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Taxidermy Rug

Vintage Taxidermy Bear Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
The animal skin rug was bought from a private Estate Sale. The bear's head and claws are
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Taxidermy Bear Rug
Vintage Taxidermy Bear Rug
$4,275
H 78 in W 76 in D 1 in
Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug – Rustic Cabin & Lodge Décor Bring a piece of the wilderness
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug
Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug
$6,995
H 74 in W 55 in D 1 in
Vintage Taxidermy Black Bear Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Taxidermy Black Bear Rug – Rustic Cabin & Lodge Décor Add a rustic and authentic touch to
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Vintage Taxidermy Black Bear Rug
Vintage Taxidermy Black Bear Rug
$3,250
H 56 in W 46 in D 1 in
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes. Dimension: Length
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20th Century Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
$22,000
H 7.49 in W 84.65 in D 64.97 in
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand Real Decoration Object Pheasant Mount Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
, good luck elephant, handmade brass art, elegant tabletop décor, Pars Rug Gallery
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Vintage 1920s British Hollywood Regency Taxidermy

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Animal Skin, Feathers

Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand Real Decoration Object Pheasant Mount Home Decor
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand Real Decoration Object Pheasant Mount Home Decor
$309 Sale Price / item
57% Off
H 5.91 in W 2.76 in D 3.94 in
Lion Skin Rug
Located in Pueblo, CO
Here is a very nice full size Tsvo Lion skin rug tanned by Joe Jonas Jr Taxidermy that was in
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Late 20th Century American Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Lion Skin Rug
Lion Skin Rug
$6,000
H 11 in W 90 in D 125 in
African Giraffe Hide Rug - With Black Felting for Interior Rugs
Located in Farmington, UT
LARGE MALE FELTED GIRAFFE HIDE This is an authentic male giraffe hide, owned for approximately 4 years, newly felted in black and in excellent condition. Measuring an impressive 15 ...
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2010s African Taxidermy

Materials

Hide

Recent Sales

White Mountain Goat Taxidermy Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
North American white mountain goat taxidermy hide mounted on black felt.
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20th Century American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Hide, Felt

Vintage Zebra Skin Taxidermy Rug, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug, circa 1970 in date. Beautifully well marked
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Vintage 1970s Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Zebra Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage zebra skin with felt backing. This skin shows age and fading. Measurements below do not include tail.
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20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Zebra Hide

Zebra Rug
Zebra Rug
H 83 in W 56 in
Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique taxidermy zebra skin. A beautiful vintage Burchell Zebra skin rug or wall hanging. The
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Vintage 1930s African Taxidermy

Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
H 129.14 in W 88 in D 0.4 in
Zebra Rug, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
Zebra rug, extra large. Zebra rug with custom felt backing- approximately 137" x 79". Burchell's
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Taxidermy

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Zebra Hide

Zebra Rug, Extra Large
Zebra Rug, Extra Large
W 79 in L 137 in
Genuine Large African Giraffe Rug
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Our company policy is not to ship any taxidermy items to the USA. We apologise from any
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20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Genuine Large African Giraffe Rug
Genuine Large African Giraffe Rug
H 0.4 in W 116.15 in D 106.3 in
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Larger size vintage zebra skin, backed with a heavy cotton fabric and trimmed with a leather binding. Measurements below do not include the tail.
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20th Century Taxidermy

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
H 109 in W 76 in
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large zebra skin with felt backing. Measurements do not include tail.
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20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Zebra Hide

Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
W 70 in L 108 in
Extraordinary Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual full body zebra skin with entire head and hooves. Very large size and has felt backing. Measurements below include tail.
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20th Century Taxidermy

Beautiful and Clean Bear Skin Rug
Located in Peekskill, NY
or lodge style room. It can be used as a rug wall hanging or table cover.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Taxidermy

Beautiful and Clean Bear Skin Rug
Beautiful and Clean Bear Skin Rug
H 8 in W 65 in D 85 in
20th Century American or Canadian Black Bear Skin Rug
Located in Milford, NH
A fine black bear skin rug including taxidermied head, claws and skin lined with black cloth trim
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Mid-20th Century North American Taxidermy

Antique 20th Century Impressive Rowland Ward Leopard Skin Rug, circa 1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description: A leopard skin rug by the world famous taxidermist Rowland Ward. Known for his
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20th Century English Taxidermy

