Captured in a suspended moment of levitation, this entomological relic isolates the intricate anatomy of a Bombus specimen inside an optical-clarity borosilicate sphere. The organic fragility of delicate wings, tactile setae, and slender limbs stands in stark dialogue with the geometric gravity of a solid timber cube.
Forming an intimate specimen chamber for contemplation or tactile interaction, each artifact treats natural history as architectural sculpture. Every bumblebee is ethically sourced, individually set by hand, and secured to resist temporal degradation while offering complete 360-degree observation.
// CRAFTSMANSHIP & DETAILS
Suspended Specimen: Real, naturally intact Bombus (bumblebee) specimen, expertly articulated with spread wings and pinned via a discreet micro-gauge archival steel mount.
Optical Chamber: Hand-blown borosilicate glass sphere with exceptional clarity and high light transmittance, sealed against humidity and dust.
Milled Pedestal: Solid American black walnut base, precision-machined with a recessed collar seat, hand-finished with natural matte botanical wax to reveal authentic wood grains.
// EDITIONS & FINISHES
Natural Walnut Edition: Deep chocolate timber base with organic grain variations, paired with a transparent crystalline orb and polished specimen fixture.
// TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Total Height
Approx. 70 mm
Orb Diameter
45 mm
Base Dimensions
40 × 40 × 24 mm
Materials
Preserved Bombus Specimen, Borosilicate Glass, Solid American Black Walnut, Stainless Steel
Ships in reinforced, shock-absorbing packaging to ensure delicate components and tactile finishes arrive safe during international transit.
Custom piece: Individually hand-assembled and inspected, dispatched within 7–10 business days.
Fully tracked global shipping service provided upon dispatch.
* CARE NOTE: Keep away from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent UV degradation of the natural biological specimen. Do not immerse in water; wipe glass and timber exterior gently using a clean microfiber cloth.
9 reviews for BUMBLEBEE SPECIMEN ORB // OPTICAL DOME & SOLID TIMBER PEDESTAL
Rated 5 out of 5
Bram –
Het donkere hout past perfect bij mijn leeskamer. Echt een leuke gespreksstarter wanneer er gasten op bezoek komen 🧐
Rated 5 out of 5
Oliver C –
Clean, minimal
Rated 5 out of 5
Marcus Bennett –
Second piece I’ve ordered from this store. The quality is just as solid as the first one. The glass ball has a nice, reassuring weight in the palm. Keep it up
Rated 5 out of 5
Astrid Lindholm –
I placed it on my oak credenza under a small warm desk lamp. The sphere 🔮 acts like a subtle lens and the shadows it casts in the evening are super atmospheric ✨.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sarah L –
Worth every penny 10/10
Rated 5 out of 5
Lukas –
The bee 🐝 looks exactly like the website photos 📸
Rated 5 out of 5
Daenerys –
Sits right on my desk next to my coffee mug. The bumblebee is super detailed.
Rated 5 out of 5
David Miller –
The bee 🐝 looks completely lifelike
Rated 5 out of 5
Noah –
En tant que diplômé en biologie, j’apprécie vraiment le fait que l’abeille ne soit pas montée de façon maladroite. Les ailes sont disposées dans une position de vol très naturelle, un travail parfait.
Bram –
Het donkere hout past perfect bij mijn leeskamer. Echt een leuke gespreksstarter wanneer er gasten op bezoek komen 🧐
Oliver C –
Clean, minimal
Marcus Bennett –
Second piece I’ve ordered from this store. The quality is just as solid as the first one. The glass ball has a nice, reassuring weight in the palm. Keep it up
Astrid Lindholm –
I placed it on my oak credenza under a small warm desk lamp. The sphere 🔮 acts like a subtle lens and the shadows it casts in the evening are super atmospheric ✨.
Sarah L –
Worth every penny 10/10
Lukas –
The bee 🐝 looks exactly like the website photos 📸
Daenerys –
Sits right on my desk next to my coffee mug. The bumblebee is super detailed.
David Miller –
The bee 🐝 looks completely lifelike
Noah –
En tant que diplômé en biologie, j’apprécie vraiment le fait que l’abeille ne soit pas montée de façon maladroite. Les ailes sont disposées dans une position de vol très naturelle, un travail parfait.