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
Taxidermy Ostrich, 1980s Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking, full-mount taxidermy ostrich standing on a custom faux-terrain wooden display base.
Fur, Wood
Common Ostrich Fine Taxidermy Object by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
This common African Ostrich is 2 meters high and built on a marble base.
Animal Skin
$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
Ostrich Pedestal Side Table, Taxidermy
Located in Forney, TX
An extraordinarily rare, interesting and highly unusual hand-sculptured Ostrich foot that creates a one of a kind work of both fine taxidermy and American folk art.
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
Sold
H 76 in W 25 in D 45 in
Ostrich Taxidermy, Standing Male with Black & White Feathers & Gilded Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
Ostrich taxidermy specimen with predominantly black and white feathers mounted on a square gilded wooden base.
Giltwood, Feathers
Taxidermy Ostrich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive taxidermy Ostrich on stand. Over 7 feet tall. Full body and plumage.
Fur
Taxidermy Ostrich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive taxidermy Ostrich on stand on concrete base. Over 7 feet tall.
Fur
Fine Taxidermy Flamingo & Ostrich by Sinke & van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
An incredible match of colours and patterns. The beautiful pink of the flamingo and the 'cat' print of the Ostrich’s neck and the fluffy body are a match made in heaven. The marble b...
Sold
H 16.54 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Fine Taxidermy Study 'Black Ostrich Juvenile' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
This fine taxidermy object of a rare black Ostrich Juvenile on a marble base is one of the works that are currently on loan for display at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam.
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
Old Ostrich Skeleton from Dutch Museum
Located in Haarlem, NL
Impressive 2 meters high skeleton of a Struthio camelus (ostrich) on a wood and leather basement. Comes from a Dutch Museum from the South of Holland. A high quality skeleton mounted...
Iron
Fine Taxidermy Study 'Ostrich Chick' by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
This fine taxidermy Ostrich chick on a marble base is one of five works that are currently on loan for display at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam.
Pair of Ostrich Leg Lamps with Silvered Accents
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of taxidermy ostrich leg lamps with silver metal collars and stands.
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
"Ossie" The Stuffed Baby Ostrich-Just Hatched!
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An adorable taxidermied baby ostrich on a charming mount.
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
Demoiselle Crane Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
This taxidermy Demoiselle Crane is a remarkable piece that captures the beauty and grace of this stunning bird. Mounted on a wood log, this mount measures 12" x 23" x 31" and provide...
Wood, Feathers
Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.
Wood
Hanging Pheasant
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Decorative hanging pheasant. Fresh taxidermy.
Feathers
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
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
$140,432
H 51.19 in W 125.99 in D 31.5 in
'Quoting Charles Darwin I' a Fine Taxidermy Tableaux by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
This monumental work is inspired on the famous quote of Darwin. “If everyone were cast in the same mould, there would be no such thing as beauty.” It is because of this quote that we...
Animal Skin
$2,511Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 27.56 in D 7.88 in
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand Real Decoration Object Pheasant Mount Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Taxidermy Pheasant - Real Bird Mount, Rustic Game Bird Display for Home Décor This striking vintage taxidermy pheasant is a beautifully preserved game bird mount, showcasing...
Animal Skin, Feathers
$20,000
H 108 in W 28 in D 28 in
LIKE NEW!! African Giraffe Taxidermy Shoulder Mount In Excellent Condition
Located in Farmington, UT
Size (+/- 3 Inches): Mount: 9ft H x 28"W x 28"D Condition: Excellent with natural scarring typical of wildlife (Non-CITES Endangered Species). We are registered and licensed by the ...
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Fine Taxidermy Duyvenbode's Lory by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Duyvenbode’s Lory (Chalcopsitta duivenbodei) is found in northern New Guinea. Named after Maarten Dirk van Renesse van Duivenbode (June 2, 1804 – March 31, 1878) who was a Dutch ...
Animal Skin
$2,648
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 17.72 in
Victorian Taxidermy Swan Head Mounted on a Carved Shield Wooden Plague
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Victorian taxidermy swan head with glass eyes and bright orange and black bill, mounted on a carved wooden shield and oak leaf plague.
