STUNNING ViNTAGE PAINTED BLACK FOREST HAND CARVED RABBIT WHIP HOOK GLASS EYES
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, extra large, Swiss made Black Forest wood, Rabbit / Hare whip hook with glass eyes This is a v...
Wood
$2,325 / item
Forest Hare, Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain sculpture depicting a hare, inspired by the plant motifs of the designer William Morris, one of the all-time masters of the decorative arts. This sculpture, made in matte b...
Porcelain
Large Pair of Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques depicting Deer, a Hare, and Fox
Located in London, GB
A pair of large black forest game plaques Expertly carved in lindenwood, the shaped plaques, carved with oak leaves, depict a buck and a roe deer, a hare and fox, hung as trophies.
Wood
Huge Antique Victorian Era Black Forest Wall Clock or Mirror Frame with Hare
Located in Lisse, NL
If you look at the details in the carved hare and pheasant and the perfectly balanced composition of this Black Forest work of art then you will realize that this can only be the wor...
Nutwood
Rare Black Forest Hare or Rabbit Wall Rack, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous wall hanging rack, beautifully hand-carved in the Black Forest region, circa 1890. Of course what makes this so charming and collectible is the wonderful carved Hare or...
Charming Black Forest Pocket Watch Holder, Hare, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful figural pocket watch stand (pocket watch not included) from Black Forest region, hand-carved circa 1890-1900 from Linden wood.
Black Forest Carved Wood Hunter Hare Coat Hook, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a whimsical handcarved hunting hare whip holder / coat hook. executed ca. 1900, swiss - brienz.
Wood
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Hare Coat Hook With Music, Swiss Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a whimsical handcarved hunting hare whip holder / coat hook. executed ca. 1900, swiss - brienz. with music work integrated in the body which starts playing when something is hanged o...
Wood
Antique Carved Cuckoo Clock with Hare and Pheasant
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A nice hand-carved wood cuckoo clock, decorated with hare and pheasant. Executed in Germany, circa 1920. Very good condition, age related traces of usage, clockwork in working order....
Wood
Black Forest Hare Wall Plaque, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Fine Black Forest carved wood wall plaque on a medallion with a hare or jackrabbit on oak leaves circa 1880.
Oak
Antique Novelty Black Forest Hare Inkwell, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
Beautifully hand-carved in the Black Forest region of Switzerland in the late Victorian era, around 1880.
Wood
Rustic Carved Wood Hunter Hare Coat Hook
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A nice hand carved hunting hare whip holder or coat rack. With genuine chamois horns as hooks. Hand carved in brienz, swizerland circa 1930. Measures: Width 5.12" (13cm) Height 1...
Wood
Black Forest Carved Bracket with a Hare
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest Carved Bracket with a Hare
Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 28 in D 10.5 in
Black Forest Swiss Hand-Carved Wooden Musical Clock with Hound and Hare
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest Swiss hand-carved musical clock from the 19th century with hound and hares.
Wood
Black Forest Carved Mount of a Black Hare, Germany, Early 20th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
Wonderful Black Forest hand-carved bust of a black hare (Rabbit) mounted on a hardwood carved shield, oak leaf and branches, early 20th century.
Wood
19th Century Sculpture - Bronze - Running Hare on Marble Base
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lively and expressive 19th-century bronze sculpture of a hare in motion, caught mid-step with its ears alert and body turned as if pausing mid-leap. The surface is richly textured,...
Marble, Bronze
Contemporary Sitting Rabbit Sculpture in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rabbit (Sitting) tabletop sculpture Dark antique copper Hand Repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of h...
Copper
$1,072 / set
H 13.78 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Carved Wood Baroque Style Wall Decors with Deer and Ibex Figures
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of beautiful Baroque style polychrome carved wood wall decors depicting deer and ibex figures. Painted in brown, green, red, and golden colors. Dimensions: height 35 cm / 13....
Wood, Paint
$3,191
H 11.62 in W 5.71 in D 4.73 in
Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, whip hooks which has the original paint This is a fine exa...
Wood
Vienna Bronze Hare, circa 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Marseille, FR
Vienna bronze hare, circa 1900.
Bronze
Lalique France Crystal Rabbit ”Cesar” Figurine
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique frosted and clear crystal rabbit “Cesar” figurine. The rabbit is lying down with its straight up ears in alert position and very large expressive eyes. It’s body is...
Crystal
$1,995
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Deer or Elk Head Wall Plaque or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed antique wall sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been done in Switzerland in approximately 1890 in the period Black Forest style. This hand-carved sculptur...
