Sable Antelope Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
Whether you're a collector of exotic taxidermy, or simply looking for a striking piece of home decor, this Sable Antelope is sure to impress with its beauty and realism.
Fur
Zebra Taxidermy Display Mount on Exotic Kiaat Wood Wall Art
Located in Farmington, UT
Want an absolute attention getter? Elevate your home decor with this one-of-a-kind taxidermy masterpiece. This stunning Burchell zebra shoulder mount, is expertly crafted and mounted...
Zebra Hide, Hardwood
Exotic Bird Wall Mount Taxidermy
Located in Southampton, NY
Exotic bird taxidermy mounted on wall hanging branch.
Wood
Victorian Cased Exotic Taxidermy Birds
Located in Southampton, NJ
A domed case of taxidermy exotic birds on original ebony base. Contains nine beautiful birds mounted on branch.
Victorian Exotic Taxidermy Birds in Case
Located in Southampton, NJ
A domed case of taxidermy exotic birds on original ebony base. Contains 2 beautiful mounted birds.
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H 72 in W 14 in D 8 in
Exquisite Java Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
Such large-scale peacock mounts were particularly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when exotic taxidermy specimens were collected for grand interiors, winter garden...
Leather, Feathers
Red Yellow Golden Pheasant Mounted on Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
Whether you're a collector of exotic taxidermy, or simply looking for a striking piece of home decor, this Red Yellow Golden Pheasant is sure to impress with its beauty and grandeur.
Feathers
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H 8.08 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They are under glass and no longer bite, the tarantula is already about 11 cm can you e...
Glass, Wood
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H 8.08 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They are under glass and no longer bite, the tarantula is already about 11 cm can you e...
Glass, Wood
Silver Pheasant Taxidermy Mount
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exotic Silver Pheasant taxidermy mount on driftwood.
Feathers
Cased Exotic Birds
Located in London, GB
A domed case of taxidermy exotic birds, on ebonised base. Please note we cannot ship this item outside of the E.U.
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 mounted on branch.
Exotic Brown Striped Zebra Hide
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Beautiful brown striped zebra hide backed with black felt. Hide is in good condition with signs of minimal wear.
Exotic Pair of Indian Ocean Sawfish Bills Mounted on Iron Bases
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exotic pair of Indian Ocean sawfish bills now mounted on circular iron bases; each tall, graduated bill with jagged teeth; raised on iron bases
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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
A large 19th century glass dome filled with a variety of exotic birds placed in a naturalistic environment. Some specimen that are part of the composition are; the hooded oriole, whi...
Organic Material
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H 24.41 in W 14.57 in D 8.67 in
19th Century, United Kingdom, Victorian Dome Filled with 19 Exotic Birds
Located in Leuven , BE
A composition of nineteen exotic birds in a naturalistic setting under a Victorian glass dome. The bird in the center is a male Australian King Parrot, recognizable by its red feathe...
Organic Material
Collection of Taxidermy Beetles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Collection of exotic taxidermy beetles in wood and glass collector's case.
Glass, Wood
Indian Blue Peacock
Located in New York, NY
Whether you're a collector of exotic taxidermy, or simply looking for a striking piece of home decor, this Indian blue peacock is sure to impress with its beauty and grandeur.
Wood, Feathers
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H 15.36 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping East Indonesian Exotic Butterflies Taxidermy Display Celebes Islands
Glass
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H 8.08 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They are under glass and no longer bite, the tarantula is already about 11 cm can you e...
Glass, Wood
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H 8.08 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! Large specimens with Latin names. They are under glass and no longer bite, the tarantula is already about 11 cm…. can you...
Wood, Glass
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H 8.08 in W 13.98 in D 1.58 in
Beautiful Wooden Box or Display Case Full of Exotic Insects, Taxidermy
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful wooden box or display case full of exotic insects! large specimens with Latin names. They are under glass and no longer bite, the tarantula is already about 11 cm can you e...
Glass, Wood
Framed Victorian Butterfly and Insect Taxidermy Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Framed Victorian butterfly and insect taxidermy plaque, numerous exotic examples mounted under an oval carved wood and painted frame, with convex glass.
Glass, Wood
Exotic African Horns, circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Exotic African horns, excellent wall hanging decoration.
United Kingdom, 1880, Victorian Glass Dome with 36 Exotic Birds
Located in Leuven , BE
This climate was conducive to the art of taxidermy. Especially exotic birds were presented under glass domes and in display cabinets.
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 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
A lovely 19th century selection of seventeen exotic birds in a naturalistic environment with dried ferns and moss. Some of the specimens that can be seen are The Hooded Oriole, the s...
Organic Material
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H 30 in W 30 in D 3.25 in
3 Large Exotic Butterfly Mounted Lucite Shadow Display Boxes Taxidermy San Juan
Located in Dayton, OH
3 large exotic butterfly mounted lucite shadow display boxes taxidermy San Juan An exquisite set of 3 exotic butterfly shadowboxes from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Organic Material, Lucite
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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 and mounted in a glazed and sealed rosewood cabinet. We have identified in the f...
Pair of Green Taxidermy Birds in Victorian Glass Domed Case
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A sweet pair of exotic green taxidermy birds in a naturalistic setting, with grasses showing birds in flight with great coloring to the plumage.
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
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...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$246
H 22.45 in W 11.42 in D 10.63 in
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 upright and plump than in the...
Wood, Feathers, Natural Fiber
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$2,400
H 26 in W 19 in D 16 in
Early Mills Castle Front Slot Machine with Gold award Token/gum despenser
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique 5-Cent Mills Castle Front Slot Machine,,, WORKING PERFECTLY. 26" x 16" x 16" Antique Mills "one armed bandit" slot machine with castle front design circa 1930s..Retains the...
Aluminum, Iron
Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'SPACE MISSION' pinball machine from 1976. 4 players can play. Made by Williams Electronics. In excellent working condition, recently restored. Great visuals and sounds. Extr...
Metal
$23,010
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Horse Skeleton (Equus Caballus)
Located in Diest, BE
Fully assembled horse skeleton. Circa 1950 from a training school for veterinarians.
Bone
$200,606
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
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 stuffing material covered with a real animal...
Animal Skin
$25,000
H 54.5 in W 33.5 in D 23.5 in
Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Clermont, France, the monumental wrought iron safe is decorated with nail...
Wrought Iron
$1,200
H 27 in W 36 in D 13 in
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...
Horn
$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
United's "Carnival Gun" Arcade Game, circa 1954 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage circa 1954 “Carnival Gun” arcade rifle game manufactured by United Mfg. Large Dale-style gun game. As the targets are on the move, use the gun to shoot targets until the 20 s...
Metal
$1,360
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
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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