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Black Forest Gnome

Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Carving The Art of ‘Black Forest’ 1820-1940, page 166, model M12608 for the near identical carved figure
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
Swiss Black Forest Gnome Tobacco Jar
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H 13.4 in W 6.1 in D 5.5 in
Rustic Black Forest Style Walnut Gnome Hatrack
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest-style (19th Century) carved walnut hatrack/umbrella stand with gnome figure
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Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

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Walnut

Hand Carved Black Forest Style Wooden Gnome Nutcracker, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful nutcracker in the German Black Forest style is decorated with a hand carved
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1930s or older. A nice addition to any room. Beau...
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Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Toadstool, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
decoration for bourgeois gardens. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Rare Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pig, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. This allows us to be your preferred partner for the Black Forest and ancient art. Measures: Width
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Lot of Six Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Antique German Westerwald Merkelbach & Wick Salt Glaze Harvest Pitcher Jug 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
/ jug featuring a floral leaf theme with Gnomes / Dwarfs drinking and harvesting. Text reads: Das Jahr
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Antique 19th Century Black Forest Ceramics

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Stoneware

Antique Hand Carved and Mint Condition Black Forest Gnome Sculpture Nutcracker
Located in Lisse, NL
of only the best quality and condition Black Forest antiques then this gnome nut cracker could be the
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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Antique Black Forest Coat Rack / Hall Tree 20th Century Wood Umbrella Stand Hat
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Make sure you always come home with a warm welcome with this marvelous Black Forest Coat rack in your hallway. Carved out of solid wood by a master carver this Black Forest bear Ha...
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19th Carved Wood Black Forest Bears Tree Umbrella Cane Hat Stick Coat Stand Rack
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional and Large 19th century very beautifully carved wood black forest bear hall tree Umbrella Stand with the large standing Mama bear , mouth open and glass eyes watching her ...
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Antique 19th Century European Umbrella Stands

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Tin

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log. Carved bear on lifting seat which once had a music box. Part of the Brienz collection plate 26. Origin: Swiss Period: Las...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Wood

Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative Antique Asian round wood box container with lid and brass pull. Vintage collectible Asian wooden tobacco or opium round container. Round shaped lidded opium container bo...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Dutch Art Deco Occasional Table by P.E.L. Izeren, 1920s
By P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Architectural and eye catching occasional table from the Dutch Art Deco era, 1920s. Designed by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen. The table has a modernist or ''Haagse School'' d...
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Side Tables

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Oak

Dutch Art Deco Occasional Table by P.E.L. Izeren, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Occasional Table by P.E.L. Izeren, 1920s
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H 18.9 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Wooden Toy Horse
Located in Brecht, BE
Charming wooden toy horse, always a great decorative item in a child’s room.
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Early 20th Century French Toys

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Softwood

Wooden Toy Horse
Wooden Toy Horse
H 25.99 in W 32.29 in D 7.88 in
Hand Carved Black Forest Style Wooden Nutcracker, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful nutcracker in the German Black Forest style is decorated with a hand carved sculpture of a man's head with a hat. His mouth opens and closes to crack the nut. Dimensi...
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Dark Brown Wooden Figural Nutcracker of a Man, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This hand-carved, unusual nutcracker is in the figural form of an older man with a hat, sitting and holding an umbrella. Dimensions: Height 21.5 cm / 8.46 in, width 4.5 cm / 1.77 in,...
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Set of 4 Detailed Wood Carving Alpine Gnome Dwarf Faces Austria Alps Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of four rustic Folk Art carved wood face mountain man. This is a wonderful example of Austrian carving. This can be used as a Wall decoration in your cabin, folk art room or man ...
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Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Masks

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Wood

Vintage Black Forest Porcellaine Tobacco Pipe with King Ludwig II
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Black Forest Porcellaine Tobacco Pipe with King Ludwig II A vintage Black Forest porcellaine tobacco pipe with a picture of King Ludwig II on the pipe head. The pipe is exec...
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Tobacco Accessories

