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Taxidermy For Sale
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand, Decoration Object Pheasant Mounts Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A large artistically created birds for table decor, taxidermy pheasant. This figure is Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique from one another, with slightly different positions and physical characteristics. Its is very well-weighted and well-balanced piece, beautifully crafted with rare bread of colourful pheasant. The spirit of this bird is a great problem-solver and can invent a way for any of your troubles. Native American lore states that the pheasant symbolises protection and concealment because the bird spends most of the time squatted down in the grass. The presence of a pheasant at your home is, therefore, symbolic of protection from evil eye and power
This superb Ringneck Pheasant specimen comes from a Taxidermy collection...
Category
1920s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin, Feathers
Miniature Taxidermy
Located in Vienna, AT
Very great mini taxidermys.
Category
20th Century European Taxidermy
Materials
Bone, Wood
Coastal Natural Brunch Coral Specimen on Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural white brunch coral with a shell on a stand. Great coastal decor.
Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Coral
Large 19th Century Mottled Coco De Mer on Stand Maritime Sailors Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large late 19th Century Coco De Mer
The Coco De Mer is mounted on an orange threaded and tasseled stem set within a ebonised base.
The coco is solid in structure with an unusual...
Category
19th Century Seychellois Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Miniature Taxidermy
Located in Vienna, AT
Very great mini taxidermys.
Category
20th Century European Taxidermy
Materials
Bone, Wood
Southern Beasts Ostrich Taxidermy
By Southern Beasts
Located in Houston, TX
21st Century Southern Beasts young ostrich taxidermy newly adorned with antique and vintage texttiles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy
Materials
Textile, Feathers
Beautiful Mounted Small Goose Chick on Birch Full Body Taxidermy Bird 16cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautifully mounted goose chick, full body mounted on a round piece of birch wood, rarity from around the beginning of the 21st century.
Professionally mounted goose chick, with res...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
Colorful Framed Tropical Butterflies Taxidermy Mounted Insect Display 6 Pieces 3
Located in Poperinge, BE
Collection of framed and dried colorful butterflies, 6 pieces in total, nice collection in wooden box with glass, the black frame is decorated with carved patterns, second half of th...
Category
1980s European Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Cape Buffalo Skull European Mount on Wooden Plaque Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 27" H x 36" W x 13" D. Each antler approx. 19" Long. No...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Horn
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand, Decoration Object Pheasant Mounts Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A large artistically created birds for table decor, taxidermy pheasant. This figure is Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique from one another, with slightly different positions and physical characteristics. Its is very well-weighted and well-balanced piece, beautifully crafted with rare bread of colourful pheasant. The spirit of this bird is a great problem-solver and can invent a way for any of your troubles. Native American lore states that the pheasant symbolises protection and concealment because the bird spends most of the time squatted down in the grass. The presence of a pheasant at your home is, therefore, symbolic of protection from evil eye and power
This superb Ringneck Pheasant specimen comes from a Taxidermy collection...
Category
1920s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin, Feathers
Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent taxidermy specimen showcases an albino (leucistic) peacock, skillfully mounted on an oval wooden base. The intricate details of the peacock's unique coloring are cap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Late Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers
Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rustic Black Forest Ceiling Lamp with Deer Antlers 1920s
Item e7364
A great antler chandelier made from assembled deer antlers. The lamp has an electrified lamp socket with an antiqu...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Horn, Blown Glass
Large Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Austria 1925
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Austria 1925
Item e7071
An antique chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden carved plaque which features a handwritten inscript...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Antler
Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Caribou Antler Skull Mount Taxidermy Cabin Decor Skull Antlers
Item e7355
A great antique caribou (Rangifer tarandus) trophy on a wooden plaque. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
19th Century natural history English specimen
Located in London, GB
19th Century natural history English specimen
Encased in its original Victorian pine ebonised base glass dome. This natural history specimen is firmly attached to a wooden base. ...
Category
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber
Organic Modern Sea Shell Shells Collection of Natural Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural organic marine life specimens, including sea shells, large 2-5”, corals, barnacles, sea stars, urchins. Marine taxidermy collection.
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Shell
Pair Sea Shell Floral Arrangements Coastal Fecit
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Artisan sea shell floral arrangements, a pair of. As great accent to coastal decor.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Shell
Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888
Located in Vienna, AT
Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888
Riss-Böhml 8. Juli 1888
Category
1880s Austrian Black Forest Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Horn
Large Mounted Deer Antlers
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional large pair of mounted antlers. This French early 20th century pair of deer antlers mounted on a wooden shield is a stunning piece of art perfect for a lodge or country...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Taxidermy
Materials
Antler
Exquisite Pied Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This striking taxidermy specimen features a Pied Peacock mounted on an elegant oval wooden base. The peacock's stunning plumage is captured in intricate detail, with contrasting irid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy
Materials
Leather, Feathers
Pair of Sawfish Rostrums / Bills
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of sawfish rostrums / bills mounted on aluminum and lucite custom bases in the style of Gabriella Crespi. These are more than 100 years old and be...