Lion Skin Rug by Edward Gerrard, England, circa 1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A well prepared taxidermy study of a lion by the renowned taxidermists Edward Gerrard and Sons
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20th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Southern African Elegance: Extra Large Burchell's Zebra Rug 136"
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large Zebra Rug. Crafted from the finest Burchell's zebra hide, a southern African subspecies
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Southern African Elegance: Extra Large Burchell's Zebra Rug 136"
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large Zebra Rug. Crafted from the finest Burchell's zebra hide, a southern African subspecies
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Tribal Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Genuine Extra Large Burchell Zebra Skin with Black Felt Lining as a Rug
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Burchell Taxidermy zebra skin backed with felt as a rug is 112 inches long and 74 inches wide
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Mid-20th Century African British Colonial Taxidermy

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Zebra Hide, Felt

Vintage Taxidermy Zebra Skin Rug with Felt Backing, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A lovely taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug, circa 1970. The zebra (Equus quagga burchelli
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Vintage 1970s More Carpets

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Animal Skin

Large Zebra Hide Rug, Taxidermy with Felt Backing
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and large specimen taxidermy zebra rug with black felt backing. Great piece for the
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Late 20th Century African Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Large Vintage African Zebra Hide Taxidermy Rug with Felt Backing
Located in Miami, FL
Large vintage African zebra hide taxidermy rug with felt backing Offered for sale is a large
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Late 20th Century African Taxidermy

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Zebra Hide, Felt

American Black Bear Taxidermy Rug
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
the dark brown and black are the most common colors. This American Black Bear rug shows no damages is
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1990s American Country Taxidermy

American Black Bear Taxidermy Rug
American Black Bear Taxidermy Rug
H 9 in W 75 in D 65 in
Vintage Zebra Skin Taxidermy Rug Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A lovely taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug with mane and tail, circa 1950 in date. Beautifully
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Vintage 1950s Botswanan Taxidermy

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Other

Vintage Zebra Skin Taxidermy Rug Circa 1950
Vintage Zebra Skin Taxidermy Rug Circa 1950
H 102.37 in W 72.84 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug by Jonas Bros Taxidermy Studios, New York
By Jonas Brothers Taxidermy
Located in Milford, NH
A fine vintage zebra skin rug on black felt conforming base, with makers tag “Jonas Brothers
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Early 20th Century American Taxidermy

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Zebra Hide, Felt

Vintage Large Taxidermy Zebra Skin Rug with Felt Backing, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely large taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug, circa 1970. Beautifully well marked striped
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Vintage 1970s Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Zebra Rug, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
Zebra Rug, Extra Large. Zebra rug with custom felt backing- approximately  104" x 70". Burchell's
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21st Century and Contemporary African Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin

Zebra Rug, Extra Large
Zebra Rug, Extra Large
W 70 in L 104 in
Authentic Vintage Felt Backed Zebra Hide Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Authentic zebra hide rug - a perfect compliment to many rooms, mixing any interior with the
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20th Century Zambian Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

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Zebra Hide, Felt

Vintage Zebra Hide Rug with Felt Back
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage zebra raw hide area rug or wall hanging with tail and mane in tact. Circa 1930. Warm
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Vintage 1930s African Art Deco Taxidermy

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Zebra Hide, Felt

Vintage Zebra Hide Rug with Felt Back
Vintage Zebra Hide Rug with Felt Back
H 125 in W 77 in D 0.5 in
Chocolate Brown and Cream 10FT. Zebra Skin/Hide Rug
Located in New York, NY
A chocolate brown and cream 10ft. zebra skin/hide rug backed on black felt, the pelt is supple
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Taxidermy

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Zebra Hide

Circa 1912 African Leopard Cub Skin Rug By Edward Gerrard & Sons London
Located in Lowestoft, GB
African Leopard Cub Skin Rug (Panthera pardus), circa 1912-1913, British East Africa, by Edward
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Early 20th Century British Taxidermy

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Natural Fiber

Taxidermy Alligator Rug or Hide
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Alligator rug, hide or wall hanging with an expertly taxidermied head and fully preserved body
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20th Century American British Colonial North and South American Rugs

Taxidermy Zebra Hide Trophy Rug Tanzania, 1950
By Art Hide
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice taxidermy old zebra hide, hunting trophy rug from Tanzania, circa 1950. This is a very
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Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Zebra Hide

