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Beetle Taxidermy

Authentic "Mouhotia Planipennis" Beetle Taxidermy Sculpture
Authentic "Mouhotia Planipennis" Beetle Taxidermy Sculpture

Authentic "Mouhotia Planipennis" Beetle Taxidermy Sculpture

$200Sale Price|20% Off

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

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Maple

Latticework by Hasharat: A Global Mosaic of 84 Exotic Beetles
Latticework by Hasharat: A Global Mosaic of 84 Exotic Beetles

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

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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Linen, Glass

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3 large taxidermied unusual beetles from the South Pacific
3 large taxidermied unusual beetles from the South Pacific

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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Vintage 1960s Taxidermy

19th Century Butterfly Beetle Entomology Display Cases Taxidermy Curio
19th Century Butterfly Beetle Entomology Display Cases Taxidermy Curio

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

19th Century Colorado Beetle & Grub Farmers Specimen Taxidermy Curiosity
19th Century Colorado Beetle & Grub Farmers Specimen Taxidermy Curiosity

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper

Composition of Plaster Skull Decorated with Beetles and Butterflies
Composition of Plaster Skull Decorated with Beetles and Butterflies

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Organic Material

Authentic "Chrysochroa Rajah" Beetles Taxidermy Sculpture
Authentic "Chrysochroa Rajah" Beetles Taxidermy Sculpture

Authentic "Chrysochroa Rajah" Beetles Taxidermy Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Authentic "Chrysochroa Rajah" beetles taxidermy sculpture presented in a double glass sided maple

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Maple

Collection of Taxidermy Beetles
Collection of Taxidermy Beetles

Collection of Taxidermy Beetles

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H 15.75 in W 19.75 in D 2.25 in

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

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2010s American Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Pair of Taxidermy Butterfly & Beetle Display Show Cases
19th Century Pair of Taxidermy Butterfly & Beetle Display Show Cases

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

A Vintage Natural Large Longhorn Beetle
A Vintage Natural Large Longhorn Beetle

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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20th Century American Primitive Taxidermy

Early 20th Century Collection of 44 Cased Museum Entomology Beetle Specimens
Early 20th Century Collection of 44 Cased Museum Entomology Beetle Specimens

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

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20th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Paper

Extraordinary Beetle Taxidermy with Winged Exhibition
Extraordinary Beetle Taxidermy with Winged Exhibition

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

Category

20th Century Congolese Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Specimen Beetles Under Glass Dome
Specimen Beetles Under Glass Dome

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

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20th Century Unknown Taxidermy

Materials

Steel

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Antique English Dog Oil Painting Portrait of Springer Spaniel Titled  Dated 1920
Antique English Dog Oil Painting Portrait of Springer Spaniel Titled  Dated 1920

Antique English Dog Oil Painting Portrait of Springer Spaniel Titled Dated 1920

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'Budge' Portrait of a Spaniel Dog (Springer spaniel?) by George Paice (1854-1925) British Artist *see notes below signed and dated 1920 oil on canvas, framed framed: 16 x 19 inches c...

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Early 20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Opala Brown Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Opala Brown Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow

Opala Brown Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow

$190 / item

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in

Opala Brown Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow

Located in Viseu, PT

Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Velvet

Maximalism: Bold, Bedazzled, Gold, and Tasseled Interiors
Maximalism: Bold, Bedazzled, Gold, and Tasseled Interiors

Maximalism: Bold, Bedazzled, Gold, and Tasseled Interiors

By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

A decadent and extravagant celebration of interior style, featuring more than 220 maximalist residential interiors, from the 1600s to the present day This unique visual collection c...

Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps w/ Sculptural Metal Bases
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps w/ Sculptural Metal Bases

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps w/ Sculptural Metal Bases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Phil-Mar is a perfect blend of bold design and expert craftsmanship. The ceramic body features a vibrant orange glaze with textured lav...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Coral Fan
Andrianna Shamaris Coral Fan

Andrianna Shamaris Coral Fan

$128 / item

H 14 in W 12 in D 2 in

Andrianna Shamaris Coral Fan

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful coral fan set on a minimalist white stand. We have a collection. Great as a party gift or table setting. All one of a kind. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organ...

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2010s Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Shearling Sheepskin Brown Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Shearling Sheepskin Brown Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy

Shearling Sheepskin Brown Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy

By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.

Located in Poviglio, IT

This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Other

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base – Realistic & Decorative Description: This charming and original French ceramic soup tureen, crafted in the 1...

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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Very Large Ammonite Fossil
Very Large Ammonite Fossil

Very Large Ammonite Fossil

$1,200

H 4 in W 12.5 in D 12 in

Very Large Ammonite Fossil

Located in New York, NY

Very large and impressive fossil of an ammonite mollusk measuring 12 by 12 1/2 by 4 inches and weighing over 20 lbs, dating from the Devonian period to the end of the Cretaceous period.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stone

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug

Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century American Navajo Blanket Rug Details rug no. j3080 size 2' 6" x 4' 6" (76 x 137 cm)

Category

20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

1960s Gorgeous Glass Cocktail Shaker. Made in Italy
1960s Gorgeous Glass Cocktail Shaker. Made in Italy

1960s Gorgeous Glass Cocktail Shaker. Made in Italy

$336Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.05 in Dm 3.54 in

1960s Gorgeous Glass Cocktail Shaker. Made in Italy

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous Glass Cocktail Shaker.. Made in Italy, in excellent condition. Dimension diameter 3,54 x 9,05 H inches diameter cm 9 x cm 23

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

$22,000

H 7.49 in W 84.65 in D 64.97 in

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes. Dimension: Length: 215 cm Width: 165 cm Height: 19 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collector Acquire...

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20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x7 modern tiger pictorial rug features a vibrant colorway of burnt orange, blue and black tones. On the Design: Hand-knotted in wool pile, a 5x7 conte...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet

$14,950 / item

H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Peruvian Pyrite Specimen with Cubic Crystals, Mounted Display
Peruvian Pyrite Specimen with Cubic Crystals, Mounted Display

Peruvian Pyrite Specimen with Cubic Crystals, Mounted Display

Located in New York, NY

Custom Mounted Pyrite Cluster from Peru, 8.75" H — This striking natural pyrite specimen, sourced from the mineral-rich regions of Peru, features a dense formation of interlocking cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

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Beetle Taxidermy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of beetle taxidermy on 1stDibs. A piece of beetle taxidermy — often made from glass, wood and paper — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of beetle taxidermy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of beetle taxidermy, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

Finding the Right Taxidermy for You

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.

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