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Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

ORGANIC MODERN STYLE

Organic modern furniture is characterized by clean lines, an overall uncomplicated aesthetic and a prioritizing of natural, sustainable materials, such as wood and stone. There are lots of earth tones and natural-world textures rather than bright color palettes or fabrics embellished with busy patterns.

Organic furniture is minimalist and, owing to the ideas of venerable architect Frank Lloyd Wright, designed for warm spaces that promote harmony between human habitation and the great outdoors. Organic modern design, including in furniture and architecture, emerged in the 1930s.

Designers such as Andrianna Shamaris, Alguacil & Perkoff and Jörg Pietschmann — all known for organic modern design — have created furniture that brings dynamic and unpredictable energy to home interiors while emphasizing the importance of a relationship with the natural world.

Striking an appealing balance between our living spaces and nature doesn't have to be an arduous task — the broad selection of original organic modern furniture on 1stDibs includes solid wood tables, bamboo seating options, hand-knotted wall tapestries and more.

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Style: Organic Modern
Javier Senosiain Organic Architecture Hardcover Book
By Javier Senosianin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Collectible book free form organic modern architecture: Organic architecture by author Architect Javier Senosiain Hardcover very good presentation pre...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1990s Marta Marzotto Miniature Green Murano Glass Cactus Plants by Formia
Located in New York, NY
Italian minimalist collectible miniature plants of limited edition, Modern Design by Marta Marzotto, realized by Formia, 3 different lifelike or...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Hexagon Nautical Seashell Basket
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Six sided resin waste basket or planter embellished with nautical seashells. Waste Basket measures 13.5" high and 16" diameter.
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1960s American Vintage Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Hand Carved Wood Oar
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak wood with lovely character, is hand carved into this super long sculptural oar. Great as an art installation or used as a banister as shown in the sixth image below. W...
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2010s Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

2000 Italian Dark Purple Murano Art Glass Artichoke Flower Plant in Red Pink Pot
Located in New York, NY
Italian highly collectible potted glass decorative Limited Edition Work of Art, a cactus, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a li...
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Ashtrays by Edith Heath Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large set of 2 vintage Mid-Century Modern white Ceramic ashtrays by Edith Heath Mid-Century-Modern large vintage Pottery ashtrays by Edith Heat...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic, Ironstone

2000s Italian Teal Gold Green Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Yellow Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, with lifelike organic modernist shape in teal green textured Murano glass highlighted by 3 large yellow blooming flowers with red center and overlayed in crystal clear, planted in a lime green Murano glass pot worked with pure gold, adding a pearl...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia Modernist Biomorphic Sterling Silver Pendant & Chain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver and acrylic pendent and chain were done by the renowned Finnish jewelry maker, Bjorn Weckstrom in his signature Organic Modernist style in approximately 1970. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Hermes Vintage Paris Auction Catalog 2014 Published by Gros Delettrez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paris Hermes vintage auction catalog june 2014 published by Gros & Delettrez, Hermes Vintage Paris Auction Catalog 2014. Published by Gros & Dele...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wooden footed mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from one piece of dense fruitwood. Handcrafted by artisan in Italy, hand turned wood Mortar and Pestle...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Fruitwood

