$1,776
H 24.61 in W 28.15 in D 10.04 in
Antique Wooden Wall Shelf with Vine Leaf Carvings - Brienz / Black Forest
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship typical of the Brienz region or the Black Forest. The decorative side
Wood
$760Sale Price|49% Off
H 24 in W 20.63 in D 9.25 in
Circa 1860-1880 Black Forest Carved Eagle Wall Shelf
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A boldly carved eagle wall shelf, c.1860-80, Black Forest. Carved from linden wood. Beneath the
Wood
$793Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 12 in D 7 in
Black Forest Style Carved Walnut Wall Bracket Shelf, Stag Head, 1940
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Black Forest style carved wall bracket shelf This is a delightful item, the bracket has a
Walnut
$2,250
H 12.25 in W 15.25 in D 9.25 in
Antique French Wall Shelf Corbel Carved Eagle Black Forest Statue Wood c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Wall Shelf Corbel Carved Eagle Black Forest Statue Wood c1880. Direct from France
Wood
$1,061
H 5.71 in W 14.18 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest Extendable bookshelf hand carved from Switzerland
Wood
$1,761
H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 6.97 in
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare! This 19th century black forest books rack/ book shelf with ''Bears holding baby
Fruitwood
19th Century Hand Carved Bracket Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved bracket shelf from Holland, made from fruitwood. The shelf is shaped and
Fruitwood
Unavailable
H 11.25 in W 13.25 in D 7.75 in
Hand Carved from the Swiss Black Forest Regions Ibex Wall Decoration Shelf
Located in Frisco, TX
A beautiful hand carved original Swiss Forest ibex wall hanging decoration that will add a Classic
Hardwood
Black Forest Carved Shelf / Console / Bracket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black forest carved console / bracket / shelf with acorns, flowers and leaves.
Wood
Sold
H 13.5 in W 9.88 in D 6.75 in
Antique German Black Forest Carved Walnut Monk Musician Shelf, circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique figural Black Forest walnut carved sconce offers clipped corner display surmounting carved
Wood
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H 10.5 in W 34 in D 3.75 in
Antique German Black Forest Figural Hand Carved Wall Shelf, circa 1890
By Black Forest
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German Black Forest hand carved narrow wall shelf depicts male mask with flanking
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bracket Shelf
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century black forest carved bracket shelf, circa 1870, a hand carved pine bracket shelf with
Pine
19th Century Black Forest Carved Wall Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Black Forest hand carved wall shelf from Switzerland with three shelves, all with hand
Fruitwood
Antique Black Forest Foliate Carved Wall Shelf C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Black Forest Foliate Carved Wall Shelf C1890 Measures- 29.25"H x 21"W x 7"D
Wood
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H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 10 in
Antique European Black Forest Carved Wall Shelf Plate Display Rack German
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique European Black Forest Carved Wall Shelf Plate Display Rack German. Direct from Europe
Hardwood
Antique Black Forest Carved Eagle Shelf
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Black Forest Carved Eagle Shelf is a stunning piece of craftsmanship that combines
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Black Forest Cow Wall Shelf Bracket Corbel Swiss
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique carved wood Black Forest cow wall shelf bracket corbel Swiss ~Direct from Europe~ ~One
Wood
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H 18.5 in W 18 in D 10.25 in
Antique German Black Forest Figural Carved Walnut Game Bird Corner Shelf, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German Black Forest corner shelf offers carved walnut in shield form with central
Walnut
c.1890 Austrian Black Forest Folk Art Shelf w/Carved Deer
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outstanding antique Austrian Black Forest figured walnut what-not shelf with a handsome hand-carved
Walnut
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H 28 in W 25 in D 9 in
French Carved Oak Wall Cabinet Shelf Box Black Forest, Brittany, 19th Century
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from France~ ~A fabulous antique French dark oak wall cabinet, loaded with hand carved
Oak
Sold
H 8 in W 16.5 in L 8 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Hanging Shelf with Deer Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
circle in shape, the fruitwood shelf console features fine hand carved nature motifs including a deer
Walnut
Monumental Black Forest Carved Mantel or Shelf Clock with Hunter and Dog
Located in Milford, NH
A monumental carved walnut black forest mantel or shelf clock sporting / hunting motif. Featuring a
Brass
Antique German Black Forest Walnut-Carved Shelf, circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German black forest walnut-carved shelf, circa 1890-1900. Group photo: Pair smaller wall
Walnut
Sold
H 18 in W 17.5 in D 11 in
Antique German Black Forest Figural Bird Wall Shelf, Birds in a Nest, 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German Black Forest figural wall shelf offers shaped display over carved birds and nest
Wood
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H 20.87 in W 13.39 in D 16.54 in
Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Carved Oak Hanging Hunting Trophy Shelves
Located in Chonburi, TH
This exquisite 19th-century Black Forest carved oak hanging hunting trophy shelf is a testament to
Oak
Sold
H 18 in W 13.75 in D 11 in
Victorian Era Black Forest Style Oak Corner Shelf W/ Deer & Faux Bois Details
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Victorian Era Black Forest style carved corner shelf with a centered deer bust. It is
Oak
Sold
H 11.38 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Antique Hand-Carved Wall Bracket, Console or Shelf with Fox, Faux Taxidermy
