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Objects of Curiosities and Naturalia

Objects of Curiosities and Naturalia

Uncover the Wonders of Curiosities and Naturalia for Your Home Decor

Step into a world of fascination and intrigue with our curated collection of objects of curiosities and naturalia, inspired by the timeless allure of cabinets of curiosities. Explore a realm where unusual objects and exclusive pieces converge, inviting you to embark on a journey of discovery and wonder. 

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Discover Exclusive Pieces and Limited Editions

Indulge your senses with our handpicked selection of intriguing items, each a testament to the captivating world of Science and Naturalia. From magnificent butterflies to multicolored specimens under globes, our collection showcases the rare beauty of nature's wonders, meticulously preserved for your admiration.

Immerse Yourself in the Majesty of Naturalia

Experience the enchantment of herbaria and collectors' boxes of insects, each offering a glimpse into the breathtaking biodiversity of tropical forests in Asia and beyond. Marvel at the intricate details of stick insects and jade green locusts, each exuding an aura of authenticity and originality that adds a unique character to any space.

Embrace the Aesthetics of Authentic Curiosities

Elevate your interior decoration with objects of curiosities that speak to the soul, infusing your home decor with elegance and personality. From the whimsical charm of a cabinet of curiosities to the understated beauty of naturalia, our collection celebrates the intrinsic beauty of the world around us, inviting you to embrace the fantasy and wonder that each piece embodies.

Transform Your Space with Unusual Objects and Curiosities

Add a touch of magic to your interior design with unusual objects that defy convention and inspire imagination. Let your home decor tell a story of exploration and adventure, as you surround yourself with curiosities that ignite the senses and awaken the spirit of curiosity within.

Experience the Extraordinary Today

Discover the extraordinary world of curiosities and naturalia and unlock the secrets of timeless beauty and fascination. With a focus on authenticity and originality, our collection invites you to explore a world where aesthetics meet elegance, and every piece tells a story of wonder and enchantment. Elevate your interior decor with the allure of fantasy and charm, and let your home become a sanctuary of inspiration and delight.

We offer something beautiful out of the wonders created by Nature.

Coming from the mineral, vegetal or animal world, our curiosities are of first-class interest. Our curiosities hunters keep increasing their networks to find the rare pearl and we keep working hard to design pieces reserved to connoisseur looking for intrinsic value. 

Discover in this section the intriguing spirit and charm of the cabinets of curiosities and travel logs of the late nineteenth century.

In order to realize a cabinet of curiosities decoration at home, all the unusual objects, the curiosities, the intriguing articles that you discover on Arteslonga are either exclusive pieces or limited editions.

Also discover a very nice Science and Naturalia selection for your cabinet of curiosities decor: magnificent butterfly frames, multicolored butterflies under globes, herbaria, astonishing collectors' boxes of insects from the tropical forests of Asia: stick insects and locusts in jade green colors.

Unusual objects, curiosities, these works are authentic and original. They meet the criteria of simplicity, aesthetics, elegance, personality, intrinsic beauty, fantasy. They correspond to a style, a history, an era, an art of living, a style. Arteslonga is a gallery of random objects, mixtures, favorites and moods that will give your cabinet of curiosities decor a unique character.

Their particularity makes them unique objects, curiosities, unusual objects. Their rarity imposes a specific sales model: unique selling. Indeed, Arteslonga travels the world to unearth these wonders which often only exist in a single copy to make your cabinet of curiosities decoration an equally unique style.

Staged in paintings inspired by everyday life, these unusual objects, these intriguing and beautiful objects at the same time and these beautiful curiosities are presented as in an art gallery. By thus mixing eras from Napoleon III onwards, styles, ages and art, Arteslonga transmits to you the know-how of yesteryear, a French art of living, unique, renowned, recognized throughout the world.

Enhance your interior decoration with these vintage works, real curiosities of modern times. Wood, ceramic, glass, or porcelain, these curiosities are unique. They will remind you of your childhood, awaken memories, rekindle smiles, provoke real emotions in you. Let yourself be charmed and enchanted by these curiosities from bygone times.

Arteslonga presents centuries of decoration. You will find the curiosities that will transform your daily life through an unusual interior. These unique, old, exclusive and vintage decorative objects will take you back in time.

The history of each piece makes it precious, special while leaving it simplicity, quality and originality. As a result, Arteslonga regularly enriches its site with finds, unusual objects, wonders, curiosities, selection of works of art, pieces of artistic craftsmanship, unique items with the aim of help you find the object of your dreams.

Discover in this section the spirit and the intriguing charm of cabinets of curiosities and travel diaries from the end of the 19th century.

