$2,055
H 9.45 in W 6.5 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Early Victorian Tortoise Mount On Oak Oval Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful and totally original early Victorian taxidermy tortoise, mounted on a thick oval oak
Natural Fiber, Oak
Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare giant Victorian taxidermy Loggerhead sea turtle England, 19th century The
Tortoise Shell, Animal Skin, Epoxy Resin, Paint
$35,295
H 34.65 in W 29.73 in D 3.94 in
A rare pair of painted armorial Green Sea Turtle shells (Chelonia mydas)
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, late 19th century Each large carapace is intricately painted with heraldic emblems. The first shell bears the coat-of-arms of the Tyerman family, while the second depicts t...
Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 5.12 in W 6.11 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Trio of Tortoise Specimens Taxidermy Victorian Curiosity
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Lovely collection of tortoise specimens, on turned brass mounts with oak bases, the larger two sit
Brass
19th Century Taxidermy African Leopard Tortoise Shell Carapace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A taxidermy red-footed tortoiseshell (Chlenoidis Carbonarius), early 20th century (with
Other
Fine Taxidermy Aldabra Giant Tortoise by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
largest tortoises in the world. So happy to work on this one. It was on my wishlist for a couple of years
Animal Skin
Large Natural Specimen Tortoise Shell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage tortoise shell with great size, condition and color.
Tortoise Shell
Large Vintage Tortoise Shell Mounted On Stand
Located in New York, NY
Large Vintage tortoise shell mounted on new black metal stand.
Antique 19th Century Large Tortoiseshell or Carapace
Located in Kinderhook, NY
19th century tortoise / turtle shell or carapace of large size and beautiful coloration with
Tortoise Shell
Faux Life-Size Taxidermy Tortoise
Located in Bradenton, FL
This life-size realistic faux tortoise that looks like an authentic taxidermy tortoise. Made of
Fiberglass
Fine Mounted Taxidermy Tortoise, circa 1900
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In very good condition with custom wood board mount. While the board is made to hang, the tortoise
Pair of Antique Sea Turtles on Stands
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of antique sea turtles of different sizes on Lucite and metal stands.
Metal
Taxidermy Tortoise
Located in Stamford, CT
Old taxidermy tortoise with eyes which appear to be glas or composite. 95% whole. One small area on
Victorian Taxidermy Tortoise with Glass Eyes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Victorian taxidermy tortoise with glass eyes. This specimen is truly awesome, and in
Taxidermy Tortoise
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The poor thing... But he looks better than I do this morning.
Taxidermy Turtle Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Very Old Taxidermy Tortoise Shell.
Shell
Antique Taxidermy Sea Turtle Tortoise Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional piece discovered in France, this antique taxidermy tortoise is in remarkable
Tortoise Shell
LARGE ANTIQUE TORTOISE
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very large taxidermy Tortoise.
Antique Sea Tortoise Taxidermy
Located in Raleigh, NC
Antique Sea Tortoise Taxidermy full Tortoise. Beautiful sea turtle with superb shell. Full turtle
Antique Tortoise Shell
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Colored Antique Tortoise Shell, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Slightly slanted as per
Tortoise Shell
Group of Four Mounted Tortoise Shells
Located in Glamis, Angus
A group of four small tortoise shells. Each shell is in very good condition with lovely tone and
Tortoise Shell
Vintage Tortoise Shell on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Discovered during our recent time in Belgium, this vintage tortoise shell is beautifully displayed
Iron
Giant Tortoise Shell
Located in New York, NY
A large tortoise shell in great condition. Filipino, circa 1900.
Mounted Antique Tortoise Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful mounted antique Tortoise shell. This is the bone of the Tortoise that has been polished
Bone
Shield of a giant tortoise from the Galapagos, ca. 1800
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
Beautiful shield of a giant tortoise from the Galapagos. There are surplusses in brass of a hinge
Vintage Tortoiseshell on Iron Stand 'Large'
Located in Houston, TX
Discovered during our time in Belgium, this very special tortoise shell dates to 1910 where it was
Iron
Antique Taxidermy Sea Turtle Tortoise Shell
Located in Houston, TX
straw used inside). The coloring on the tortoise shell is quite beautiful and shows a variety of brown
Tortoise Shell
Vintage Turtle Shell Taxidermy
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage unmounted turtle shell/tortoise.
