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
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
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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
Fruitwood
$500
H 19 in W 22.75 in D 11.5 in
American Mid-Century Modern Woodworking & Cane Handwoven Doll, Teddy Bear Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Doll or Teddy Bear Bench Mid-Century Modern American craftsman woodworking toy. All handmade
Cane, Wood
$18,765
H 33.6 in W 55.5 in D 19.6 in
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
Glass, Wood
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
Walnut
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
Walnut
$13,311
H 32.49 in W 61.03 in D 19.69 in
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
Oak
Primitive Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rustic bench captures the honest simplicity of rural craftsmanship. Its rounded backrest and
Wood
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
Wood
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
Rosewood
$5,150
H 13.78 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
"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
Pine
$1,995
H 18.5 in W 50 in D 16.5 in
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
Fabric, Wood
$7,869
H 30.12 in W 61.82 in D 14.18 in
Two bears from Bern or Brienz, known as Black Forest bears, forming a bench, 19t
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Two bears from Bern or Brienz, known as Black Forest bears, forming a bench, 19th century
Wood
$14,150 / item
H 19.69 in W 94.49 in D 17.33 in
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
Cedar
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
Wood
$32,000
H 20 in W 41 in D 15 in
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
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Wood
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
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
Glass, Walnut
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
Wood
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
Oak
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
Wood
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.
Wood
Sold
H 36.23 in W 42.13 in D 17.72 in
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
Wood
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
Wood
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
Wood
Antique Black Forest "Dancing Bears" Bench
Located in Wilton, CT
An extremely well carved 19th century Black Forest bench in all original, phenomenal condition
Wood
Carved Wood Black Forest Bench
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Superb hand-carved bear bench in solid wood.
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
Wood
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
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
Rosewood, Fabric
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
Wood, Upholstery
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
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
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 77 in D 21 in
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
Wood, Glass
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
Teak, Lacquer
Sold
H 11.03 in W 16.15 in D 6.89 in
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
Wrought Iron, Brass
Sold
H 14 in W 55 in D 16.5 in
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
Sold
H 26 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
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
Oak
19th Century Black Forest Bench
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century carved wood Black Forest bear hall bench.
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
Wood, Fabric
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
Fabric, Bentwood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 60.24 in D 17.33 in
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
Wood
A Superb Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century rustic Black Forest loveseat composed of walnut carved with bear sides
Walnut
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
Other
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
Cypress
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
Cypress
Sold
H 24.5 in W 45.5 in D 17 in
Regency Style Ebonized Gilt Accented Curule Bench, Baker Furniture, 20th Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
globe feet. The bench bears the Baker insignia.
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in W 72.45 in D 20.08 in
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
Steel
Sold
H 41.5 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
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
Glass, Wood
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
Wood
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
Hardwood
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
Wood
"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
Papa Bear Ottoman - Hans Wegner
Located in SouthPort, CT
Papa Bear ottoman in oak and upholstery by Hans Wegner, Denmark.
Oak, Upholstery
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
Oak
Sold
H 18 in W 49 in D 14 in
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
Metal
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
Steel
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
Steel
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
Walnut
Black Forest Black Bear Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
A black forest black bear bench, circa 1900.
Sold
H 35.44 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 in
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
Oak
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
Walnut
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
Wood
$7,203
H 25.6 in Dm 33.47 in
Five Antlers Chandelier Vintage Brass Finish with Partridge Feather Shades
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier five deer with five deer antlers, with vintage brass finish, five bulbs and five partridge feather lampshade.
Brass
Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favourite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect...
Brass
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A late 19th century Sèvres style parcel-gilt porcelain jardinière Finely painted with numerous colored flowers with green and gold trim, gilt ram heads on either side. In late ...
Porcelain
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Matte White Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These MATTE WHITE collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
Wood
$1,500 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate. Made in italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
Iron
Marc Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Bronze Legged Stool, France, 2013
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
Stool by Marc Bankowsky with patinated bronze legs and black Mongolian lamb upholstery. A designer and decorator for the past 20 years, Marc Bankowsky creates uniquely beautiful fur...
Bronze
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Coral
$22,500
H 29 in W 110 in D 44.5 in
Majestic Elliptical Walnut Dining Table by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready...
Walnut
$1,600
H 6 in W 10 in D 2 in
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...
Found Objects
$460
H 6.25 in W 7.75 in D 2 in
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 ...
Fabric, Fur, Wool, Glass, Wood
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....
Metal
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...
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
$452,530
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
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...
Other
$89,000
H 66 in W 108 in D 17.75 in
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...
Goatskin, Lacquer, Wood
$2,033 / set
H 6.7 in Dm 3.55 in
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...
Crystal
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.
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