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19th Century Black Forest Carved Unusual Bear Bench
19th Century Black Forest Carved Unusual Bear Bench

19th Century Black Forest Carved Unusual Bear Bench

Located in High Point, NC

An excellent example of a 19th century Black Forest carved wooden bear bench from Switzerland made

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat

Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat

Located in Lisse, NL

Large and impressive, hand carved and demountable bench with five bear sculptures. This superbly

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

Materials

Glass, Wood

circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench
circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench

circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

circa 1900 Miniature Model of Black Forest Bear Bench. "Black Forest" is a term to describe

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Black Forest Bear Hall Bench, 19th Century
Black Forest Bear Hall Bench, 19th Century

Black Forest Bear Hall Bench, 19th Century

$16,012

H 25.99 in W 47.25 in D 12.21 in

Black Forest Bear Hall Bench, 19th Century

By Black Forest

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful Swiss Black Forest carved Walnut hall bench, supported by two standing Bears. Each with

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Benches

Materials

Walnut

Antique Black Forest Bench Hallway Swiss Bear Carved 20th Century Sofa Loveseat
Antique Black Forest Bench Hallway Swiss Bear Carved 20th Century Sofa Loveseat

Antique Black Forest Bench Hallway Swiss Bear Carved 20th Century Sofa Loveseat

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

hallway. Carved out of solid wood by a master carver this Black Forest bear hallway bench made in the

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

Materials

Oak

Primitive Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century
Primitive Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century

Primitive Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century

$2,300

H 32.68 in W 77.96 in D 11.82 in

Primitive Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This rustic bench captures the honest simplicity of rural craftsmanship. Its rounded backrest and

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara ‘Pirkka’ Bench 180cm for Artek
Ilmari Tapiovaara ‘Pirkka’ Bench 180cm for Artek

Ilmari Tapiovaara ‘Pirkka’ Bench 180cm for Artek

$1,215 / item

H 17.33 in W 70.87 in D 10.63 in

Ilmari Tapiovaara ‘Pirkka’ Bench 180cm for Artek

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Tilburg, NL

Stool, Bench, and Chair bear the same remarkable aesthetic. Frames are composed of solid birch, while

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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965

$21,187

H 16.15 in W 80.32 in D 16.15 in

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Presenting a larger than usual version of the Eleh bench, a distinguished creation by the renowned

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

"Bamse" Bench by Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1971
"Bamse" Bench by Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1971

"Bamse" Bench by Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1971

By Roland Wilhelmsson

Located in Antwerp, BE

patina, this bench bears the marks of its history. Beyond its primary function as seating, it

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Bench by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Bench by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture

Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Bench by Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture

By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

a cozy seating nook. This bench bears a classic style, versatility, and a timeless presence you are

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

94.5" Indoor/Outdoor Bench in Solid Scented Cedar Inspired by Polar Bear Form
94.5" Indoor/Outdoor Bench in Solid Scented Cedar Inspired by Polar Bear Form

94.5" Indoor/Outdoor Bench in Solid Scented Cedar Inspired by Polar Bear Form

By Riva 1920

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Crafted from a single block of solid scented cedar, this bench is a sculptural piece that evokes

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Antique Japanese Charred Narrow Side Table
Antique Japanese Charred Narrow Side Table

Antique Japanese Charred Narrow Side Table

$1,550

H 18.75 in W 27.5 in D 11.5 in

Antique Japanese Charred Narrow Side Table

Located in Asheville, NC

a bench and cannot bear weight to sit on. Truly a stunning piece with texture and patina that cannot

Category

Early 20th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Bench with Fluted Mahogany Frame, France, circa 1925
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Bench with Fluted Mahogany Frame, France, circa 1925

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Bench with Fluted Mahogany Frame, France, circa 1925

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Island. Our bench bears an inventory number from the Leleu studio. Part of a series first shown at the

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench
Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench

Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench

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H 26.75 in W 37.5 in D 11 in

Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench

By Black Forest

Located in Vancouver, BC

A hand-carved Black Forest Bear Musical bench from Switzerland. The linden wood carving has

Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Bear Bench
Black Forest Bear Bench