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly decorative, Black Forest wall bracket. This very well carved, fox wall bracket is
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bracket Shelf, circa 1860
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century Black Forest carved bracket shelf, circa 1870, a hand carved walnut bracket shelf with
Walnut
Black Forest Carved Stag's Head Wall Shelf, Swiss, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black forest carved wall shelf in Lindenwood, with a central carved stag on a shaped plaque with
Softwood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Hanging Hunting Trophy Shelf
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved Swiss Black Forest walnut hanging shelf showing a game bird hunt trophy hanging upside down
Walnut
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H 5.75 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Chamois Wall Bracket Shelf, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Black Forest chamois or mountain goat wall bracket shelf hand carved in
Wood
Black Forest Carved Deer Trophy Wall Bracket Shelf, Swiss, ca. 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest Carved Linden Wood Deer Head, mounted on a carved and molded oak plaque, with a shaped
Softwood
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H 12.5 in W 11.75 in D 7 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Chamois Head Wall Shelf with Foliate Detail
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautifully carved late 19th century Black Forest wall shelf features a highly detailed
Glass, Wood
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H 14.75 in W 15.75 in D 12.2 in
Top Quality Carved Antique Swiss Black Forest Linden Wood Ibex Corner Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand carved and amazing condition Black Forest corner shelf. Looking at the marvelous details
Wood
Sold
H 14.5 in W 11 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Corner Shelf with Chamois Head
Located in Dallas, TX
circle in shape, the fruitwood corner shelf console features fine hand carved nature motifs including a
Walnut
Sold
H 15.75 in W 13.75 in D 7.5 in
Antique Black Forest Hanging Wall Shelf with Carved Red Deer & Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1900 in the Black Forest style. The shelf is composed of a softwood and features a large and
Softwood
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H 4.34 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest Extendable book shelf hand carved from Switzerland
Wood
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H 12 in W 15 in D 7 in
19th Century, French Black Forest Carved Walnut Hanging Shelf with Fox and Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
circle in shape, the fruitwood shelf console features fine hand carved nature motifs including a fox
Walnut
Sold
H 24 in W 15 in D 8 in
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Hand Carved Walnut Wall Mirror with Shelf
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French wall mirror with shelf is from the Black Forest region in
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wooden Wall Shelf, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique hand carved black forest wooden wall shelf, circa 1880.
Walnut
Early 20th Century Black Forest Linden Wood Ibex Corner Shelf
Located in Evergreen, CO
, supported by a black forest carved ibex, depicts the goat like head. Linden wood, that lends itself so well
Glass, Wood
Black Forest Carved Self with Nesting Kestrels
Located in Evergreen, CO
A nesting pair of Kestrels is perched on this carved Black Forest shelf. The quality of the piece
Walnut
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H 13.78 in W 13 in D 8.47 in
Exquisite 19th century Swiss Black Forest Chamois wall shelf / bracket / console
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century Swiss hand carved Black forest wall shelf / bracket. Displaying a gorgeous
Wood
A 19th Century Black Forest Wall Shelf in Carved Linden Wood
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A monumental Black Forest wall shelf with full-relief carved linden wood sculpture of stag heads
A Black Forest bracket shelf with stags head
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A beautifully carved shelf with Gothic-Revival shaped top and large stag head with antlers, backed
Antique Black Forest Carved 14" Shelf PAIR, Fruit of Hunt Theme
Located in South Coast, CA
antique Victorian era wall or bracket shelf PAIR, each beautifully hand carved in old European hardwood
Large Carved Oak Wall Shelf
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This exquisite wall shelf is made from solid oak, showcasing its durability and timeless appeal
Oak
$230,916Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$13,973
H 18.2 in W 23.6 in D 11.3 in
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest a...
Brass, Iron, Enamel
$2,950
H 17 in W 28.5 in D 2.75 in
Black Forest Period 19th Century German Oak Wall Carving with Hunting Trophy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest period German wall carving from the 19th century depicting a hunting trophy. A striking relic from the 19th century, this Black Forest period German wall carving serve...
Oak
Black Forest Style Wall Shelves Featuring Stag Heads and Acorns
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Black Forest Stag Wall shelves decorated with vines, leaves and acorns. 11.0" W x 8.5" H x 6.0" D
Wood
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 from linden wood. The bench having highly detailed hand carved bears at either end ...
Fruitwood
Classic Antique Black Forest Carved Bracket with Stag’s Head
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique black forest hand-carved stag’s mounted on the support with an oak leaf surround. With a shaped top shelf with canted corners. Excellent detailing and craftsmanship. Dimens...
Wood
$10,676 / set
H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in
Black Forest 19th Century Set of Four Oak Wall Brackets Carved as Hunting Animal
By Black Forest
Located in Firenze, IT
Exquisite Set of Four Antique Black Forest Solid Oak Wood Wall Brackets with Hunting-Themed Carvings Price: €9000 is per 1 pair This impressively carved set of four solid oak wall ...
Iron
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.