Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Rabbit, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base.
Other
Derriere la Morale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rodolphe Auté Derriere la Morale, 1997 Taxidermied rabbit 22 x 8.5 x 11 inches
Mixed Media
The Retired Easter Bunny: No Hops, Just Chillin. Taxidermy Lop Rabbit
Located in New York, NY
This fluffy little taxidermy bun is here to stare into your soul—adorably, of course! With its permanently perky pose, floppy ears, and an expression that says, "Did you bring me a c...
Fur
Sold
H 31 in W 23 in D 16 in
Vintage Elizabeth & James Black Goat Rabbit Fur Lamb Leather Jacket Coat S
Located in Dayton, OH
Stunning Elizabeth and James women’s black fur and leather jacket featuring alternating sections of genuine long haired goat fur, rabbit fur and lamb leather. Full zip closure.
Fur
Enchanted Illusions: Taxidermy Magician Rabbit Diorama
Located in New York, NY
"Abracadabra!" Taxidermy Magician Rabbit showcased within an exquisite custom-designed stage diorama.
Fur, Wood
Dog and Rabbit Bunny Hunt Hunting Trophy Plaque Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare antique large German metal hunt scene on a wooden wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit, a dog and a bag with a champagne bottle. Wonderful Trophy of the Hunt for your Black Fo...
Metal
Taxidermy Rabbit in a Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
This attractive Victorian study of the common wild rabbit. The colouration of rabbits can throw back many generations so wild rabbits can vary from a pale white through to black.
Cased Antique Hutchinson Taxidermy Badger and Rabbit
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Maker Hutchinson of Derby Animals Badger & rabbit Case Cased Condition Animals very clean.
Very Large Taxidermy Golden Eagle
Located in Bournemouth, GB
A very large taxidermy golden eagle with its prey (taxidermy rabbit) in a naturalistic mountain top setting, in a large glass case.
Glass
Antique Oak and Taxidermy Wall Mounting Hat Coat Rack
Located in Wakefield, GB
Dating from 1900, shaped carved oak back showing rabbits grazing amongst trees, taxidermy dears head mounted to the top with the hoofs mounted as pegs.
Fur, Oak
$2,250
H 22 in W 13 in D 16.25 in
African Impala Horn and Partial Skull Mount, 1st Quarter 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper section of the skull mounted on a carved oak backplate with a molded edge.
Bone
$110
H 9.13 in W 5.38 in D 4 in
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 ...
Antler, Wood
Terracotta Memento Mori Skull Sculpture, Italy 17th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
A rare and highly evocative European memento mori terracotta sculpture depicting a human skull resting upon a rocky outcrop, entwined with serpents and surmounted by a distinctive lo...
Terracotta
$180
H 7 in W 4.63 in D 6.88 in
Beautiful Antique Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy, German, 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique Black Forest deer antler trophy dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890 or earlier. The impressive antlers are mounted on an exceptionally hand-carved wooden ...
Antler, Wood
Antique Medical Anatomical Wax Head Model, 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
A rare and highly detailed late 19th century anatomical wax model of a dissected human head, mounted on a wooden display board designed for wall presentation. Probably German in orig...
Wood
Vintage Plaster Anatomical Skull Model
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting vintage plaster anatomical skull model. This great plaster skull bust model is in very good condition and dates to the 1940s. Perfect in an office or bookcase. A real con...
Plaster
18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull
Located in London, GB
18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull A rare Lifesize religious artifact of which we have never seen the like. Carved from pine wood with hand painted detail. This...
Pine
A crocodile skull wunderkammer specimen, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural specimen from Wunderkammer: a crocodile skull. The wooden column base is decorated on the upper edge. A metal bar supports the crocodile skull. Italy circa 1870.
Metal
$12,700
H 19.3 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional and rare Gothic-Renaissance memento mori, sculpted in marble and surmounted by an original iron cross, originating from Austria, 16th century. Carved from solid marble...
Marble
Bronze Lion Skull Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
A bronze sculpture depicting a lion's skull, mounted on a wooden base. This striking and realistic artwork reflects expert craftsmanship and attention to anatomical detail. Features...
Bronze
Memento mori sculpture depicting a skull, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Wunderkammer Memento Mori sculpture. depicting a skull, carved from a single piece of fruitwood, this sculpture depicts a skull with deliberately exaggerated and distorted proportion...
Wood
$526
H 16.93 in Dm 7.88 in
Vintage Ceramic Skull Sculpture With Iguana, Central American, Mid 20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE CERAMIC SCULPTURE Depicting a human skull on a plinth with an iguana climbing out of a hole in its head. Extremely well modelled and skilfully made, partly lifelike with a...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Vintage Bronze Cast of a Human Skull 1:1, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1:1 cast model of a human skull in silver plated bronze. Its made from a cast of a real human skull, probably female, and is complete with teeth, lower- and upper jaw. This particu...
Bronze, Silver Plate
Bronze skull early 20th century
Located in MILL, NL
Bronze skull. Presumably Italian, early to mid-20th century. Beautiful colour and patina. Dimensions: 18L x 10W x 12H
Bronze
Didactic Horseskull, before 1947.
Located in Leuven , BE
The horse skull has been opened up on one side showing the inplant of the teeth below the gum line and the inside of the cranium.
Bone, Organic Material, Wood
Late 19th Century Carved Skull with Wooden Base
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare and finely carved skull, dating from the late 19th century, sculpted with remarkable anatomical precision and craftsmanship. The piece reflects the tradition of memento mori ob...
Bone
Antique Real Skull of a Red Fox, Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Real Skull of a Red Fox, Germany ca. 1900s An antique taxidermied skull of the red fox (Vulpes) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. This article contains parts of a...
Other
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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