Wood Natural Specimens

18th century Italian sunray with baroque pearls mounted on an aragonite crystal base. The 18th century gold leaf sunray originally part of a halo or sunburst motif in an artistic depiction in a historic church. It is mounted onto the white aragonite...

18th century Italian gold leaf sunray mounted on pyrophyllite with titanium quartz. The 18th century gold leaf sunray was once a halo motif as part ...

Bleached Petrified Wood Sculptures Sold Individually. Tall: 17"H x 9.5"W Short: 14"H x 9.5"W

17th century Italian fragment with a chalcedony rosette. It has antique hand-written Italian inscriptions on the base. The chalcedony mineral mimics the color and texture of the distressed wood fragment. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic Florence Flood of 1966. This was one of the worst floods recorded since the Renaissance and drew thousands of volunteers from all over the world to help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and rare books. The volunteers were called "the mud angels" because of the mud and silt left everything from the damage of the flood. There is still the original paint and silt left on the piece to uphold the integrity, craftmanship, and history of sculptural fragment. The story and history of this piece and Interi's collection of Florence fragments...

Make a bold statement with this whimsical and oversized vintage ceramic apple, finished in a smooth matte green glaze that instantly draws the eye. Sculptural and fun, yet strikingly...

Double botanical model of the Rosa Canina flower made around the end of the 19th century by Robert Brendel (1821-1898). The flower is made of wood and papier mache and each one break...

This richly textured fossil mural showcases a dynamic assemblage of prehistoric life from the Early Eocene. Three Diplomystus dentatus, one Priscacara serrata, and six Knightia eocae...

A really nice polished petrified wood sculpture, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and cream tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over millions ...

Beautiful bronze sculpture featuring two dolphins This is a, likely once the was centerpiece of a fountain. The dolphins are depicted in a dynamic pose, their forms gracefully intert...

Crumbs - Fragments of Memory in Briccola Wood Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Crumbs Design by: Paola Navone The Briciole cabinet is a poetic and narrative piece created for the project "T...

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This fossil fish mural features a large Diplomystus dentatus, three Knightia eocaena, and two Cockerellites liops in natural, fossil-bearing limestone. This stone’s soft, warm colors are a perfect contrast for the deep color of the fossils. The 50-million-year-old fossils are from the Early Eocene and were discovered in our private quarry in southwestern Wyoming, part of the Green River Formation. This mural is part of a limited series in which we are exploring the use of Kinstugi to highlight various features within our fossil stone. The ancient art of Kinstugi originates from 15th century Japan...

A one-of-a-kind decorative piece crafted from restored 19th-century oak, bearing the marks of time, history, and craftsmanship. Its raw texture—filled with cracks, holes, and hand-cu...

Absolutely breathtaking, one of a kind 18th century putti statue that stands upon a pedestal. Found and purchased in Lucca, Italy. In great condition for...

Wonderfully sculptural and full of character, this pair of vintage hand-carved oak mushroom statues celebrates the beauty of natural materials and trad...

A striking and sculptural Swedish mid-century modern glass block aquarium designed by Asta Strömberg and produced by Strömbergshyttan, circa 1950. This exceptional piece captures the...

Carlos Ramos, “Mensagem” Wood and Iron Sculpture Portugal, Contemporary Dimensions: 53 x 50 x 46 cm (20.9 x 19.7 x 18.1 in) Carlos Ramos’ Mensagem is a compelling contemporary sculp...

A turn of the century, Italian marble ball on a small black wooden base. The marble is polished and it is in great condition.

Statement piece! beautiful freeform mesquite wood live edge organic centerpiece bowl by artist Norman Harrison. Signed and dated from 2003 on the bottom. Made in Yuma, Arizona. Wonde...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

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...

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...

Evoke the natural beauty and artistic spirit of the mid-20th century with this captivating brass sculpture, reminiscent of the iconic works by Curtis Jere. This piece intricately dep...

Inspired by a spiritual journey in the Peruvian Amazon, this sculpture depicts the elegant serpentine vines of the ayahuasca plant twisting toward the sky. A Quechua word meaning the "vine of the soul", the ayahuasca plant is a conduit for transcendence into the spirit world, to allow for energy cleansing. This one of a kind sculpture is one of the first pieces by John Brevard and has never been previously released for sale. The Aya Vine sculpture...

Elegant sculpture of fish made of solid brass, professionally mounted on natural sea coral base Beautiful object of art for display.

