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Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural black tourmaline mineral specimen originating from Zimbabwe.
While tourmaline may
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zimbabwean Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of 3 large natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens
Materials
Natural Fiber
Large Pyrite Mineral, 130 Lbs / 59 Kg
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pyrite mineral specimen. It is an usually large piece of pyrite and very rare to come by in this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Museum Quality Very Large Amethyst Centerpiece, a Mineral Masterpiece
Located in London, GB
specimens in brown
orange druze.
An epimorph is a rare phenomenon that occurs where one mineral
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
Large Kyanite Mineral Adorned with Silver Leaf Shells, Kyanite & Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
a piece in this particular size. The specimen is adorned with the silver leaf shells and minerals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
H 8.5 in W 17 in D 6 in
Collection of Amethyst, Celestite & Limonite Quartz Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zambian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Large Vintage Rainbow Onyx Obelisks Crystal Gem 70s 80s
By Stone Art, Obscure Objects, Mineral Workshop, Crystal Stone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning pair of vintage rainbow onyx obelisks showcases a vibrant array of natural colors, including rich tea green, mint green, soft pink, orange, yellow, light brown, and cre...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Dioptase with Calcite
Located in New York, NY
cyclosilicate mineral. This large specimen boasts a thick coating of incredibly lustrous and deeply-hued fully
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Large Green Calcite Quartz Mineral Geode Specimen Sculpture by Brenda Houston
By Brenda Houston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Green Calcite Quartz Mineral Geode Specimen Sculpture by Brenda Houston. Item features a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
H 95 in W 9.5 in D 4.25 in
Large Galena Mineral Specimen
Located in Austin, TX
A large natural specimen of galena mineral from Russia, on a thick lucite base. Galena from
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian Organic Modern Sculptures
Large Pyrite Mineral Specimen
Located in Austin, TX
A highly aesthetic mound of dazzling Pyrite pyritohedra, resting on a thick lucite base. Large
Category
Vintage 1950s Uruguayan Organic Modern Sculptures
Materials
Pyrite
Large Mineral Specimen of Black Tourmaline and Quartz
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large mineral specimen of smoky quartz with a black tourmaline formation in front, on Stand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Tourmaline
Large Mineral Specimen of Blade Selenite with Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
A large mineral specimen of "Blade Selenite"
Wooden stand included
Stand dimensions: 4.5"h x
Category
20th Century Mexican Collectibles and Curiosities
Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Very large polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan, free standing and weighing 42
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Very large polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan, free standing and weighing 85
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Large Sandstone Concretion, Natural Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large sandstone concretion, natural mineral specimen
Sahara desert, prehistoric
Measures
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Algerian Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Sandstone
Large Natural Quartz Mineral Specimen on Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Large natural quartz mineral specimen on wood stand. Overall: 14" H x 10" W x 8" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Large Custom Mounted Amethyst Mineral Geode Slice Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Section of a raw amethyst geode specimen, mounted on a black metal base. Amethyst is a member of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Amethyst, Metal
Large Custom Mounted Agate Stone Mineral Geode Slice Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Very large agate slice on a custom mount featuring shades of banded taupe, brown, black, grey and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
Large Custom Mounted Agate Stone Mineral Geode Slice Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Very large agate slice on a custom mount featuring shades of banded taupe, brown, black, grey and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Metal
Large Custom Mounted Agate Stone Mineral Geode Slice Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Very large agate slice on a custom mount featuring shades of banded taupe, brown, black, grey and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Metal
Large Amethyst Crystal/Decorative Object/Mineral Sculpture
Located in London, Lambeth
This is a stunning raw Amethyst crystal mounted on a black stand.
Amethyst is one of the most famous and prominent crystals. This white crystal is considered a master healer.
I...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Prehistoric Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Large Spectacular Golden Pyrite Mineral Formation with Sphalerite
Located in London, GB
An incredible, large formation of Peruvian Pyrite. This one-of-a-kind specimen
contains a medley
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Contemporary Large Hand Carved Rock Crystal Alligator on Serpentine Base
Located in Toronto, ON
. It sits atop a heavy and large mineral specimen base and is removable.
