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
Taxidermy Mute Swan
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A gentle and regal looking mute swan taxidermied and mounted upon a good looking chunk of driftwood.
Taxidermy Swan
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A taxidermy swan on it's original hessian wrapped timber mount.
Feathers
20th Century Taxidermy Black-Necked Swan
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
An impressive taxidermy 20th century black-necked swan with wings spread, it is posed with the head in an upright position looking straight out onto the room.
Animal Skin
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Taxidermy Trumpeter Swan on Marble & Mahogany Base (UK Sale Only)
Located in London, GB
Vintage C. 1930's Taxidermy Swan on Marble and Mahogany Display Base.
Marble
Taxidermy Black-Necked Swan
Located in New York, NY
Black-necked swan taxidermy mounted in a resting pose on an oval wooden base.
Wood, Feathers
Taxidermy Mute Swan, England, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Taxidermy mute swan, England, circa 1930. Sits at rest on a simple base.
Fur
Taxidermy Mute Swan, England circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Taxidermy mute swan, England, circa 1930. Sits at rest on a simple base.
Fur
Fine Taxidermy Black Swan by Sinke & van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
A Tasmanian Cygnus atratus on a rich carved and partly gilded French antique ornament. Black Swan is part of the 'La vie dans l'Eden' Collection of Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren.
Fine Taxidermy Black-Necked Swan by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
Mixed media. A graceful Cygnus melancoryphus from the Falklands Islands on a 17th century basement. Black-necked Swan is part of the 'La vie dans l'Eden' Collection of Darwin, Sinke ...
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
Flying Swan Taxidermy
Located in New York, NY
Flying swan taxidermy. Taxidermy mute swan with wings spread and feet back.
Other
Taxidermy Swan in Flight
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful vintage taxidermy swan in flight This is a stunning vintage piece The swan measures approximate 1.70m across its open wings.
Taxidermy Study of a Swan
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A 19th century taxidermy study of a swan in original case. The Swan purched upon a naturalistic lake scene inside a wooden and glass case.
Large Mature 19th Century Taxidermy Mute Swan, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The rare large mature English Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), posed standing with a later faux-pearl necklace, mounted to a rectangular pine base and surviving from the zeniths of Victorian...
Feathers
Large Mature 20th Century Taxidermy Mute Swan
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The rare large mature English mute swan (Cygnus olor), posed waterborne, unmounted and surviving from the fourth quarter of 20th century England in superb overall condition. The s...
Feathers
Gabriella Binazzi, Swan Trinket Bowl, c.1960's
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large scale swan trinket ball in silver plated metal and brass, with a large seashell. This great sculpture is by Gabriella Binazzi Italian c.1960's
Metal, Silver Plate
$1,450
H 13.75 in W 24.5 in D 8.25 in
Large Late 19th Century Wood Scandinavian Painted Swan Decoy Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming vintage wooden hand-carved swan sculpture with a detailed bill and raised wings. This European folk art swan features an aged white painted finish and patina. We see th...
Wood, Paint
Reconstituted Stone Swan Planter, English Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite white painted large concrete swan planter captures the essence of elegance and charm. With its graceful curved necks, it exudes a sense of grace and poise. The careful...
Concrete
Folk Art Hand Carved Swan Decoy Sculpture, Wood, Circa 1986, Vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage hand carved and painted Swan decoy. Traditional style of classic waterfowl hunting decoys. Textured feather details on wings and tail. Natural preening pose with a dramatic l...
Wood, Paint
Hand Carved Signed Vintage Folk Art Wood Swan Decoy Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, hand-carved Folk Art swan decoy with a wonderful classic shape, beautiful white color and finely carved form. The work is signed by the artist on the base/underside. S...
Wood, Paint
Italian Swan Cachepot Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Italian swan cachepot sculpture. Lovely ceramic swan in the form of a small planter cachepot, beautifully rendered with stamp marks for Este. Italy, mid 20th century Dimensions: 6.2...
