A superb Swiss Carved Black Forest Bear Table. Circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
A superb Swiss Carved Black Forest Bear Table. Circa 1890. This example is rare in that it is a centre table probably.
Wood
Black Forest Carved Swiss Entry Table with Bears
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss Black Forest carved entry or hall table with two smiling standing bears holding a log over their shoulders as front legs.
Pine
$5,010 / item
Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Swiss Black Forest collection, we are delighted to present this exceptional Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer, dating to circa 1890. Expertly hand ...
Glass, Wood
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Smoking / Side Table, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Smoking / Side Table, ca. 1900 A finely carved Black Forest table with a central support in the form of a climbing bear on a tripod base with branch...
Wood
Rustic Black Forest Bear Walnut Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) bear carved walnut table desk with leaf and floral carving and single drawer.
Walnut
Black Forest Bear Side Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An amusing late 19th century Black Forest carved wood bear side table, originally intended as a smoking compendium.
Softwood
Early 20thC Black Forest Bear Linden Table Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Black Forest Carved Bear Linden Wood Table Lamp with Harris Tweed Shade - 9"diam x 18"h - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with e...
Wool, Ash
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Bear End Table with Carved Floral Base
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest-style (20th Century) walnut end table with figure of bear standing on carved floral design base and holding oval chip carved top.
Walnut
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Form Table Top "Butler" Display
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Form Table Top "Butler" Display A captivating blend of artistry and functionality, this Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Form Table Top "...
Glass, Wood
Unavailable
H 35.83 in Dm 21.66 in
19th Century Exceptional Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz, Switzerland
Located in Sydney, NSW
A finely carved Black Forest bear smokers stand in walnut with glass eyes, circa 1880, Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. Literature: Brienz Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 27.56 in Dm 17.33 in
"Forêt Noire bear in solid wood carved in polychrome Switzerland Late 19th
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Guéridon ou table d'appoint Ours Forêt Noire en bois massif sculpté polychrome Allemagne Fin XIXème surmonté d'un plateau en bois peint reposant sur un socle en bois massif peint éga...
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Bear Hand Carved Table Mirror
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to introduced this superbly carved Black Forest Bear Table Mirror.
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Bear Mirror
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Nice example of black forest carving.
Black Forest Carved Bear Lamp
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Swiss Black Forest lime wood carved bear as a table lamp.
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bear Table Lamp with Custom Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
The Black Forest fixture is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and adorns a rich dark oak patina.
Oak
Sold
H 37 in W 13.5 in D 12 in
Antique German Black Forest Carved Figural Bear Smoking Stand with Glass Eyes
Located in Highwood, IL
Fine turn of the century hand-carved German Black Forest bear smoking table or stand. This ferocious bear offers a whimsical touch to this intricately carved table.
Rosewood
Sold
H 17.72 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Rare Original Black Forest Bears Carved Wood Tantalus Table Decanter and Glasses
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1900 Black Forest wood Tantalus table drinks decanter suite with three bears This tantalus table, a receptacle for holding ...
Glass, Wood
Wooden Carved Bear with Table Gong, Brienz, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique carved wood bear with brass gong and wooden beater. handcarved in brienz, switzerland ca. 1900.
Metal
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H 31.5 in W 15 in D 14.5 in
Hand Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Bear Table Stand with Hinging Head
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, top-quality carved and excellent condition Black Forest table. If you are a collector of rare, top quality carved and highly decorative Black Forest bear antiques then this fi...
Glass, Nutwood
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H 13.15 in W 10.25 in D 5.7 in
Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Bear Table Lamp w. Maker's Marks
Located in Lisse, NL
Unfortunately, we don't know the artist to whom the signature or monogram belongs, but we are certain that there are connoisseurs out there that immediately do. This rare Black Fores...
Metal
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H 13.2 in W 10.6 in D 5.7 in
Antique Hand Carved Swiss Black Forest Bear Table / Desk Lamp with Maker's Marks
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and all original antique walking bear with lantern light and 'log-cane'. If you are a collector of rare, very good quality, superb condition, all original and highly decorative...
Metal, Wire
Sold
H 34 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
Black Forest Carved Bears Smokers Table Stand with Brass Ashtray, circa 1890s
By Black Forest
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Very stylish Black Forest wood smokers stand, circa 1890. The stand is topped with three realistically carved bears and has a brass ashtray. The two bears at the front are hinged and...
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Side Table
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Very stylish Black Forest side table, circa 1890. The table legs are topped with three realistically carved bears while the tabletop features scrolling foliate open fretwork.
19th Century Black Forest Swiss Carved Bear Candle Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality antique Swiss Black Forest ware pedestal candle stand, exceptionally executed, hand carved and painted, naturalistic tree and large figural bear with glass eyes, open ...
Glass, Wood
Antique Black Forest Mirror with Rustic Bear Carvings, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique black forest mirror with rustic bear carvings ca. 1900 A large crescent vanity mirror in a handcarved wooden frame featuring two bears climbing in trees. Made in Switzerland...