Striking late 20th century coastal sculpture composed of natural cypress driftwood mounted on a solid coral stone base. The organic wood form rises dramatically upward, creating a ve...

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. H...

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Arenaria Interpres) Turnstone, mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi ...

Three old and well used bark cloth beater made out of a wooden shaft with a cross-hatched blackened tip which is lashed into position by a strip of cane. These grooved wooden beater were tools used to pound and soften tree bark, for the processing of bark cloth used as clothing. This tool has many different variations that are seen in indigenous cultures worldwide, yet all for a similar purpose. They vary in size, shapes, and materials. They are carved with parallel striations. Some bark beaters...

A boxed collection of 30 Cornish minerals, presented in the original black and gilt glazed wooden box, the specimens numbered with corresponding keys to...

18th century English hand-carved and gilded eagle decorated with pyrophyllite on a pyrophyllite in matrix base. The head of the eagle has been replaced with a hand-carved, gesso addi...

A fine petrified wood specimen. Perfect for use on the bar or table as a trivet. An old collector's record indicates that it is a species of cherry from Mcdermitt, Oregon. ...

A charming small ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of a mountain goat and her kids.    

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

Unique sculpture signed by Jörg Pietschmann Burned oak Measures: H 160 x W 50 x D 48 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of ...

Petrified Wood Obelisks Set of 2

Unique sculpture signed by Jörg Pietschmann Materials: Oak Measures: H 163 x W 40 D 35 cm In Pietschmann’s sculptures, trees that for centuries were part of a landscape and founded...

The Minerals: Vanadinite and Native Copper. The visual and structural association within these specimens is highly intriguing.The Orange-Brown Prismatic Crystals (Vanadinite): These ...

World's earliest known pyrography vessel, Nazca Culture , circa 400 AD This unique work of art is a hand-incised half gourd using an early pyrographic (pyrography) wood burned techn...

Pair of wonderful coral and gilt wood fragments. These were custom made. Pieces of coral mounted onto antique gilt wood bases. One of a kind.

This unusual crystal specimen came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023). While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the r...

The Green Jungle Nymphs called Hétéropterix Dilaltata are form Papua New Guinea, Indonesian province. Set in an antique glass globe with wooden ba...

Double botanical model of the flower of the Field Maple made in Germany around the end of the 19th century by Robert Brendel (1821-1898). The flower is made of wood and papier mache ...

Very nice hand carved Wooden Girl ,with her hands on her back . standing on a base . Attributed to Joop Hekman (1921-2013) Dutch

A beautifully proportioned neoclassical or Grand Tour style wooden and metal obelisk modeled after Bernini's famous Elephant and Obelisk statue in Rome, Italy. The sculptural silhoue...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

Handmade. Incredibly beautiful grain. Very good condition.

Impressive, statuesque driftwood sculpture mounted to a black painted wooden base (ca. 1970s, USA). Select crevices in the wood have been painted gold, adding a luxurious element to ...

18th-century Italian fragment base with fossil agate coral and calcite crystal on a polished agate base.  The 18th century hand carved fragment base is originally from Tuscany. The ...

This stunning set of two sculptures is carefully handcrafted using two pieces of oak trunks that had been used to dye tapestries in the 1930s. Si...

A truly one-of-a-kind sculptural masterpiece by the esteemed American artist Joseph Malekan, renowned for his ability to harmoniously blend natural elements into luxurious, Organic M...

An extraordinary specimen of petrified wood from Burma (Myanmar), dating to approximately 100 million years, presented as a natural sculptural form on a finely carved hardwood stand....

Striking, geometrical design wall mirror with handcarved lion / cat carving. Via one of our trade contacts we recently purchased this perfectly hand carve...

Antique under the water school specimen. An antique natural wunderkammer glass display with marine life in the depths of the sea. The specimen is set ...

A beautifully carved piece of wood with cracks and ridges in all the right places. A compliment to any console table story, Under a table or sitting alone in a corner - a piece tha...

Modern sculpture comprised of an organic root from an Asian teak tree mounted with two metal rods on a rectangular wooden base.

A striking silhouette elevates this gnarled burlwood object into an incredible natural sculpture. The organic wooden form recalls the tradition of Chinese scholars' rocks (gongshi), ...

18th century Italian (Region of Puglia) painted and bronzed bases decorated with a matching pair of polished fossil coordinating ammonites with ruffled copper on a copper in a matrix...

A really nice polished petrified wood sculpture, circa pre-history. Brightly colored tan, brown and cream tones with naturally formed patterns caused by fossilization over millions ...

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...

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...