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Period: 20th Century
Vintage Natural Merulina White Coral Specimen
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely vintage selection of Merulina coral is an extremely beautiful specimen in terrific condition. The exquisite form offers a variety of textures and shapes and even looks dr...
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Set of Ten Small Loose and Assorted Stone Shiva Linga from the Narmada River
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of ten smooth, weighty Shiva Linga river stones, each with naturally banded surfaces in earth tones of brown, taupe, russet, and olive. With their di...
Category

Indian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

White Alabaster Marble Egg Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
An Italian white alabaster marble egg and Lucite decorative object sculpture, circa late-20th century, Italy. Egg is hand-crafted and hand-marked on undersi...
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Italian Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Pair of Chinese Buddha Belly Bamboo Pipes, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These unusually sinuous lengths of bamboo are known as "Buddha belly bamboo" for each segment's resemblance to the ample gut of the Chinese monk Budai, o...
Category

Chinese Qing 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

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...
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Neoclassical 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Two Sea Whip Specimens on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of sea whip specimens, a testament to mother nature's sculptural powers with their tree like form. Presented on custom Lucite bases. Priced individ...
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Solomon Islands Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

Brutalist Brass Driftwood Coral Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Signed C. Branch Brutalist bromeliad sculpture featuring hand cut brass leaves with coral mounted on driftwood.
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Brass

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy Chunks
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Geode Natural Specimen with Druzy Chunks This unique geode offers crystal chunks in crystal druzy, with tiny black speckles. It measures approximately 2....
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Unknown Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Other

Awesome Huge Mid-Century Modern Olive Mushroom
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade. Incredibly beautiful grain. Very good condition.
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Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Olive

Pair of Malachite Obelisks, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Carved from high-quality natural malachite, these pieces stand out for their striking shades of green and hypnotic veined patterns, each obelisk being completely unique. Inspired by...
Category

Russian Napoleon III 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Large Italian 1960s Aragonite Crystal Vide Poche
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1960s Aragonite Crystal Vide Poche
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Large Italian White Ceramic Monkey With Banana Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Large Italian white glazed terracotta Chimpanzees with bananas on hands sculpture. Shows minor wear consistent with age. Measurements: 26.75” High, 20” Wide, 18” Deep.
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Boho Clear Quartz Cluster
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage boho clear quartz cluster features naturally formed, sparkling points radiating clarity and energy. Hand-selected for its size, quality, and striking formation, it’s a o...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

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 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Leather

Agate Geode Brown White Natural Specimen Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A substantial white and brown agate geode natural specimen sculpture piece. A nice standalone decorative object on a cocktail table, shelf, on top of books, etc. Dimensions: 4.5" Dep...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Agate

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 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...
Category

Russian Neoclassical 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Malachite

Large Polished Lapis Lazuli from Afghanistan in its Natural Form
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this incredible polished piece of Lapis Lazuli, a deep blue metamorphic rock often used in jewelry and decoration. The stone displays a vibrant...
Category

Afghan 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

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

Large Decorative Cane Cactus, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large decorative cane cactus, 1960s. In very good vintage condition with minimal wear of use.
Category

European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Cane

Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on onyx base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. And the back is upholstered with fine qual...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx

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

Vittorio Constantini Rare Venetian Murano Lampwork Glass Wasp Figure
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and incredible life like and sized Italian Venetian lampwork glass model of a bee made by renowned and acclaimed glass maker Vittorio Costanti...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass

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.
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper, Tin

Contemporary Art TOTEM Clair De Lune Light Blue White N/Edit. by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Pistoia, IT
Limited edition of 29 pieces. From Primitive clay magma, by playing with shapes, Sottsass makes the “philosophy” of a state of mind visible and concrete: as if in the musical atmosph...
Category

Italian Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Very Large Amethyst Cathedral Geode
Located in Delft, NL
Very large amethyst cathedral geode Amethyst cathedral geode of 69 cm high and 43 kilos This amethyst cathedral geode has a natural shap...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Italian Mid-Century Monumental Carved Wood Painted Sea Shell
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 20th century hand carved wood sea shell painted in white with an ocher wash. This impressive piece will make a unique decoration for the Hampton's, Palm Beach, Malibu home or bea...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful natural clamshell with cream color patina, professionally clean and mounted on original natural coral base, some crystal quartz accents. Great nat...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Group of Four Anglo Indian Seashell and Metal Swans, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty group of four Anglo Indian swan sculptures or objects of art handcrafted with sea or nautilus shells and hammered metalwork bases necks and heads with stone eyes. Largest: H: ...
Category

Indian Anglo-Indian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Purple Amethyst Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural deep purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, library, etc., many places to...
Category

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...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Oak

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...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

Coco de Mer on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual Coco de Mer with its iconic form perfectly undecorated. Found on the Seychelles archipelago and presented on a custom aluminum stand.
Category

Indian Anglo-Indian 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

RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting pieces, the list is as follows 1:- POM 17615 PINGUICULA 2:- POM 17600 VENUS FLYTRAP...
Category

English Victorian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic

Large Teak Wood Root Hand-Carved Organic Sculpture Sphere
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Impressive organic teak wood root shaped into a sphere sculpture. This large heavy natural teak root sculpture sphere has been hand-carved from reclaimed natural teak wood root sphere to create this perfect beauty sculpture. The inner root has been left to its natural beautiful state, while the outer section has been polished to produce a visually stunning contrast. By leaving the live edge it gives the inner surface of the ball a unique organic shape and preserves its natural beauty. This is a great piece of hand carved teak wood ball...
Category

