Antique Bird Taxidermy
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Taxidermy
Wood, Feathers, Natural Fiber
Vintage 1920s Danish Hollywood Regency Taxidermy
Animal Skin, Feathers
Recent Sales
2010s American Romantic Taxidermy
Feathers
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Late Victorian Taxidermy
Natural Fiber
20th Century North American Taxidermy
Wood, Feathers
Antique 1880s French Black Forest Taxidermy
Glass, Wood, Feathers
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Taxidermy
Eggshell
Antique 19th Century Shadow Boxes
Antique 1880s American Victorian Taxidermy
Oak
20th Century French Taxidermy
Organic Material
Antique 19th Century European Taxidermy
Glass, Organic Material, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mounted Objects
Animal Skin, Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Other Taxidermy
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
20th Century French Bird Cages
Brass
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Wicker
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy
Feathers
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Late 19th Century Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century Animal Paintings
Oil, Board
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Animal Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Late 19th Century Animal Paintings
Oil, Board
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Political and Patriotic Memora...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Statues
Stone, Limestone
Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Windows
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Bird Taxidermy For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
- How are birds taxidermied?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Birds are taxidermied through a multi-step process. First, the taxidermist removes the skin and flesh. Then, they wire the bird and mount it. Finally, they groom the bird, arranging the feathers to make the finished piece visually appealing. Shop a collection of taxidermied birds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What birds are illegal to taxidermy depends on where you live. In the U.S., federal law bans the practice for certain species, and most states have additional restrictions. Consult your local regulations for specific information. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of taxidermy.
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