North American Birds Taxidermy Diorama Display Case 35" x 35"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century taxidermy display case. Featuring various birds including a juvenile Black-Crowned Night Heron, a Blue Jay, a Red-wing Blackbird, and a crow, along with other spec...
Glass, Wood, Oak
$612Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Scaled Blue Quail Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage cased Blue Scaled Quail game bird taxidermy mount in octagonal oak and glass showcase with driftwood and foliage.
Feathers
$871Sale Price|30% Off
Gambles Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage male and female cased Gambles Quail game bird taxidermy mount in octagonal oak and glass showcase with driftwood and foliage.
Feathers
$871Sale Price|30% Off
Montezuma Mearns Quail Male & Female Taxidermy Bird Mount in Display Case 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage male and female cased Merns Quail game bird taxidermy mount in octagonal oak and glass showcase with driftwood and foliage.
Feathers
Victorian Game Birds in Case
Located in Middleburg, VA
A great example of Victorian taxidermy. Four Scottish game birds in their natural habitat.
Victorian Cased Exotic Taxidermy Birds
Located in Southampton, NJ
A domed case of taxidermy exotic birds on original ebony base.
Victorian Exotic Taxidermy Birds in Case
Located in Southampton, NJ
A domed case of taxidermy exotic birds on original ebony base.
Victorian Cased Taxidermy Birds under Dome
Located in Southampton, NJ
A domed case of taxidermy exotic birds on original ebony base.
Antique Victorian Taxidermy Bird Case Diorama, circa 1880
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This truly beautifully mounted original Victorian antique aviary display case contains a collection of 10 continental birds in a natural environment. The birds are in good general vi...
Glass, Wood
Cased Exotic Birds
Located in London, GB
A domed case of taxidermy exotic birds, on ebonised base.
Vintage Case of Three Victorian Paradis Birds
Located in Leuven , BE
These three birds-of-paradise (magnificent bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus magnificus, Wilson's bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus respublica and King bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius) are...
Animal Skin
Late Victorian Case of Taxidermy Domestic Birds
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine case of English birds beautifully mounted in the original black and gilt case with the trade label to the rear including owls, woodpecker and finches William Bazeley, Natural...
Wood
Antique Victorian Taxidermy Birds Case with Light Mount
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful late 1800s taxidermy bird display in original case having 21 different bird species.
Oak
Edwardian Period Cased Taxidermy Waterfowl Bird, circa 1910
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The preserved waterfowl, possibly a juvenile merganser, posed upon a naturalistic setting of a rocky outcrop with moss and grasses to a whimsical painted background of stylised blue ...
Cut Glass, Feathers
Pair of Green Taxidermy Birds in Victorian Glass Domed Case
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A sweet pair of exotic green taxidermy birds in a naturalistic setting, with grasses showing birds in flight with great coloring to the plumage.
Antique English Mounted Taxidermy Falcon Bird in Original Case, 1870
Located in Houston, TX
A wonderful example of an antique English taxidermy specimen, circa 1870. This rare hunting bird of the falcon family is encased with the original mahogany case that frames the hand ...
Glass, Mahogany
Victorian Case of British Birds
Located in Savannah, GA
Victorian Case of British Birds in a glazed case of faux bird's eye maple finish with scenic interior paper backing; the various birds (Ravens, Jackdaws, etc.) perched on a branch.
Wood, Paper
Cased Parrot and tropical birds
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A quality mahogany Veneer Vitrine of Parrot and Humming birds. Early 20th Century.
Mahogany
Zinc wreath with taxidermy birds in original zinc case.
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Zinc floral wreath with taxidermy birds in original zinc case with original glass.
Zinc
Male Ring Tail Pheasant Taxidermy on Wood Plaque, Antique, 1960
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Male Ring tale pheasant taxidermy. Mounted on wood wall plaque.
Animal Skin
Birds a Collection of 25 Bird Figures and Music Boxes
Located in New York, NY
A lifetime collection of birds. A set of 25 some made of porcelain some carved from wood or resin. Of the 25 of them 5 are music boxes. I actually think it's quite charming. Siz...
Porcelain, Resin, Wood
$2,311
H 21.66 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.6. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren After observing and analysing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of ...