Category
Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Bone
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.
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Six Antique Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Six Antique Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany ca. 1930s.
A set of six antique Black Forest deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies on turned wooden...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
Regal Splendor: Indian Blue Peacock Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Indian blue peacock taxidermy mount showcasing its signature iridescent blue and green plumage, this piece is a testament to nature's artistry. The vibrant metallic hues o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Victorian Taxidermy Toy Horse, Late 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Victorian taxidermy toy horse, late 19th century.
Unusual and rare, a bit bizarre, this model of a horse with glass eyes, is made of a stuff...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Colorful Framed Tropical Butterflies Taxidermy Mounted Insect Display 7 Pieces
Located in Poperinge, BE
Collection of framed and dried colorful butterflies, large and small, 7 pieces in total, nice collection in a glass box, second half of the 20th century.
The collection includes a large green male birdwing butterfly...
Category
1980s European Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1924
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1924
An antique chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden carved plaque. The trophy features handwritten inscrip...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
Taxidermy Hyena, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full body Spotted Hyena taxidermy.
The Spotted Hyena is the most populous large carnivore in Africa. They can run 40 mph and are fierce predators. Also known as the laughing Hyena, ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Fur, Glass, Wood
Six Antique Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany, ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Six antique deer trophies on wooden plaques Germany ca. 1900s.
A set of six antique Black Forest deer trophies on turned wooden plaques with black fi...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky ou...
Category
19th Century French Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Metal
Colorful Insect Composition in Czech Mouth Blown Glass Globe
Located in Leuven , BE
This lovely colorful composition of five purple wing grasshoppers. Titanacris albipes come from South America and are one of the most beautiful grasshoppers in the world.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Taxidermy
Materials
Organic Material
Elytra Composition under a Globe
Located in Leuven , BE
An elytron is a modified, hardened forewing of certain insect orders, notably beetles and a few of the true bugs such as the family Schizopteridae
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Organic Material
Antique Mounted Taxidermy Loon on Naturalistic Base, Early 20th Century Bird
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Stuffed Aquatic Bird
After a few trips around the naturalistic community, we have settled on a loon. Mounted somewhat like a penguin a tad more ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Feathers, Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century Zebra Handmade Taxidermy Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
MAKER: Unknown
COUNTRY: Unknown, could be Austria
PRODUCED: probably sometime between 1920-1960
EYES: Black, Glass
MATERIAL: Animal fur, probably goat.
SIZE: Height: 20 cm, Leng...
Category
Early 20th Century European Other Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1904
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1904
Item e7342
Antique trophy of a red deer (Cervus elaphus) from the Black Forest, hunted in 19...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
French Deer Antler Mount, Le Grand Pele, ca 1967
Located in Atlanta, GA
the antlers and partial skull mounted on a shield-form backplate, the skull marked "Le Grand Pele", a region in Western Central France near the mouth of the Loire river, also marked ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Antler
Taxidermy Zebra, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent full body taxidermy Zebra. Very little wear to hide. Expressive black and white stripes. Excellent condition from nose to tail. Gorgeous face and posture. Stands just und...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Fur, Glass, Wood
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 25" H x 15" W x 19" D
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
Pair Vintage Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy Wood Carved Plaque, Germany 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of two antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. A nice addition to your hunters loge, cabin or just to display it in your h...
Category
1920s German Black Forest Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
Large Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large wild boar trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1950s.
A large vintage black forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on an ebonized nutwood plaqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Taxidermy Snow White Terrier "Fruach"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very well mounted taxidermy snow white terrier with silk bow collar, resting on a scarlet velvet cushion with braided gold fringing and graduated painted blue background.
The terr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Taxidermy
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
"Red Glitters" by Hasharat: 19th-C Glass Dome w/ Contemporary Butterfly Display
Located in New York, NY
**"Red Glitters" by Hasharat** is a stunning composition that combines antique and contemporary elements. Encased within an antique Napoleon III-era (c. 1890) oval glass dome, this p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass
Flight of Elegance: Stunning Wall-Mounted Mallard Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
This stunning taxidermy mallard is a masterful example of craftsmanship and natural beauty, perfectly capturing the essence of this iconic waterfowl. Mounted in mid-flight on a rusti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers, Wood
Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888
Located in Vienna, AT
Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888
Riss-Böhml 8. Juli 1888
Category
1880s Austrian Black Forest Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Horn
Great Carved Black Forest Horn Lithophany, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Carved Black Forest Horn Lithophany, Germany ca. 1840
Museal rustic lithophany depicting finely carved chamoise in a mountain landscape. The f...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Antler
Large Set of Antique Taxidermy Wall Mount Hunting Deer Stag Antlers Early 20thC
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large Set of Antique Wall Mount Hunting Stag Antlers Early 20thC
Good condition
Free international shipping.
