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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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  • Balrnacles Shells on Brass Stand - H27cm

    €600.00

    Bouquet of natural shells composed of large purple barnacles: Megabalanus tinnabulum, and those strange oysters with such a twisted mouth: the Lopha Cristagalli.

    Both species live in the same Indo-Pacific region and found the "cockscomb" oysters with a few barnacles on a shipwreck off Surabaya in Java.

    They have been grouped to give a round shape instead of the flat side they have, attached to the boat.

    A cultural and natural piece at the same time.

    A magnificent unique piece!

  • Tridacna Derasa Clam on Wooden Stand

    €1,560.00

    Tridacna Derasa clam on a black wooden stand.

    A magnificent unique piece, a rarity!

    Very beautiful Tridacna Derasa holy water font presented on a custom-made wooden stand. Its two faces are remarkable.

      A black wooden base supports and delicately presents this shell.

    The famous giant clam, the world's largest species of bivalve shell that has always spawned legends of divers held underwater between its mighty shells.

    Of course, it is a young Tridacna Derasa, but this subspecies generally does not exceed 60cm. Its growth at the start is about 5cm per year then it will increase to 3cm per year.

    It is therefore not a very young clam.

    Like most giant clams, this species is in danger because it is over-harvested, either for its flesh in Asia, or as decorative shellfish.

    This one comes from a farm in Micronesia which hopes to succeed in regenerating the local population.

    Width (cm): 22.00

    Height (cm): 31.00

    Depth (cm): 24.00

    Unique piece.

  • Syrinx Shell on Brass Stand - H52cm

    €1,590.00

    Both natural and man-made, this shape was obtained by cutting part of the shell of a Syrinx Aruanus from Australia, the largest single-valve in the world.

    It is the biggest "snail" under water!

    This huge marine gastropod (up to 18 kg) has a completely yellow body.

    This spiral is the natural shape of this shell, but here it has been highlighted.

    A rare job.

    A cultural and natural piece at the same time.

    A magnificent unique piece!

  • Syrinx Shell on Brass Stand - H53cm

    €1,590.00
    Both natural and man-made, this shape was obtained by cutting part of the shell of a Syrinx Aruanus from Australia, the largest single-valve in the world.
    It is the biggest "snail" under water!
    This huge marine gastropod (up to 18 kg) has a completely yellow body.
    This spiral is the natural shape of this shell, but here it has been highlighted.
    A rare job.
    A cultural and natural piece at the same time.
    A magnificent unique piece!
  • Red Coral Branch on Golden Stand - H48cm

    €360.00

    Beautiful reproduction of a branch coral made of orange-red resin on a base. Presented on a black and gold base embellished with natural rock crystals.

    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 Gorgonian Reproduction on Stand - H56cm

    €360.00

    Beautiful reproduction of a gorgonian made of red/orange resin.

    Presented on a black and gold base embellished with natural rock crystals.

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

  • Bride and Groom Glass Globe XIX Century style

    €260.00

    The Bride and Groom Globe was originally intended to collect the wreath of orange flowers worn by the bride on the wedding day.

    Fashionable in the 19th century until the beginning of the 20th century, this oval glass bell could also contain other wedding souvenirs in order to protect them from dust and oblivion.

    With its quilted canvas cushion, its 2 antique mirrors and its symbolic decorations (the vine leaves, symbol of the union of the feminine and masculine, or the bird, symbol of peace and love), our Wedding Globe will present your wonders or protect jewelry and collections of your choice. Napoleon III turned wooden base.

    An unusual decorative object for your interior decoration!

    Beautiful craftsmanship.

  • Coral Cup on Base (empty or garnished)

    €320.00

    Magnificent reproduction of a cup made of a flat mushroom coral called "Lithophyllon Repanda", mounted on a 19th century style sandstone base.

    Can be ordered garnished with natural coral fragments under the reference OD1194/2.

    The OD1194/2 coral bowl presented here garnished with a composition of natural coral fragments for a “Still Life” bouquet in the Naturalia style.

    The coral fragments are natural, as for the cut, it is a reproduction in synthetic material, and can be purchased empty under the reference OD1194.

    Coral is actually an animal from 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 made of synthetic material is handcrafted by hand, identically reproducing the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.

  • Coral Cup on Base (garnished or empty)

    €720.00

    Magnificent reproduction of a cup made of a flat mushroom coral called "Lithophyllon Repanda", mounted on a 19th century style sandstone base.

    Can be ordered garnished with natural coral fragments under the reference OD1194/2.

    The OD1194/2 coral bowl presented here garnished with a composition of natural coral fragments for a “Still Life” bouquet in the Naturalia style.

    The coral fragments are natural, as for the cut, it is a reproduction in synthetic material, and can be purchased empty under the reference OD1194.

