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Sea Sponge

Sea Sponge
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Vintage matural sea sponge vase
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21st Century and Contemporary More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Sea Sponge
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Vintage natural sea sponge vase.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Still Life with Sea Sponges, Original Oil on Panel with Silver Leaf, Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
A sea sponge doubles as a vessel to hold decorative shells in the still life by Helen Oh. Enhanced
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

Abstract Contemporary Area Rug in Taupe, Handmade of Silk and Wool, "Zaza"
Located in New York , NY
sponge specimen living in the sea. Subtle color palette of oversize circular motifs illustrated in silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Contemporary Rug, Taupe Red, Handmade of Silk and Wool "Zaza"
Located in New York , NY
sponge specimen living in the sea. Subtle color palette of oversize circular motifs illustrated in silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Jennifer Rutherford Biodegradable Sustainable Lamp by Glowdog in Bioplastic 3D
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
unique. The Thomas Prorifer lamp takes its inspiration from the Porifera family of sea sponges. The
Category

2010s British Tulu Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Odysśee de la Mer Coral Quartz Sea Fan Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
5000-carat natural citrine and black tourmaline that surround a giant black sea fan, whip and rare
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Tourmaline, Bronze

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OYSTERS by Micah Heimlich
By Micah Heimlich, Furbishure by unHeim
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
“Sea Sponge Series,” these new “Oumuamua” pieces chime with the traditional Wunderkammer, which, like
Category

2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate, Nickel

OYSTERS by Micah Heimlich
OYSTERS by Micah Heimlich
H 11 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Natural Sea Sponge
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Natural sea sponge Natural sea sponge in a large fan shape. Size: 25” x 15” x 3”.
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20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Sea Sponge
Natural Sea Sponge
H 15 in W 25 in D 3 in
Natural Sea Sponge
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Natural sea sponge Natural sea sponge in a large fan shape. Measures: 12” x 8” x 3.5”.  
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Sea Sponge
Natural Sea Sponge
H 8 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
Natural Sea Sponge
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful natural sea sponge. This coral is real, not faux, and color is natural, not dyed. Size
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20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Sea Sponge
Natural Sea Sponge
H 4.5 in W 7 in D 5 in
Natural Curled Sea Sponge
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful natural curled sea sponge. This coral is real, not faux, and color is natural, not dyed
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Curled Sea Sponge
Natural Curled Sea Sponge
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
Large Black Fishnet Sea Sponge
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large authentic black sea sponge with a lacy organic texture and a dramatic undulating form
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Lucite

Large Black Fishnet Sea Sponge
Large Black Fishnet Sea Sponge
H 31 in W 40 in D 8 in
Natural Beautiful Shaped Natural Sea Sponge
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Natural beautiful shaped natural sea sponge Size 9” x 8” x 5.5”.  
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Cream Fishnet Sea Sponge on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic fishnet sea sponge with a sculptural, poetic form and variegated neutral colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Large Sea Sponge Sculpture on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking sea sponge specimen with a dramatic form, sea inspired texture and soothing organic color
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Natural...

Materials

Lucite

Large Sea Sponge Sculpture on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking sea sponge specimen with a dramatic form, sea inspired texture and soothing organic color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Natural...

Materials

Lucite

Giant Black Sea Sponge on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large authentic black sea sponge with a lacy organic texture and a dramatic undulating form
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Lucite

Giant Black Sea Sponge on Lucite
Giant Black Sea Sponge on Lucite
H 36 in W 37 in D 11 in
Barnacle and Sea Sponge Encrusted Vessel
Located in North Miami, FL
This very large and all natural vessel has encrusted clusters of sea sponge and barnacles - it is
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Early 20th Century American Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pottery

Tropical Sea Sponge on a Lucite Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Graceful sea sponge specimen with a flowing form and subtle, soothing color variations blended with
Category

20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Tropical Sea Sponge on a Lucite Base
Tropical Sea Sponge on a Lucite Base
H 14.5 in W 18 in D 8 in
Natural Tan Sea Sponge on Lucite Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cup sea sponge specimen with a poetic, flowing form and soothing variegated organic colors and
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20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Sea Sponge Chart by Paul Pfurtcheller
By Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller
Located in Houston, TX
Original school teaching chart by Paul Pfurtscheller depecting a sea sponge. Beautiful colors and
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Sea Sponge Chart by Paul Pfurtcheller
Sea Sponge Chart by Paul Pfurtcheller
H 56 in W 53.25 in D 1 in
Two Sea Sponge Specimens on Lucite, Priced Individually
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two sea sponge specimens each with its own dramatic form, sea inspired organic textures, and subtle
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Pair of Sea Sponge Specimens on Lucite, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic pair of sea sponges with ocean inspired soothing color and organic texture and form
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Coral

Black Fishnet Sea Sponge Fan on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive black sea fan with a poetic form and familiar fishnet texture. Mother Nature's
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Coral

Pair of Rippled Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of contemporary sea sponge organic form matte porcelain vases with a ripple effect.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Two Various Sea Life Specimens Mounted on Bases, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A coral sea sponge on Lucite and a yellow sea fan on coquina, all with their own unique textures
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Coral

Bronze Fountain, Artists Model for a Major Fountain in Belgium
Located in Washington, DC
holes in his grasped hands holding a sea sponge or rock, all in bronze.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Signed Curtis Jere Bike Bicycle Highwheeler Sculpture for Wall or Table
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Hartford, CT
, your choice! It is dated 1982. Wooden seat is painted red and body of bike features sea sponge painting
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Vintage 1980s American Brutalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century Blue on White American Spongeware Stoneware Rectangular Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
York, circa early to mid 19th century. Spongeware is characterized by shapes made with a natural sea
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Platters and Serv...

