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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
Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is a very large, 25.5 inch, gorgeous Natural Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified sur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #5
Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #5

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #5

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is a large, 19 inch, gorgeous Natural Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified surface. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is a very large, 29 inch, gorgeous Natural Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified surfa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Australian Trumpet Decorative Shell
Australian Trumpet Decorative Shell

Australian Trumpet Decorative Shell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent Australian Trumpet decorative shell, celebrated for its impressive scale and naturally sculptural form. Renowned as one of the largest gastropod shells in the world, th...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece
Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece

Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece

Located in New York, NY

A rock crystal natural specimen piece aka clear quartz, decorative object. Dimensions: 3.5" D x 4.25" W. Marble plinth shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU13142392...

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen
Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen

Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen

Located in Bradenton, FL

Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.

Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell   #2
Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell   #2

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #2

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is a large, 15.5 inch, gorgeous Natural Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified surface....

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Hexagon Nautical Seashell Basket
Hexagon Nautical Seashell Basket

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.

Category

1960s American Vintage Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wood Oar
Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wood Oar

Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Wood Oar

By Andrianna Shamaris

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...

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Teak

Natural Turbo Marmoratus Shell, Organic Decor, 20th Century Green
Natural Turbo Marmoratus Shell, Organic Decor, 20th Century Green

Natural Turbo Marmoratus Shell, Organic Decor, 20th Century Green

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful natural specimen. Turbo marmoratus is a large species of marine gastropod with a calcareous operculum in the family turbinidae. The color pattern is green, marble with w...

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Faux Coral Brunch on Lucite Sculpture
Faux Coral Brunch on Lucite Sculpture

Faux Coral Brunch on Lucite Sculpture

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Naturalistic faux Mediterranean coral on lucite stand.

Category

1950s American Vintage Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Set of 3 Organic Modern Turbo Sea Shells, Mother of Pearl, USA, 1970
Set of 3 Organic Modern Turbo Sea Shells, Mother of Pearl, USA, 1970

Set of 3 Organic Modern Turbo Sea Shells, Mother of Pearl, USA, 1970

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Set if 3 organic modern turbo sea shells, half polished so the pearl layer can be appreciated.

Category

1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

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Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs.
Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs.

Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Large Smoky Quartz Rock Crystal Natural Specimen 13 Lbs. Many large, thick spikes. Unmounted. Likely from southern Arkansas early 20th century. Smoky quartz is a brownish grey, tra...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Quartz

Natural Rock Crystal Tower Obelisk
Natural Rock Crystal Tower Obelisk

Natural Rock Crystal Tower Obelisk

$950

H 9.5 in W 6 in D 5 in

Natural Rock Crystal Tower Obelisk

Located in Bradenton, FL

Natural rock crystal tower Obelisk. Natural rock crystal on carved wood base.

Category

20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen

Located in North Miami, FL

This giant Pacific clam shell is all natural and with wonderful details. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM.

Category

19th Century Pacific Islands Antique Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Sea Shells Specimens in Mahogany Hinged Box
Sea Shells Specimens in Mahogany Hinged Box

Sea Shells Specimens in Mahogany Hinged Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Great selection of sea shells specimens in mahogany box with glass hinged top.

Category

1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor
Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor

Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** We think though are not sure that the species is Tridac...

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Sea Whip Branch on Nautilus Sea Shell Stand
Sea Whip Branch on Nautilus Sea Shell Stand

Sea Whip Branch on Nautilus Sea Shell Stand

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Organic modern coastal installation of beautiful sea whip branch on Nautilus sea shell mother of pearl.

Category

1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"
Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"

Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"

Located in Dayton, OH

Beautiful complete natural specimen, Tridacna Gigantas / Giant Clam shell / fossil featuring matching top and bottom halves. White in color. Seven folds. N...

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Antque Sea Shell Collection in Original Box
Antque Sea Shell Collection in Original Box

Antque Sea Shell Collection in Original Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Large antique sea shell collection in original box.

Category

1940s American Vintage Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1
CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1

Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE SALE Crystal Cluster Natural Specimen - Number 1 . ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereafter.*** This crystal cluster specime...

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Crystal, Other

Marine Taxidermy Seaworld Crab Shells Collection
Marine Taxidermy Seaworld Crab Shells Collection

Marine Taxidermy Seaworld Crab Shells Collection

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natures Beauty marine world collection of crab shells

Category

1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell
Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell From The South Pacific. Impressive natural large clam shell specimen from the South Pacific Seas. The vintage clam features intricate detailing on the exter...

