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Period: Mid-20th Century
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...
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Organic Modern Mid-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...
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Burl

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...
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American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Shell

102lb Honeycomb Calcite Amber Onyx Rock Stone Crystal Formation Drilled Holes
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive 102 pound Honeycomb calcite crystal or stone. Features ten drilled holes. The stone is transparent and translucent, offering a luminous glow when accentuated by...
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Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

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Onyx

Stoneware Egg Sculpture White & Turquoise Glaze by Hans Hedberg Mid-Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
An egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in very good condition except fro...
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French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Anzengruber Ceramic Christmas Tree with Silent Night Playpiece
Located in Vienna, AT
This Amazing and rara Austrian Midcentury Christmas tree was designed by Leopold Anzengruber 1948 and was manufactured by Anzengruber Kerami...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Murano Bullicante Aventurine Murano glass pear sculpture by Alfredo Barbini. Each fruit-shaped sculpture features transparent and red glass, with the signature Bullicante technique c...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass

Artist Roger Capron Ceramic Tile in the Style of a Prehistoric Fossil Fish
Located in St. Louis, MO
Roger Capron French (1922–2006) large ceramic tile evocative of a prehistoric fossil fish, executed in intricate, dimensional detail and finished in...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Egg Sculpture White & Turquoise 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´s in excellent condition and it has a ...
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French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

European Tole And Copper Palm Tree
Located in Essex, MA
With a painted tole planter painted to imitate a wood stave pot. The palm with copper stem and green palm fronds. Lacking the top clustered frond. Nine branches.
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper, Tin

Large Italian Gilt Iron Floral Wall Sconce
Located in Redding, CT
Large Italian gilt iron floral wall sconce. Adorned with five elaborate tiger Lilly flowers. This unique sconce adds texture and depth to any w...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Natures Beauty Blue Coral White Coral Shells Specimens on Custom Lucite Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natures beauty organic modern marine specimens on custom made lucite stand MCM. Vintage light blue coral, White coral and 3 blue turbo shells marine specimens. Natural color and bea...
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Organic Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Polished Geode Specimen Ash Tray or Desk Top Dish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautiful natural form polished Geode possibly rock crystal specimen bowl.
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American American Craftsman Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Brutalist “Desert Flowers” Sculpture by John Steck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brutalist copper dandelion sculpture from the 1960’s by John Steck. Part of “Desert Flowers” series, constructed of torch cut copper with a beautiful patina on a natural stone base...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Copper

Carved Hardstone Eagle in Smoky Quartz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This majestic eagle is hand carved from quality smoky quartz. The eagle is standing on a decorative geometric base that has been custom made for this purpose. With faux glass eyes, t...
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Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

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

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Dachshund Dog
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Meissen Porcelain figure of a Dachshund dog, with double blue crossed swords mark under-glaze. This is a very well portrayed Dachs...
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German Rococo Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rock Crystal Obelisks and Sphere
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful grouping of clear rock crystal quarts pair of obelisks and a sphere.
Category

Brazilian Grand Tour Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Unique Artist Made Abstract Copper Sculptures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Created by multi disciplinary artist Yvette Jarreau. Artist made molten copper cold dropped sculptures in Abstract Organic form. Various shapes, sizes and textures. Some pieces show ...
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American Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper, Wire

1950s Dutch Rare Mummified Veterinary Calf Foetus Specimen Curiosity
Located in Haarlem, NL
A little bit creepy but very beautiful this petrified unborn cow baby mummy. Calf mummification occurs when a cow foetus dies inside the womb for to some reason and instead of expelling the foetus like normal, it dehydrates due to the absorption of amniotic fluids and mummifies in the mother’s body over time. Cows carrying a mummified calf...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Leather

European Collection of Elk and Moose Antlers
Located in Essex, MA
Collection of authentic elk and moose antlers of varying sizes. Perfect for holiday decorating.
Category

German Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Midcentury Resin Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of resin Good original condition.
Category

Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Resin

Midcentury Resin Sculpture, 1960s
Midcentury Resin Sculpture, 1960s
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Old West Carved Petrified Wood Tree Log Stone Sculptures American Studio Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare pair of carved petrified wood tree sculptures, old western American studio craft. White H 9 3/8 in. / 3.9 lbs. Black H 20 3/4 in. / 15.12 lb...
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American American Craftsman Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Petrified Wood

Set of 4 Swiss Alpine Mounted Antler & Horn Natural Specimens / Sculptures 1950
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary collection of 4 European Mid-Century deer skulls and antler / horns mounted on hand carved wood plaques from the Swiss Alpine Regions. Each specimen is an individual...
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Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

Hardstone Sodalite Tree on a Rose Quartz Rock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Delicate sodalite semiprecious stone tree on a rose quartz mineral rock.
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lemon Topiary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage Italian glazed ceramic lemon topiary, bursting with vibrant color and lifelike detail. A delightful accent that adds a touch of ...
Category

Italian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Regency Semi Precious Grape Cluster
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A quintessential accent from the Hollywood Regency era, this delightful decorative grape cluster brings a touch of organic glamour to any surface. Crafted from a collection of beauti...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal, Silver Leaf

Maison Jansen Palm Tree
Located in Hudson, NY
With detachable fronds. Nickel plated metal. Dimensions variable.
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French Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Large Sculpture of Bronze Grape Cluster
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large sculpture of bronze grape cluster.
Category

