The Botanical Cabinet — Vintage Tapestry & Plant Study Ear Cup Enclosure for AirPods Max (1st & 2nd Gen)
SPECIMEN NO. 129 — SILVA CURIOSITAS
Series: Forbidden Specimens | Dark Academia Artifacts
[ Custom-Engineered Exclusively for Apple AirPods Max 1st & 2nd Generation ]
📜 The Curator's Field Notes
"Preserved in the quiet amber of time—an overgrown sanctuary of forgotten flora and secret remedies."
Inspired by 19th-century Cabinets of Curiosities (Wunderkammer), vintage botanical encyclopedias, and intricate Jacobean floral tapestries, Silva Curiositas immerses you in a dense, mossy forest floor filled with rare flora and wild herbal specimens. The rich composition weaves together earthy ochres, muted forest greens, rust orange blossoms, and dusty slate blues emerging from a shadowed, parchment-toned backdrop.
Designed as an intricate, dark academia ear cup enclosure for Apple AirPods Max (1st & 2nd Generation), this shell wraps your audio hardware in the antiqued charm of a century-old herbalist specimen book. Set against a moody, shadowed background, the dense botanical tapestry creates a deeply sophisticated and literary aesthetic accent.
🔬 Artifact Details & Visual Anatomy
- 01. Vintage Botanical Tapestry & Herbarium Print — An intricate, high-density botanical layout reminiscent of 19th-century natural history illustrations, herbal tapestry, and forest floor studies.
- 02. High-Precision Graphic & Matte Finish — Premium fade-resistant UV printing technology, bringing rich earthy tones, antique color contrast, and a smooth matte surface that repels fingerprints.
- 03. Precision Universal AirPods Max Fit (Gen 1 & 2) — Exact port alignments for both Lightning (1st Gen) and USB-C (2nd Gen) charging ports, Digital Crown cutouts, noise-cancellation microphone vents, and button access.
- 04. Smart Case Compatible Armor — Ultra-slim, high-impact polycarbonate shield protects aluminum ear cups without interfering with Apple Smart Case magnetic sleep mode.
📦 Specimen Dossier & Product Specifications
- Compatibility: Apple AirPods Max 1st Gen (Lightning) & 2nd Gen (USB-C)
- Shell: Ultra-lightweight, high-impact polycarbonate (PC)
- Finish: Scratch-resistant matte anti-fingerprint coating with HD UV graphic print
- Installation: Easy snap-on, no tools or adhesives required
- Smart Case Ready: Fits directly into official Apple Smart Case
- Packaging: Dark velvet-finish collector's box
Shipping & Delivery
Good news – it's your lucky day! We offer FREE shipping on all standard orders, no matter where in the world you are.
We've got teams in Australia, the US, the UK, and the EU ready to print and ship your order. Because we're all about mindful consumption, your goodies are made to order – this means we take around 2–5 business days to produce them before they ship. It's better for the planet (less waste!) and means your order is made just for you. Please note that shipping times below are in addition to our production time.
AUSTRALIA (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Aus Post Standard: 3–7 business days
$4.95 AUD – Aus Post Express: 1–3 business days
USA (Shipped from US)
FREE – DHL Standard: 8–10 business days
$3.95 USD – DHL Express: 3–6 business days
UK (Shipped from UK)
FREE – Royal Mail (non-tracked): 3–6 business days
FREE – Evri Tracked Parcel: 2–4 business days
£3.95 – Evri Next Day: 1–2 business days
EUROPE (Shipped from Italy)
Zone 1 – Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Romania
FREE – European Standard (tracked): 8–12 business days
Zone 2 – Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Norway, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Türkiye
FREE – European Standard (tracked): 8–20 business days
CANADA (Shipped from US)
DHL International Standard (tracked): 8–15 business days
Heads up: Duties/taxes may apply. These are set by Canadian customs and are the customer's responsibility.
NEW ZEALAND (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Int. Standard (non-tracked): 8–15 business days
$13.95 AUD – Int. Standard (tracked): 6–10 business days
$29.95 AUD – Int. Express: 3–5 business days
ASIA (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Int. Standard (non-tracked): 8–15 business days
$24.95 AUD – Int. Standard (tracked): 6–11 business days
$39.95 AUD – Int. Express: 3–5 business days
HONG KONG (Shipped from AUS)
FREE – Int. Standard (tracked): 8–15 business days
$200 HKD – Int. Express (tracked): 2–4 business days
REST OF THE WORLD (Shipped from UK)
FREE – Airmail (non-tracked): 10–25 business days
$12.95 AUD – Int. Priority: 4–8 business days
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