19th Century English Bulldog Taxidermy Head Mount Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare taxidermy head mount of an English Bulldog, housed on its original circular oak shield.
Natural Fiber
A Taxidermy Study Of An African Impala, By Anthony Redmile, London, c.1970
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare taxidermy study of an African impala by Anthony Redmile.
Silver Plate
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
Rare Custom Rattlesnake Skin Head Taxidermy Baseball Cap Cowboy Hat Belt Western
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare custom-made Rattlesnake cap, belt and cowboy hat keychain by Maverick Trading Post Company of Texas, circa 1970s.
Animal Skin
Vintage Rare Full Body Long 14 Foot Rock Python Snakeskin Shed Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rare Full Body Long 14 Foot Rock Python Snakeskin Shed Taxidermy.
Animal Skin
Late 19th Century Folk Art Victorian Miniature English Taxidermy Dog
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare late Victorian/Early Edwardian taxidermy dog, often scaled down by the best naturalist of the period.
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
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.
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Rare Chieftan Tuareg camel transport bag
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Very occasionally in Morocco one will encounter smaller and cruder examples of these genuine camel bags `with some, but limited decoration- used by Tuareg nomads in their passages al...
Leather
Rare Natural History Specimen Paper Nautilus Sea Shell
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare natural history specimen Paper nautilus in dome. Paper nautilus or Argonaut sea shell for female Nautilus to bear eggs, extremely thin and fragile. Rare to find. Mounted on gold...
Shell
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs
By Grant Wood 1
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting piece from an Iowan Estate. This piece is unsigned. The folklore I was told by the seller about the piece is that this was originally from the Grant Wood Estate. Howeve...
Glass
Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antler Desk Standish with Elaborate Carvings, Germany ca. 1840 A rare antique writing desk set made of wood and original antlers decorated with fine carved hunting scenes depic...
Wood, Antler
Fringe-Eared Oryx (Oryx beisa callotis) Shoulder Mount by Rowland Ward, London
Located in Madrid, ES
An outstanding piece for a hunting lodge, country house, library, office, trophy room, safari-themed interior, museum collection, or collection of fine African taxidermy. A rare opp...
Fruitwood
$2,641Sale Price|20% Off
Elephant Ear
Located in London, GB
Rare Victorian Taxidermy framed bull elephant ear (Licensed) This lot is a rare Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
Leather
$49,500
Jacques Grüber Vitrine
By Jacques Gruber
Located in New York, NY
Conceived as a wunderkammer—a cabinet of curiosities—it was designed to cradle both artificialia (objects of human ingenuity) and naturalia: seashells, fossils, botanical specimens, ...
Silk, Glass, Walnut
Early Taxidermy White Skunk Rare
Located in North Beninngton, VT
Early 20th century rare taxidermy skunk with mostly all white fur. A creative little fellow.
Unavailable
H 95 in W 27 in D 45 in
Rare Freestanding 20th Century African Taxidermy Giraffe Head and Neck
Located in Suffolk, GB
A rare and superb example of a freestanding 20th century African taxidermy giraffe head and neck.
Animal Skin
Rare Pair of African Blonde Blesbok Antelope Trophies
Located in Austin, TX
These can be sold separatley for $2400 each. This pair of antelope are a rare blonde, a once in time anomaly of the normally dark herds with black horns. "This once, near-extinct ant...
Rare Vintage African Taxidermy, Water buffalo - mounted.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptionally big head of a waterbuffalo, African Impressive big game taxidermy Well prepared and gigantic dimensions.
Fur
Rare Taxidermy Crocodile
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine taxidermy crocodile, massive size (330 centimeters long) and extremely well preserved.
Rare Taxidermy Java Peacock: A Glimpse into the Enigmatic Green Peafowl
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Rare Taxidermy Java Peacock – a captivating specimen showcasing the splendor of the green peafowl, also known as the Indonesian peafowl (Pavo muticus).
Wood, Feathers
Very Rare Taxidermy Shoulder Mount of a White Scandinavian Moose
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Looking for a unique piece on the wall. At the moment this unique white moose is hanging in our showroom. It is a recently made piece of taxidermy and of museum quality You would th...
