$200Sale Price|20% Off
Authentic "Mouhotia Planipennis" Beetle Taxidermy Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic "Mouhotia Planipennis" beetle taxidermy sculpture presented in a double glass sided maple box frame.
Glass, Maple
Large Goliath Beetle Taxidermy Flight Sequence in Glass Display Case, Entomology
Located in Nottingham, GB
A spectacular and highly unusual taxidermy entomology display featuring four giant Goliath beetles (Goliathus) arranged in a dramatic sequence illustrating the transformation from re...
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.
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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 small creatures as they spread across American and Europe in the mid-19th century dest...
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
A fine pair of late 19th century entomology display cases, housing aesthetically arranged butterflies and beetles, in glazed ebonised box with hand written species labels. In wonde...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
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 skull is covered with Blue Morpho butterflies, known to be among the largest in the w...
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 box frame.
Glass, Maple
Collection of Taxidermy Beetles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Collection of exotic taxidermy beetles in wood and glass collector's case.
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 pinned labels. The odd lose element within, but overall In great condition Circa 1...
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 check out our other insects, bugs and fabulous butterfly group listings.
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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
A substantial (44 in total) collection of museum entomology specimens encased in thick board with their original violet/blue paper covering, and a glazed window. Each beetle is set i...
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 flawlessly. An amazing addition to any vignette.
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 glass dome; turned wooden base
Steel
$1,975 / set
H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 4.73 in
Rare Set of 9 Different Japanese Insects Made of Copper, Brass and Wood
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Group of late 19th century Japanese insects. This tangle of swarming, flying and crawling mini fauna is made of copper, brass and wood in larger than life formats. Four of the nine i...
Brass, Copper
Collections of Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s
Located in Naples, IT
A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.
Glass, Wood
1980s Italian Stuffed Butterfly Display Frame with Modern Design
Located in Roma, IT
Three species of stuffed butterflies : Appias Drusilla, Graphium doson, Troides Helena. Dedication on the back with the date 8 November 1980. 39 x 26 cm. Good conditions!
Animal Skin
$110
H 9.13 in W 5.38 in D 4 in
Beautiful Abnormal Deer Antler Stag Taxidermy Trophy Vintage, German, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. It measures approximate 9 1/8" high, 5 3/8" wide and 4" deep. A nice addition to your ...
Antler, Wood
$613
H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 0.99 in
LARGE ViNTAGE TAXIDERMY BUTTERFLIES INSIDE GOOD SIZED DISPLAY CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning medium sized display case which houses large vintage Taxidermy Butterfly's Please note the d...
Wood
$1,739
H 15.36 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
East Indonesian Rare Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Located in Nottingham, GB
East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands Good condition Free international shipping.
Glass, Wood
$1,832
H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Hand-Crafted Antique Glass Dome Display with Jungle Nymphs, Indonesia
Located in Munich, DE
The Green Jungle Nymphs called Hétéropterix Dilaltata are form Papua New Guinea, Indonesian province. Set in an antique glass globe with wooden base. These have been found, captured,...
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
Procession — Contemporary Entomological Assemblage by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
“Procession” by Hasharat is a contemporary entomological artwork featuring an exquisitely curated lineup of global beetles and other insects arranged in a vertical, march-like format...
Glass
Butterfly Specimens in a Convex Glass Frame
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural butterflies specimens in a convex glass frame.
Glass
$1,460 / item
H 4.724 in W 10.236 in D 6.299 in
Lladró Rhinoceros Beetle Porcelain & Brass Insect Figurine Luxury Nature
By Lladro, José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
Meet one of nature's most extraordinary creatures, reimagined in fine porcelain. The Lladró Rhinoceros Beetle figurine is part of the exclusive Awesome Insects Collection — a series ...
Metal
$9,375Sale Price|25% Off
H 11 in W 40 in D 19 in
Illuminated Cicada / Beetle Sculpture as Coffee Table
By Henri Fernandez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Illuminated Cicada sculpture with agate wings as coffee table by Henri Fernandez. Measurements shown are for the base only. Glass top shown is 50” by 30” and not included.
Agate, Brass
$2,250
H 22 in W 9 in D 9 in
Hasharat, Totems III: Entomological Composition in a 19th-Century Glass Dome
Located in New York, NY
Totems III by Hasharat – Giant Yellow-Winged Stick Insect and Exotic Beetles in a 19th-Century Glass Dome Totems III by Hasharat is a striking contemporary entomological sculpture t...