Materials

Stoneware

Decorative Sponge on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural sponge from the sea made into a decorative object using a vintage brass candlestick and sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects

Decorative Sponge on Stand
Decorative Sponge on Stand
H 20 in W 16 in D 7.5 in
Decorative Sponge on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural sponge from the sea made into a decorative object using a vintage brass candlestick and sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects

Decorative Sponge on Stand
Decorative Sponge on Stand
H 27 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Decorative Sponge on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural sponge from the sea made into a decorative object using a vintage brass candlestick and sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects

Decorative Sponge on Stand
Decorative Sponge on Stand
H 19.5 in W 17.25 in D 7.5 in
Decorative Sponge on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural sponge from the sea made into a decorative object using a vintage brass candlestick and sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects

Decorative Sponge on Stand
Decorative Sponge on Stand
H 21.25 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Three Mounted Sea Specimens, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A red sea fan presented on a classical mahogany and marble stand, a brown sponge mounted on a
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Coral

Natural Shell Box
Located in New York, NY
, scallop, sea urchin, sponge, starfish and several types of coral. The interior of the box is lined in a
Natural Shell Box
Natural Shell Box
H 10 in W 20 in D 10 in
Natural Sea Sponge
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Sea sponge Natural sea sponge in a large fan shape. Size: 25” x 15” x 3”.  
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Sea Sponge
Natural Sea Sponge
H 15 in W 25 in D 3 in
Natural Sea Sponge
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful natural sea sponge. This coral is real, not faux, and color is natural, not dyed. Size
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Sea Sponge
Natural Sea Sponge
H 6 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
Natural Sea Sponge
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful natural sea sponge. This coral is real, not faux, and color is natural, not dyed. Size
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Sea Sponge
Natural Sea Sponge
H 5 in W 7 in D 8 in
Natural Sea Sponge
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful natural sea sponge. This coral is real, not faux, and color is natural, not dyed. Size
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Natural Sea Sponge
Natural Sea Sponge
H 4 in W 7 in D 6 in
Large Natural Sea Sponge
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful natural large sea sponge. This coral is real, not faux, and color is natural, not dyed
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Large Natural Sea Sponge
Large Natural Sea Sponge
H 6 in W 9 in D 7 in
Two Large Black Fishnet Sea Sponges
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two large authentic black sea sponges with a lacy organic texture and a dramatic undulating form
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Lucite

Sea Sponge Specimen Mounted on Lucite
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we have a sea sponge specimen with sea inspired organic textures and subtle soothing color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Organic Material

Sea Sponge Specimen Mounted on Lucite
Sea Sponge Specimen Mounted on Lucite
H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 5 in
Set of 4 Assorted Natural Sea Sponges
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful natural set of 4 assorted sea sponges. This coral is real, not faux, and color is
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Handcrafted Italian Sea Sponge 24 Karat Footed Decorative Bowl
By Giuliano Tincani
Located in Vancouver, CA
This one of a kind ocean sea sponge has been masterfully handcrafted into a decorative sculptural
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Other, Gold Leaf

Three Sea Cup Sponges on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three authentic sea cups with organic colors and alluring sculptural form. Presented on Lucite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Three Sea Cup Sponges on Lucite
Three Sea Cup Sponges on Lucite
H 6 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Large Ancient Roman Shipwreck Salvaged Amphora, 100 AD
Located in London, GB
marine sculpture, covered with signs of marine life, snails, sponges, molluscs, sea urchins and barnacles
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Urns

Materials

Pottery

Giant Sea Sponge
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giant sea sponge, great look from the primordial age. Harvested during the 1950's and was about 50
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Giant Sea Sponge
Giant Sea Sponge
H 22 in Dm 20 in
Giant Taxidermy Sea Sponge
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic Sea Sponge. Little to no loss to the sponge. A very interesting decorative piece.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Taxidermy

Sea Sponge or Coral on Wooden Base
Located in New York, NY
Sea sponge or coral on wooden base
Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Sea Sponges on 19th Century Stands
Located in New York, NY
Rare Sea Sponges on 19th Century Stands
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Antique 19th Century Wall Chart by Rudolf Leuckart, Coelenterata, Sea Sponges
By Rudolf Leuckart
Located in Vienna, AT
charts, Series 2 (Fol. II) consists of 12 charts. The Coelenterata (sponges) are chart 47 of Series 1
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Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

Materials

Canvas, Paper

English Pharmacy Counter c1890
Located in Downham Market, GB
contained natural sea sponges, has a swing door, original wire inner basket and is topped with it's original
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Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

English Pharmacy Counter c1890
English Pharmacy Counter c1890
H 34.26 in W 74.02 in D 25.6 in
Beautiful Early 20th Century Collection of Nine Porifera, Sponge Specimens
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
, the best source of porifera - the scientific name for sponges - was the sea floor, and the
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Vintage 1930s Libyan Taxidermy

American Art Deco Bakelite, Chrome and Amber Glass Spherical Tobacco Humidor
Located in Port Hope, ON
designed to hold a dampened sea sponge on the underside. It is in excellent condition and displays
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Swedish Provincial Gustavian Period Painted Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
pine, sponge painted in sea blue, Venetian red and white wash. Beautiful (later) 19th century brass
Category

Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Sea Sponge For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sea sponge for your home. A sea sponge — often made from coral, stone and lucite — can elevate any home. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage sea sponge now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sea sponge, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sea sponge bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sea sponge over the years, but those crafted by FS Henemader Antiques, Inc. and Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sea Sponge?

The average selling price for a sea sponge at 1stDibs is $645, while they’re typically $29 on the low end and $7,300 for the highest priced.