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90lb Natural White Quartz Crystal Rock Stone Formation Healing Cluster
90lb Natural White Quartz Crystal Rock Stone Formation Healing Cluster

90lb Natural White Quartz Crystal Rock Stone Formation Healing Cluster

Located in Dayton, OH

A fine and impressive 90 pound natural white quartz specimen. Gorgeous natural sculpture adding organic modern element to any room. This white crystal is considered a “master heal...

Category

Late 20th Century Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Unique Free-standing Ammonite Fossil
Unique Free-standing Ammonite Fossil

Unique Free-standing Ammonite Fossil

Located in Nijlen, BE

Ammonites from Madagascar are the fossilized shells of extinct squid that lived 65 to 110 million years ago. These fossils are found worldwide, but Madagascar is a well-known source ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Substantial Driftwood Table Lamp on Mahogany Base
Substantial Driftwood Table Lamp on Mahogany Base

Substantial Driftwood Table Lamp on Mahogany Base

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Circa 1940s sculptural driftwood table lamp with organic form and large size. Beautiful, natural patina and good age present. Mahogany oval base has been refinished; driftwood is i...

Category

1940s American Vintage Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Driftwood, Mahogany

19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil
19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil

19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil

Located in Madrid, ES

Solid Umburana wood sculpture, hand-carved, known as a "Carranca," originating from the São Francisco River region in Brazil. These pieces are anthropological elements originally us...

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19th Century Brazilian Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Mineral Sculpture, Italy, 20th
Mineral Sculpture, Italy, 20th

Mineral Sculpture, Italy, 20th

Located in Nice, FR

Mineral stone sculpture, brass support.

Category

20th Century French Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark
Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark

Group of Mounted Natural Sea Stone Specimens from Denmark

Located in New York, NY

A delightful grouping of natural sea stone specimens of flint and chalk from the shores of Denmark. Each stone is unique with the result of years of ero...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Antique Well Pulley  in Olive Wood as Sculpture
Antique Well Pulley  in Olive Wood as Sculpture

Antique Well Pulley in Olive Wood as Sculpture

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

It's an exceptional item ! I propose this well pulley as a sculpture. You find the ideal location. I found it in the desert with another one , lightly smaller: published under my nam...

Category

Early 18th Century Sahrawi Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Fruitwood

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Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen

$795 / set

H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 0.5 in

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Measures: 5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm Height on custom d...

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15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

20th Century Italian Sculpture of a Bee Eater
20th Century Italian Sculpture of a Bee Eater

20th Century Italian Sculpture of a Bee Eater

$217Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.3 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in

20th Century Italian Sculpture of a Bee Eater

By Argenteria Etruria

Located in VALENZA, IT

Resin sculpture depicting the Bee-Eater covered in pure 999 silver. Made by the Etruria silver factory in Florence at the end of the 20th century. The finish is hand-enameled in gree...

Category

1990s Italian Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs.
Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs.

Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs. Many large, thick spikes. Unmounted. Likely from southern Arkansas early 20th century. Smoky quartz is a brownish grey, tra...

Category

20th Century American Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen
Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen

Prehistoric Ammonite Fossil or Natural Specimen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Prehistoric fossilized ammonite is likely from Madagascar and thousands of years old. This fossil is free standing and could be used as a unique design element as a natural specimen...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

19th Century Black Forest Carving
19th Century Black Forest Carving

19th Century Black Forest Carving

$3,110

H 22 in W 8 in D 8 in

19th Century Black Forest Carving

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century walnut Black Forest carving of a eagle perched on a rock with a deer below, lovely crisp carving and fabulous quality, circa 1880.

Category

1880s Swiss Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Walnut

90+ Million Years Old Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil
90+ Million Years Old Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil

90+ Million Years Old Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

90+ Million Years Old Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil

Located in Warrenton, OR

90+ Million Years Old Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil The Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite is considered rare and is highly sought after as a collector's item. Since this...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils
Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils

Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils

$2,039

H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 4.14 in

Collection of 7 Ammonite Fossils

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A superb set of 7 ancient prehistoric ammonite fossils presented on our small turned painted plaster bases. This group showcases ammonites of varyi...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Natural Specimen Of Celestite On Calcite From Afghanistan
Natural Specimen Of Celestite On Calcite From Afghanistan

Natural Specimen Of Celestite On Calcite From Afghanistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

Specimen: Celestite on Calcite Weight: 36 grams Dimensions: H: 3.5 x W: 4.5 x D: 2 cm Origin: Badghis, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None Natural specimen of cel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Rare Large Natural Rock Crystal Quartz Cluster
Rare Large Natural Rock Crystal Quartz Cluster

Rare Large Natural Rock Crystal Quartz Cluster

Located in New York, NY

Rare large natural rock crystal clusters.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

8-19th Century Wooden Horse
8-19th Century Wooden Horse

8-19th Century Wooden Horse

$2,253

H 16.54 in W 16.15 in D 5.91 in

8-19th Century Wooden Horse

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Indian 18-19th century hand-carved wooden horse decorated with polychrome colors. In original untouched condition with a beautiful age-related patina, showing the antique authentic...

