$5,860
H 42.92 in W 53.55 in D 11.89 in
Very Large Edwardian Display Cabinet with Sea-Birds, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very large Edwardian taxidermy case with European sea-birds Early 20th century The
Other
$375
H 10 in W 10 in
Birds, Cibachrome Photograph Print, NFS Sample Conceptual Taxidermy Art
By Brenda Zlamany
Located in Surfside, FL
. Taxidermy Bird. Brenda Zlamany has shown widely in the United States and Europe. Her work has been
C Print
$375
H 10 in W 10 in
Birds, Cibachrome Photograph Print, NFS Sample Conceptual Taxidermy Art
By Brenda Zlamany
Located in Surfside, FL
. Taxidermy Bird. Brenda Zlamany has shown widely in the United States and Europe. Her work has been
C Print
Vintage Belgian Taxidermy Ekster 'Magpie' Bird
Located in Antwerp, BE
A vintage Belgian taxidermy Ekster (in flemish) Magpie bird. In overall good condition with
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H 7 in W 4 in D 6 in
Bird Taxidermy Colorful European Starling ‘Sturnus vulgaris’ Black Perch
By Kimberly Bunting
Located in Missoula, MT
black bill during the winter. This Starling is a beautiful example of an Autumn birds plumage.
Feathers
Victorian Country House Collection of Taxidermy Birds
Located in London, GB
Male and female shelducks witha tern and a plover on dried grasses and leaves.
Exotic Bird Wall Mount Taxidermy
Located in Southampton, NY
Exotic bird taxidermy mounted on wall hanging branch.
Wood
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H 47.25 in W 35.44 in
`Flamingo`, Oslo- `Residence of Impermanence`- bird taxidermy nature animal fire
By Christian Houge
Located in Oslo, NO
years collecting old trophy animals and taxidermy of different sorts. Many were bought through auctions
Digital Pigment
Victorian Cased Exotic Taxidermy Birds
Located in Southampton, NJ
A domed case of taxidermy exotic birds on original ebony base. Contains nine beautiful birds
Victorian Cased Taxidermy Birds under Dome
Located in Southampton, NJ
A domed case of taxidermy exotic birds on original ebony base. Contains nine beautiful birds
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H 16 in W 10 in D 18 in
Pair of 2 Vintage Taxidermy Flying Carolina Wood Duck Bird Trophy Mounts 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage taxidermied wood ducks (aka Carolina Duck / Aix sponsa) mounted with wings extended
Animal Skin
Black Bird Mounted on Antique Black Wood Arm
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Black bird mounted on antique black wood arm. Taxidermy black bird sitting on antique folk art
Wood, Feathers
Antique Black Forest Carving under Dome, Anatomy of a Bird, French
Located in New York, NY
Black Forest carving and flycatcher taxidermy on wooden base under glass dome. The original carving
Glass, Wood, Feathers
English Victorian Finch Bird Diorama
Located in London, GB
Victorian finch bird diorama We are proud to offer a highly decorative and unusually shaped
Natural Fiber
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H 27.56 in W 13.39 in D 7.88 in
19th Century, United Kingdom, Victorian Dome Filled with 15 Exotic Birds
Located in Leuven , BE
with the black head and wings, the green-headed tanager, the multicolored bird found in Brazil
Organic Material
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H 10 in W 10 in
Birds, Cibachrome Photograph Print, NFS Sample Conceptual Taxidermy Art
By Brenda Zlamany
Located in Surfside, FL
. Taxidermy Bird. Brenda Zlamany has shown widely in the United States and Europe. Her work has been
C Print
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H 10 in W 10 in
Birds, Cibachrome Photograph Print, NFS Sample Conceptual Taxidermy Art
By Brenda Zlamany
Located in Surfside, FL
. Taxidermy Bird. Brenda Zlamany has shown widely in the United States and Europe. Her work has been
C Print
Mounted Taxidermy Toco Toucan Bird
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully mounted taxidermy Toco Toucan bird. This species is the largest and most common of the
Wood, Feathers
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H 27.56 in W 16.93 in D 4.34 in
Antique 19th C Polychromed Diorama with 12 Taxidermy Tropical Birds
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique 19th C Polychromed Diorama with 12 taxidermy tropical birds , variously perched on branches
Organic Material
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H 27.5 in W 11 in D 53 in
Vintage Taxidermy Wall Hanging Flying Canada Goose Geese Bird Mount 53"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage taxidermied Canada Goose trophy, mounted with wings outstretched in flight on a natural
Animal Skin
Framed Diorama with Birds
Located in East Hampton, NY
A rare and beautiful diorama with bubble glass framed in black wood and deep green silk velvet
United Kingdom, 1880, Victorian Glass Dome with 36 Exotic Birds
Located in Leuven , BE
observe and describe animals in their natural habitats. This climate was conducive to the art of taxidermy
Organic Material
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H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 7.09 in
19th Century, United Kingdom, Victorian Dome Filled with 17 Exotic Birds
Located in Leuven , BE
blackbird and a blue and black Costa Rican Tanager. The birds are placed in three rows next to each other
Organic Material
Glass Dome on a Circular Wooden Base with Exotic Birds
Located in Leuven , BE
Three lilac-breasted rollers, a pair of purple rollers and a pair of crimson breasted gonoleks.
