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Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. (ships in USA only)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. (ships in USA only) Beach Decor
A stunning and now rare to find piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach d...
Category
Unknown Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Mid Century Pietra Dura Flower Italy
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Italian Pietra Dura of a single flower. set in a heavy wood frame. Wonderful neutral colors and design. This is one of 12 pieces I will be listing out of an estate from Mys...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Monumental Italian Hollywood Regency Solid Bronze Clam Shell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental Italian bronze clam shell sculpture. When examining the exterior, it almost appears to be a patinated bronze. The interior is a ...
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Zelkova Burl Flower Stand, Sculptural Display Piece
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This flower stand is made from a cross-section of a zelkova (keyaki) burl.
Rather than a conventional timber cut, the piece originates from a naturally formed burl—an irregular growt...
Category
Japanese Other Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Geode Quartz Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Admired since ancient times, natural quartz is prized for its extraordinary natural design. These vintage 1970s gems are polished and present the beautiful array of tan and brown col...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Quartz
Vintage Chinese Jade
Quartz Bonsai Tree Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage Chinese Jade and Quartz bonsai tree. Delicately crafted, this bonsai tree boasts beautiful and colorful leaves and petals.The flowers are made on bendable wrapped wires and...
Category
Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Jade, Quartz
$500 Sale Price
20% Off
MCM Palm Frond / Leaf Sculpture in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern palm frond / leaf sculpture on base in teak, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 17.5W x 4"D x 3.5"H. A fun piece tha...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Marble Egg Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of five (5) Italian marble egg sculptures, in the Modern style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Eggs include marble, alabaster and T...
Category
Italian Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
$1,450 / set
Large Vintage Collection of 39 Lucite Encased Insect Study Specimens
Located in Rochester, NY
Large vintage collection of 39 lucite encased insect specimens. Range in size 4.25" x 1.75" x 1" to 1.75" x 1.25 x .75".
Category
American Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Lucite
1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleve...
Category
Swedish Victorian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Slate
Mid-20th Century Italian White Blanc De Chine Creamware Fruit Basket Centerpiece
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed porcelain handmade fruit bowl or basket centerpiece. Marked "Hand-Painted Made in Italy". This gorgeous arrangement fea...
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Creamware, Porcelain
Jumbo Organic and Natural Wood Burl Ball
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bring nature indoors. Large ball natural burl wood.
Category
American American Craftsman Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Burl
$2,500 Sale Price
44% Off
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...
Category
Philippine Other Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
1950s Rubber Human body for Acupuncture Model China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Authentic 1950s Acupuncture Meridian Model .
''Chinese TXT reads'' Made in the people republic of China
Good Health Kangle Brand Company .
Very good condition .
On a Wooden base ...
Category
Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Rubber
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...
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Burl
Large Vintage Stand Alone Coral Sculpture Centerpiece Chinese Hard-Wood Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large vintage stand alone coral sculpture centerpiece Chinese hard-wood stand.
Category
Chinese Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
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...
Category
Congolese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Vintage Coastal Shell Totem
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the serene beauty of the ocean with this captivating vintage coastal shell and coral totem sculpture. Meticulously handcrafted, this unique piece showcases an impressive array ...
Category
American Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for her later work with shells. This Stix piece is a natural seashell...
Category
American Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Large Amber Stone Beautiful Gemstone
Located in Oirlo, LI
Beautiful rough stone with beautiful colors. Natural amber beautiful to process as jewelry.
The weight of this stone is 86 grams.
Category
Baltic Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Plaster Anatomic School Study of a Human Hand
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A unique piece of academic art, this vintage plaster sculpture is a school study of a human hand. Dating from the 1950s, it was likely used in an art class or a medical school for an...
Category
Sicilian Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster
Pressed Botanicals Set of (9) Mounted in Old Window Frame Italian Dated 1913
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pressed Italian Botanicals Set of (9) Mounted in an Old Window Frame with great old paint. We were fortunate enough to purchase two old window frames that probably some very clever i...