Wood
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H 17.5 in W 7 in D 5.4 in
Antique Carved Wooden Black Forest Standing Bear Sculpture Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
This rare Black Forest bear with its original glass eyes could not be in a better condition either and this striking table lamp is rewired for safe and immediate usage the world over.
Glass, Hide, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 13 in Dm 8.5 in
Rare & Practical Size, Early 1900 Black Forest Standing Bear Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful quality and perfect condition bear lamp. This Black Forest bear is carved in a beautiful pose.
Walnut
Fantastic Carved Black Forest Side Table with Bears
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A fantastic carved smoker's table with 3 lovely bears on the tabletop, bear on the base with hinged head, hand carved in Switzerland, Brienz circa 1900. Measures: Width 20.87" (53...
Wood
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H 36.5 in W 15 in D 15.5 in
Swiss Black Forest Brienz Carved Bear Sculpture Serving Table / Display Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved antique masterpiece. This original and all-hand carved Brienz bear sculpture is another one of our recent great finds. During my holiday in Switzerland (about a month ag...
Glass, Wood
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H 27.3 in W 13.2 in D 9.9 in
Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture Serving Table / Bottle Display Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved Black Forest bear 'waiter' or bottle display stand. This original and all-hand carved Black Forest sculpture from the South of Germany is another one of our recent great...
Metal
Sold
H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Black Forest Carved Bear Sculpture / Serving Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Black Forest Carved Bear Sculpture / Serving Table.
Wood
Sold
H 19.5 in W 14 in D 5.5 in
Sizable Antique & Hand-Carved Black Forest Wooden Adult Bear and Cub Table Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality, handcrafted walnut mantel clock. This beautifully carved Black Forest clock depicts a sitting adult bear holding up a garland with leafs and berries. In the middle of ...
Walnut
Early 19th Century Black Forest Bear Centre Table
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a 19th century Swiss Black Forest linden wood carved centre table in the form of a black bear holding a circular top over his head.
Wood
20th Century Black Forest Bear Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest started in the village of Brienz outside the popular city of Berne, Switzerland. Black Forest was driven by the Victorian tourist industry. The carvings became very popu...
Wood
Black Forest Bear Tobacco Box Turned into a Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique Black Forest Bear Tobacco Box that has been turned into a lamp. The bear is sitting on a barrel and holding a drinking mug. This is a very fun piece and would lo...
Brass
Carved Black Forest Bears Smoker Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This fine example of Swiss Black Forest carving is a great bear holding up her little cubs. Two of the cubs are hinged boxes, while the center bear is a pipe rest. The large bear has...
19th C. Black Forest Bear holding Ball Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest started in the village of Brienz outside the popular city of Berne, Switzerland. Black Forest was driven by the Victorian tourist industry. The carvings became very po...
Wire
Weathered Black Forrest Bear Carving/Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome weathered fragment of a black forrest bear hall tree. This would have been near the top of the hall tree/coat rack. It has been sitting in the back yard of a Pebble Bea...
Wood
German Black Forest Hand-Carved Bear Table Lamp, 1940s
Located in Basel, CH
German Black Forest hand-carved bear table lamp from the 1940s.
Fabric, Wood
Black Forrest Bear Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a early 20th c lamp. It was made in Switzerland. The bear is one of the most used animal of the Black Forrest items.
Wire
Black Forrest Carved Bear with Mushroom Stool/ Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest carved bear with mushroom stool/ table, realistically carved figure of a seated bear with a 13" diameter mushroom "Umbrella".
Wood
$552Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$22,038
H 106.3 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
Iron
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$194,500
H 32 in Dm 51 in
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The...
Carrara Marble
$18,102Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
Native Kiowa 19th Century Pictorial Child's Teepee
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Child's teepee depicting highly graphic battle scene painted on brain tanned deer skin. This piece was acquired from Wilma Silvey, age 89, in 2005, white woman, was handed down throu...
Other
$199,000Sale Price|31% Off
H 136 in Dm 108 in
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...
Stone, Copper
$63,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 132 in W 81.5 in D 25 in
Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large and exceedingly rare English Renaissance Revival fireplace mantel, circa 1860s. Made of hand carved walnut featuring a gothic cathedral design. The fireplace portion is ...
Walnut
$4,300
H 38.5 in W 57 in D 22.25 in
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Harvest Cabinet Black Forest Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French HIGHLY CARVED Oak "Hunt" "Harvest" Black Forest Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet~~ c. 1880s This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recent...
Oak
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
French Crystal Ship Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"
Crystal
$7,640 / item
H 34.06 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Modern Solid Brass, Handspun Wool Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Strelitzia bespoke, dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This luxury dining chair has a backrest of solid sand-cast brass, the method of sa...
Brass
19th Century Rustic Black Forest Console Table in Walnut & Marble
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut console table with faux twig carved base and slat design apron with marble top and drawer.
Marble
$34,796
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
Northern Highland Natural Moose Antler Chandelier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Extra-large Northern Highland moose 14 light chandelier. Great craftsmanship and beautiful piece with perfect patina on antlers. Great for any lodge, resort, or rustic setting. Comes...
Antler
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet represents a spectacular example of the glorious revival of the Renaissance that occurred during the middle of the century all acr...
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.