Huge Faux Carapace Giant South American Amazonian River Turtle Shell
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A bit of an oddball thing, possibly something that has been produced for a film, tv production, a piece created by a artist etc. An oversized faux blonde river Turtle shell, formed ...
Fiberglass
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century...
Marine turtle
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century...
Marine turtle
19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century...
Marine turtle
19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century...
Sea turtle
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H 25.2 in W 19.3 in D 8.27 in
Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th...
Marine turtle
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H 22.45 in W 17.33 in D 8.27 in
Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell on Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th...
Marine turtle
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H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 9.06 in
19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century...
Marine turtle
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
* * *Our company policy is not to ship any taxidermy items to the USA. We apologise from any inconvenience this may cause. * * * A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. T...
Sea turtle
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H 22.05 in W 16.93 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century. ...
Metal
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H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 10.24 in
"Blonde" Turtle Shell on a Silver Plated Mount, A. Redmile, London, circa 1970
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell later mounted on a silver plated stand by the renowned designer Anthony Redmile. Anthony Redmile burst into the London interior desi...
Marine turtle
A 19th Century Polished Blonde Turtle Shell
Located in London, GB
A 19th century polished blonde turtle shell
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H 24.41 in W 18.51 in D 3.94 in
Scrimshaw Blonde Turtle Shell Carapace, Early 20th Century Taxidermy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 'SCRIMSHAW' GIANT AMAZON RIVER OR ARRAU TURTLE SHELL (PDOCNEMIS EXPANSA) Marked John Clayton, Amazon River, 1923 on the back side Of dark sandy alabaster colour, with a nice ...
Marine turtle
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H 24.81 in W 18.9 in D 5.52 in
Antique Giant Blonde South American River Turtle Carapace, circa 1880
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in London, GB
Antique example from circa 1880, bears the scars and patina of over 120 years and more. The shell has been cut around the top and bottom into jagged edges. Good sheen and wear around...
Marine turtle
Scrimshaw Blonde Turtle Shell Carapace, 19th Century Taxidermy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 'SCRIMSHAW' giant amazon river or Arrau turtle shell (Pdocnemis Expansa), 19th century Of blonde color with dark areas to the sides, with a nice smooth surface and attractive...
Marine turtle
Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota
Located in New York, NY
Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota This exceptional mounted turtle fossil originates from the Oligocene period (approximately 23–34 million years ago) and was unearthed in South D...
Stone
Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique wall mount sea turtle shell or carapace with its iconic variegated colors and ocean inspired texture and form.
Organic Material
Antique Wall Mounted Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty 19th century organic turtle shell or carapace with all its iconic variegated colors and textures fitted with custom wall hanging hardware.
Organic Material
Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for d...
Coral
1960s De Sede Leather Turtle
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare turtle shaped ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede. Circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. This fun and unique turtle shaped ottoman can be used as a sitting stool or a decorative ...
Leather
Mid 20 th c Handcarved Tropical Wood Turtle Sculpture
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handcarved from tropical wood turtle sculpture figurine.
Wood
Pleistocene Trachemys Platymarginata Turtle Shell Fossil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare complete fossil turtle shell from the Pleistocene period, identified as Trachemys platymarginata, an extinct freshwater slider turtle species found in Florida. This specimen com...
Bone
Turtle Shell Lamp ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful Tortoise turtle shell mounted on a brass and acrylic base. In the style of Willy Daro or Maison Jansen creations. Very good condition. H 72 x W 55 x D 30 cm Standard bulb E...
Brass
Large Fiberglass Turtle
Located in Stamford, CT
Large turtle made with a very sturdy and durable fiberglass in its natural finish. This is a cool piece that would look great in a garden or placed in the yard or by a pool. Its read...
Fiberglass
Decorative Faux Turtle Shell on Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A very sculptural resin tortoise (or turtle) shell, mounted on a tall black wrought iron stand. Hand-painted finish includes accents of copper and gold coloring. Shell measures: 28" ...
Resin
Vintage Turtle Sculpture or Figure
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Life like, life size turtle sculpture crafted in composition in an amazing realistic replication. Labeled Animal Classics on the bottom.
Composition
Antique Wall Mounted Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty 19th century organic turtle shell or carapace with all its iconic variegated colors and textures fitted with custom wall hanging hardware.