Vintage Large Taxidermy Zebra Skin Rug with Felt Backing, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely large taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug, circa 1970. The zebra (Equus quagga burchelli
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Vintage 1970s More Carpets

Materials

Animal Skin

Mid-Century Belgian Moroccan Style Faux Taxidermy Bengal Tiger Red Area Rug
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Belgian faux taxidermy bengal tiger area rug. It has Moroccan styling . There
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Moorish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Taxidermy Leopard Rug with Head by W Tocher of Bangalore
Located in Tetbury, GB
A wonderful example of an Edwardian leopard skin taxidermy rug with full head by William Tocher
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Edwardian Taxidermy

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Natural Fiber

Beautiful Lion Panthera Leo Skin Rug Taxidermy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Young male lion skin rug with full head mount, glass eyes, on a black felt backing. CITES Appendix
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2010s South African Taxidermy

Beautiful Lion Panthera Leo Skin Rug Taxidermy
Beautiful Lion Panthera Leo Skin Rug Taxidermy
H 11.03 in W 98.43 in D 96.46 in
Zebra rug
Located in Highland Park, IL
Magnificent trophy grade zebra rug mounted on carpet backing.Three dimensional formed head.
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Late 20th Century South African Taxidermy

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Zebra Hide

Zebra rug
Zebra rug
H 80 in W 126 in
Zebra Rug
Located in San Antonio, TX
natural black leather. This charming rug reveals its age with some wear to the hide as noted in photos.
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Mid-20th Century African Taxidermy

Materials

Zebra Hide

Zebra Rug
Zebra Rug
H 60 in W 59 in D 1 in
Vintage Goatskin Rug
Located in Raalte, NL
Vintage goatskin beautiful as a rug or for decorating a chair. The measurements are, Depth 1 cm
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20th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Goatskin

Vintage Goatskin Rug
Vintage Goatskin Rug
H 44.4 in W 37.7 in D 0.4 in
White Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Gray/white large cow hide rug. Short hair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Cowhide

White Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug
H 80 in W 76 in D 0.07 in
Large Zebra Rug on Felt
Located in Dallas, TX
Very nice Zebra skin rug with full mane and tail with felt underside. The rich colored stripes are
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Vintage 1960s Taxidermy

Vintage South African Zebra Hide Rug
Located in Cambridge, MA
A large zebra hide rug with black felt backing. Acquired in South Africa in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s South African Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Zebra Hide, Felt, Wool

Large and Well Preserved Zebra Hide on Felt Rug
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
. This zebra hide rug is from Kenya with a partly tail and fully intact mane. This is an exceptional
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Late 20th Century Kenyan Taxidermy

Materials

Zebra Hide

Early 20th Century Leopard Skin Rug Attributed to Van Ingen of Mysore
Located in Glamis, Angus
A very fine early 20th century leopard skin rug attributed to Van Ingen and Van Ingen of Mysore
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Early 20th Century Indian Edwardian Taxidermy

Flat Head Tiger Rug (Panthera Tigris) by Van Ingen & Van Ingen of Mysore
Located in Glamis, Angus
A very fine example of a flat head tiger rug (Panthera Tigris) by Van Ingen & Van Ingen of Mysore
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Vintage 1930s Indian Taxidermy

Brown Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Brown/white large cowhide rug. Short hair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

Materials

Cowhide

Vintage Wild Boar Skin Rug
Located in Raalte, NL
Vintage wild boar skin from Germany. Measure: 105 cm/41.3 inch width 138 cm/54.3 inch long.
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Vintage 1970s German Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Vintage Wild Boar Skin Rug
Vintage Wild Boar Skin Rug
H 0.4 in W 41.34 in D 54.34 in
Authentic Antique Leopard Skin Rug Discovered in France
Located in Houston, TX
This gorgeous antique leopard skin rug was uncovered on our most recent buying trip, in the French
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Early 20th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Fabric

Fine Early 20th Century Plains Zebra Rug on Felt Backing
Located in Glamis, Angus
A very fine example of a Plains Zebra (Equus Quagga). The skin is in wonderful condition, mounted on a black felt backing. A Country House find which has spent most of its time h...
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Early 20th Century African Taxidermy

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Taxidermy Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic taxidermy rug available at 1stDibs. A taxidermy rug — often made from animal skin, zebra hide and fabric — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a taxidermy rug — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A taxidermy rug, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made taxidermy rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jonas Brothers Taxidermy are consistently popular.

Finding the Right Taxidermy for You

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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