Black Bird Taxidermy
1990s Conceptual Color Photography
C Print
1990s Conceptual Color Photography
C Print
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Taxidermy
2010s American Romantic Taxidermy
Feathers
Antique 1890s British Taxidermy
Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Wood
2010s Other Art Style Color Photography
Digital Pigment
Antique 1880s American Victorian Taxidermy
Antique 1880s American Victorian Taxidermy
20th Century Rustic Taxidermy
Animal Skin
20th Century North American Taxidermy
Wood, Feathers
Antique 1880s French Black Forest Taxidermy
Glass, Wood, Feathers
Antique 1880s British Victorian Taxidermy
Natural Fiber
Antique 19th Century British Taxidermy
Organic Material
1990s Conceptual Color Photography
C Print
1990s Conceptual Color Photography
C Print
21st Century and Contemporary South American Other Taxidermy
Wood, Feathers
20th Century French Taxidermy
Organic Material
20th Century Rustic Taxidermy
Animal Skin
Early 20th Century Taxidermy
Antique 1880s English Taxidermy
Organic Material
Antique 19th Century British Taxidermy
Organic Material
20th Century British Taxidermy
Organic Material
Antique 1860s English Victorian Taxidermy
Antique 1890s American Taxidermy
2010s American Edwardian Taxidermy
Feathers
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Brass, Steel
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Copper, Metal
2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Clay, Earthenware
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Bowls
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Vases
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1910s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Black 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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