Black Forest Bear Bench

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H 34.5 in W 59 in D 30.5 in

Black Forest Bear Bench

Located in New York, NY

A rare European Black Forest carved linden wood bear bench. The back carved in relief with branches

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

Switzerland Black Forest Carved Bear Bench, Circa 1900
Switzerland Black Forest Carved Bear Bench, Circa 1900

Switzerland Black Forest Carved Bear Bench, Circa 1900

By Black Forest

Located in Charleston, SC

Solid walnut hand-carved black forest bear bench with carved centered standing bear, flanked by

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
Black Forest Carved Bear Bench

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench

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H 32.68 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Black forest bear bench Produced I southern Germany using wood from 'The Black Forest" in southern

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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Benches

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Dancing Bears Bench
Black Forest Dancing Bears Bench

Black Forest Dancing Bears Bench

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H 39 in W 69.5 in D 24 in

Black Forest Dancing Bears Bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptionally-carved Swiss bench is a superb example of the intricate and highly desirable

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Benches

Materials

Oak

Black Forest Carved Bears Bench
Black Forest Carved Bears Bench

Black Forest Carved Bears Bench

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H 25.99 in W 44.49 in L 25.99 in

Black Forest Carved Bears Bench

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This little black forest carved wood bench has got a beautiful patina and features many details

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Benches

Materials

Wood

MId 20th Century Black Forest Bear Bench
MId 20th Century Black Forest Bear Bench

MId 20th Century Black Forest Bear Bench

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H 32 in W 59 in D 15 in

MId 20th Century Black Forest Bear Bench

Located in Evergreen, CO

Swiss Black Forest bench, featuring two carved bears holding up a carved seat and back.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

Materials

Wood

Lovely Vintage Black Forest Wood Bear Bench with Internal Storage Part of Suite
Lovely Vintage Black Forest Wood Bear Bench with Internal Storage Part of Suite

Lovely Vintage Black Forest Wood Bear Bench with Internal Storage Part of Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative vintage Black Forest wood musical bear

Category

Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture Bear Bench
19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture Bear Bench

19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture Bear Bench

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful and rare bear bench showpiece. An original, antique bear bench from Switzerland is a

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A rare large hand carved linden wood bear bench. With bear musicians and dancing bears on the

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest "Dancing Bears" Bench
Antique Black Forest "Dancing Bears" Bench

Antique Black Forest "Dancing Bears" Bench

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H 37.25 in W 60 in D 16.5 in

Antique Black Forest "Dancing Bears" Bench

Located in Wilton, CT

An extremely well carved 19th century Black Forest bench in all original, phenomenal condition

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Black Forest Bench
Carved Wood Black Forest Bench

Carved Wood Black Forest Bench

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H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in

Carved Wood Black Forest Bench

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Superb hand-carved bear bench in solid wood.

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Vintage 1910s European Black Forest Benches

Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench
Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench

Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench

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H 26.75 in W 37.5 in D 11 in

Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench

By Black Forest

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A hand carved Black Forest Bear Musical bench from Switzerland. The linden wood carving has

Category

Antique 1870s Swiss Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Bench
19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Bench

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Bench

Located in Martlesham, GB

A superb quality 19th century Swiss Black Forest hall bench, the two well carved bears of good size

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Benches

Papa Bear Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner

Papa Bear Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

An ottoman designed by Hans Wegner for use with the designer's signature Papa Bear chair. Papa

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Vintage 1950s Danish Benches

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Fine Danish 'Papa Bear' Ottoman by Hans Wegner
Fine Danish 'Papa Bear' Ottoman by Hans Wegner

Fine Danish 'Papa Bear' Ottoman by Hans Wegner

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H 16.5 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in

Fine Danish 'Papa Bear' Ottoman by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

'Papa Bear' Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen, c. 1960's, Denmark. Ash frame with

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

A Swiss Black Forest Bench
A Swiss Black Forest Bench

A Swiss Black Forest Bench

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H 33.5 in W 59 in D 18 in

A Swiss Black Forest Bench

Located in Winter Park, FL

supported on each side by carved standing bears with glass eyes. This bench represents some of the finest