Alligator dimensions: L 23
Category
2010s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal
Rare & Impressive Pyrite Mineral Specimen on a Thick Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
This large, rare and very impressive mineral specimen of Pyrite is a stunning example of nature at
Category
20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects
Gianmaria Buccellati Silver Malachite Centerpiece
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Astoria, NY
, lemons, and strawberries with wheat sheaves, issuing from a large polished malachite mineral specimen
Category
Late 20th Century International Style Centerpieces
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Large Mounted Amethyst Mineral Specimen #3
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A thick slice of a large geode resembling a heart. The interior has large dark purple, quartz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Large Amethyst and Gypsum Mineral Specimen Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Amethyst and Gypsum Mineral Specimen sculpture
A transparent gypsum crystal mounted on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Very Large White Cream Onyx Mineral Specimen Platter
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very large white cream onyx mineral specimen platter
A long, low sided platter with a river
Category
2010s Mexican Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Large Amethyst Quartz Crystal Geode Mineral Specimen Cluster
Located in Miami, FL
Large Amethyst Quartz crystal geode mineral specimen cluster.
Offered for sale is a naturally
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz
Large Custom Mounted Amethyst Mineral Geode Slice Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Section of a raw amethyst geode specimen, mounted on a black metal base. Amethyst is a member of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Amethyst, Metal
Large Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen Jurassic Cretaceous Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large split Ammonite fossil mineral specimen Jurassic cretaceous period
We hand pick each set of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Large Split Ammonite Fossil Mineral Specimen Custom Mounted Cretaceous Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large split ammonite fossil mineral specimen custom mounted cretaceous period
A excellent
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 6.75 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Large Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen Jurassic Cretaceous Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimen Jurassic cretaceous period #8
An excellent quality
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 6.25 in W 5 in D 0.75 in
Very Large 10.25 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Very Large 10.25 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen Jurassic
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
H 10.25 in W 8.75 in D 1 in
Christian Dior Silver Plate Carafe Stopper Natural Pyrite Specimen Decoration
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
A large attribute to Christian Dior Carafe stopper with a large natural specimen of pyrite mineral
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite, Silver Plate
Large Apophyllite Crystal, Natural Mineral Specimen Sculpture from India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Height on custom display stand: 13.75 in. / 35 cm
The multifaceted surfaces of the clear and white opaque crystals, create a twinkling effect as they catch the light.
Some use...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Mounted Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Large Geological Mineral Crystal Specimen, Desert Rose
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and sculptural specimen of the crystal desert rose
Desert rose is the colloquial name
Category
Mid-20th Century African Scientific Instruments
Dutch 1920s Large Study Case with Collection of 48 Minerals and Rocks Specimens
Located in Haarlem, NL
A large fascinating suitcase or box with handles containing a 'homemade' mineral and rock
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Stone, Sandstone, Marble, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Agate
H 2.76 in W 22.45 in D 16.15 in
Large Red Cap Amethyst Hematite Specimen on Bronze Stand
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Stunning large red cap amethyst hematite mineral specimen on elegant stepped plinth form solid
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Canadian Decorative Objects
Pair of Gemstone & Driftwood Lamps by Carol Stupell
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of custom gemstome lamps by Carol Stupell. Large mineral specimens of clear quartz
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Quartz
Large Mineral Specimen
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Mounted on wooden display stand. This came from a local estate.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Quartz Mineral Specimen
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Massive quartz--the matrix covered in quartz prisms with micro-crystalline quartz growth and mounted on a custom steel base and frame.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects
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Large Mineral Specimens For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of large mineral specimens available for sale. The range of distinct large mineral specimens — often made from stone, metal and amethyst — can elevate any home. There are 9 antique and vintage large mineral specimens for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Large mineral specimens have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Large mineral specimens made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large mineral specimens have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Interi and Nature are consistently popular.
How Much are Large Mineral Specimens?
Large mineral specimens can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $347 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
Finding the Right Natural-specimens for You
Natural specimens turn things found in nature, such as rocks, crystals and timber, into art. Sometimes these specimens are hand-carved into sculptures. Other times, antique, new and vintage natural specimens themselves are best displayed in their most untouched state. These pieces range from Victorian-era objects to modern-day designs and include everything from sculptures made from animal horns to works in wood, either as sculptures or merely imposing and provocative chunks of driftwood.
Natural specimens serve as compelling decor in any collection or home. Just as any curious decorative object, such as an ancient scientific instrument or taxidermy mount, will draw attention to your carefully curated home library or mantel, natural specimens can spark interesting discussions about life and art. Whether it’s a piece of ancient pottery formed from natural clay, plants sculpted from metal, sculptures of animals or antique stone, they grant a window into all of nature’s wonders.
Natural specimen sculptures can complement many aesthetics. A rare geode makes a stunning centerpiece in a study or living room. Crystals and rock crystal spheres carved in the 1970s add a sense of etherealness and quiet beauty to any space.
Whatever your taste, the selection of antique, new and vintage natural specimens on 1stDibs includes precisely the right piece for your space.
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