Wood
Vintage Sharptail Grouse Taxidermy Ptarmigan Pheasant Bird Mount 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Sharptail Grouse game bird taxidermy mount on driftwood base. Dimensions: 17" x 6" x 10.5" (Width x Depth x Height)
Abalone, Feathers
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
$819
H 8.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Stuffed bird: (Tichodroma muraria), for natural history cabinet, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural Specimen from Wunderkammer stuffed bird (Tichodroma muraria) Wallcreeper on a fruitwood base painted black, with a paper scroll at the base reading: Specimen for laboratories...
Fruitwood, Paper
Jay Bird Taxidermy
Located in Houston, TX
Taxidermy specimen of a jaybird featuring muted-brown plumage with vibrant blue-striped accents mounted on a tree branch base. This piece is designed specifically to be wall-mounted....
Animal Skin
Large Outdoor Aviary/Bird Cage
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large outdoor aviary/bird cage. Made with brass and steel in an unusual triangular shape with a pagoda style roof. It has 2 perch rods, 2 mini wooden feeders, and 1 porcelain feeder ...
Brass, Steel
$425 / item
H 12 in W 18 in D 7 in
Leopard Velvet Lumbar Animal Print Pillow Att Scalamandre Leopardo New Multiple
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Animal motif leopard print lumbar pillow. Multiple available. The front features the gorgeous thick velvet Leopardo print. Back features a crisp cream. Down-filled. Knife edge with z...
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Down
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$500,000
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
1817 Sgraffitoed Latin Memento Mori Pewter and Lead Glass Skull Tanker
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interested continental pewter and lead glass tanker, dated 1817 with the initials "I B" incised in the lid. The tanker is heavily Sgraffitoed with a Latin Verso, cartouches and...
Pewter
$12,821Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
Extraordinary Carved Mahogany Full Bed With Swans
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborately carved full bedstead with intricate swan carvings. The headboard with a gadrooned carved acanthus motif trim around the parquetry herringbone inlay. The arched headboa...
Mahogany
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72.25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880 Measures- 31"H x 72.25"W x 33...
Walnut
$305,598 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
Vintage Wood and Brass Bird Cage, 1980s Design, Home Accent
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage wood and brass bird cage. This cage is functional. The door raises up & down. The bottom brass tray pulls out for cleaning. It comes with a brass bird on a perch in the c...
Wood
$1,979
H 21.66 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in
Circa 1900's, an Italian, Provincial Style, decorative Bird Cage
Located in London, Park Royal
1900's Italian Provincial Style Decorative Bird Cage with Yellow Stained Glass Windows. Crafted in Italy, this piece offers a blend of rustic charm and delicate artistry, suitable fo...
Wire
$16,400
H 32 in W 50 in D 28 in
Hollywood Regency Napoleon III Style Gilt Rope & Tassel Settee in Leopard Velvet
By Niccolini, Dorothy Draper, Napoléon III
Located in Saint Louis, MO
For aesthetes and those that appreciate living amongst furniture that draws attention and curiosity, this curvaceous 1960s Gilt Rope and Tassel Italian Settee newly upholstered in ri...
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique medical / Dr, dental cabinet on wheels, Cabriole Legs
Located in Buffalo, NY
A great medical cabinet with beautiful age and sexy curvy CABRIOLE legs. Holds up to three shelves. Perfect for a bathroom or as a bar,, dOOR retains original lock but unfortunately ...
Steel, Iron
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
Spanish Zodiac Sunburst Mirror with Brown Giltwood Carved Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Zodiac sunburst mirror in Carved Wood, Spain, 1940s-1950s. One of a kind handcrafted Horoscope mirror with giltwood wheel frame and 12 signs of zodiac. Terrific hand carved zod...
Gold Leaf
$7,500
H 66.93 in W 54.73 in D 14.38 in
Japanese Apothecary Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors, Early 20th century
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese apothecary cabinet dates from the late Meiji to Taisho period (circa early 20th century) and was originally used in a medical clinic. Designed for the careful storage a...
Wood, Glass, Cedar, Lacquer
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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