Softwood
$4,500
H 22 in W 13.75 in D 11 in
Black Forest 1900s Hand Carved Wooden Buck Head Mounted on Shield Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swiss Black Forest hand carved wooden buck head wall sculpture from the turn of the century, with shield plate. Born in the early years of the 20th century, this exquisite wall scu...
Wood
$390 / set
H 16.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.5 in
Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of 3 vintage deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. Most of them are dated on the backside, it tells they are from the 1920s or older. Measurement's ...
Antler, Wood
19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century black forest mantle clock, the clock dial located at the centre within a farmyard scene consisting of a cockerel at the top and a chicken, baby chick an...
Walnut
Black Forest Carved Leash Holder/Hook, circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest carved bear leash holder with chamois horns. Excellent condition and stunning craftsmanship. Part of the Black Forest Brienz collection. Period: circa 1900 Origin: Swi...
Wood
$245
H 11.62 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
Antique Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Black Forest, Germany 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Black Forest, Germany 1900 Item e8315 A great antique 6 ponter red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy with unequal antlers mounted on a carved woo...
Antler, Wood
Antique Black Forest Mirror with Antler Arrangement ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Black Forest Mirror with Antler Arrangement ca. 1920s This striking wall mirror is framed with an elaborate arrangement of natural deer antlers, forming an oval surround of ...
Mirror, Wood
$320 / set
H 8 in W 5.75 in D 7.25 in
Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A striking set of two vintage deer antler trophies mounted on beautifully hand-carved wooden plaques, showcasing traditional Alpine craftsmanship. One plaque bears a visible date of ...
Antler, Wood
$350
H 6.63 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
1996 Sintra Designed by Tiffany & Co Porcelain Spring Flowers Rabbit Figurine
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Beautiful 1996 Tiffany & Co. porcelain Rabbit in the Sintra Pattern. The figurine was Made in Portugal and is splattered with spring flowers. It is in perfect condition.
Porcelain
$680
H 11.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Deer Head with Glass Eyes, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Glass, Wood
$320 / set
H 12.38 in W 9 in D 5 in
Lot of two Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A striking set of two vintage deer antler trophies mounted on beautifully hand-carved Black Forest wooden plaques, showcasing traditional Alpine craftsmanship. One plaque bears a vis...
Antler, Wood
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
$5,035Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...
Paper
$10,257
H 46 in W 70.9 in D 30.5 in
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...
Wood, Oak
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
$1,850
H 12.25 in W 8.75 in D 1.63 in
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
Welcome to surrealism. A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A gre...
Paper
$1,185Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...
Brass
British Colonial West Indies Style Sailors Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large impressive British colonial style sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells ambitiously arranged around a heart with an anchor and a message of hope. Presented under gl...
Shell, Organic Material, Mahogany
$900
H 11.23 in W 4.61 in D 6.54 in
Johan Sirnes (1883-1966) "Sitting Hare" Sculpture, Porsgrund Porcelain, Norway
By Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik
Located in Skien, NO
This magnificent "Sitting Hare" sculpture is a stunning artistic achievement. Crafted from high-quality porcelain by Porsgrund Porcelain in Norway and designed by Johan Sirnes circa ...
Porcelain
$15,000
H 13.19 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, covered entirely with brilliant, deep red crystals of varying sizes. The crystals are densely packed together, forming a con...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz
$368,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 104 in W 45 in D 6 in
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...
Stained Glass
$3,001Sale Price|39% Off
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 10.83 in
Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare hand carved wooden reliquary shrine with wonderful decoration, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:40cm W:39cm D:27,5cm
Glass, Wood
$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
$341,252
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$1,280
H 6.25 in W 6.88 in D 8.63 in
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest desk accessory carved from wood in the shape of a wild boar. A lovely addition to your room or just to use on your desk. Made from hand carved wood. Found ...
Wood
$5,128
H 31 in W 18 in D 5.5 in
Large Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Wall Clock Plaque with Pheasant Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
This large Swiss masterpiece wall plaque with clock is in perfect condition. The realistic and detailed carving consists of a pair of pheasant, a bird's nest, fine leafs and branche...
Wood
$9,080
H 51.19 in W 31.5 in D 12.6 in
Dante Chinoiserie-Style Carved Wooden Bar Cabinet by Spini Firenze
By Spini Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
A celebration of Chinoiserie's poetic scenarios and sumptuous details, this clean-lined wooden bar cabinet is an authentic cabinetmaking masterpiece. Gold-leaf and shaded-red decorat...
Wood
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.
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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