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Porcelain, Wood, Antler

Pair of Antique Swiss Black Forest Chairs w. Matching Tilt-Top Table, Late 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning hand carved Black Forest hall set with marquetry inlay. These very well crafted pieces of Black Forest furniture are an incredible sight to see. The workmanship and the lar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

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Wood

Rare Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Lion Sculpture Nutcracker with Glass Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved, early 20th century, wooden Black Forest nut cracker. If you are a collector of rare and good quality Black Forest antiques then this lion nut cracker could be t...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Portrait of a Gentleman in Green Coat -British 18thC art Old Master oil painting
By Francis Cotes
Located in London, GB
This lovely 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting is by noted British artist Francis Cotes. It was painted circa 1760 when Cotes was preferring oil as a medium and comparison...
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Oak Art Deco Amsterdamse School Wall Coat Rack, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School wall coat rack. Design in the style of Paul Bromberg. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frame with eleven original blac...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

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Ebony, Oak

Antique French Pier Mantel Wall Mirror Black Forest Barley Twist Carved Stag
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Pier mantel wall mirror black forest barley twist carved oak stag. Direct from France, a gorgeous hand carved 19th century French pier/mantel mirror, over 6 ft. tall ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Mantel Mirrors and Fireplac...

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Mirror, Oak

Amsterdam School Coat Rack / Hat Rack P.E.L. Izeren for Genneper Molen 1920 Oak
By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Genneper Molen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite clean Dutch Art Deco design coat rack in the Amsterdam School design style by P.E.L. Izeren for Genneper Molen 1920. Made from European Oak with gorgeous Macassar & mahoga...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands

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Oak

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Antique Huge Rare Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Gnome Made in Germany circa 1900
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Extraordinary huge antique gnome Made of hand carved Black Forest wood Probably made in Germany
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Abstract Sculptures

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Black Forest Carved Gnome or Elf Table Top Mirror
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Uunique form and great example of Black Forest carving
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Table Mirrors

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Wood, Glass

Very Rare Terracotta Doctor Garden Gnome with Frog
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great and rare sculpture of a dwarf delivering medicine to a frog which has a cold. made of terracotta, with original painting, most probably manufactured by Heissner, Germany, cir...
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880. Beautifully modelled, hand
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Antique 1880s Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Gnome Folk Art Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Wooden Mask Vintage Europe
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Black Forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of Black Forest
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Masks

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Gnome Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Masks

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Wood

A late 19th century Black Forest carved walnut figure of a gnome circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
the end of 19th century in the Black Forest region of Germany or Switzerland. He is out walking with a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Wooden Carved Black Forest Dwarf Circa 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a nice handcarved wood figurine of a kneeling gnome on a rocky base. executed in brienz, swizerland
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Liquor Caddy with GNOME, 14.5" tall
Located in South Coast, CA
Spectacular & RARE antique Victorian era Black Forest hand carved liquor caddy or stand with
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Antique 19th Century Barware

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Black Forest Gnome Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An amazing Black Forest carving of a gnome holding a fish. Sometimes this figure is referred to as
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest End Tables

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Black Forest Gnome Table
Black Forest Gnome Table
H 33.5 in Dm 20.5 in
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Black Forest Gnome For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black forest gnome you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and glass, every black forest gnome was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black forest gnome — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A black forest gnome is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

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A black forest gnome can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,120, while the lowest priced sells for $320 and the highest can go for as much as $42,500.
Questions About Black Forest Gnome
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Franz Anton Ketterer is believed to be the German clockmaker who invented the cuckoo clock, and he is also one of the founding fathers of the Black Forest clockmaking. Today there are many cuckoo clocks, but to be deemed an authentic Black Forest cuckoo is an honor that is bestowed to only those clocks where every essential part is handmade exclusively in the Black Forest region of Germany. Shop a collection of cuckoo clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.