Albino Taxidermy Peacock
Located in New York, NY
Whether you're a collector of rare taxidermy, or simply looking for a striking piece of home decor, this albino peacock is sure to impress with its beauty and rarity.
Feathers
Sold
H 72 in W 14 in D 8 in
Exquisite Brown Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
Whether you're a connoisseur of rare taxidermy or seeking a captivating piece of decor, this brown peacock promises to captivate with its beauty and rarity.
Feathers
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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
Whether you're a connoisseur of rare taxidermy or seeking a captivating piece of decor, this albino peacock promises to captivate with its beauty and rarity.
Feathers
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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
Whether you're a connoisseur of rare taxidermy or seeking a captivating piece of decor, this albino peacock promises to captivate with its beauty and rarity.
Feathers
Sold
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
Whether you're a connoisseur of rare taxidermy or seeking a captivating piece of decor, this albino peacock promises to captivate with its beauty and rarity.
Feathers
Rare Flamingo Taxidermy Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Flamingo Taxidermy Specimen: Flamingos or flamingoes are a type of wading bird in the family Phoenicopteridae, which is the only extant family in the order Phoenicopteriformes.
Feathers
Rare African Taxidermy Giraffe Part
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine African taxidermy giraffe part, particularly large (275 centimeters tall) and extremely well preserved, designed to be fixed to a wall. Height: 275cm Width: 70cm Ba...
Rare African Taxidermy Rearing Burchell Zebra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved, rearing half body, designed to be fixed on to a wall.
Rare Collection of Taxidermy Albino Birds
Located in Haarlem, NL
Never seen this before in my life. A collection of six taxidermy albino birds sitting on a branch on mahogany base. l.t.r. in-scripted with scientific names of a: Red-rumped parro...
Rare African Taxidermy Lioness Half Mount
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine African taxidermy hunting lioness half mount, extremely large and well preserved, designed to be fixed to a wall. N.B. THIS ITEM IS LISTED UNDER CITIES APPENDIX II. IT CAN...
Rare African Taxidermy Lioness Half Mount
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine African taxidermy hunting lioness half mount, extremely large and well preserved, designed to be fixed to a wall. N.B. THIS ITEM IS LISTED UNDER CITIES APPENDIX II. IT CAN...
Rare Late 20th Century Unicorn Taxidermy
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The unicorn is a legendary creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a large, pointed, spiraling Horn projecting from its forehead. The unicorn was depicted in...
Rare African Taxidermy Massive Tall Part Giraffe
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
* * * Our company policy is not to ship any taxidermy items to the USA. We apologise from any inconvenience this may cause. * * * Genuine African taxidermy part giraffe, particular...
Animal Skin
Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved, designed to be fixed on to a wall.
Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved, designed to be fixed on to a wall.
Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved, rearing half body, designed to be fixed on to a wall.
Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
* * * Our company policy is not to ship any taxidermy items to the USA. We apologise from any inconvenience this may cause. * * * Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, pa...
Animal Skin
Rare African Taxidermy Large Rearing Burchell Zebra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Our company policy is not to ship any taxidermy items to the USA. We apologize from any inconvenience this may cause. Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly...
Animal Skin
Rare African Study of a Male Lion Taxidermy
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb taxidermy of an African male lion, late 20th century. Incredibly well prepared and with huge attention to detail, one of the best examples available. N.B. This item is l...
Late 20th Century Rare African Taxidermy Burchell Zebra Head
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved, designed to be fixed on to a wall. The plains zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus b...
Zebra Hide
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H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Rare Vintage Male Double Wattled Casoari Taxidermy 'Causuarius Casuarius'
Located in Leuven , BE
Mounted on an oak square base with wheels, feathers in good condition, vintage colors and for the species recognizable bald feathers on intact wings.
Organic Material
A Rare and Superb Trophy Life-size Taxidermy Hog Deer
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Rare and Superb Trophy Life-size Taxidermy Hog Deer Mounted on habitat base, multi tined trophy.
Other
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H 64 in W 27 in D 80 in
Rare Freestanding Full Taxidermy Mount of a Burchell's Zebra from South Africa
Located in New York, NY
It was named after the British explorer and naturalist William John Burchell. It is rare to find a full taxidermy specimen of a Burchell's Zebra.
