Wardian case terrariums

Isn't this the best architectural-form Wardian Case you've ever seen? It reproduces the Crystal Palace Exhibition in London in 1851. via Terrariums are generally credited with being invented by a gentleman named Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward. He invented them during the Victorian era and created a style of glass case with a metal frame that was very popular during the era. These terrariums were called "Wardian Cases" after Ward.

This is so beautiful. I would put it in the corner of the living room : ) Terrarium

Amazon.com: H Potter Large Glass Terrarium Succulent Planter Wardian Case for Plants : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Bell jar style terrarium ad, from the book "Fern Fever" Collecting ferns and moss was quite the fashion for the Victorians, so much so that one might have called it an obsession. Fern enthusiasts traded and promenaded their fantastical ferns, going as far as making treks out to the wild to collect rare specimens. An over-enthusiastic, fern-seeker even tumbled to her death while reaching for an elusive cliff-dwelling specimen. Sarah Whittingham traces this phenomenon in her glossy book "Fern…

In 1827, a London physician with an interest in caterpillar metamorphosis built small glass boxes to contain the cocoons and emerging butterflies. Peering into the "dirt" in one of the boxes one day, the physician, Dr. Nathanial Ward, noticed that a fern spore had germinated.

A large terrarium or Wardian case I purchased at Lowe's years ago. It's been home to plants, as well as Christmas and Halloween scenes.

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Reminiscent of a Wardian Case from the past this real glass terrarium is approximately 22"H x 17"L x 11.5"W with a resin planting tray that's 3.25" deep (see photo with complete dimensions). Arrives in 3 pieces: resin tray, middle house section, 100% REAL CURVED GLASS ROOF. Props and Plants NOT included. The cast resin tray has a felt bottom and will not rust. The glass house sits on ledges within the tray. Glass is 3 mm thick etched with the H Potter logo and solder is lead-free to protect…

Working on a miniature scale, Japanese artist Takanori Aiba creates bonzai tree houses that tower at impossible heights. The artist uses resin, epoxy, plastics, acrylic paint and a multitude of other materials to craft these multi-level sculptures. His works invite the viewer to imagine the potential inhabitants of these strange dwellings. Take a look at some photos of Takanori Aiba's works after the jump, all images copyright TOKYO GOOD IDEA Development Institute Co., Ltd.