Category
Early 20th Century Taxidermy
Materials
Horn
Antique Black Forest Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Black Forest Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
A great 6 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest shot in Germany around 1900. The large antlers are m...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Antler
Vintage Red Deer Shoulder Mount Antler Horn Rack Taxidermy Cabin Wall Decor #2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Red Deer Shoulder Mount Antler Horn Rack Taxidermy Cabin Wall Decor #2. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 36" H x 22" W x 23" D. Each antler approx 12" Long me...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Horn
Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Greater Kudu African Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 54" H x 30" W x 34" D. Each antler approx. 35" Long measured with tape m...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Horn
19th Century Five Sided Taxidermy Glass Showcase of Sixteen Exquisite Birds
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 19th Century taxidermy showcase is not merely a historical artifact but a glimpse into the time when scientific discovery, natural history, and artistic expression converged in captivating displays of the natural world. The box contains 16 birds, individual species identification is unknown. Whether displayed as a centerpiece in a Victorian-inspired parlor or as an educational piece in a library, this taxidermy box...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
Located in London, GB
Victorian cased taxidermy of a pheasant amongst natural Habitat.
Dimension: H 55.5 x W 80 x D 23 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Wood, Feathers, Animal Skin
Vintage Large Canadian Moose Rack Shed Antlers Skull Taxidermy Wall Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Large Canadian Moose Rack Shed Antlers Skull Taxidermy Wall Decor. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 38.5" H x 55.5" W (at widest point) x 17" D. Each antler a...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Horn
Taxidermy Swordfish Bill & Horn Novelty Sword 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition
From a private collection
Free international shipping
Swordfish Bill & Horn Novelty Sword 19th Century
Category
19th Century Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Horn
Surrealist Bird & Butterfly Jungle Scene in Illuminated Natural History Diorama
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flood, 2016, is an illuminated update on the traditional Victorian glass-cased diorama depicting a surreal jungle encounter between an upcycled vintage taxidermied tiny egret and...
Category
2010s American Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Brass
Southern African Elegance: Extra Large Burchell's Zebra Rug 136"
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large Zebra Rug. Crafted from the finest Burchell's zebra hide, a southern African subspecies of the plains, this exquisite rug measures approximately 136" x 82". Each rug boas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Taxidermy
Materials
Animal Skin
Rustic Taxidermy White Tail Deer Buck Antlers Horns Dark Wall-Mounted Plaque 70s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern white tail deer buck antlers, horns on a dark brown wooden wall-mounted plaque.
Great Taxidermy Plaque Mount, wall sculpture for h...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Leather, Wood
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture.
From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Taxidermy
Materials
Wood
1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Slate
Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder
By Rowland Ward
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important late 19th century Victorian era metal mounted horse hoof match holder by Rowland Ward.
Museum quality example, this most unusual curiosity having a gilt brass hinged lid opening to striker and open receptacle. Signed "Roland Ward...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Taxidermy
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Antler, Wood
Asian Egret Large Diorama
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-941 Hand made diorama using bird feathers and natural fauna set in a lacquered wood frame under glass.
Category
1960s Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Feathers, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Liberty & Co Deer Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century liberty & co deer figure
This early 20th Century leather deer was probably bought from Liberty of London in the 1920s. It’s quite a ...
Category
1920s Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Leather
Organic Modern Sea Shell Shells Collection of Natural Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural organic marine life specimens, including sea shells, large 2-5”, corals, barnacles, sea stars, urchins. Marine taxidermy collection.
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Shell
Massive Vintage Leather Camel
Located in Dekalb, IL
Large, leather-wrapped wooden camel.
This unique decorative piece is one for the books! Using realism, the designer accurately portrays a traditional Dromedary camel, a breed known ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Taxidermy
Materials
Leather
Tropical Flair: Vibrant Taxidermy Keel-Billed Toucan on Display
Located in New York, NY
This striking taxidermy specimen of a Keel-Billed Toucan showcases the vibrant beauty of one of the world’s most colorful bird species. Known for its distinctive beak with vivid bands of green, orange, yellow, and red, this toucan is mounted in a dynamic pose on a sleek black base, capturing the essence of its natural elegance and playful character. The glossy black feathers and bright yellow chest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Monumental Texas Longhorn Mounted Bull
By Bud Jones Taxidermy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This was found on a Ranch in Texas and is signed Bud Jones Taxidermy from Texas and dated 1969. The condition is very good.
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Taxidermy
Materials
Cowhide
Giraffe Taxidermy Floor Mount, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic vintage Giraffe taxidermy mount. Over 7-feet tall. Meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring that every detail was captured to perfec...
Category
1970s American Vintage Taxidermy
Materials
Fur, Glass, Wood
Decorating with Antique, New and Vintage Taxidermy
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.