Architectural Digest
Faux taxidermy. It’s a trend that has wavered in and out of popularity over the past few years, and always tends to generate a bit of controversy. It is a fake representation of a dead animal – which really bothers some people. Others love its woodsy-chic appeal. And yet another group just feels that the trend is tired and overused. What do you think? Click through for some intriguing examples.  Â
Here we have some faux taxidermy with an abstract feel. The wooden deer head on the left looks to be more sculptural – a piece of art on the wall. The bicycle handlebars on the right are a “sentimental take on a mass produced object becoming defunct.” Do you feel differently about these pieces because of their handcrafted appeal? Or do the unusual materials make them even more ridiculous?Â
[Photo 1: Instructables, Photo 2: Bicycle Taxidermy]
These two examples, however, are very realistic representations of animals mounted right in people’s living areas. The left one, in fact, is in a child’s nursery. Too much? Or super stylish? Sound off in the comments section below.
[Photo 1: Bower Power Blog, Photo 2: Houzz]