Ceramic
$851
H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 8.27 in
Weathered Antique Cast Stone Swan Garden Planter, Country Style UK
Located in London, Park Royal
A charming antique swan-form garden planter, beautifully weathered with age and character. The piece features detailed carved feathering, a gracefully curved neck and an open central...
Cast Stone
The Gentle Swan: Large Hand-Carved Folk Art Swan
Located in New York, NY
A striking hand-carved wooden swan, likely mid-20th century, beautifully modeled with a gracefully arched neck, gently rounded body, and stylized tail. Finished in a softly weathered...
Wood
"Vintage Heavy Carved Garden Goose Statue on Round Base, Circa 2000"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Large Heavy Carved Garden Goose Bird Statue standing on its Haunches on raised Round Base, suitable for outdoor or indoor Dimensions: 20"W X 9"D X 22"H
Stone, Cement, Limestone
Large Majolica Swan Jardiniere Foucard Vallauris , circa 1900
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Swan Jardiniere signed Foucard Vallauris , circa 1900.
Majolica, Ceramic
$1,075
H 15.36 in W 22.05 in D 11.03 in
Life-Size Wooden Sculpture of a Swan for Luxurious Garden Decoration
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely swan was lovingly crafted by an artist, and it came from the park of a beautiful villa in Germany. The swan was lovingly crafted for your garden and has been treated with...
Glass, Beech
$2,910Sale Price|25% Off
H 18 in W 24 in D 10 in
Antique Carved Wood Swan Preening - Gus Wilson / Frank Finney Style
By Frank Finney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired on a trip to New Hampshire. Not sure the artist. Carved out of solid wood. Shows Swan/Goose preening with its head back. Rustic finish with some fading/chipping. Head...
Wood, Paint
$995
H 19.5 in W 29.5 in D 10 in
Large Wood Carved & Painted Folk Art Vintage Rustic Wood Swan Decoy Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, quite large carved and painted wood swan decoy sculpture. This piece has a wonderful classic shape, with a washed white coloring and beautiful wood grain pattern/texture...
Wood, Paint
20thC Garden Cast Bronze of a Swan with Wings Spread
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast bronze garden figure of Swan with wings spread. A rare and unique position and a well executed one as the castings are impressive. Beautiful colors from age and nature...
Bronze
Vintage Boho Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the serene elegance of nature with this stunning, life-size swan sculpture. Expertly hand-carved from solid wood and finished in a deep, ebonized hue, this piece embodies a s...
Wood
$995
H 15.75 in W 23.5 in D 9 in
Hand Carved Signed Large Canadian Canada Vintage Wood Swan Decoy Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, large hand-carved Canadian made swan decoy with a wonderful classic shape, beautiful color and finely carved form. The work is signed by the artist (Canok Clowery) and ...
Wood, Paint
Pair of Contemporary Unicorn Heads
Located in London, GB
Introducing further pieces to our upcoming Studio Bucchi collection. These are a limited edition, bespoke order pieces. All materials used in the creation of these exceptional pieces...
Marble, Gold Leaf
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
$1,074 / set
H 5.12 in W 3.55 in D 0.99 in
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...
Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Premier Quality Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Burchell's Zebra
Located in New York, NY
Premier quality shoulder mount taxidermy Burchell's zebra, a southern subspecies of the plains zebra, from South Africa. This exquisite piece of art measures 37” x 16” x 30”, making ...
Zebra Hide
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
$28,000
H 48.82 in W 77.56 in D 23.63 in
An Impressive Fully Mounted Taxidermied African Male Lion, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Impressive Fully Mounted Taxidermied African Male Lion, 20th Century With a walking attitude and with head inclined to the left, raised on a naturalistic rock and sandy base, hou...
Animal Skin
$5,000
H 60 in W 84 in D 22 in
Exquisite Wall-Mounted Indian Blue Peacock Taxidermy: Feathers in Full Splendor
Located in New York, NY
Indian Blue Peacock taxidermy, showcasing this magnificent bird in all its glory, with its resplendent feathers artfully fanned to captivate onlookers. Elevate your décor with this i...
Feathers, 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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