The principle of the cabinet of curiosities disappeared during the nineteenth century, replaced by official institutions and private collections. These have still played a large role in certain scientific disciplines such as entomology or conchology.

A cabinet of curiosities was a place where collected objects were stored and displayed, with a certain taste for heterogeneity and the unseen. Commonly found in these cabinets of curiosities were medals, antiques, objects of natural history (such as stuffed animals, dried insects, shells, skeletons, shells, herbaria, fossils) or works of art. art.

Appeared during the Renaissance in Europe, cabinets of curiosities (Italian studiolo) are the ancestor of museums and museums. Both private (private collections) and public (institutional collections of veterinary schools, medical schools), cabinets of curiosities have played a fundamental role in the development of modern science even if they kept the traces of popular beliefs of the time (it was not uncommon to find dried dragon's blood or skeletons of mythical animals). The publication of catalogs which made the often illustrated inventory, made it possible to distribute the contents of the cabinets of curiosities to European scientists.

Disappeared in the course of the 19th century, the cabinet of curiosities resurfaced in our interiors through the cabinet of curiosities decoration. For lovers of collections, these curiosities and furniture are a must, creating a unique and charming atmosphere.

The cabinet of curiosity is the piece of furniture par excellence for lovers of collections, who seek to exhibit and store their objects with refinement.

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  • Seashell on Black Base

    €250.00
    Cassis Rufa Seashell on black base
    One of a kind !
    A unique piece equally cultural and natural.
  • Giant Melo Seashell On Brass Stand

    €2,400.00
    Cassis Rufa Seashell on black base
    One of a kind !
    A unique piece equally cultural and natural.
  • 8 Blue Butterflies Under Round Globe

    €1,440.00
    8 Morphos from South America under round globe; The incredible metallic highlights of Morpho didius, Morpho sulkowski and Morpho deidamia are perfectly natural, without varnish or treatment. Nature remains impossible to beat!
  • Upper Amethyste Geode Brazil

    €1,100.00
    This deep amethyst from Brazil is actually the upper part of a geode found in its Basalt matrix.
    Very often, by trying to extract it from the mass of volcanic lava where it "grew up", miners break this huge geode. This time, no repair, just the upper part, which shows all the contrast of the purple crystals with the Basalt matrix. 
    Incredible beauty and strength.
    Amethyst is one of the best known minerals on our planet. It is surely the most appreciated for more than 5000 years. This precious stone is part of the family of purple quartz with an intensity which varies according to the quantity of iron and manganese present inside and according to its provenance around the world. The best known come from Brazil but the purest like this one from Uruguay.
    This collectible Amethyst  is a unique piece of exceptional quality.
    Magnificent deep purple color.
    A magnificent unique piece both decorative and with natural powers!
    Indeed, the amethyst symbolizes strength and wisdom. Source of balance and serenity, the Amethyst calms all our anxieties and soothes our anger. This mineral also strengthens our common sense, increases our capacity for meditation. It helps us cleanse the mind and chases obsessive thoughts.
  • Quartz Geode Cases - Gold - Set of 2

    €340.00
    Set of 2 Boxes of Quartz Crystals - Gold. Boxes of crystals and golden quartz points made by a chemical process by electrolysis. A qualitative chemical process that does not deteriorate over time. Gems just to dream and dazzle the eyes!
  • Block of Polish Malachite from Congo

    €460.00
    This block of malachite on its mini base comes from the Congo, from the province of Katanga.
    It has been polished to reveal the multitude of shades of green it contains.
    Since ancient times, malachite has been used as a pigment in paint for its light and luminous blue-green tones, especially in the painting of icons.
    Pline quotes it for the first time in AD 77. JC.
  • 2 sets of Quartz Geodes - Iridescent

    €150.00
    Boxes of iridescent blue quartz geodes. Gems just to dream and dazzle the eyes!

    Set consisting of 12 to 15 stones:

    - 1 box of stones between 3 and 5 cm (600g)

    - 1 box of stones between 6 and 8 cm (700g)
  • Block of Natural Selenite H 63cm

    €690.00

    Nice block of unpolished natural Selenite. H 63cm. Selenite is a variant of fibrous gypsum located in the energy line of the Moonstone. It is characterized by a complexion that goes from translucent to crystalline and presents a variety of shades like the colors of the rainbow.

