$250
Ostrich Egg
Located in Pueblo, CO
Really cool emptied Ostrich Egg for your desk, Aves collection, or fossil display! Original egg shell, contents removed by pith at one end, I believe it's interior is lightly coated...
Eggshell
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 and originating from a cabinet of curiosities, Ostrich eggs are particularly impres...
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 Aepyornis Maximus, is an enormous flightless bird native to Madagascar. Standing as...
Eggshell
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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, formally categorised as Aepyornis Maximus, is an enormous flightless bird native to Ma...
Eggshell
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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 associated species of bird. One of the eggs is missing its paper number, housed in a stai...
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. Each egg varies in size, but most are 4" x 6" x 4" (Tray not included).
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. Perfect hostess gift for Easter/Spring. Packaged in tissue and custom styrofoam b...
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 African artist. A symbol of the source of life, this collectable Ostrich egg is ...
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 cm in height and 12 cm in diameter each. Hailing from the Napoleon III period in th...
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 pieced back together. Whole eggs are very rare and one of those sold recently at Chr...
Eggshell
Antique Architectural Dome Painted Bird Cage, Victorian Style
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
It would add a cool decorative statement to any room - just as it is; or use it as you would a frame or display case, to show taxidermy; an egg, feather or shell collection; a bird i...
Wire
Taxidermy Goose that Laid the Golden Egg!
Located in Glamis, Angus
A wonderful taxidermy goose that appears to have laid the golden egg!
210 Million Y/O Fossil Sauropods Sphere
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Name: Sauropods Period: Triassic-Late Cretaceous (approximately 210 and 66 million years ago) Sauropods (Sauropoda) are an infraorder of sauropodomorph dinosaurs that lived from...
Acrylic
$3,475 / set
H 31.75 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair Anthony Redmile Attributed Brass and Ostrich Egg Candle Sticks
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional pair of decorative candlesticks is a striking example of nature-inspired design, combining elegant brass craftsmanship with carved marble and unique sculptural eleme...
Metal
The Challenger Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Bramble Pattern Challenger Golf Ball. A good example of a 'The Challenger' bramble patterned rubber core golf ball. The golf ball is in good condition and is manufactured by Cochrane...
Rubber
Pair of English Ostrich Egg Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's English silver plated lamp with ostrich egg body. Measurements: Height of body: 12" Height to shade rest: 24" Diameter: 5.25"
Silver Plate
Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
An Italian alabaster marble round sphere or paperweight, /70s Modern period, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Marked "Genuine Alabaster", "Hand Carved", "Made in Italy", on bot...
Alabaster, Marble
Giant Golfball, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant vintage golfball in cream plaster/plastic. 8.5" diameter. Likely used as a store display. Whimsical desktop object or paperweight. Very heavy and well made. Great piece of art ...
Paint, Plastic
Agathized Real Dinosaur Bone Sphere
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Here is an authentic dinosaur bone that has been agathized and polished in a spherical shape. Great curiosity and scientific item, it show the structure of the bone in a mazy patter...
Stone
Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere
Located in New York, NY
An Italian moss green and black alabaster marble decorative object sphere, Italian Midcentury Modern to '70 Modern design periods, circa mid to late 20th century, 1960s, 1970s, Italy...
Alabaster, Marble
$1,400
H 9.25 in Dm 5.5 in
Ostrich Egg with Brass Closures and Bone Feet in the Style of J Antony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand-crafted Ostrich Egg made into a box featuring refined brass closure details, an elegant acorn-form finial lid, and distinctive bone-style feet (the bone may be res...
Brass
Vintage Decorative Wood Spheres - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These striking decorative spheres are a sophisticated nod to the luxurious textures of the Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern movements. Expertly crafted with a solid core, each orb fea...
Resin, Wood
Pair of English Anthony Redmile Ostrich Egg Candlesticks, Both Signed
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Norton, MA
AcPair of English Anthony Redmile Ostrich Egg Candlesticks, Both Signed on silver plated Redmile London. CONDITION In Good Vintage Condition. Please refer to the photographs.