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Benches

19th Century Black Forest Bench
19th Century Black Forest Bench

19th Century Black Forest Bench

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H 22.84 in W 41.74 in D 9.85 in

19th Century Black Forest Bench

By Black Forest

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century Black Forest carved bench, having two bears standing on their hind legs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Benches

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Bench with Two Bears Supporting Five Hand Carved Bear Musicians
Black Forest Bench with Two Bears Supporting Five Hand Carved Bear Musicians

Black Forest Bench with Two Bears Supporting Five Hand Carved Bear Musicians

Located in Austin, TX

bears have the carved bench seat in their paws. They are exceptionally well carved and have warm facial

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

Loveseat Bench 'Modello Uno' for Domus Nostra, Italy, 1948
Loveseat Bench 'Modello Uno' for Domus Nostra, Italy, 1948

Loveseat Bench 'Modello Uno' for Domus Nostra, Italy, 1948

By Domus Nostra

Located in Hellouw, NL

A real treat for the eyes is this bench that bears the name Modello Uno. Designed around 1948 and

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Miniature Dolls House Cast Iron and Brass Seat Bench Chair Attrib. Coalbrookdale
Miniature Dolls House Cast Iron and Brass Seat Bench Chair Attrib. Coalbrookdale

Miniature Dolls House Cast Iron and Brass Seat Bench Chair Attrib. Coalbrookdale

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A very unusual child’s miniature dolls house or teddy bear bench or possibly a travelling

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Children's Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Midcentury Pine Bench, Model "Teddy Bear", Designed by Roland Williamsson
Midcentury Pine Bench, Model "Teddy Bear", Designed by Roland Williamsson

Midcentury Pine Bench, Model "Teddy Bear", Designed by Roland Williamsson

Located in Nashville, TN

Midcentury pine bench, model "Teddy Bear", designed by Roland Williamsson. Signed and dated '71

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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Petite Antique English Carved Oakwood Bench Child Doll Chair Teddy Bear
Petite Antique English Carved Oakwood Bench Child Doll Chair Teddy Bear

Petite Antique English Carved Oakwood Bench Child Doll Chair Teddy Bear

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from England, a charming little antique English oak bench! I imagine it was lovingly hand

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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Children's Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century Black Forest Bench
19th Century Black Forest Bench

19th Century Black Forest Bench

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H 34 in W 57 in D 18 in

19th Century Black Forest Bench

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century carved wood Black Forest bear hall bench.

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Antique 1860s More Furniture and Collectibles

Pair of Louis XV Style Benches
Pair of Louis XV Style Benches

Pair of Louis XV Style Benches

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H 19.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Louis XV Style Benches

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Pair of painted Louis XV style benches, circa 1990. These benches bear a label made by Interior

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Late 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Bentwood Seating Set by Josef Hoffmann J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1903
Bentwood Seating Set by Josef Hoffmann J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1903

Bentwood Seating Set by Josef Hoffmann J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1903

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

well as the bench bear the peerless hallmarks of Josef Hoffmann. A rare Art Nouveau seating set from J

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Solid Carved Walnut Wood Hall Bear Bench
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Solid Carved Walnut Wood Hall Bear Bench

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Solid Carved Walnut Wood Hall Bear Bench

Located in Carimate, Como

A superb mid-20th century Black Forest bear bench. The two side bears are extremely finely carved

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

Materials

Wood

A Superb Black Forest Bear Bench
A Superb Black Forest Bear Bench

A Superb Black Forest Bear Bench

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H 42.5 in W 76 in D 23 in

A Superb Black Forest Bear Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Nineteenth century rustic Black Forest loveseat composed of walnut carved with bear sides

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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Benches

Materials

Walnut

Signed Swiss Black Forest Bear Bench or Stool, 1914
Signed Swiss Black Forest Bear Bench or Stool, 1914

Signed Swiss Black Forest Bear Bench or Stool, 1914

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H 18.51 in W 32.29 in D 7.88 in

Signed Swiss Black Forest Bear Bench or Stool, 1914

By Brienz Switzerland

Located in Skanninge, SE

Wonderful Swiss Black Forest Bear stool or a small bench. Handcarved in linden wood (limewood

