sealed to retain the...
Category

Solomon Islands Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Iron

Septarian Dragon Egg Geode Bookends - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Large bookends made from a sectarian geode, also known as "dragon egg" or "dragon stone". The polished face is 7 inches tall by 5 ½ inches and the depth is just under 5 inches. The b...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Large Midcentury Redwood Burl Sphere Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent and monumental in scale (26" in diameter / 79" circumference) redwood burl sphere. Can be used as a stand-alone impressive sculpture / decorative object or, with slight m...
Category

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

Materials

Burl

Huge Stunning "Flower" Coral Sculpture on Custom base Ready to Ship! **Real**
Located in Euless, TX
Beautiful real white coral speciman on a custom 1" thick lucite base. This coral is carefully drilled in our studio and displayed on a patinaed iron rod which is sealed to retain the...
Category

Solomon Islands Hollywood Regency 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Iron

Natural Red Coral Mounted On 18th Century Painted Wood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
Medium sized hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century wooden painted black fragment base. Perfect addition to your "Cabinet of Curiosities".
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Quartz Geode Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A substantial natural quartz geode specimen decorative object, Organic Modern style, circa 20th century. Colors include a puddy brownish-grey and butter hues. A great piece for an of...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

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...
Category

Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Thai Ceramic Stupa Architectural Details, on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A selection of Stupa architectural details from Thailand, late 20th century, hand-crafted in traditional Thai clay earthenware, with a glazed glo...
Category

Thai Other 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Earthenware

Brutalist Signed Raw Metal Torch Cut Flower Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Brutalist raw metal torch cut flower sculpture, circa 1983. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 10"W x 5"D x 14.5"H; it is signed and mumbered on the side. G...
Category

American Brutalist 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This one-of-a-kind malachite obelisk is one of the best I have come across, with pleasing proportions, a regal design, and a degree of complexity requiring greater skill and precisio...
Category

European Other 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Onyx

Medium Hindu Two-Toned Stone Shiva Lingam from the Narmada River
Located in Yonkers, NY
With its smooth surface and warm, multicolored tones, this medium-size polished stone Shiva Lingam brings both visual appeal and symbolic weight to a space. Carved from natural river...
Category

Indian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Bean Seedling
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Bean Seedling A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

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

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Coco de Mer Tea Caddy by Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual tea caddy crafted from a coco de mer shell featuring amethyst stone handles and embellishments, ostrich egg tops with refined metal work, and antelope horn side hand...
Category

English Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

White Coral Mounted on Black Wood Stand Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage white cauliflower gets its name from the unique shape of the coral branches. Cauliflower corals are known for their uniform and symmetrical shape. This charming sculptur...
Category

Oceanic Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece
Located in New York, NY
A rock crystal natural specimen piece aka clear quartz, decorative object. Dimensions: 3.5" D x 4.25" W. Marble plinth shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU13142392...
Category

Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Free Form Organic Wood Root Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Free Form Wood Root Sculpture 4 h x 10.75 x 5.75 d Original vintage condition Refer to images listed
Category

Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Tiffany & Company 14K Yellow Gold Feathered Leaf Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tiffany & Company (American, founded 1837), 20th century. A 14K yellow gold feathered leaf brooch. Marked to verso "Tiffany & Company, 14K".
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

Large Vintage Stand Alone Coral Sculpture Centerpiece Chinese Hard-Wood Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large vintage stand alone coral sculpture centerpiece Chinese hard-wood stand.
Category

Chinese Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Neoclassical Grand Tour Solid Marble Brown and Gray Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Grand Tour style solid marble gray and brown obelisk Measures: 2"W x 2"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Category

Pakistani Grand Tour 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Large Lapis Lazuli Sphere from Afghanistan on a 19th French Gilded Base
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this incredible polished sphere of Lapis Lazuli, a deep blue metamorphic rock often used in jewelry and decoration. The sphere displays a vibra...
Category

Afghan Napoleon III 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Stylized Iceberg Sculpture / Paperweight by Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous stylized iceberg sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has...
Category

French 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

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