$4,875Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 12 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
Black Forest Decanter Set in Carved Box with St Louis Crystal Decanters/Stems
Located in Houston, TX
original beveled glass. The decanters and stem Ware are by St. Louis and the original label is attached on
Crystal
German Black Forest Antler Tray with Decanter and Glasses
Located in San Mateo, CA
Unusual decanter set with a tray made of antlers. The set has a cut glass decanter with matching
Antler, Glass
$4,895
H 12 in W 17 in D 12.5 in
Swiss Walnut Liquor Box with Four Decanters and 16 Cordial/Aperitif Glasses
Located in Evergreen, CO
removable base with four etched decanters and 16 etched cordial glasses held by decorative brass and a
Glass, Walnut
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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
Glass, Wood
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H 12 in W 16 in D 12 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Tantalus with Crystal Decanters
Located in Dallas, TX
like a rustic log chest, the rectangular Black Forest Tantalus is richly sculpted in solid walnut
Glass, Walnut
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H 15.16 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Antique Hand Carved circa 1880 Black Forest Bear Musical Drinks Decanter Glasses
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drinks decanter A good looking and decorative piece, it is hand carved from black forest wood which
Glass, Wood
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H 15.5 in W 17.75 in D 13.25 in
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Hunt Dog Liquor Box Decanter Cavé à Liqueur
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus hunt dog liquor box decanter Cavé à Liqueur ~Direct from
Glass, Wood
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H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in L 10.24 in
Engraved Glass Decanter from the Black Forest, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engraved glass decanter from the Black Forest, 19th century, Napoleon III Period, 1880 Measures: H
Art Glass
French Liquor Chest with Crystal Glasses and Decanters
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
glass. Made in France, circa 1900. The wood carving is in the Black Forest style. The drinking service
Walnut
Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A carved linden wood decanter / liqueur stand modelled as hiking bear with walking stick and basket
Wood
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H 15.5 in W 17 in D 12 in
19th Century Black Forest era Victorian Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanters
By Black Forest
Located in Lisse, NL
. This magnificent Black Forest drinks box, dates from circa 1860. The beautiful glasses and decanters
Glass, Walnut
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H 16.8 in W 11 in D 8 in
Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter
By Black Forest
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand-carved, Victorian Era, Black Forest hiking bear and cub, liquor tantalus set. This finely
Glass, Wood
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H 14.8 in W 16.5 in D 12.6 in
19th Century Victorian Era Black Forest Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanters
By Black Forest
Located in Lisse, NL
. This magnificent Black Forest drinks box, dates from circa 1880. The beautiful glasses and decanters
Brass
Black Forest Linden Wood Decanter Bear, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
Among black forest items the decanter bears have become one of our more popular offerings. This
Glass, Wood
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H 11.5 in W 16.75 in D 12.75 in
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur. Create an elegant
Crystal
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H 16.25 in W 9.25 in D 7.5 in
Black Forest Carved Bear Liquor Tantalus Stand and Wine Decanter Set, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
Looking very pleased with himself, this whimsical, Black Forest bear carries a wicker basket with a
Wood
Whimsy Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Item e6177 A carved linden wood decanter / liqueur Stand modelled as a hiking bear with basket on
Glass, Wood
Black Forest Carved Bear Decanter Stand
Located in East Sussex, GB
A Swiss Black Forest carved lime wood bear decanter stand. Bear carries a tree trunk over one
Wood, Glass
Black Forest Carved Tantalus Decanter Set, circa 1880s
Located in Atlanta, GA
loveliest examples of Black Forest carving. There are four decanters and 17 etched glasses. There is space
Glass, Wood
German Spirit Decanter
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
German silver plated spirit decanter, Measures: 22 x 11 x 20cm high.
Silver Plate
Rare Black Forest Decanter Set and Cordial Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Black Forest Bear is supporting a set of etched cordial glasses. The base is carved to look
Glass, Wood
$17,803
H 9.45 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Inkstand, baroque revival
Located in VALENZA, IT
Faithful copy of the writing service by the silversmith Pietro Rubini, Milan c.1775 The inkstand is composed of a shaped tray supported by 4 rocailles feet, modeled along the entire ...
Sterling Silver
$260,400Sale Price|25% Off
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
$61,912
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$2,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in
Set of 11 Bohemian Crystal Hand Painted Wine Stems in Rose Hue
Located in Houston, TX
This set of wine glasses is exquisite because the color is very Special in a light rose colored hue with a gold cameo in a brilliant Gold which has a spray of hand painted flowers...
Crystal
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$10,088
H 38.25 in W 21.25 in D 4.5 in
Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique 'sermon on the mount' wall plaque with Jesus and the apostles carved in high relief. This large size work of religious art depicts Jesus in the middle and He is ...
Oak
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
Crystal, Ormolu
$529,692 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
$2,250 / set
H 11.5 in W 15.5 in D 11.75 in
Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wood & Glass Cave a Liqueur Tantalus Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Victorian Black Forest carved wood and glass cave a liqueur / tantalus cabinet set. circa 1880 Exquisitely hand-crafted in the late 19th century, Continental European...
Crystal, Bronze
Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming and rare 19th-century cave à liqueur by the renowned cristallerie Baccarat gets a unique twist thanks to its oriental design. Taking the form of a palanquin, the doré b...
Bronze
R. Lalique Rare and Important Rene Lalique Yellow Amber Bacchantes Vase
By René Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
R. Lalique Rare and Important Rene Lalique Yellow Amber Bacchantes René Lalique (1860 - 1945) Bacchantes A Yellow Amber Rene Lalique Glass Vase with ten female nude figures in high...
Glass
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
Wood, Oak
$3,418
H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Liqueur Cellar in Carved Wood "Black Forest" and Crystal, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Carved wood liquor cabinet called "Black Forest". This charming liquor cabinet of the late nineteenth century is decorated with plant motifs, pine cones, saddlebags, hats, rifles, po...
Crystal, Gold
$2,400
H 12 in W 14 in D 11 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut and Glass Complete Liquor Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this antique "Cave à Liqueur"! Created in France, circa 1870 and shaped as a house log cabin, the rectangular Black Forest Tantalus is decorated on th...
Glass, Walnut
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.