  • Gorgon in Vermillon Red Resin - Repro

    €170.01
    Reproduction of a Gorgon in red Vermillo resin on a black base in the Napoleon III style. The Red Gorgonians line the rocky drop-offs between 20 and 100 meters deep. It is necessary to use a flashlight to appreciate their brightness, because at this depth, the red appears dark blue.
  • Set of 2 Quartz Geode Cases - Salmon

    €150.00
    Box of geodes of salmon pink quartz. 
    Gems just to make you dream and blow your mind away!
  • 2 Boxes of Blue Quartz Geodes

    €150.00
    Boxes of iridescent blue quartz geodes. Gems just to dream and dazzle the eyes!

    Set consisting of 12 to 15 stones:

    - 1 box of stones between 3 and 5 cm (600g)

    - 1 box of stones between 6 and 8 cm (700g)
  • Gorgonian Reproduction Golden Version

    €230.00
    Gorgonians, sometimes called horn corals or bark corals, number around 1,200 species that are found in all tropical and subtropical seas. Here a very beautiful reproduction in synthetic material in a golden version. Fan-shaped, often brightly colored (red, yellow, purple), their skeleton is made up of a soft and hard substance, gorgonin.

  • Gorgon in Red Vermillo Resin - Repro

    €170.01
    Very nice reproduction of Gorgon in imperial red synthetic material! The foot is made of turned wood with a black Napoleon III patina. The Red Gorgonians line the rocky drop-offs between 20 and 100 meters deep. It is necessary to use a flashlight to appreciate their brightness, because at this depth, the red appears dark blue.
  • Black Gorgonian Reproduction on Aged Feet

    €180.00
    Reproduction of a gorgon on foot turned black in the style of Napoleon III. Gorgonians, sometimes called horn corals or bark corals, number around 1,200 species that are found in all tropical and subtropical seas. Here a very beautiful reproduction in synthetic material in a golden version.
    Reproduction of a black gorgon made in resin on a turned foot in aged wood in the Napoleon III style.
    Gorgonians, sometimes called horny corals or bark corals, number around 1,200 species that are found in all tropical and subtropical seas.
    Here a very beautiful reproduction in synthetic material in a golden version.
    Fan-shaped, often brightly colored (red, yellow, purple), their skeleton is made of a soft, hard substance, gorgonin.
    Like other corals, gorgonians are usually attached to hard substrates, but some species can be found on sandy or muddy bottoms.
    A very beautiful decorative object.
  • 2 Boxes of Fuchsia Quartz Geodes

    €150.00
    Boxes of fuchsia quartz geodes. Gems just to dream and dazzle the eyes!
    Set consisting of 12 to 15 stones:
    - 1 box of stones between 3 and 5 cm (600g)
    - 1 box of stones between 6 and 8 cm (700g)
  • Orange Butterflies Naturalist Square Globe

    €720.00
    Superb square naturalistic globe with orange butterflies on a branch of Salix. Packaging specifically strengthened and adapted to the shipment.
  • Oval Globe Orange Butterflies

    €660.00
    Superb oval naturalistic globe with orange butterflies on a branch of black Salix.
    Packaging specifically strengthened and adapted to the shipment.
  • XXL Globe of Blue Morpho Butterflies

    €1,440.00

    Superb naturalist globe comprising a gigantic cloud of blue "Morpho" butterflies placed on branches of Diospyros and under an XXL glass globe.

    A contemporary version of an entomologist's collection. 

    Packaging specifically reinforced and suitable for shipment.

  • Sea Stars in Family Under Glass.

    €510.00

    A family whose members are very different: from the sunflower starfish (Pycnopodia helianthoides) of Alaska with 24 arms, to the very fine tiger-legged brittlestar (Ophiolepis superba) of the Red Sea, or the one whose hardly the star shape: a cushion starfish: Culcita Novaeguineae which lives in the coral reefs of Indonesia, where it can swallow prey larger than its mouth -like a sea urchin- by "devaginating" its stomach (=en taking it out of its body through its mouth) in order to digest its prey outside, then to re-ingest its stomach in full digestion... Very nice family reunions in perspective!

  • Rock Crystal Obelisk Figurine H59cm

    €360.00

    This figurine is a fantastic object, a remarkable decorative element that attracts attention in a room. Each piece is completely unique due to its sought-after artistic creation. It is a rock crystal obelisk composed of a reproduction of a painted brass turtle shell mounted on a polished brass rod set with natural stones

  • White and Black Butterflies Under Globe

    €780.00

    A globe on high heels.

    These 7 Idea Blanchardii gain lightness!

    This large white and black butterfly is found in Indonesia, and in particular on several islands of Sulawesi, often with small specificities that have developed within these island populations.

    Its nickname Tree Nymph comes from the contrast of its white wings against the green of the jungle.

    This globe is therefore raised on its black metal feet with brass tips.