Metal
Pair of Midcentury French Ostrich Egg Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1970's ostrich egg table lamps with bronze base and fittings. Measurements: Height of body: 28.25" Height to rest of shade: 36.5" Diameter: 7.75"
Bronze
Earthenware Sphere Table Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-built earthenware sphere sculpture. Beautiful, rounded ceramic form adorns a band of perforations, evoking textures from the natural world. Glaze layering has variegated densiti...
Ceramic
$2,400 / item
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Italian Renaissance Ostrich Egg Sculptures on Bronze Bases, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Renaissance style objet d'art ostrich eggs mounted on bronze triple griffin bases (19/20th Cent) (PRICED EACH)
Bronze
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in Dm 6.5 in
Magnificent Pair of Mid-century Modern Ostrich Egg and Lucite Lamps
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of mid-century modern lucite lamps with authentic ostrich eggs. Just look at the amazing dimpled surface of the ostrich eggs against the thick chunky lucite. Lamps li...
Lucite
A carved wooden egg - 1950s - France.
By Alexandre Noll
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A carved wooden egg, likely made in the 1950s in France. This type of object was popular at the time and is often considered a beautiful decorative item. Carved eggs were often craft...
Wood
$60,000
H 14 in W 17.75 in D 4.25 in
Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Relief of Hapi, Bearded Deity, New Kingdom
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking image, sculpted in sunken relief of a male bearded deity, likely represents Hapi, the Nile God. The features are prominent, with boldly carved lines, sharp contours, a...
Sandstone
A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle from Australia, 1970s
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle from Australia, 1970s Length: 50cm Height: 11.5cm Width: 33cm Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Note: This item may be subject to...
Sea turtle
Fossil Ammonite on Iron Stand, Cretaceous
Located in Tucson, AZ
Rich natural earth tones and pronounced sculptural form define this striking Kranaosphinctes sp. ammonite from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. Measuring approximately 15 inches in diam...
Iron
$731Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 20 in D 15 in
Stunning South Pacific Clam Shell – Sculptural Organic Modern Object
Located in Valencia, VC
A stunning medium white South Pacific clam shell with an exceptional, sculptural shape. Striking and tactile, this piece is even more beautiful in person, showcasing natural curves a...
Other
Rustic Wooden Moroccan Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rustic chest made in Morocco with a removable lid and metal hardware.
Iron
$2,300Sale Price|20% Off
H 45 in W 17 in D 47 in
African Gemsbok Taxidermy Shoulder Mount Home Decor and Wall Furniture
Located in Farmington, UT
Distinguished by its long, straight horns and sharp facial markings, this Gemsbok Shoulder mount is the best suited for most interiors and trophy collectors seeking a bold, symmetric...
Animal Skin
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
$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
Ancient Egyptian Bust of a Goddess in Red-Orange Quartzite
Located in London, GB
An exquisite ancient Egyptian hardstone bust of a female deity, with tripartite wig and Usekh collar, displaying all the hallmarks of early Nineteenth Dynasty art. Described by the d...
Stone
$1,626
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
$285
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
Ancient Roman Upper part of a torso of Mercury in marble
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Upper part of a torso of Mercury. Ancient Rome · 2nd century AD. Marble. 64 cm with the stand. Provenance - Private collection of C. M., Leuven, Belgium. Acquired between 1980 an...
Marble
4 S Marine Natural History Specimens Seashells in Domed Clochets
Located in Boca Raton, FL
4 pcs Marine Natural History collection in domed Clochets, including sea shells, sea urchins, blow fish etc. Great coastal decor accent or collectors item.
Shell
Attic Black-Figured Neck Amphora, Classical Greek, 490-480 BC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This small but superbly painted Neck Amphora is attributed to the Light-Make Class. It's central scene is decorated with an armored hoplite wearing greaves and a Corinthian helmet. H...
Terracotta
Marine Taxidermy Seaworld Crab Shells Collection
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natures Beauty marine world collection of crab shells
Shell
Italian Renaissance Style Wooden Architectural Model of Domed Church
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Renaissance Style Architectural Wooden Model of a Domed Church. This hand-crafted model combines symmetry and classical proportions of Italian Renaissance architecture with d...
Wood
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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