Glass
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 24 in D 22 in
1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs
By Grant Wood 1
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting piece from an Iowan Estate. This piece is unsigned. The folklore I was told by the seller about the piece is that this was originally from the Grant Wood Estate. Howeve...
Glass
$285
H 8.75 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Vintage Floral Butterfly Taxidermy Apothecary Shadow Box Display Case Specimen
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage taxidermy terrarium diorama with butterfly and artificial floral arrangement displayed inside a glass apothecary shadowbox display made from oak and glass. Dimensions: 10.25...
Glass
$1,618
H 36.23 in W 43.31 in D 3.94 in
Large Antique Victorian Butterfly Case With Painted Backdrop, 19th C Lepidoptery
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CASED TAXIDERMY BUTTERFLY COLLECTION - LEPIDOPTERY/LEPIDOPTEROLOGY INTEREST A stunning collection, lovingly mounted in a three dimensional glass case unusually with a hand p...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$180
H 7 in W 4.63 in D 6.88 in
Beautiful Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy, German, 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique Black Forest deer antler trophy dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890 or earlier. The impressive antlers are mounted on an exceptionally hand-carved wooden ...
Antler, Wood
Early Twentieth Century Alligator Stick / Umbrella Stand
Located in London, England
A rare alligator stick or umbrella stand , the skin forming a really pleasing bow shape, the back with cut out hand aperture to wooden board. Attributed to Roland Ward Early Twe...
Alligator
Three Ring Ikebana Vase Made by Toyo, Japan, circa 1960s
By Toyo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three ring ikebana vase made by Toyo, Japan, circa 1960s.
Ceramic
$182 / 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 ...
Cotton, Velvet
Green Onyx Vase
Located in Prague, Czech Republic.
Handcrafted with precision, this vase is inspired by mid-century marble design objects, exuding understated luxury with its sleek simplicity. Eschewing unnecessary embellishments, it...
Onyx
$251,999
H 35.44 in W 185.04 in D 32.68 in
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...
Animal Skin
A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle from Australia, 1970s
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle from Australia, 1970s Length: 50cm Height: 11.5cm Width: 33cm Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Note: This item may be subject to...
Sea turtle
$148 / item
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in
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...
Other
$419Sale Price|30% Off
W 60 in L 96 in
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Sky Blue And White Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue And White Four Sided Scalloped Indian Rug - 5'x8' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the ...
Cotton
$800
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Cradle - Contemporary, Nude, Women, Polaroid
By Kirsten Thys van den Audenaerde
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
'Cradle' part of the series 'Hands down' - 2019 50x50cm, Edition 5/7. archival C-Print based on the Polaroid. Signature label and certificate. Artist inventory PL2019-505. Not...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
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...
Ceramic
Elytra 'shells' of insect jewels from Thailand
Located in Leuven , BE
A new material made from the elytra (shells) of insect jewels from Thailand - Sternoceras Aequisignata - The satin-finish brass stand brings out the incredible iridescent colours, ra...
Organic Material
$85,886
H 38.98 in W 68.9 in D 9.85 in
Fine Taxidermy Birdcage 'Orchestra No1' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A huge 19th Century French Birdcage with a composition of nineteen Fine Taxidermy birds. We can imagine this being an amazing orchestra of beautiful tunes. Among the musicians are a ...
Animal Skin
$1,493
H 18.9 in W 17.33 in D 1.58 in
19th C Hand Painted Entomology Studies Gothic Revival Shadow Box Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of finely painted entomology studies, on card later mounted and set within a fantastic velvet lined, glazed period gothic revival shadow box. The shadow box has its or...
Velvet, Glass, Pine, Paper
$227Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
Framed Butterflies XL Troides Rhadamantus Full Body Taxidermy
Located in Poperinge, BE
Pair of framed XL butterflies, 2 pieces Troides Rhadamantus, a butterfly from the pages family, originating from the Philippines. Professionally naturalized under a black box frame ...
Acrylic, Wood
$3,137 / item
H 16.15 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand Real Decoration Object Pheasant Mount Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Taxidermy Pheasant - Real Bird Mount, Rustic Game Bird Display for Home Décor This striking vintage taxidermy pheasant is a beautifully preserved game bird mount, showcasing...
Feathers, Animal Skin
$5,925 / item
H 38.19 in W 89.77 in D 88.59 in
Milà Canaletto Walnut Bed with Bouclé Oyster Cushionsby Modesign
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
The Milà bed exemplifies timeless craftsmanship, designed in solid Canaletto walnut with a natural oil finish that enhances the richness of the wood’s grain. The plush headboard cush...
Wood
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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