    Coral is actually an animal from 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 made of synthetic material is handcrafted by hand, identically reproducing the texture of these living specimens, most of which are now protected.

  • Huge Agate Slice of 3,7kg

    €6,780.00
    This immense golden slice comes from Brazil, and comes from a Chalcedony geode.
    It is formed by successive deposits of silica and ores or oxides dissolved in water and which infiltrates into the soil.
    When it comes to volcanic soil, as in this case in Brazil, the water sometimes reaches an air pocket which has frozen in the lava when it has cooled. And it forms successive layers over months and years, with lighter or darker lines.
    In this case, the heart is made of hyaline quartz (rock crystal), which allows light to pass through this slice to reveal its unique patterns: golden nodules reminiscent of champagne bubbles...
  • Lapis-lazuli on brass base (2,5kg)

    €1,560.00
    3kg Lapis Lazuli block on brass base - Afghanistan. A wonderful unique piece!. The Lapis-Lazuli whose royal blue color is very sought after is the most famous of the stones linked to intuition. The great rulers of the world (Pharaohs, emperors, kings ..) have always considered it as a sacred stone intended to help them achieve in g-reign with wisdom and justice.
  • Mexican Sand Stone on Stand 5kg

    €990.00

    Mexican sand stone on stand.

    One of a kind !
    Each desert of the worls gives a different type of Desert Rose.
    These rose-like formation of crystal clusters of Selenite include abundant sand grains. And in that case, sand from the Mexican desert of Chihuahua.
    This tall piece has a unique shape made of small round roses and flowers of flakes gathered million of years ago by the evaporation of an ancient shallow salt bassin that covered this enormous sandy surface that is now between Mexico and USA. 
  • Crystallized Sulfur H19cm - 1,6kg

    €708.00
    Magnificent crystallized native sulfur presented on a base.
    Very shiny specimen of a pure and dazzling yellow, coming from a Bolivian mine near San Pablo de Napa.
    Before being transformed into matches, sulfur is a mineral on matrix.
  • Red Gorgon on Black Base H85x95cm

    €1,030.00

    Bright red Gorgon on brass base

    Its color is incredible, but completely natural. We managed to preserve the beauty of this gorgon, even on your console! It comes from Micronesia, Melithaea ochracea-

    Red gorgonians (Acabaria biserialis) line the rocky slopes between 20 and 100 meters deep. It is necessary to use a flashlight to appreciate their brilliance, because at this depth, the red appears dark blue.

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

    A very beautiful decorative object.

  • Capsule of Green Bird-Winged Butterflies H47cm

    €1,320.00

    Stunning naturalistic globe featuring bird-winged butterflies - Ornithoptera Priamus - encapsulated in a capsule-shaped globe.

    The base is in aged brass.

    Packaging specifically reinforced and suitable for shipment.

    The most common of the bird-winged butterflies -Ornithoptera Priamus- is actually not that common as it is only found in a few small islands in the Pacific: Papua New Guinea, South Moluccas Islands, Solomon Islands.. .

    Islands where the forests are decreasing year after year under the influence of men.

    This is why this protected species will be delivered with a CITES.

    Only the males have these bright colors, the females are even larger, but brown in color.

    They are so remarkable that our specimens now come from a farm in Indonesia.

  • Naturalistic Globes Mix of Butterflies, Set of 3

    €460.01
    Nice set of three naturalistic globes featuring a mix of butterflies on a branch of white Salix, dried flower and moss. Round wooden base with black finish in the old Napoleon III style.

  • copy of Night Light Interioro , Italy, h61cm

    €750.00

    Night light lamp representing a Giraffe and friends in the Jungle, 64cm high by 40cm wide.

     

    A wonderful handcrafted decorative lamp, Italy.

     

    A magnificent artisanal work of remarkable finesse.

    Giraffe and his friends explore their new home in one of our light boxes full of poetry.

    Entirely made by hand in the workshop, these creations can bring comfort to young and old alike on a dark night in the dark!

    In each lamp, an atmosphere or landscape is created by a juxtaposition of exquisite hand engravings that are engraved and printed on antique presses from the 1800s. Each image is printed in black and white, cut out and then colored by hand in gouache and watercolor.

     

    The handmade and sculpted frame is made of black patinated tulipwood. The frame is decorated on top with baroque style angel wings, Renaissance period (which can possibly be removed).

     

    A marvel of refinement, pure escape.

     

    This entirely handcrafted lamp which is made exclusively to order.

  • Red Gorgon on Brass Base H32x50cm

    €348.00

    Red gorgon on a brass base.

    Red gorgonians (Acabaria biserialis) line the rocky slopes between 20 and 100 meters deep. It is necessary to use a flashlight to appreciate their brilliance, because at this depth, the red appears dark blue.

    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.