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H 6 in W 8 in D 1.75 in
Authentic "Mouhotia Planipennis" Beetle Taxidermy Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic "Mouhotia Planipennis" beetle taxidermy sculpture presented in a double glass sided maple
Glass, Maple
Latticework by Hasharat: A Global Mosaic of 84 Exotic Beetles
Located in New York, NY
Framed entomological display titled Latticework by Hasharat, showcasing 84 exotic beetle and insect
Linen, Glass
3 large taxidermied unusual beetles from the South Pacific
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Three taxidermy mounted very large beetles, in two shadow boxed. They are both the same dimensions
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H 1.78 in W 2.56 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Colorado Beetle & Grub Farmers Specimen Taxidermy Curiosity
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Very rare specimen case of the Colorado beetle and grub, these were used to warn farmers of the
Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper
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H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 1.78 in
19th Century Butterfly Beetle Entomology Display Cases Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
butterflies and beetles, in glazed ebonised box with hand written species labels. In wonderful original
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
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H 22.05 in Dm 9.85 in L 22.05 in
Composition of Plaster Skull Decorated with Beetles and Butterflies
Located in Leuven , BE
A modern approach of Memento Mori with a plastered skull covered in shells of green beetles. The
Glass, Organic Material
Authentic "Chrysochroa Rajah" Beetles Taxidermy Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic "Chrysochroa Rajah" beetles taxidermy sculpture presented in a double glass sided maple
Glass, Maple
Collection of Taxidermy Beetles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Collection of exotic taxidermy beetles in wood and glass collector's case. Beetles range in size
Glass, Wood
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H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 2.17 in
19th Century Pair of Taxidermy Butterfly & Beetle Display Show Cases
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine pair of beetle and butterfly display cases, housed within a glazed pine box with original
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
A Vintage Natural Large Longhorn Beetle
Located in Bellport, NY
A large real Longhorn Beetle in a black wooden frame. The beetle measures 5 inches long.. Please
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H 2.56 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Early 20th Century Collection of 44 Cased Museum Entomology Beetle Specimens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
their original violet/blue paper covering, and a glazed window. Each beetle is set in an absorbent
Glass, Paper
Extraordinary Beetle Taxidermy with Winged Exhibition
Located in Cardiff, CA
This beautiful insect Taxidermy is in pristine condition in a glassed frame and is mounted
Glass, Wood
Specimen Beetles Under Glass Dome
Located in New Orleans, LA
Seven beetles of interesting black and white coloration mounted to steel rods and displayed under a
Steel
Brown Vintage Turkish Mohair Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
Casual looking vintage mohair rug with a nomadic motif with the letter "S" woven in the middle of the rug. Can be used as a throw piece or a large blanket for added warmth. Size: ...
Mohair
$605
H 14.97 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in Schwerin, MV
Two identical teak ottomans/stools, designed by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler Denmark in the 1960s, upholstered in black faux leather. Suitable as a footrest for an armchair or a...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
$2,905
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Puzzle Brass Table Lamp
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Architectural modernism. Inspired by a house of cards, our puzzle table lamp is made of sheets of antiqued brass layered in a dynamic composition and is topped with a moody matte bla...
Brass
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern han...
Metal
$2,960 / item
H 80.71 in W 48.04 in D 19.69 in
"Rotula" Minimalist Style Floor Lamp in painted steel and natural wood
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
This floor lamp in painted steel and natural wood has a minimalist style. For the "Rotula" floor lamp, Alessandra Delgado was inspired by the subtle elegance of the human body. You c...
Steel
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Coral
XL Wave Pendant Lamp by Koch and Lowy for Peill and Putzler
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, J.T. Kalmar, Aloys F. Gangkofner, Koch & Lowy, Peill & Putzler
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful and large smoked glass pendant lamp from the 1960s. The design and materials create a fantastic play of light in the room. Very high-quality workmanship and a...
Metal
Body of Art Book
Located in New York, NY
"Body of Art juxtaposes Sandro Botticelli's Venus with Vanessa Beecroft's army of naked women, the iconic head of Nefertiti, and the work of Ryan Trecartin, among many other artists,...
Paper
Marie Suri "Constellation" Fire Screen
By Marie Suri
Located in New York, NY
Marie Suri The "Constellation" fire screen Fire screen with scattered 2.5” and 4” steel medallions with bronze decoration. Mesh backing makes these an excellent choice for wood-bur...
Bronze
$8,898
H 31.5 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Functionalist chest of drawers, Oscar Nilsson, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Oscar Nilsson, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers by Oscar Nilsson, made from teak. Lovely, rounded functionalist forms and cool inset handles. The sides open up to reveal practical shelves and small compartments.
Teak
Handmade Rounded Toothbrush Holder in White Carrara Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
A rounded shape toothbrush holder in white Carrara marble. Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in Italy. Slight ...
Marble
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Throw size Persian Karadja Heriz rug with a soft denim blue field with other rustic colors. Measures: 3'4'' x 4'3'.
Wool
Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...
Bentwood
Black Portoro Italian Marble Obelisk
Located in Savannah, GA
A black portoro Italian marble obelisk, 20th century. 4 ¼ inches wide by 19 ¾ inches tall
Marble
The centuries-old practice of taxidermy continues to enjoy remarkable longevity, with today's top designers making mounted and preserved animals key elements of their decor.
Taxidermy captures animals in an eternal moment of animation, so perhaps it’s fitting that the deployment of these preternaturally preserved creatures — and other natural specimens — as decorative accents has endured far longer than the sell-by-date for most design trends. Certainly, the style-setting enthusiasts of tasteful decorating with taxidermy are as passionate as they are many.
Martha Stewart is a lifelong lover of the preservationist’s art, and she has proudly posed with the vintage game birds, foxes and bears that adorn Skylands, her 1920s retreat in Seal Harbor, Maine. Angelina Jolie began an avian menagerie when her daughter Shiloh brought home a dead bird she wanted to keep as a pet. Danielle Steel has an elegant Paris residence packed with exotic specimens, including a giraffe in the foyer. Over-the-top taxidermy remains the flashy signature of party planner and decorator extraordinaire Ken Fulk.
For Chicago decorator Summer Thornton, the reason for taxidermy’s persistent appeal is obvious: “There’s nothing more beautiful than natural creation.” New York designer Ryan Korban agrees: “They add a layer of whimsy to a room that no other decorative arts element can give.” Patrick Mele, another New York designer, thinks there’s a spiritual component to this attraction. These creatures, he says, “are a special gift to be around. Birds, especially, are so colorful they look hyper-real. They remind us that those crazy colors are right there in nature.”
In the vast inventory of collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs, find antique, new and vintage preserved and mounted taxidermy specimens for your Wunderkammern, mantle or carefully curated home library.
Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.
New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.