Asian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Teak

Chaumet Paris, a French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite Cup
Located in Queens, NY
Chaumet Paris, A French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite cup Circa 1980. An exceptional object A quadrangular cut cup in rhodochrosite and the handle made of a sea...
Category

French Brutalist 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s Czech Taxidermy Cow Tur Domácí Bos Taurus Hind Leg Bone Classroom Study
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very interesting early 20th Century Czech made taxidermy cow "Tur Domácí Bos Taurus" hind leg for classroom study, probably used at a University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The leg is at least a hundred years old, you can see by the way it is fixed together (the curly iron thread) and the surface ware of the real bones, it is smooth and yellowish. The iron and wood holder however is probably aded very recently (my guess is in the 80s 90s). Tur Domácí Bos Taurus (which is Czech and Latin for domestic bovine, or domestic cow) is an even-toed ungulate from the genus Bos of the bovine family...
Category

Czech 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster, Decorative Mineral Specimen, Brazil
Located in Glasgow, GB
A visually dynamic smoky quartz crystal cluster, showcasing multiple sharply terminated points growing from a natural quartz matrix. This raw mineral specimen measures approximatel...
Category

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Massive Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #4
Located in Bradenton, FL
Massive natural specimen of red coral reef. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
Category

Italian Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Large Natural Coral Specimen Mounted on Cement
Located in Doylestown, PA
Impressive natural branch Isopora palifera coral specimen mounted on a cement base. A stony coral in the Acroporidae family which can be found in the shallow tropical waters of the ...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Concrete, Coral

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Palm Screen
Located in Hilversum, NL
This exquisite early 20th century hand-carved screen is sculpted from a 200-year-old Sumatra palm trunk, showcasing the rich natural beauty and craftsmanship of the period. The scree...
Category

Asian Arts and Crafts 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Palmwood, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Hans Hedberg Egg Sculpture, Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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 ...
Category

French Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Italian Modern Wooden Botanic Model
Located in Roma, IT
A botanic didactical specimen in the manner of the famous German botanist Robert Brendel. "In the late 19th century Robert Brendel and his son Reinhold produced beautiful and accur...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Large Fishtail Selenite Crystal Formation Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very large specimen of fishtail selenite crystal, said to promote peace, calm, and mental clarity, Overall measures 14" H x 18.5" x 15". This cryst...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
Located in Somis, CA
Set of two splendid malachite eggs. Hand crafted and polished, displaying fantastic various natural patterns of swirls and stripes. A stone of transforma...
Category

Italian 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
Two Large Malachite Eggs on Brass Stands
$650 Sale Price / set
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Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Fresh Water Habitat
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Vintage School Teaching Display of the Fresh Water Habitat A vintage school teaching showcase with specimen illustrating the fresh water habitat. Used as teaching material in ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Natural Red Coral Mounted on 18th Century Giltwood Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 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

Natural Quartz Mineral Fragment
Located in New York, NY
Category

Italian Other Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Vintage Hans Hedberg Brown Stoneware Egg Sculpture, Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Located in Stockholm, SE
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 excellent condition and it has a lovely . Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse. It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...
Category

French Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1950s Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell of Mens Faces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell of Mens' Faces.
Category

Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Vintage Sculptural Coastal Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Vintage beautifully aged Tridacna Gigas clam shell with all the natural coastal character you could ask for. This authentic piece showcases timeworn patina, soft ivory tones, and sub...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

John Dickinson Hand Carved Maple Burl Wood Sculptural Bowl, 1997
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic live edge organic sculpture constructed from a solid piece of maple burl wood. Modern style with a heavy weight, spikes to side and recessed bowl to center. Signed to bottom 1997. Biography: John Dickinson was born and raised in Delaware. During and immediately after high school, John worked with contractors as a framer building houses in the Wilmington area. From 1978 to 1982, John served the country in the US Coast Guard. In 1985, after earning a BA in geography with a minor in photography at the University of Delaware...
Category

American 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Maple

Murano glass shell Archimede Seguso mid-century design.
Located in Palermo, IT
Add a touch of exquisite Italian elegance to your home with this stunning Murano glass shell, attributed to celebrated master glassmaker Archimede Seguso. Recently purchased in an on...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Purple Amethyst Natural Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A substantial purple amethyst natural specimen piece. A beautiful decorative object with a rich purple hue. A beautiful piece that could make a great ...
Category

Organic Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Quartz

Vintage Boho Extra Large Ammonite Specimen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage boho extra-large ammonite showcases stunning natural spiral patterns and earthy tones, polished to highlight its intricate fossilized details. A striking statement piece...
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Vintage Group of Five Silver Overlay Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of five mid century assorted seashell specimens sculpturally enhanced with a silver overlay. Priced individually. Top Left H: 5 W: 8 D: 5.5 $1,450.00 Top Cente...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

20th Century North American Caribou Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Every cottage needs one of these! A 20th century North American caribou mount with a wonderful expression and a larger-than-life presence.
Category

American Country 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin

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

Stoneware Egg Sculpture White Brown Concrete 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 ...
Category

French Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Ceramic