Paper
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
$1,724
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
$199Sale Price|30% Off
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
Pair Antique Silver Pheasants
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely modeled antique silver pheasants, each approximately 15 1/2 by 6 by 2 3/4 inches. Approximately 13.0 toz. Apparently unsigned.
Silver
Large Reproduction of Ceramic Pheasants, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large reproduction of ceramic pheasants, Italy, 1950s Marvel at the beauty and size. It is 65 cm wide! Small signs of the time, found in a noble apartment. We guarantee adequate pac...
Ceramic
$1,686
H 2.96 in W 0.99 in D 0.4 in
RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples a...
Plastic
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Trush Sparrow Italia 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer: Stuffed bird (Turdus pilaris) Trush Sparrow, mounted on a wooden base with cartouche. Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brog...
Wood, Paper
$2,482Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
$138,707
H 51.19 in W 125.99 in D 31.5 in
'Quoting Charles Darwin I' a Fine Taxidermy Tableaux by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
This monumental work is inspired on the famous quote of Darwin. “If everyone were cast in the same mould, there would be no such thing as beauty.” It is because of this quote that we...
Animal Skin
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, a partridge, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Perdix perdix) Partridge mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Natur...
Wood, Paper
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Domestic Sparrow, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer: Stuffed bird (Passer Domesticus) Domestic sparrow, mounted on a wooden base with cartouche. Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S...
Wood, Paper
$295
H 29 in W 9 in D 5 in
Vintage Ringneck Pheasant Bird Full Body Wall Mount on Wood Taxidermy Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Ringneck Pheasant Bird Full Body Wall Mount on Wood Taxidermy Decor. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 29" H x 9" W x 5" D.
Feathers
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Lonely Sparrow, Italia 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Passer domesticus) Lonely Sparrow, mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Br...
Wood, Paper
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Taxidermy Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill on Driftwood Mount
Located in New York, NY
This expertly prepared taxidermy specimen features a Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas), a striking bird native to the arid savannas of southern Africa. Notable for ...
Feathers
$38,133
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
"Snowy Owl" Driftwood Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Snowy owl on driftwood mount. Life-size and realistic however made of white Imden farm goose feathers as a recreation. The beak and claws are sculpted from a resin material. 28"H x 1...
Feathers
$804
H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids. The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
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
$1,072 / set
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 0.99 in
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...
Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.25 in W 16.5 in D 15.25 in
Mills Novelty Co. Cherry Blossom Nickel Slot Casino Gaming Machine C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique Mills Novelty Co. "Cherry Blossom" 5-cent slot machine is a classic example of early 20th-century arcade and gambling equipment, dating to approximately 1930. Crafted wi...
Metal
Marine World Sea Shells Collection
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Impressive collection of Marine World taxidermy including gorgeous sea shells, sea stars, urchins, crabs and sponges. Display case is not included.
Shell
$2,495Sale Price|36% Off
H 11.25 in W 23 in D 13.5 in
Rare Art Deco Cast Iron Aquarium Fish Tank by Jewel
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare deco cast iron aquarium fish tank by Jewel. As shown in original catalog page, This is the tabletop aquarium "model No 90" Missing one glass panel. The three others are the or...
Metal
$319Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2 in W 20 in D 20 in
Natures Beauty Sea Urchins Sea Shells Marine Specimens Natural History Collectio
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natures Beauty Natural History Marine Soecimens Collection of vintage sea urchins., Sea stares. All natural colours . Divine design and symmetry for specific function.
Shell
$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
$1,605
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
$3,466
H 22.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Marine Diorama with Fishes, Glass and Wood, Italy, Circa 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen: a marine diorama with two decoy fishes (Pterois volitans), a brunch, fan shaped, of Horny coral, starfish, and reef. The Specimens are mounted inside...
Glass, Wood
A big diorama with crystals, butterflies and flowers, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A large cabinet of curiosities diorama with natural crystal specimens and multicolored butterflies, mounted under an oval blown glass bell jar, with a black lacquered poplar base. An...
Glass, Wood
$1,695
H 12 in W 20 in D 6.5 in
Antique Victorian Taxidermy Brown Trout Display Case William Hope Scotland 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique taxidermy brown trout in original display case, by William Hope, Edinburgh Scotland, circa 1890. A very good antique taxidermy rainbow trout, mounted in it's original ...
Animal Skin, Glass, Mahogany
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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