Black Forest Carved Bird Plaque
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved walnut plaque with game bird and two chicks with vine and leaf design. Part of the
Wood
Antique French Black Forest Barometer Thermometer Hound Dogs Birds Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Very Nice Antique French Oak BLACK FOREST Barometer Thermometer Beautifully carved hound and
Oak
Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for
Wood, Paint
Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut carved mantel clock with 1 large bird and several small
Glass, Walnut
Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for
Wood, Paint
Sparrow Wren Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and
Wood, Paint
Exquisite openly carved 19th century Swiss Black Forest jewelry box walnut bird
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A true work of art, this stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is fully
Walnut
Stunning Snowy Owl Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful German 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Buffet with Love Birds
Located in Dallas, TX
. The inside reveals a central shelf for ultimate storage. The Black Forest style buffet is in excellent
Oak
Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 1960s - 1970s carved wood bird lot, polychrome painted, wire feet, wooden base
Wood, Paint
Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 1960s - 1970s carved wood bird lot, polychrome painted, wire feet, wooden base
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th century Swiss Black Forest jelwery box with 3 birds hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is a true masterpiece. Nearly
Wood
Large Antique 19th Century Hand-Carved Black Forest Firescreen with Birds Nest
Located in Lisse, NL
Black Forest home accessories we also have this stunning and one of a kind fire-place screen. The
Mirror, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood Birds Band Carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & breathtaking! This 19th century black forest jewelry box carved out of fruitwood
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique French Black Forest Carved Inkwell with Oak Leaves and Birds, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in France, circa 1890, this Black Forest inkwell is
Glass, Wood
Dove Pigeon Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Wood, Paint
Blue Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
Wood, Paint
Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This incredibly rare two-tier Swiss Black Forest jewelry box is fully hand-carved from a single
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Black Forest Carved Walnut Bird Nest Wall-Mounted Consoles, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Black Forest style carved walnut wall-mounted consoles or shelves, birds nest, Germany, ca
Metal
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1860, the masterpiece time keeper features two hand carved seated cherubs holding a grape basket
Enamel
Large German Black Forest Carved Mirror with Bird Motif from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large late 19th century French mirror is set within a rectangular carved Black Forest style
Mirror, Wood
PAIR Antique French Arm Chairs Dining Renaissance Carved Oak Bird Black Forest
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Antique French Arm Chair Dining Renaissance Carved Oak Bird Black Forest. Direct from France
Oak, Upholstery
19th C. French Black Forest Carved Oak Mirror with Bronze Trim and Bird Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking example of French Black Forest craftsmanship, this intricately carved mirror was created
Bronze
Black Forest carved hazelnut wood sculpture depicting two birds, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Black Forest carved hazelnut wood sculpture depicting two birds framed by oak branches, leaves
Wood
Set 4 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Bird Black Forest
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 4 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Bird Black Forest. Direct from France, a
Textile, Oak
large oval Antique swiss 19th century Black Forest jewelry box walnut 3 birds
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is a true work of art
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s large hand carved Black Forest piece with an intricately rendered bird and nest. This
Wood
Two Antique Black Forest Terracotta Pheasant Birds Wall Plaque Fine Art Oak Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of striking black forest Terracotta handmade Pheasant Birds mounted on a solid oak plaque
Brass
19th Century French Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet with Bird and Fish Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
For the ultimate fisherman or bird hunter, look no further than this exquisite Black Forest buffet
Oak
19th Century French Carved Oak Nine-Gun Cabinet with Bird and hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
their original wavy glass, flanked by deeply carved game birds, fish, and grapevine garlands. Inside
Glass, Oak
Although its name evokes a mountainous region in Germany, antique Black Forest–style furniture originated in Switzerland. In Brienz, during the early 19th century, wood-carver Christian Fischer recognized the market for tourist souvenirs and helped make the village into a wood-carving destination. The Brienz Woodcarving School was founded in 1884 and had its own small zoo for studying the anatomy of animals, depictions of which are a defining aspect of the style, also known as Brienzerware.
Whimsical sculptures, often depicting bears and other Alpine animals like stags, owls, deer and boars, characterize the work produced in the area. Along with folk art and decorative objects, Black Forest furniture included benches held aloft by bears, umbrella stands carved with acorns and clock cases adorned with scrolling oak leaves. While most wood-carvers adhered to a similar realism in their designs and woods like linden, maple and walnut, their aesthetics varied.
The F. Peter Trauffer family was known for their hand-carved bear sculptures that saw the furry mammals playing instruments, smoking pipes and engaging in all sorts of human activities. They were sometimes detailed with glass eyes and integrated into functional pieces of furniture, including chair backs and bench legs, which generations of cabinetmakers created from the 1880s to the 1950s. Walter Mader and his son Heinrich frequently carved Saint Bernard sculptures that they incorporated into furniture.
As the Black Forest furniture style spread around the world through exhibitions at world’s fairs in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the rusticity of these pieces resonated at a time of increasing urbanization, inspiring other artisans.
Find a collection of antique Black Forest cabinets, bedroom furniture, seating and other items on 1stDibs.