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Black Forest Benches

Materials

Other

Early 20th Century Chinese Courtyard Door Bench
Early 20th Century Chinese Courtyard Door Bench

Early 20th Century Chinese Courtyard Door Bench

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H 18 in W 65.25 in D 13.25 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Courtyard Door Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

could be used to barricade the home's tall courtyard doors. The bench bears traces of the original

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Cypress

Early 20th Century Chinese Courtyard Door Bench
Early 20th Century Chinese Courtyard Door Bench

Early 20th Century Chinese Courtyard Door Bench

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H 16.75 in W 68.5 in D 12.75 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Courtyard Door Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

aged bench bears traces of the original painted surface. With clean lines and simple splayed legs, the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Cypress

Minimalist bench in solid Oregon pine. Design Friis & Moltke Denmark 1970s
Minimalist bench in solid Oregon pine. Design Friis & Moltke Denmark 1970s

Minimalist bench in solid Oregon pine. Design Friis & Moltke Denmark 1970s

By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen

Located in Ystad, SE

grain pattern and the elegant wood joinery in the base of the bench. Joinery that bears a architectual

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Unique & Sturdy Antique Black Forest Armchair / Lounge Chair W. Bear Sculptures
Unique & Sturdy Antique Black Forest Armchair / Lounge Chair W. Bear Sculptures

Unique & Sturdy Antique Black Forest Armchair / Lounge Chair W. Bear Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

that it is. Over the years we have sold some bear benches, but we have never seen a chair of this Size

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Armchairs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Weathered Wood Bear Bench
Weathered Wood Bear Bench

Weathered Wood Bear Bench

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H 36 in W 64 in D 14 in

Weathered Wood Bear Bench

Located in San Francisco, CA

A decorative and amusing heavily weathered bear bench. This piece was inspired by the 19th century

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20th Century American Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Bear Bench, 20th Century
Black Forest Bear Bench, 20th Century

Black Forest Bear Bench, 20th Century

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H 33.47 in W 58.27 in L 33.47 in

Black Forest Bear Bench, 20th Century

Located in Retie, BE

Black Forest style bear bench of the 20th century. This hall bench consists of 2 bears holding the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Black Forest Carved Black Bear Bench
Black Forest Carved Black Bear Bench

Black Forest Carved Black Bear Bench

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H 38 in W 60 in D 22 in

Black Forest Carved Black Bear Bench

Located in North Hollywood, CA

the finer examples were created by one woodcarving family named the Trauffers. Our bear bench is an

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

Materials

Wood

"The Three Bears" Black Forest Bench
"The Three Bears" Black Forest Bench

"The Three Bears" Black Forest Bench

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H 35 in W 42 in D 16 in

"The Three Bears" Black Forest Bench

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Swiss-made bench features three bears — Papa Bear, Momma Bear, and Baby Bear — carved in lindenwood and

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Antique 19th Century Black Forest Benches

Papa Bear Ottoman - Hans Wegner
Papa Bear Ottoman - Hans Wegner

Papa Bear Ottoman - Hans Wegner

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H 20 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in

Papa Bear Ottoman - Hans Wegner

Located in SouthPort, CT

Papa Bear ottoman in oak and upholstery by Hans Wegner, Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Benches

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Stylish Arts and Craft Oak Hall Bench
Stylish Arts and Craft Oak Hall Bench

Stylish Arts and Craft Oak Hall Bench

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H 24.41 in W 21.66 in D 13 in

Stylish Arts and Craft Oak Hall Bench

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

shaped legs, all in wonderful condition throughout, ready to place at home. This antique bench bear a

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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Oak

Black Forest 1890s Carved Bench with Bear Motif Made into a Swing, Switzerland
Black Forest 1890s Carved Bench with Bear Motif Made into a Swing, Switzerland

Black Forest 1890s Carved Bench with Bear Motif Made into a Swing, Switzerland

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Black Forest Swiss carved wooden bench from the late 19th century made into a swing. The story of

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

French Wine Rack Workbench
French Wine Rack Workbench

French Wine Rack Workbench

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H 31 in W 32 in D 17 in

French Wine Rack Workbench

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Made from 19th century French walnut, each bench dates to the 1870s in Lyon. Each bench bears the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Steel