Organic Material
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H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 10.63 in
Taxidermy Mid-19th Century Victorian Rosewood Cabinet of 32 Exotic Birds
By Henry Ward
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The various exotic birds are preserved and mounted in a naturalistic setting with reeds and rocks
19th Century Taxidermy Rare Bird
Located in North Beninngton, VT
19th century taxidermy rare bird black grouse. Naturalistic mount as opposed to trophy mount which
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H 7 in W 3 in D 5 in
Bird Taxidermy Green Iridescent Emerald Starling 'Lamprotornis iris' Black Perch
By Kimberly Bunting
Located in Missoula, MT
Measures: L 5 in, W 3 in, H 7 in. One of the smallest species among Starlings, yet one of the most beautiful with iridescent plumage. This Starling lightly perches as it catches the...
Feathers
Extra Large Yukon Moose Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
72" Boone and Crockett scoring Yukon moose. 52"vertical, protrudes 42". Absolutely stunning size, great condition. Perfect for large rooms, cabins, rustic decor. Period: last quart...
Animal Skin
Yellow Golden Pheasant Wall Mounted Taxidermy Specimen
Located in New York, NY
This Yellow Golden pheasant's in-flight pose is the perfect way to showcase all of those amazing feathers, it's a wonderful addition to any collection, perfect for town or country.
Wood, Feathers
Large Moose Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Moose shoulder mount. Older lodge mount. 62"H x 64"W protrudes 48" Absolutely stunning size, great condition. Perfect for large rooms, cabins, rustic decor. Period: Contemporary Or...
Animal Skin
$1,350
H 52 in W 42 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century Softshell Turtle Skeleton (Trionychidae) Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative softshell turtle skeleton, housed and mounted within a shadow box. The skeleton appears to be complete and well detailed, laid on a mottled paper backing, gilt slip and...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$5,300 / set
H 13.25 in W 10 in D 4 in
Pair Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Trophy Horns, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Trophy Horns, Circa 1890.
Silver
Vintage Black Catalina Longhorn Goat Ram Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Black Catalina Longhorn Goat Ram Shoulder Mount Wall Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 26" H x 23" W x 19" D. Each antler approx. 13" Long measured ...
Horn
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
40 Point Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
26 x 14, 40 point cut-off whitetail deer shoulder mount taxidermy. This Buck was raised on a High Fence Ranch in Texas. When he was coming out of velvet the antlers were cut off and ...
Animal Skin
$1,757
H 3.94 in Dm 7.29 in
William Farren of Cambridge Golden Pheasant Taxidermy Glass Dome Wall Mount
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful mount by William Farren of 23 Regent Street Cambridge of a Golden Pheasant. Housed in a wall mounted glass display dome, on a velvet ground mahogany base. The original ...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Hardwood
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Aythya marila) gray duck small plunger mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S...
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
Vintage Raven Taxidermy on Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique sculptural composition beautifully pairs the naturalism of taxidermy with an abstract 19th century Chinese wooden scholars' root. The raven is poised as is mid-caw, ready...
Wood
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
Silver-Gilt Exhibition Tea Table by Maison Aucoc
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silver-Gilt Tea Table Maison Aucoc Circa 1904 The turn of the century was the golden age of the great international exhibitions, the venues at which artisans from across the globe w...
Vermeil
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Red crossbill (Loxia Curvirostra) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brog...
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
$1,078
H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Taxidermy Curio "Amber Containing an Inset Zanzibar 1887" Francis Amasa Walker
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A victorian amber specimen, with a small inset captured within. Housed in it original cardboard and glazed display case, with a label reading "Amber Containing an Insect Zanzibar, Au...
Natural Fiber
Stuffed Bird for Natural History Cabinet, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird Sandpiper (Tringa subarcuata) mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Brogi Na...
Animal Skin, Wood, Paper, Feathers
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.
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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.