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 beautifully preserved. Has a purple velvet backing.
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy
Animal Skin
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 beautifully preserved. Has a purple velvet backing.
Animal Skin
Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug – Rustic Cabin & Lodge Décor Bring a piece of the wilderness into your home with this Antique Taxidermy Timber Wolf Rug.
Animal Skin
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 your home with this Vintage Taxidermy Black Bear Rug.
Animal Skin
$272Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand Real Decoration Object Pheasant Mount Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage Brass Elephant Figurine, Lucky Home Decor Sculpture, Mid-Century Design 15cm. This charming vintage brass elephant figurine captures strength, wisdom, and good fortune — a ti...
Animal Skin, Feathers
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Hide
Extra-Large Burchell’s Zebra Hide Rug – 136 Inches
Located in New York, NY
An impressive extra-large Burchell’s zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) hide rug, distinguished by its dramatic natural striping and exceptional scale. Measuring approximately 136 inche...
Zebra Hide
Vintage American Brown Bear Rug with Ruffled Edge.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage American brown bear rug with ruffled edge.
Fur
White Mountain Goat Taxidermy Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
North American white mountain goat taxidermy hide mounted on black felt.
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.
Animal Skin
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes.
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.
Zebra Hide
Burchell Zebra Skin Rug
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique taxidermy zebra skin. A beautiful vintage Burchell Zebra skin rug or wall hanging.
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 zebra is a southern African subspecies of the plains. It was named after the British ...
Zebra Hide
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 inconvenience this may cause. Genuine and decorative African giraffe skin, particularly larg...
Animal Skin
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.
Vintage Zebra Skin Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large zebra skin with felt backing. Measurements do not include tail.
Zebra Hide
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.
Beautiful and Clean Bear Skin Rug
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a perfect example. The face, claws and fur are in wonderful condition. You don't find them this fresh. The underside is lined with red felt. This is a Classic item and iconic...
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 and base.
Sold
H 5.12 in W 70.87 in D 99.61 in
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.
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, London, circa 1920. Edward Gerrard & sons, in existence circa 1850-1967, was founde...
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 of the plains, this exquisite rug measures approximately 136" x 82". Each rug boas...
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 of the plains, this exquisite rug measures approximately 136" x 82". Each rug boas...
Animal Skin
Sold
H 0.5 in W 112 in D 74 in
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.
Zebra Hide, Felt
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 floor or to use as a wall hanging.
Zebra Hide
Vintage Taxidermy Zebra Skin Rug with Felt Backing, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A lovely taxidermy Burchell's Zebra skin rug, circa 1970.
Animal Skin
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 striking African zebra hide taxidermy rug with a black felt backing.
Zebra Hide, Felt
American Black Bear Taxidermy Rug
Located in Highwood, IL
The American black bear is regarded as a medium-size bear and can be found throughout most of North America. The scientific name is Ursus americanus. Hair color runs the gamut, from ...
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.
Other
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, Taxidermy Studios, Mt.
Zebra Hide, Felt
Sold
H 0.79 in W 124.02 in D 85.04 in
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.
Animal Skin
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 business in Colorado from 1968 to 1994.
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 zebra is a southern African subspecies of the plains. It was named after the British...
Animal Skin
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 exciting Zebra Pattern always gives a room a bit more flavour and intrigue. The...
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 cream and russet tones and areas without fur. Black felt backing.
Zebra Hide, Felt
Chocolate Brown and Cream 10FT. Zebra Skin/Hide Rug
Located in Plainview, NY
A chocolate brown and cream 10ft. zebra skin/hide rug backed on black felt, the pelt is supple with very little natural scarring
Zebra Hide
Sold
H 4.34 in W 55.91 in D 36.23 in
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 Gerrard & Sons, Taxidermists & Osteologists, 61 College Place, Camden Town, London An...
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, forever glorifying one of nature's most interesting creatures.
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.
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), has a flat head, preserved on a black baize backing.
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 .
Wool
Sold
H 7.09 in W 57.09 in D 90.56 in
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.
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 II/B Museum quality, in excellent condition. This animal is bred and died in cap...
Zebra rug
Located in Highland Park, IL
Magnificent trophy grade zebra rug mounted on carpet backing.Three dimensional formed head.
Zebra Hide
Zebra Rug
Located in San Antonio, TX
A beautifully worn vintage zebra hide backed with a manmade fabric and bound at the edges in a natural black leather. This charming rug reveals its age with some wear to the hide as ...
Zebra Hide
Vintage Goatskin Rug
Located in Raalte, NL
Vintage goatskin beautiful as a rug or for decorating a chair. The measurements are, Depth 1 cm/ 0.4 inch. Width 96 cm/ 37.7 inch. Height 113 cm/ 44.4 inch.
Goatskin
White Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Gray/white large cow hide rug. Short hair.
Cowhide
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 well defined creating a beautiful patterned skin.
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. Excellent color and texture.
Zebra Hide, Felt, Wool
Large and Well Preserved Zebra Hide on Felt Rug
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
A large and extremely well preserved authentic zebra hide with good markings backed with black felt. This zebra hide rug is from Kenya with a partly tail and fully intact mane. This ...
Zebra Hide
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H 8.67 in W 63 in D 94.49 in
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, India. The trademark signs of Van Ingen are present including the khaki backing wi...
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 circa 1930. Original khaki backing cloth and black serrated felt, stencilled taxi...
Brown Ecuadorian Cow Hide Rug
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Brown/white large cowhide rug. Short hair.
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.
Other
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 Countryside. Measures approximately 70" L x 58" W. Backing is hand-sewn linen fabri...
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...