Italian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

1960s Emil Milan Rosewood Brass Table Lighter Sculpture American Studio Craft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare large table lighter by Emil Milan in E.T. rosewood. Lighter is not functioning, will need flint and fuel.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Citrine Quartz Natural Cluster
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring earthy elegance to your space with this vintage boho 22 lbs citrine quartz natural cluster. Radiating warm golden hues, this stunning crystal piece showcases the raw beauty and...
Category

American Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Vintage Cylindrical Picture Jasper Tower on Wood Stand More Views Vintage Cyli
Located in Pomona, CA
As a nurturing and protective stone, the picture jasper meaning helps to bring you comfort, alleviating any fear, stress or anxiety you may be feeling. It’stimulates the root chakr...
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Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Pineapple
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your outdoor decor with this Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Pineapple. Perfect for American-style exteriors, this stately piece features the classi...
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American Regency Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Concrete

"Le Crapaud" Bronze Sculpture by Henri George Adam, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Green brown patinated bronze sculpture by the French artist Henri George Adam. Titled "Le Crapaud" this piece is one of four sculptures. The artist ...
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From Indonesia, circa 1950. Original untouched color. The hole...
Category

Indonesian Tribal Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Stylish Midcentury White Metal Bamboo & Flower Design Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted Italian faux bamboo and flower pendant. If you like to surround yourself with rare and stylish home accessories then this handcrafted pendant from the mid-century era co...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Indonesian Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From Indonesia, circa 1950. Original untouched color.
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Indonesian Tribal Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Set of Three Swedish Mid-Century Herbariums Botanicals in Dark Bamboo Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three Swedish framed herbariums botanicals from the mid-20th century. These Swedish herbariums from the 1930s and 1950s are featured in black...
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Swedish Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Paper

Vintage Redwood Sculpture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage lacquered found object sculpture from a solid piece of California Redwood. Inscription fixed to the underside reads "A and B people" "Betty and Bob - Lee and Fred" "Californi...
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American Rustic Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Murano Glass Vase with Pulegoso Glass Fruit Ascribable to Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This transparent murano glass vase features a Pulegoso glass fruit. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considere...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue The Mid Century Natural Teak Rood Floor Statue is a stunning piece of art that embodies the elegance and simplicity of mid-century design...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Scalloped White Onyx and Lapis Bowl with Footed Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning mid century scalloped white onyx and lapis lazuli bowl with footed pedestal base. Finely carved with delicate scalloped shape, in an exceptional quality of stone.
Category

Brazilian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Lenci Italian Ceramic Design Helen Scavini Konig
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lenci, Italian ceramic Design: Helen Scavini Konig Ragazza di Harrar, 1936 Size: 54 cm in 21.7 Very good condition.
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Albanian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Artpiece Table Sculpture Flowers Encased in Cast Resin
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1695 Custom made table sculpture flowers encased in cast epoxy resin
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Italian Pink White Marble Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian pink and white marble Obelisk, in the modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble is predominantly pink and wh...
Category

Italian Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Large Natural Burl Wood Sculpture
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A large, striking burl wood natural sculpture. Showcasing natures raw and natural beauty with intricate swirls, knots and textures it invites closer inspection. Mounted on a minimali...
Category

English Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Scalloped White Onyx and Rhodonite Bowl with Footed Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning mid-century scalloped white onyx and rhodonite bowl with footed pedestal base. Finely carved with delicate scalloped shape, in an exceptional...
Category

Brazilian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Vintage Boho Monumental Patinated Steel Flowers - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a striking focal point to your decor with the Vintage Boho Monumental Patinated Steel Flowers - A Pair. These American-style sculptures feature intricate detailing and a rich pat...
Category

Industrial Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

Vintage Regency Monumental Glazed Ceramic Bowl of Fruit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of classic Italian majolica, this monumental fruit centerpiece offers timeless opulence and vibrant artistry. Meticulously hand-sculpted and glazed, it features a ...
Category

Italian Regency Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Earthenware

Postmodern Art Glass and Brass Egg & Holster Set, Memphis Inspired
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carefully curated trio of glass and brass eggs with corresponding brass platform bases (2) for display. Set is comprised of 3 eggs and 3 bases.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Glazed Terracotta Fruit Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of classic Italian majolica, this monumental terracotta fruit centerpiece offers timeless opulence and vibrant artistry. Meticulously hand-sculpted and glazed, it ...
Category

Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Amethyst Geode
Located in East Hampton, NY
Large beautiful amethyst geode.
Category

Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Burlwood Decorative Sphere
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural vintage burlwood decorative sphere, 1970's, American craftsman made.
Category

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

Materials

Burl

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".
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

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...
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Congolese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Organic sculpture in Narra hardwood from the Philippines
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful organic sculpture in Narra hardwood (root wood) from the Philippines. It is an Asian tradition to appreciate sculptures found in the nature, and Narra is the national tree...
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Philippine Other Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sommerso Art Glass Pumpkins by Murano Glass Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of sommerso art glass pumpkins by Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ha...
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

Showcase with Stone Specimen, Decomposition of Rocks, circa 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Showcase with Stone Specimen - Decomposition of Rocks, ca. 1930 The vintage natural scientific specimen diorama shows the decomposition of rocks behind glass in a wooden case. It wa...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

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