Zebra Hide
Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
Located in London, GB
Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear. A rare Victorian taxidermy ebonised mounted elephant ear.
Natural Fiber
Genuine 20th Century African Taxidermy Tall Full Mount Giraffe
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A huge and extremely rare African taxidermy freestanding giraffe. Female, subadult and of massive proportions.
Sold
H 64.97 in W 82.68 in D 23.63 in
Antique 20th Century Taxidermy Study of a Jaguar, Edward Gerrard & Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An extremely rare and well prepared taxidermy study of a jaguar by the renowned taxidermists Edward Gerrard and Sons, London, circa 1900.
Hide
Rare 20th Century Hippopotamus Skull
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful late 20th century hippopotamus skull mounted on a wooden shield in exceptionally good order, complete with all tusks/teeth. Great interior design conversation piece. T...
A Rare Natural Specimen, The Black Swan.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare natural specimen of a Black Swan‘s skeleton for Wunderkammer. The specimen is mounted over a oak wooden base.
Brass
A Rare Marine Wunderkammer Specimen, The Sting Ray.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare marine specimen of a sting ray for Wunderkammer. The specimen is stuffed and mounted over a painted walnut wooden base.
Wood
A Rare Marine Natural Specimen Of A Crab.
Located in Milan, IT
Rare marine natural Wunderkammer Specimen of a Crab. The Specimen is stuffed and mounted inside a painted black wooden show case with glass, with 2 little purple sea urchins.
Wood, Glass
Pair of Rare Antler Parlor Chairs, French, circa 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
two very rare antler parlor chairs made of stag antlers and fallow deer antlers, with feet carved as lions claws. french, circa 1860
Antler
Rare Marine Natural Specimen: A Spanner Crab Ranina Ranina.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare marine natural Wunderkammer Specimen of a spanner Crab (Ranina Ranina). The Specimen is stuffed and mounted with 2 shells of Echinoidea, inside a painted black wooden show cas...
Wood, Glass
Incredibly Rare 20th Century African Elephant Foot Decanter Box
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description An exceptional elephant foot decanter box, complete and in wonderful condition with a hallmarked silver rim for G B and Sons, dated London 1912. Most items of this kind ...
Silver
A Rare African Sable Antelope Skull and Horn Mount
Located in Atlanta, GA
horns and skull on later walnut backplate
Walnut, Horn
Rare Leaping or Stotting Premier Quality Wall Mounted Thomson Gazelle
Located in New York, NY
A rare leaping or stotting premier quality wall mounted Thomson Gazelle. Measures: 51" X 16" x 40"H.
Fur, Wood
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 94.49 in W 53.55 in D 19.69 in
Fifteen Rare Duck Heads by Sinke & Van Tongeren on French Hunting Mirror
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A great collection of 15 different fine Taxidermy duck ‘shoulder mounts’ on silver shields decorating an antique French hunting mirror with a hand-carved boars head. This piece is pa...
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, formally categorised as Aepyornis Maximus, is an enormous flightless bird native to Ma...
Eggshell
Sold
H 24.75 in W 13 in D 5 in
A Rare Natural Specimen: A Collection of Insects in a Pair of Wooden Show Cases
Located in Milan, IT
A rare natural Wunderkammer Specimen of insects. The Specimens are stuffed and mounted inside a pair of painted black wooden show case with glasses.
Wood, Glass
Authentic King Cobra / Snake Taxidermy Sculpture Vintage Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare king cobra snake taxidermy sculpture; the snake is in a very cool, realistic "strike" position.
Rare Anatomic Muscle Study of Taxidermy Deers' Head
Located in Haarlem, NL
All is handmade and painted. A real rare find and collectible.
Plaster, Wood
A Rare 1920s Black Buck Antelope Table. Taxidermy
Located in Bellport, NY
Exotic Black Buck Antelope and Ivory Occasional Table from India. Three black buck antelope legs held together with an ivory ring, ivory small circular inlays around the ebony frame,...
Ivory
English Silver Plate Ice Bucket Rare African Animal Taxidermy Trophy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
With Bone Handlle Fitted with a rare Animal Taxidermy Trophy.