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Cowhide Rug in Warm Beige & Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x7 contemporary cowhide rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern collection—a naturally shaped animal hide in a warm, luminous colorway, crafted in Brazil. ...
Hide
$6,800
H 63 in W 70 in D 2.5 in
Coyote Fur Throw By Area ID, Wool/Cashmere Backing, Made in USA, Hand-Crafted
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coyote fur throw. This is a custom made blanket made of full skins. Size is 63 inches by 70 inches. Skins are from USA. The throw is backed with a wool/cashmere fabric. Th...
Fur
John Louis Clarke (1881–1970) Hand-Carved Grizzly Bear Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional hand-carved wooden grizzly bear sculpture by celebrated Blackfeet artist John Louis Clarke (1881–1970), one of the most important Native American wildlife sculptors of...
Pine
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.25 in W 11.5 in D 4.75 in
Antique Cast Bronze Elephant Figural Statue Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Great cast bronze elephant sculpture mounted on a marble base. Elephant has wonderful details and appears the tusks were replaced over time. Base has one tiny edge chip. Elephant has...
Bronze
Brindle Cow Hide Rug
Located in Highland, IN
This cow hide rug is not only beautiful with it's brindle color and markings, it is in great condition.
Cowhide
French Art Deco Style Patinated Metal Animal Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Art Deco style patinated metal deer sculpture on onyx base. Measures: Width 48 cm. height 25 cm.
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass
$1,140Sale Price|40% Off
H 24 in W 24 in D 9 in
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bone Carved Elephant Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent antique Chinese bone carved elephant was 100% hand made and hand carved from OX bone. It has very detailed carving works on it. The rug on the elephant back was made...
Copper
Rug & Kilim’s American Bison Hide Fur Rug in Chocolate Brown Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 7x8 contemporary bison hide rug from Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new collection of rare large-size pieces in the style—each a comfortable and stylish addition to...
Fur, Hide, Leather
Late 19th Century Large Leather Elephant Sculpture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An impressive and highly decorative leather elephant sculpture dating from the late 19th century. Of unusually generous proportions, the elephant is depicted standing firmly on all f...
Leather, Glass
Life Size Bronze Figure Of A Standing Pheasant By Ferdinand Pautrot
By Ferdinand Pautrot
Located in Norwood, NJ
19th century French bronze sculpture, Faison (Pheasant) signed "F. Pautrot". Bronze figure of a pheasant standing on a naturalistic base. Ferdinand Pautrot (1832 - 1874) was born in ...
Bronze
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950 A vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerlan...
Wood
$2,488Sale 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...
Feathers, Animal Skin
Vintage Large Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Lifted Trunk
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage bronze elephant statue or sculpture features standing elephant with lifted trunk, elegantly modeled in Modernist style. Soft, fluid lines of the elephant's body showcase the ...
Brass, Bronze
$1,045
H 6.7 in W 3.94 in D 11.03 in
Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Handcarved in Switzerland circa 1930s. A vintage statue of a strolling bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved and handpainted with naturalistic ...
Wood
$165Sale Price|40% Off
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 3 in
Ainun Black Bear Hand Carved Wood Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A traditional Ainu bear carving typically depicts a black bear with stylized features, often emphasizing its strength and significance in Ainu culture. The carving showcases intrica...
Wood
Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
Pine
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$8,086 / item
H 44 in W 92 in D 77 in
Brown Leather and Oatmeal Fabric Queen Bed, Shell Shaped Headboard - Musa Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Hialeah, FL
Queen size bed by Uultis in oatmeal fabric and brown leather with shell-shaped headboard. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Introducing the Musa queen bed by Uultis, an...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$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
$53,106
H 98.43 in Dm 84.65 in
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Floral & Multicolored — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass monumental multi-tier chandelier crafted during the nineteen sixties showcases theatrical, festive Venetian Baroque revival lighting design by Giovanni Dalla Fin...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold|$18,800
H 49.125 in W 59.25 in D 19.75 in
A Pair of Large Carved Limestone Horses from Veneto, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Veneto, Italy, this pair of limestone horses are sculptures in the round, meaning that they can be viewed from any angle. Although the carver chose not to visualize th...
Stone, Limestone
Gulfstream Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'Gulfstream' pinball machine from 1972. Designed by Norm Clark and manufactured by Williams Electronics. 4175 produced in total. In excellent working condition. Great visuals...
Metal
$3,525Sale Price|33% Off
H 5.12 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
20th Century Italian Oval Sterling Silver Renaissance Style Entree Dish
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver oval vegetable dish in Renaissance style. The bottom of the vegetable dish is smooth, while on the edge a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf mo...
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A late 19th century Sèvres style parcel-gilt porcelain jardinière Finely painted with numerous colored flowers with green and gold trim, gilt ram heads on either side. In late ...
Porcelain
Joe D'urso Polished Stainless Steel Coffee Table
By Joe D'Urso
Located in Dallas, TX
A polished stainless steel table with safety glass top. Designed by Joe Durso for Knoll.
Stainless Steel
$121Sale Price|40% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 5.91 in
Vintage 'Ming Style' Temple Jar Blue and White Glazed Porcelain
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage porcelain temple jar, handcrafted towards the end of the 20th century, in 1980s China Artistically decorated in a simple yet decorative Ming-era style. Its body features a f...
Enamel
$637Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Sconce 2 Arms clear and amber Murano Glass, handmade Lampshades by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Coco sconce with 2 arms in clear and amber Murano glass with amber colour handmade lampshades by Multiforme. The Murano glass Coco collection takes inspiration from Coco Chanel, the...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
$1,875 / item
H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green
By Pani Jurek
Located in Paris, IDF
ELO 5 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...
Ceramic, Mirror
$1,127 / item
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
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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