Category

18th Century Indian Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

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Pair of Vicenza Stone Sculptures, Italy, 1700s
Pair of Vicenza Stone Sculptures, Italy, 1700s

Pair of Vicenza Stone Sculptures, Italy, 1700s

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of antique abstract sculptures hand carved from Vicenza stone. These sculptures feature a swirl detail and a beautiful patina. Sourced in Italy, 1...

Category

Early 1700s Italian Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Vintage Petrified Wood Vide Poche
Vintage Petrified Wood Vide Poche

Vintage Petrified Wood Vide Poche

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H 2.25 in W 13.5 in D 7.65 in

Vintage Petrified Wood Vide Poche

Located in San Diego, CA

Organic Modern petrified wood bowl naturally fossilized throughout thousands of years. These rare pieces have been hand cut and feature the highest quality petrified wood with polished centers and natural live edges...

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1970s Balinese Vintage Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Carved Wood Vessel - Tree Stump Planter
Carved Wood Vessel - Tree Stump Planter

Carved Wood Vessel - Tree Stump Planter

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H 26 in W 12 in D 12 in

Carved Wood Vessel - Tree Stump Planter

Located in Culver City, CA

This hollowed wooden vessel was handcarved from a tree stump. The piece evokes the natural world with its organic shape and material. Measures 12" W x 12" D x 26" H

Category

20th Century Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

2 Ancient Carved Stone Brown Ring Bi Disc Sculptures Iron Stands Modernist
2 Ancient Carved Stone Brown Ring Bi Disc Sculptures Iron Stands Modernist

2 Ancient Carved Stone Brown Ring Bi Disc Sculptures Iron Stands Modernist

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of orange/brown stone carved bi-discs. The bi or pi disc is a flat disc with a circular hole in the center. The discs date back to Neolithic times (5,000-2,000 bc). Archeologist...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Iron

French Neolithic 'Livres de Beurre' Blade Core
French Neolithic 'Livres de Beurre' Blade Core

French Neolithic 'Livres de Beurre' Blade Core

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning Neolithic 'Lives de Beurre' blade core fashioned from flint from Le Grand Pressigny in what is now central France. Blade cores like this one were large stones that smaller...

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Large Quartz Rock Crystal Skull Sculpture
Large Quartz Rock Crystal Skull Sculpture

Large Quartz Rock Crystal Skull Sculpture

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H 6 in W 5.5 in D 7.5 in

Large Quartz Rock Crystal Skull Sculpture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating large skull sculpture handcrafted from quartz rock. Rare life-size sculpture weighing approximately 11 pounds. Beautifully crafted with small red and yellow iron inclusio...

Category

20th Century South American Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Eroded Cedar Mussel Poles
Pair of Eroded Cedar Mussel Poles

Pair of Eroded Cedar Mussel Poles

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H 57.09 in Dm 5.91 in

Pair of Eroded Cedar Mussel Poles

Located in London, GB

These sculptural forms are the result of erosion over time. Fixed as upright poles on the seabed by fisherman on the French Atlantic coast, these objects are designed to grow mussels...

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Cedar

Old Natural Stone Sculpture
Old Natural Stone Sculpture

Old Natural Stone Sculpture

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H 9 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Old Natural Stone Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Appears to be an organic natural formation or sculpted, on vintage walnut base.  

Category

20th Century Unknown Primitive Natural Specimens

Large Grey and Black Orthoceras Fossil Sculpture on Stand
Large Grey and Black Orthoceras Fossil Sculpture on Stand

Large Grey and Black Orthoceras Fossil Sculpture on Stand

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large Orthoceras chiselled fossil sculpture on custom Iron stand. This is a spectacular Primitive specimen of irregular prehistoric black stone fossil slab...

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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection
Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection

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H 1 in W 20.25 in D 14.25 in

Museum Style Artifact Cased Collection

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large collection of Native American artifacts and natural specimens housed in a vintage display case. Several historic and Prehistoric Inuit and Thule Culture (1200-1600 A.D.) items are predominant in the collection including bag handles, knife handles, 2 carved portraits, a blue stone adze blade (re-touched edge, root pick tip, whistles, tubes, some fragmentary needle case fragments and a dog...

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16th Century Antique Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Petrified and Painted Tree Branch 'Hand' Sculpture on Board
Petrified and Painted Tree Branch 'Hand' Sculpture on Board

Petrified and Painted Tree Branch 'Hand' Sculpture on Board

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant sculpture is an actual tree branch (bearing a likeness to an arm and hand) which has been sealed and painted white and gold and mounted to a wooden board. It can sit fla...

Category

1970s American Vintage Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Petrified Wood, Paint

Fine and Large Coral Specimen
Fine and Large Coral Specimen

Fine and Large Coral Specimen

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H 5.25 in W 18 in D 11.5 in

Fine and Large Coral Specimen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With a fine and hard to photograph sinuous form. Good weight. Minor natural losses.

Category

20th Century Unknown Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Primitive natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage natural specimens created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive natural specimens made in a specific country, there are Europe, Africa, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for natural specimens differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $3,800 while the average work can sell for $1,300.