Category

20th Century Oceanic Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

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Authentic Nautilus Shell on a Custom Polished Brass Stand
Authentic Nautilus Shell on a Custom Polished Brass Stand

Authentic Nautilus Shell on a Custom Polished Brass Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking home décor object featuring an authentic nautilus shell, celebrated for its natural tiger-striped pattern and beautifully formed spiral. The shell’s intricate internal cha...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

A True Tulip Decorative Seashell
A True Tulip Decorative Seashell

A True Tulip Decorative Seashell

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H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

A True Tulip Decorative Seashell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful True Tulip seashell, known scientifically as Fasciolaria tulipa, celebrated for its elegant form and natural coastal charm. Distinguished by its elongated spiral shape a...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Giant Natural Clam Shell Filled with Assorted Sea Life Specimens    #3
Giant Natural Clam Shell Filled with Assorted Sea Life Specimens    #3

Giant Natural Clam Shell Filled with Assorted Sea Life Specimens #3

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is a large, 22 inch, gorgeous Natural Giant Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified surf...

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell   #4
Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell   #4

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #4

Sold

H 6 in W 18 in D 11.5 in

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #4

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is a large, 18 inch, gorgeous Natural Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified surface. ...

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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

15” Large Barnacle Cluster  with Symbiotic Barnacle on Lucite Stand Shell
15” Large Barnacle Cluster  with Symbiotic Barnacle on Lucite Stand Shell

15” Large Barnacle Cluster with Symbiotic Barnacle on Lucite Stand Shell

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natures beauty- natural history specimen of large barnacle clusters together with a natural symbiosis of a double shell with small barnacles. Lucite tray as stand.

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1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell   #1
Large Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell   #1

Large Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell #1

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is a large, 24 inch, gorgeous Natural Giant Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified surf...

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Coastal Arthur Court Pewter Clamshell
Vintage Coastal Arthur Court Pewter Clamshell

Vintage Coastal Arthur Court Pewter Clamshell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold coastal statement with this stunning Vintage Arthur Court Pewter Clamshell Bowl. Crafted in the iconic sculptural style that Arthur Cou...

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Pewter

Two Large Sea Shells
Two Large Sea Shells

Two Large Sea Shells

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H 6 in W 21 in D 12 in

Two Large Sea Shells

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of two large sea shells, in very good clean ready to display condition. Great decorative objet, offered and priced as a set of two.

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Bone

Set of 3 Turbo Sea Shells
Set of 3 Turbo Sea Shells

Set of 3 Turbo Sea Shells

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H 4 in W 6 in D 4 in

Set of 3 Turbo Sea Shells

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Set if 3 organic modern turbo sea shells, half polished so the pearl layer can be appreciated.

Category

1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Impressive Large Table Ocean Coral on. Custom Lucite Stand
Impressive Large Table Ocean Coral on. Custom Lucite Stand

Impressive Large Table Ocean Coral on. Custom Lucite Stand

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Organic modern large beautiful ocean coral on a custom made lucite stand. 18” wide by 10” high including stand

Category

1950s American Vintage Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Coral

1970s Joey Thomas Single Fin Surfboard an Santa Cruz Surf History Artifact
1970s Joey Thomas Single Fin Surfboard an Santa Cruz Surf History Artifact

1970s Joey Thomas Single Fin Surfboard an Santa Cruz Surf History Artifact

Located in Oakland, CA

1970s era surfboard by Santa Cruz shaper / surfer Joey Thomas, this example has a single foiled wooden fin, swallow tail, beak nose, down rail with a resin pin line along the rails configuration which was a popular shape by the influences from what was happening in Hawaii on the North Shore with shapers such as Dick Brewer and surfer / shaper Jerry Lopez...

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1970s American Vintage Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester

Giant  Natural South Seas Clam Shell Specimen
Giant  Natural South Seas Clam Shell Specimen

Giant Natural South Seas Clam Shell Specimen

Located in Bradenton, FL

Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.

Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Organic Modern nautical objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Organic Modern nautical objects 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 nautical objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with shell, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Organic Modern nautical objects made in a specific country, there are Unknown, Asia, and North America 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 nautical objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $1,495 while the average work can sell for $570.