Fauxidermy

Looking for a chic cabin upgrade to your interior design needs? The answer lies in faux taxidermy, or "fauxidermy"—the ideal décor piece for animal lovers who can’t quite get around the thought of hanging the real deal up on the wall. 

The fauxidermy trend is sweeping the interior design world, and unlike actual taxidermy pieces, the options are boundless. Choices range anywhere from farm, jungle to prehistoric animals—because how incredible is it to bag a t-rex?— and anywhere between or beyond. Buyers can find pieces constructed in various elements such as ceramic, recycled cardboard and resin.

Designers are getting in on the fun for shoppers who appreciate finer, well-crafted pieces. Brooklyn-based designer Tamar Mogendorff offers femininity in her handmade creations. Through her shop you’ll find linen deer, gazelle or unicorn heads adorned with long lashes, heart shaped noses, and sequined antlers or horns ($550 each). The ceramic horse head crafted by European designer Jaime Hayón for Bosa, is practically posh, serving as a wall mount and vase that comes in black, white, gold, or silver ($1,158 – $1,840). Additionally, Science and Sons’ Acrylic Trophy Deer Head ($485) is perfect for the minimalist homeowner or the bachelor looking for a conversational accoutrement for his digs. Made of pure Swiss glacial acrylic, the life-sized trophy head is the perfect cruelty-free alternative.

These artfully modernized accents are quirky, colorful and playful—giving the excitement of their antiquarian sibling without the moral discomfort.