Organic Material
Old Iron Turtle
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
For your consideration, fleurdetroit presents this fun iron turtle from the early days of the twentieth century. This folk art turtle can be at home in the garden or inside as an obj...
Wrought Iron
1970s Capiz Shell Faux Turtle Shell
Located in Marietta, GA
Great, eye catching decor piece from the 1970s. Nice scale , faux turtle shell, made of capiz shell. The frame is papier -mâché with the shell applied to it. Love this! Wire for hang...
Shell
$1,650 / item
H 6.7 in W 18.9 in D 22.84 in
Modern Solid Brass Sea Turtle Sculpture, Cast Technique from Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This solid brass tortoise is a finely crafted decorative object that celebrates patience, longevity, and enduring craftsmanship. Cast entirely in brass, the piece features a rich, da...
Bronze
Resin and Gold Leaf Tortoise Shell Sculptures
Located in Miami, FL
From Italian artist Salvatore Savocca come these beautiful tortoise shells made of resin and finished with gold leaf. They are translucent therefore very enticing as desk or night ta...
Gold Leaf
$2,100 / set
H 33.25 in W 35 in D 18.25 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer chests based on an 18th Century Gustavian anti...
Brass, Bronze
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A distressed silver convex mirror, with bronze finish frame. Contemporary.
Mirror
19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
$5,027
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 20.08 in
Head of Asclepius, Modern Plaster Cast after the Antique, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
High-quality and finely detailed plaster cast depicting the head of Asclepius. Based on a fragment of an over life-size marble statue: a Roman copy dated 14–27 AD after a Hellenistic...
Iron
Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti Figure, c. 700-30 B.C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive Ancient Egyptian Faience Ushabti figure, belonging to the c. 700-30 B.C. It consists of a molded pottery having a green glazed surface. The figure is wearing a royal wi...
Pottery
19th Century Low-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming mid-19th century English low back Windsor chair is a testament to the craftsmanship and enduring style of the era. The chair features a distinctive bent yew wood crest ...
Elm, Yew
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Boucle Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one...
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Empire period bed with its canopy
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Empire period bed in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer, richly decorated with finely chased and gilded bronzes, with its canopy. The front of the bed features a lyre in the center, ...
Bronze
$11,622Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 7.87 in
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
Located in PARIS, FR
An ebonized wood cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels Augsburg, southern Germany, mid-17th century Dimensions: h. 43 cm, w. 32 cm, d. 20 cm Ebonized wood, inlay of painted piet...
Marble
Ancient Celtic 'Killed' Sword
Located in Long Island City, NY
Beginning in the Bronze Age, in much of what is now Europe, there emerged a practice of ritually “killing” weapons and other possessions to be buried with the warrior to whom they ha...
Bronze
Long Bluewash Country Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
An eight door pine sideboard cabinet with a soft painted rub through antiqued bluewash finish with a natural finish top. Doors open to reveal a painted interior with removable shelve...
Wood
$38,500
H 15 in W 26 in D 14.5 in
Italian Mid-19th Century Folio Case of a Large Variety of Specimen Artifacts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most unique Italian mid 19th-century folio case of a large variety of specimen marble and semi-precious stones. The case is raised by solid walnut bun feet while th...
Marble
Large Original Antique Print of Shells, C.1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of shells Unframed. Lithograph after Captain Brown with original hand color. Published C.1835 Free shipping.
Paper
$9,950 / item
H 16 in W 35.5 in D 27.5 in
Large French Mid-Century Parchment Coffee Table in Style of Jean-Michel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Large, elegant, timeless French Mid-Century Modern cocktail / coffee table in authentic goat skin parchment in the style of Jean Michel Frank. This classic yet dramatic piece is shap...
Parchment Paper
Vintage Hand Carved Jade Stone Egyptian Ram Amulet of Khnum
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This vintage carved stone ram amulet is handcrafted from a genuine pale green jade color stone. This small jade ram sculpture, ram or sheep horned animal sculpture measure about 4 in...
Stone
Vintage Pair of Brass Big Horn Ram's Head Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of Italian patinated brass big horn ram's head sculptures featuring long curled horns and dramatic neoclassical styling. These pieces stand out with Intricate details...
Brass
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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