Sold
H 27.17 in W 9.06 in D 16.15 in
Rare Horse Skull Lamp on Huge Thick Slate Base Taxidermy Interest Movable Head
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Horse skull lamp on a large heavy slate base A very original and quite interesting conversation piece, you could be...
Slate
Antique Piranha Natural Taxidermy Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and unusual antique natural taxidermy specimen of a Piranha.
Wire
Stunning Rare Taxidermy White Peacock Mounted on a White Plinth
Located in London, GB
Stunning taxidermy white peacock mounted on a white plinth We are proud to offer a stunning pure white mounted taxidermy peacock, of brilliant glowing white color and majestic turne...
Feathers
Rare African Taxidermy Large Burchell Zebra Head
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Genuine African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved, designed to be fixed on to a wall. The plains zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equu...
20th Century Rare African Taxidermy Burchell Zebra Head
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely African taxidermy Burchell's zebra head, particularly large and extremely well preserved, designed to be fixed on to a wall. The plains zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus b...
Zebra Hide
Taxidermy Flamingo
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and rare mounted taxidermy flamingo from France.
Sold
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Boxing Squirrels by Edward Hart
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare anthropomorphic taxidermy scene of two red squirrels boxing, housed in its original pine and glazed case with hand painted backdrop.
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
Collection of Rare Butterflies
Located in San Francisco, CA
Price is per piece. May purchase one or both. Pair of exotic, rare butterflies in beautiful, wooden collector's cases. Origin of butterflies: Cameroon.
Glass, Wood
Rare Marine Specimen: The Spanner Crab Ranina Ranina and the Crab Brachyura
Located in Milan, IT
Rare marine natural Wunderkammer specimen of a spanner Crab and a Crab Brachyura. The Specimen is stuffed and mounted over a painted wooden base, under a bell jar.
Wood, Glass
Roland Ward Unusual Roman Walnut Chair with Deer Feet
Located in Leuven , BE
This is a rare and unusual taxidermy stool. The walnut upper section of the X-frame with turned side supports and hide covered central seat panel raised on deer-hoof supports united ...
Organic Material, Wood
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
$447Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.97 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Upholstered teak ottoman/stool, by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler, Denmark
By Hugo Frandsen
Located in Schwerin, MV
Teak ottoman/stool, designed by Hugo Frandsen for Spøttrup Møbler Denmark in the 1960s, upholstered in black faux leather. Suitable as a footrest for an armchair or as a stool. Good ...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up Circus Performer is an original vintage toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a circus performer. Made in tin by the Italian company Lima. Model n. 1302...
Metal
$34,127
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$187 / item
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Opala Brown Scalloped Velvet Deluxe Handmade Decorative Pillow
Located in Viseu, PT
Transform your space with a talisman for the home of beauty, good energies and comfort. Elevate your home’s ambiance with our handcrafted cushion, designed to bring beauty, positive ...
Cotton, Velvet
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
FORNASETTI Butterfly Box
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with butterfly motif / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original mark at the felt base Length: 9.5 in...
Wood
$61,899
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Tall Bubble Vase in Beige Textured Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
Resin
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$6,500
H 21.88 in W 25.25 in D 1.5 in
17th Century Memento Mori Vanitas Skull Old Master Oil Ex-Christie’s
Located in Yardley, PA
This wonderful 17th-century French School vanitas painting is a meditation on mortality and the transience of earthly pleasures. The composition centers on a finely rendered human sk...
Canvas, Oil
$608Sale Price|20% Off
W 38.59 in L 56.3 in
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$3,975
H 47.25 in W 38.19 in D 24.81 in
Capital Black Forest Uneven 32 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Capital Black Forest Uneven 32 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque A massive uneven 32 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1950s....
Wood, Antler
Salvino Marsura, wrought-iron double bed, Italy, 1960s
By Salvino Marsura
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Elegance, strength, and lightness intertwine in the design of this wrought-iron double bed, created in the 1960s by sculptor and designer Salvino Marsura. The structure reveals a del...
Wrought Iron
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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It’s never too early for good design. These interiors combine elevated furnishings and a youthful spirit, resulting in spaces that are at once elegant and whimsical.
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.
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.