Small French Wine Rack Workbench
Small French Wine Rack Workbench

Small French Wine Rack Workbench

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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 15.5 in

Small French Wine Rack Workbench

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Made from 19th century French walnut, each bench dates to the 1870s in Lyon. Each bench bears the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Steel

Large French Wine Rack Workbench
Large French Wine Rack Workbench

Large French Wine Rack Workbench

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H 31 in W 63 in L 31 in

Large French Wine Rack Workbench

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Made from 19th century French walnut, each bench dates to the 1870s in Lyon. Each bench bears the

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20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Black Forest Black Bear Bench
Black Forest Black Bear Bench

Black Forest Black Bear Bench

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H 26.5 in W 42 in D 11 in

Black Forest Black Bear Bench

Located in Stamford, CT

A black forest black bear bench, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s German Benches

Carved Wooden Bench in the Taste of the Black Forest Bear Squirrel
Carved Wooden Bench in the Taste of the Black Forest Bear Squirrel

Carved Wooden Bench in the Taste of the Black Forest Bear Squirrel

Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR

Hand carved wooden bench in the style of the Black Forest, representing two bears supporting the

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Vintage 1920s French Black Forest Benches

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Oak

Medium French wine rack workbench
Medium French wine rack workbench

Medium French wine rack workbench

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H 31 in W 47.5 in D 22 in

Medium French wine rack workbench

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Made from 19th-century French walnut, each bench dates to the 1870s in Lyon. Each bench bears the

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20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

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Walnut

Swiss 'Black Forest' Miniature Bench, Early 20th Century
Swiss 'Black Forest' Miniature Bench, Early 20th Century

Swiss 'Black Forest' Miniature Bench, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

miniature musical bench. The bears' outward-stretching palms hold the seat, which is carved with decorative

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Early 20th Century Benches

Materials

Wood

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Orpheus Sculpture with Bird & Blocks
Orpheus Sculpture with Bird & Blocks

Orpheus Sculpture with Bird & Blocks

By Varujan Boghosian

Located in Milford, NH

A fine abstract expressionist assemblage by American artist Varujan Boghosian (1926-2020). Boghosian was born in New Britain, CT and after serving in the United States Navy, he atten...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

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Found Objects

Borzoi Dog Companion for French German Doll Jumeau Kestner, Antique German
Borzoi Dog Companion for French German Doll Jumeau Kestner, Antique German

Borzoi Dog Companion for French German Doll Jumeau Kestner, Antique German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A salon dog from Germany for your french fashion doll. Glass amber eyes with black pupils, black nose and wooden sticky legs. Lots of clean fluffy white color rabbit fur and wool. A ...

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Fur, Wool, Glass, Wood

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet
Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet

$82,500

H 68 in W 48 in D 17 in

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Cabinet

By Pierre-Paul Montagnac

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French 1940s cabinet by Pierre-Paul Montagnac. Model exhibited at the 1945 Salon d'Automne. This cabinet is a masterpiece of French cabinet-making designed by Pierre-Paul Montagnac....

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear wall with metal handles a...

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

Materials

Other

Italian Art Deco Marquetry Cabinet Storage Buffet Lacquered Goatskin Masterpiece
Italian Art Deco Marquetry Cabinet Storage Buffet Lacquered Goatskin Masterpiece

Italian Art Deco Marquetry Cabinet Storage Buffet Lacquered Goatskin Masterpiece

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco tall, handsome and attention-grabbing trophy of 20th century Italian Cabinet, Buffet design and sophistication. Featuring four parchment covered doors with marquetry panels...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Goatskin, Lacquer, Wood

Black Forest Set of Six Wine Glasses Hunting Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Black Forest Set of Six Wine Glasses Hunting Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel

Black Forest Set of Six Wine Glasses Hunting Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel

By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Set of six hand blown wine glasses in red crystal with a hand-edged black forest hunting scene all-around. The decor is an antique hunting scene from Bavaria showing deers, trees and...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Black Forest Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

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Bear Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bear bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and fabric, every bear bench was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bear bench, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A bear bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bear bench over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner and Black Forest are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bear Bench?

Prices for a bear bench can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $74,500, while the average can fetch as much as $10,748.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.