Tortoise Shell
19th Century Tortoise Shell Large
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century tortoise shell wall mountable.
Small Antique Victorian Brass Lined Tortoise
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
claws as pictured Offered for sale a most unusual small tortoise brass lined pin tray
Collections of Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s
Located in Naples, IT
A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.
Glass, Wood
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed)
Lacquer
$1,753
H 15.36 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
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
Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in Delft, NL
Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 20 cm high footed Cameo vase made in...
Glass
L'hymne du Roi David (King David's Dream)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Boca Raton, FL
L'hymne du Roi David (King David's Dream) Oil on wood by Marc Chagall c late 70's Comes with Numbered and Verified Certificate of Authenticity from Comite Chagall in Paris signed and...
Oil
$7,500
H 19.1 in W 12.01 in D 7.88 in
Purple Amethyst shell-like geode Decorative Object Sculpture Crystal Rock
Located in London, GB
Beautiful section of an amethyst geode, unusually thin in cross section and resembling a shell with gorgeous deep purple amethyst lining. Origin : Artigas, Uruguay
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
$795
H 8.25 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Victorian Style Pink Transferware Footbath / Cachepot / Planter / Ice Bucket
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pink transferware footbath. It is a heavy ceramic piece. It has Victorian England styling, and the transferware seems to depict an Italian village. It is unsign...
Ceramic
Swiss Gold and Enamel Telescope
Located in New Orleans, LA
Scientifically advanced and exquisitely crafted, this rare 19th-century gold and enamel Swiss telescope is an item of exceptional luxury. The Swiss creation not only provides a magni...
Gold, Enamel
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in Dm 24 in
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915
By Unique Art Glass Company, Tiffany Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company (New York, active 1889-1917), circa 1915. This truly magnificent leaded glass table lamp which was produced during the time period after Louis Comfo...
Bronze
On Hold|$115,000
H 47.25 in W 33.08 in D 39.38 in
Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture. The antique statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized limestone statues. In this specific ...
Limestone
$5,762
H 10.63 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Small Taxidermy Fawn on Green Painted Plinth
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
A very rare and very small stuffed real Bambi. Laying on a green painted wooden piece. Eyes in glass. The fur is in excellent condition. One ear has a small fur fault. Great decorati...
Fur
Monumental Texas Longhorn Mounted Bull
By Bud Jones Taxidermy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This was found on a Ranch in Texas and is signed Bud Jones Taxidermy from Texas and dated 1969. The condition is very good.
Cowhide
$4,201
H 4.5 in Dm 15.7 in
Rare Hand Painted Arts and Crafts Mountain Lake Scene Glass Flush Mount, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning work of lighting art (signed by the artist, Michel). If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this striking flush mount. ...
Brass, Metal
Taxidermy Fish In Bow Fronted Case, Roach
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Preserved Fish, Cased Roach. A cased roach in a nice bow fronted case with gilt lines and writing. The case contains a cleverly modelled roach set against a painted backdr...
Animal Skin, Wood
$5,500 / set
H 43.25 in W 23 in D 12 in
1 Large Mounted Sable Antelope Skull with Large Curved Ringed Horns / Antlers
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent, stunning African sable antelope with large curved ringed horns or antlers mounted on a wrought iron stand. The piece is mounted as a sculpture and conveys the presence...
Iron
18-Piece Podmore, Walker & Co. Asiatic Pheasants Dinner Service, Circa 1840
Located in Worcester Park, GB
The original exquisite 18-piece dinner service is a rare early example of the Asiatic Pheasants pattern, produced by Podmore, Walker & Co. around 1840. A precursor to later itera...
Earthenware
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.
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.
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French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
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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.
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.