$2,074
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
$240
H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 16 in
Vintage Native American Ceremonial Dance Regalia Turtle Shell Rattle Instrument
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Native American ceremonial rattle / shaker fashioned out of the shell of a box turtle on a wooden stick, accented with a red wrap and beads. Dimensions: 16" x 3.75" x 2.25" ...
Tortoise Shell
$35,179
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
Taxidermy Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill on Driftwood Mount
Located in New York, NY
This expertly prepared taxidermy specimen features a Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tockus leucomelas), a striking bird native to the arid savannas of southern Africa. Notable for ...
Feathers
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
$34,700
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
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....
Bronze
$851Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.3 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in
Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Valladolid, ES
Ophidiaster ophidianus, measures: 495 × 418 × 140 mm, 576 g weight 2018, Océano Pacífico Red extra-size starfish! A fantastic specimen of Ophidiaster ophidianus caught in the Solo...
Other
$38,649
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 16.54 in
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Located in Madrid, ES
Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th century, Mexican With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forw...
Sterling Silver
$574
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
Black Forest Austrian Cushion Red Deer Fur Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Cushion red deer fur with white spots. Backside grey wool. The fur comes from the Kitzbuehel alps. Made in Kitzbühel, Austria.
Fur
$1,769
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
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
$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
Extra Large Yukon Moose Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
72" Boone and Crockett scoring Yukon moose. 52"vertical, protrudes 42". Absolutely stunning size, great condition. Perfect for large rooms, cabins, rustic decor. Period: last quart...
Animal Skin
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 24 in D 22 in
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
$1,017,095
H 82.68 in Dm 76.78 in
Exceptional Crystal and Bronze Chandelier, L-A Marquis, France, C. 1860
By Maison Marquis
Located in PARIS, FR
This very important 96-lights chandelier made entirely in chiseled and gilded bronze in the Renaissance style, is composed at the lower part of six large sets of ten light-arms, ador...
Crystal, Bronze
Daum Nancy French Art Deco Acid-Etched Vase, 1920
By Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This exquisite French Art Deco vase, created by the renowned glassmaker DAUM (Nancy, France) in the 1920s, is a remarkable example of the era's craftsmanship. The vase features a stu...
Art Glass
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...
Bronze
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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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.