  • Shells in a Glass Globe H30cm

    €360.00

    Mini brass globe protecting a marvelous bright yellow shell. It holds such a beautiful yellow underwater in the Philippines, it has exactly that same color!

    But on the other hand, we have only selected these Pecten when barnacles (purple shells) have taken up residence on their beautiful shell.

    This same shell also exists in orange and purple in our curiosities.

  • True Sea Urchins Showcase H46cm

    €480.00
    7 tests of COELOPLEURUS MAILLARDI sea urchins in a beautiful high rectangular wooden box with black black finish on a turned foot.
    A dazzling and unique decorative object.
    In zoology, the test is an often rounded mineral envelope, based on limestone or silica, chitinous or composite, which has the function of serving as protection for certain animals, such as sea urchins, or microorganisms such as foraminifera.
  • Nautilus Display H38cm

    €420.00

    The Nautilus showcase

    This showcase is a remarkable decorative element that will attract attention in a room.

    A superb Nautilus shell (or Nautile in French) is placed on natural quartz and on a long black metal rod and presented in a glass and metal structure display case.

    Dimensions of the showcase: H38 x 16 X 16cm

    This unique decorative object will bring a crazy elegance to any interior.

    Each showcase is unique because the shell will be different each time as well as the quartz.

    An amazing and remarkable beautiful piece of handcrafted decoration!

  • White Coral H15cm

    €200.01
    Beautiful reproduction of a white coral in resin on a base.
    H 15 x 18 x 20 cm
    Coral is actually an animal of the Cnidarian phylum. Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called “polyps” which are “superorganisms”. Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.
    Our collection of corals in synthetic material is handcrafted, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.
  • White Resin Acropora Hyacintus XL

    €340.00
    Beautiful reproduction of a white coral in resin on a base.
    H 15 x 18 x 20 cm
    Coral is actually an animal of the Cnidarian phylum. Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called “polyps” which are “superorganisms”. Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.
    Our collection of corals in synthetic material is handcrafted, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.
  • Coral in White Resin XL H23cm

    €350.00
    Beautiful XL reproduction of a white coral in resin on a base
    Coral is actually an animal of the Cnidarian phylum. Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called “polyps” which are “superorganisms”. Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.
    Our collection of corals in synthetic material is handcrafted, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.
  • Coral in White Resin H51cm

    €420.00
    Beautiful reproduction of a coral in midnight blue resin on a base. H 30x27x33 cm. Our collection of synthetic material corals is handcrafted by hand, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.
  • Tridacna Gigas Clam, Reproduction 55cm

    €340.01
    Large clam Tridacna Gigas, a very beautiful reproduction. The Tridacna Gigas or giant clam is the largest known bivalve mollusk. The main remarkable feature of this species is its size, capable in some cases of containing a human being.
  • White Sea Shells Under Glass Brass Base

    €840.00
    White sea shells group under glass and brass base. Collection of 8 white shells displayed under glass with a brass base. The Murex Pecten, this "Venus comb" is bristled with dozens of fine and pointed needles that protect it from predators, the Fusinus undatus, large white snail, the Trocha Niloticus, pointed like a pyramid, the Fissidentalium of great depths or even a Xenophohora
  • Giant Branch Coral White Resin H66cm

    €840.00

    Reproduction of a giant branch coral from the lagoons of Oceania.

    Coral is actually an animal of the Cnidarian phylum.

    Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called “polyps” which are “superorganisms”.

    Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.

    Our collection of corals in synthetic material is handcrafted, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.

  • Red Butterflies Globe H45cm

    €570.00
    A flight of red butterflies delicately presented on Salix branches and protected by an elegant bridal globe.
    This reminds us of the naturalist showcases that adorned the galleries of Natural History museums in the 19th century.
    Each globe is a unique and original creation, made by hand in the workshop.
    Packaging specifically reinforced and suitable for shipment.
  • Blue Butterflies Lamp H60cm

    €1,200.00

    A globe lamp. Here, 6 MORPHO MENELAUS butterflies from a farm in South America.

    This butterfly, inhabitant of the forests of Central America, amazes with the metallic colors of its wings.

    It naturally reflects light and with the lighting just above, these butterflies will be vibrant even at night.

    All the magic of the composition is revealed once the lamp is lit, and the seabed seems to come to life.

    This lamp is sold without lampshade.

    High quality French craftsmanship.

    Width (cm): 36.00

    Height (cm): 60.00

    Depth (cm): 36.00

    Specificity Fixing: Switch on the socket

    Socket Type: E27

    Qty Base: 1.00

    Power: 40W

    Voltage: 220V

    Delivery specifics: Natural product that may be subject to specific legislation (WILDLIFE)

  • Real Clam Shell on Bronze Stand.

