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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

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

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

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

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Located in Athens, GR

In Particle table lamp, on.entropy mines the modern design potential of this classical material, by transforming the austerity of raw marble into a warm and...

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Natural Quartz Crystal Sculpture
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$1,200

H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 9 in

Natural Quartz Crystal Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Natural quartz crystal sculpture with a stand. The dimension of the crystal sculpture: 9" x 9" x 9".

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21st Century and Contemporary Primitive Natural Specimens

Materials

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Arnaldo Pomodoro Bronze Sculpture for Borsani, Fixed on a Table Lamp, 1985-2021
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By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Rome, IT

Arnaldo Pomodoro bronze sculpture "medaglia" for Tecno, bronze signed on verso "A Pomodoro" and inscribed " Osvaldo Borsani 1985 Atelier Stefano J...

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1980s Italian Vintage Primitive Natural Specimens

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Italian 20th Century Life-Size Walnut Deer Sculpture
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Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking Italian 20th century life-size deer sculpture, expertly hand-carved in solid walnut with a wonderfully naturalistic presence. The sculptor has captured the animal in an el...

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Natural Rock Crystal Sculpture
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$6,700

H 14 in W 13.5 in D 12 in

Natural Rock Crystal Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Natural rock crystal sculpture with a stand. Superb beautiful rock crystal cluster with multiple peaks. Dimensions without a stand: 13.5"/W x 12"/D x 11"/H.  

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Materials

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Natural Grey Rock Crystal Quartz Obelisk
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Natural Grey Rock Crystal Quartz Obelisk

$3,600

H 19.5 in W 8.5 in D 7 in

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Located in New York, NY

A beautiful grey rock crystal quartz obelisk with painted wooden base.

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Sculptural Table Lamp Carved on in Olive Wood France 1950
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Sculptural Table Lamp Carved on in Olive Wood France 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This table lamp, is carved in the wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in Spain, circa 1950, The wood is olive wood. Signed Falcon Spain...

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Materials

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Rare Large Natural Rock Crystal Quartz Cluster
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Located in New York, NY

Rare large natural rock crystal clusters.

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Natural Rock Crystal Quartz Sculpture
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$3,300

H 9 in W 6.5 in D 13.75 in

Natural Rock Crystal Quartz Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Natural rock crystal sculpture with stand. Billion year old natural quartz sculpture, with various sized crystals growing from the surface. Measures: 13.75”/ L x 6”/ D x 5.5”/ H with...

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Culver City, CA

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

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Located in Chicago, IL

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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.