Vintage Large California Studio Pottery Cigar Ashtray
By Robert Maxwell, Stoneware Designs West, Edith Heath
Located in North Hollywood, CA
California Pottery, large vintage stoneware cigar ashtray. Classic mid-century modern ashtray in brown and beige stoneware with a flower in the middle. The ceramic tray is in good ...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Hermes Vintage Paris Auction Catalog 2018 Published by Gros & Delettrez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paris Hermes Vintage Auction Catalog June 2018 Published by Gros & Delettrez, Hermes Vintage Paris Auction Catalog 2018. Published by Gros & Delet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Clam Shell
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the serene beauty of the coast with this exquisite Vintage Boho Carved Wood Clam Shell, a truly unique piece that brings an organic, artisanal touch to any interior. Masterfu...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Wild California: Vanishing Lands, Vanishing Wildlife Collectible Book Signed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wild California: Vanishing Lands, Vanishing Wildlife Collectible Book Signed. Wild California : Vanishing Lands, Vanishing Wildlife Leopold, A. Starker; Dasmann, Raymond F. (editor), Illustrated by Tupper Ansel Blake Science · Hardcover · Non-fiction · 144 pages. This is a stunning photographic guide to the six major California regions--from the Sierra Nevada to the desert--and their wildlife. In a highly readable style that mingles authority and eloquence, Leopold reminds us of the aesthetic, educational, and scientific values of undeveloped land. Oversized Wraps. Very Good +. First Edition, First Printing. Inscribed By The Illustrator. ISBN:0-520-06024-5. A wonderful photography book on the wildlife of California. Beautiful color photographs by Tupper Ansel Blake! This copy has a great inscription from Blake to singer/songwriter, Linda Ronstadt. A great association copy linking the photographer to Ronstadt, a famous nature activist. Synopsis: The universal spread of civilization has encompassed the wildness of California. While some of the original ecosystems have been preserved, others have been reduced to tattered remnants. Rich and varied habitats, with their plants and animals, are gone forever, destroyed by the conversion of valley lands to agriculture, the damming of streams, the cutting of forests, the paving of meadows. Wild California makes a persuasive argument for identifying and protecting areas of unspoiled California before they disappear. This is a stunning photographic guide to the six major California regions--from the Sierra Nevada to the desert--and their wildlife. To A. Starker Leopold, conservationist, naturalist, wildlife biologist, and educator, the delicate balance between plants, animals, and humans in each community is precious and fragile. In a highly readable style that mingles authority and eloquence, Leopold reminds us of th aesthetic, educational, and scientific values of undeveloped land. Tupper Ansel Blake, naturalist and wildlife photographer, has contributed one hundred color images that marvelously convey the special beauties of this state. Fortunately, the rich legacy of early California can still be found, and Tupper Blake's images with Starker Leopold's words are powerful evidence that this wilderness is worth preserving for future generations. About the Author: A. Starker Leopold was Professor of Zoology and Forestry at the University of California, Berkeley. By the time of his death in 1983, he had become a leading figure in the study of the land and wildlife, receiving honors for his contributions to biological science, conservation, and education. Both The California Quail...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

ETRO Leopard-Print Leather Belt with the Iconic Pegaso Brass Buckle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage ETRO leopard-print leather belt, nude calf leather leopard print with punch-hole detailing adjustable fit and metal with Pegaso cut out brass buckle fastening. Brass bucle cut out with the iconic Pagaso horse with wings...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early African Drum,, Hand made,,Modernist iron stand,, Functional,,amazing sound as well as beautiful sculpture.
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

One of a Kind Sterling Necklace Designed by the Mexican Artist Alfredo Zalce
Located in Mexico, DF
Very rare one-of-a-kind jewelry piece designed by the famous Mexican artist Alfredo Zalce ( Mexico 1908-2003), and depicts an abstract fish shape hanging from a very special chain ma...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

2009 Spanish Language Art Book: Hugo Zapata by Juan Luis Mejía Arango
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a hardbound edition of a collection of works by Hugo Zapata, one of Latin America’s most unique artists and sculptors. Included among the hundreds of stunning photographs ...
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Early 2000s Colombian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Late 20th Century American Studio Craft Carved Wood Menorah by, Charlie B. Cobb
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Late 20th century American studio craft carved wood and brass menorah by, Charles B. Cobb decorated with nine brass sleeves set into the carved organic wood formed menorah. The men...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Artisan Crafted Amethyst Choker Designed By Mariana Lopez Osorio
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a handcrafted amethyst and iridescent sweet-water pearl choker created by the Argentine gemologist and jeweler, Mariana Lopez Osorio. It measures 16" in length from chai...
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Late 20th Century Argentine Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Amethyst, Silver Plate

Coral Earrings on Gold with Pearls Flower Shaped
By Alessio Sorrentino
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Sculptural coral and pearl earrings, flower "calla" shaped, signed Sorrentino: unique piece mounted on gold. For Your summer evenings ! G/...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

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Coral

Organic Modern collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Organic Modern collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Organic Modern collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Fornace Mian, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Formia Murano, and Bjorn Weckstrom. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $13,461 while the average work can sell for $588.

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