    €6,000.00
    Tridacna Gigas Clam on an iron stand.
    A magnificent unique piece, a rarity!
    Very rare Tridacna gigas font presented on a custom forged stainless steel support. Its two sides are remarkable. It has of course its CITES number which proves its origin.
    This giant clam (Tridacna gigas) is the largest bivalve mollusk in the world.
    This very large shell was set by a French bronze craftsman. A branch has been cast and delicately encircles this huge shell.
    Species subject to CITES regulations. Trade in specimens of these species is subject to particularly strict regulations so as not to endanger their survival, and should only be authorized under exceptional conditions.
    L 85cm x 45cm x H 58cm
  • Sea Fan on Brass Crab Base H43cm

    €280.00
    Brass crab wearing a real Philippine gorgonian.
    Black brass base.
    Gorgonians, like corals, are animals living in the form of sessile colonial polyps, organized in a tree structure. Each polyp has 8 tentacles which filter the plankton and consume it.
    The general structure, a skeleton both flexible and hard, called gorgonine do not grow towards the sun (it does not require light to develop) but perpendicular to the current, so as to filter a maximum of water flow.
  • Red and Yellow Gorgon, Brass Base H30cm

    €270.00

    A red and yellow gorgon on a brass base.

    This gorgonian is the dazzling mixture of red and yellow. This Leptogorgia hebes comes from the Gulf of Mexico.

    It grows sheltered from the sun's rays in areas between 10 and 300 meters deep. Where no one sees its vibrant colors. Their color is of course natural.

    Attached perpendicular to their support, the colonized polyp branches filter the water with the current to capture the micro-organisms in suspension.

    Gorgonians, like corals, are animals living in the form of sessile colonial polyps, organized in a tree structure. Each polyp has 8 tentacles which filter the plankton and consume it. The general structure, a skeleton both flexible and hard, called gorgonine do not grow towards the sun (it does not require light to develop) but perpendicular to the current, so as to filter a maximum of water flow.

    A very beautiful decorative object.

  • Pink Resin Coral - H22x33cm

    €190.00

    Decorative object.

    Beautiful reproduction of a pink Montipora coral made of resin on a transparent acrylic base.

    Width: 33cm, depth: 15cm, height: 22cm

    Coral is actually an animal of the Cnidarian phylum. Corals generally live in colonies of individuals called “polyps” which are “superorganisms”. Each polyp secretes its own exoskeleton; depending on the species, this exoskeleton is hard or soft.

    Our collection of corals in synthetic material is handcrafted, reproducing identically the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.

  • Lapis-lazuli with brass base (2,8kg)

    €1,800.00
    Lapis-lazuli block of 2.8 kg on a brass base from Afghanistan.
    A wonderful unique piece!
    Lapis-Lazuli, whose royal blue color is highly sought after, is the most famous of the stones linked to intuition. The great rulers of the world (Pharaohs, emperors, kings, etc.) have always considered it a sacred stone intended to help them achieve on g-reign with wisdom and justice. The Egyptians in particular held Lapis in high esteem and imported it from Afghanistan where it has been extracted for 6500 years.
    Lapis-lazuli has therefore always symbolized royalty, that is to say the ability to reign over one's inner and outer kingdom q-guided by the intuition of a divine source and not by selfish personal will.
    The gentle energy of lapis will benefit those who are willing and in control. It will promote subtle listening and afuidity in their actions, which will ease tensions.
    Lapis has the reputation of also being the stone of friendship because it helps to intuitively perceive what is right in a relationship, so it will have its place in your living room such as the living room, living room or a desk.
    The most beautiful Lapis Lazuli come from the province of Badakhshan in northern Afghanistan. In a narrow valley, covered with snow most of the year, mines have been exploited for 6500 years!
    The Sumerians, then later the Egyptians appreciated this blue stone, as evidenced by the many statues and blue beads found in the tombs of important people. And all of them, like this one, came from the Afghan mountains.
    Lapis-Lazuli is a rock composed of 14 different minerals, the main one being Lazurite, blue, and the little golden touch brought by the Pyrite which sprinkles this mineral.
    A few veins of white Calcite run through this magnificent piece.
    L 11cm x 6cm x H 32cm
  • Sea Urchin on Base H16cm

    €228.00

    Very nice sea urchin on a cubic base.

    This species of sea urchin can measure up to 12 cm in diameter.

    It can be a beautiful dark purple with often the tips of the prickles white.

    It feeds on algae that it grazes on the rocks between the surface and 100 m depth in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

    This specimen with its prickles comes from the Italian coast of Liguria.

    A very beautiful decorative object.