$1,160 / set
H 9.45 in Dm 4.73 in
A pair of ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, France XIXth century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A pair of emptied ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, dating back to the 19th century
Ostrich Eggshell, Oak
Pair J. Antony Redmile Style Ostrich Egg Boxes
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful 1970s pair of Redmile style ostrich vessels with brass bases, rims and finials.
Brass
Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare elephant bird egg, completely intact. The Elephant Bird, formally categorised as
Eggshell
Sold
H 12.21 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Antique Pre-17th Century Extremely Rare & Complete Elephant Bird Egg, Madagascar
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare elephant bird egg, complete albeit with only minor damage. The Elephant Bird
Eggshell
Sold
H 15.75 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
Early 20thC Hand Painted Plaster Bird Specimen Eggs Taxidermy Oology Ornithology
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine collection of numbered painted plaster eggs with a hand written inventory giving the
Plaster, Pine, Paper
Emu Eggs Set
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of natural specimen emu eggs. Great for use in a vessel atop a coffee table or credenza
Milk Glass Egg with Nest
Located in New York, NY
Milk glass egg with nest. Antique Victorian milk glass egg be-ribboned and sitting in a period nest
Milk Glass
Collectible Ostrich Egg Shell Handpainted with Elephants Scene
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This beautiful scene of elephants painting on an ostrich egg shell is hand painted and signed by an
Eggshell, Ostrich Eggshell
19th Century Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Silver Base
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this pair of highly decorative curiosity items featuring ostrich eggs measuring 27
Silver
Fascinating Elephant Bird Egg from Madagascar
Located in North Beninngton, VT
This is such a beautiful and interesting object. It is an egg from an Elephant Bird that has been
Eggshell
Antique Architectural Dome Painted Bird Cage, Victorian Style
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
case, to show taxidermy; an egg, feather or shell collection; a bird illustration; or to hold miniature
Wire
Taxidermy Goose that Laid the Golden Egg!
Located in Glamis, Angus
A wonderful taxidermy goose that appears to have laid the golden egg! The goose itself is in
Unavailable|$5,500
H 19.75 in W 19.75 in D 2.25 in
Latticework by Hasharat: A Global Mosaic of 84 Exotic Beetles
Located in New York, NY
Framed entomological display titled Latticework by Hasharat, showcasing 84 exotic beetle and insect specimens from around the world, arranged in a precise grid against a black ground...
Linen, Glass
$1,800
H 25 in W 15 in D 19 in
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
Wood
$1,746
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
$1,088 / 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
$5,000
H 29 in W 25 in D 16.5 in
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 ...
Glass, Wood
$3,286
H 54.93 in W 40.75 in D 22.84 in
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 cleverly captured in an animated pose comple...
Slate
$28,000
H 48.82 in W 77.56 in D 23.63 in
An Impressive Fully Mounted Taxidermied African Male Lion, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Impressive Fully Mounted Taxidermied African Male Lion, 20th Century With a walking attitude and with head inclined to the left, raised on a naturalistic rock and sandy base, hou...
Animal Skin
$260,729
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
$5,685
H 10.63 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Small Taxidermy Fawn on Green Painted Plinth
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
A very rare and very small stuffed real Bambi. Laying on a green painted wooden piece. Eyes in glass. The fur is in excellent condition. One ear has a small fur fault. Great decorati...
Fur
$88,885
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
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.
Textile, Feathers
$4,600 / item
H 72 in W 14 in D 8 in
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...
Feathers
Giraffe Taxidermy Mount, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Giraffe taxidermy mount. Just over 7 feet tall. Beautiful expression to face. Overwhelming presence in the room. Good coloring to fur and good vintage condition with some we...
Fur, Glass, Wood
$22,503
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
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...
Metal
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, ...
Fur, Glass, Wood
$10,948
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Circa 1860 Victorian Miniature English White Terrier Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare Victorian taxidermy dog, often scaled down by the best naturalist of the period. Also could be the extinct English White Terrier circa 1860 Housed in its original bow...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
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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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.