Category
Italian Country Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
MidCentury Fine Carved Gilded Wooden Bamboo Style Wall Mirror w. Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking Italian faux bamboo hand carved frame with a thick beveled mirror.
Via one of our foreign contacts we recently purchased this practical and handcrafted wall mirror from the...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Assortment of Decorative Shells
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Assortment of Decorative Shells of all species including Queen, spider conchs, brain and branch coral, all great for decorative use. Small natural losses but overall very nice...
Category
Unknown Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Vintage Stone Sheep Ram Head Taxidermy Shoulder Mount Wall Decor
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Stone Sheep Ram Head Taxidermy Shoulder Mount Wall Decor
Bring a unique art piece to your space by hanging up this incredibly preserved taxidermied ram. The ram's legs also ...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone, Animal Skin
Slice of wood from Arizona
s Petrified Forest and dating back to the Triassic period
Located in Milan, IT
Slice of wood from Arizona's Petrified Forest dating back to the Triassic period. It is a trunk slice complete with bark of the conifer Araucarioxylon Arizonicum an extinct species a...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Large Highly Decorative Old Natural Sea Shell #4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection of Sea Shells from a antique store in Newport.
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Red Coral Branch on Stand, Mid-20th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Red Coral Specimen on Stone Base. This striking natural red coral branch is mounted on a stone base and showcases the organic beauty of coral. This specimen has vibrant red-orange hu...
Category
Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Coral
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...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Italian Cat
s Eye Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small luxury item, an Italian cat's eye egg sculpture decorative object in brown and golden hues polished smooth.
Category
Italian Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Seashell Tissue Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful vintage seashell [sea shell] tissue box holder cover, Victorian design, circa early to mid-20th century. Box is wood and covered wit...
Category
North American Victorian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Wood
Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare authentic natural California Purple Coral or Allopora Californica from Catalina Island region mounted on Asian form base, c.1960s.
Allopora calif...
Category
American Organic Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
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...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Collection Of Dusky Pink Giant Barnacles, Shell Specimens, Mid-20th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE SHELL COLLECTION
Consisting of five separate colonies of large pink barnacle shells collected by the same family in the early-mid 20th century. Circa 1920s-1960s.
Originati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Authentic Italian 1950s Plaster Anatomical Hand Study of a Hand Holding Coins
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina. Please see photos for a view of the intricate details and any minor imperfections that add to its character. This unique ...
Category
Sicilian Neoclassical Revival Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster
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
Artist Roger Capron Ceramic Tile in the Style of a Prehistoric Fossil Fish
By Roger Capron
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...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Malachite Vide Poche Ashtray, Italy, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Mid-century malachite vide poche ashtray, Italy, C.1950.
In excellent condition commensurate of age.
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Vintage Onyx Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian spherical onyx desk paperweight, in natural neutral hues / Made in Italy circa 1970s
Measures: diameter 4 inches
Order reference #: FABIOLTD G178
This piece makes for...
Category
Italian Modern Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
$240 Sale Price
40% Off
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...
Category
Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Leather
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
German Rococo Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Porcelain
Awesome Huge Mid-Century Modern Olive Mushroom
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade.
Incredibly beautiful grain.
Very good condition.
Category
Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Olive
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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper, Tin
Large Italian 1960s Aragonite Crystal Vide Poche
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1960s Aragonite Crystal Vide Poche
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Cane
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
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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass
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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
American American Craftsman Vintage Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Petrified Wood
$2,375 Sale Price / set
75% Off
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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Oak
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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
$877 Sale Price
57% Off
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
Vintage Hans Hedberg Egg Sculpture, Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
By Hans Hedberg
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 Mid-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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone, Fruitwood
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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hans Hedberg Brown Stoneware Egg Sculpture, Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
By Hans Hedberg
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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
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 Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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