French 1900s Black Forest Turn of the Century Mirror with Carved Oak Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French black forest mirror from the early 20th century, with hand-carved oak leaves.
Mirror, Wood
French 19th century Black Forest st. Walnut mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most handsome French 19th century Black Forest st. Walnut mirror.
Walnut
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Mirror with Floral Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance your home with this finely carved French Black Forest wall mirror, crafted circa 1880.
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Eagle Sculpture Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
The bird features exquisite and detailed carvings on the wings, plumage and claw feet. The Black Forest mirror is in excellent condition and flaunts a rich walnut patina throughout t...
Mercury Glass, Oak
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Wall Sculpture with Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this beautiful antique carved mirror. Crafted in France circa 1880 and built of solid walnut wood, this elegant wall sculpture features an intricately carved ped...
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Wall Mirror with Hunting Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall or entry with this richly carved antique Black Forest wall mirror. Crafted in France circa 1880, the oval mirror is set within an elaborate hand-carved oak frame ador...
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Hunting Wall Plaque with Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring bold Alpine character to a study, library, or lodge-inspired interior with this richly sculpted antique Black Forest panel, crafted in France circa 1880 and finished in a desir...
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Wall Mirror with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved in France circa 1870, this richly detailed wall mirror is a fine example of Black Forest-style craftsmanship, distinguished by its deeply sculptural forms and organic naturali...
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Light Oak Mirror with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room, a study or hallway with this heavily carved antique mirror. Created in France circa 1880 and carved of oak, the Black Forest frame features a tree branch knot...
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Wall Mirror with Fruit
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room, a study or hallway with this heavily carved antique mirror. Created in France circa 1880 and carved of oak, the Black Forest frame features a top pineapple fi...
Mirror, Oak
19th C. French Black Forest Carved Walnut Wall Hunting Panel with Center Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring character and storytelling to a study, lodge-style living room, or entryway with this impressive antique Black Forest wall piece, carved in France circa 1880 and later converte...
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Hand Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a vanity, powder room, or dressing table with this elegant antique French hand mirror, crafted circa 1870 in the Black Forest tradition.
Mercury Glass, Walnut
French Mid-20th Century Black Forest Faux-Bois Mirror with Leaf Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Black Forest style mirror from the mid-20th century features a faux-bois frame made of a variety of leaves nicely intertwined along the rectangular frame made of four faux br...
Wood
19th C. French Black Forest Carved Oak Mirror with Bronze Trim and Bird Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking example of French Black Forest craftsmanship, this intricately carved mirror was created circa 1870 and is made of stripped oak with a light, natural patina.
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Bleached Oak Royal Coat of Arms Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
An unusual combination of French craftsmanship, British heraldry, and Black Forest influence, this antique mirror would make a commanding focal point above a mantel, console, or ches...
Oak
Antique French Pier Wall Mirror Renaissance Black Forest Lion Crest Carved Oak
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Pier wall mirror renaissance black forest lion crest carved oak.
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Carved Eagle Mirror
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A finely carved wooden eagle holding a mirror in the shape of a crescent moon attributed to French cabinetmaker and wood craftsman, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906).
Mirror, Wood, Beech
Antique French Henri II Style Carved Oak Mantel Mirror, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
The details reveal it was probably commissioned for an aristocrat’s hunting lodge, circa 1880, and carved in the Black Forest region of Europe, where France, Germany and Switzerland ...
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Black Forest Mirror
Located in Boston, MA
19th century French black forest mirror.
Pair of 19th Century French Black Forest Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Mirrors is ideal for creating rustic symmetry. Great in a master bathroom, game room, or anywhere their rustic and realistic look would be a hit! Ne...
Mirror, Oak
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H 43.75 in W 32.5 in D 5 in
French 1880s Black Forest Wooden Mirror with Carved Fox, Foliage and Branches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Black Forest carved wood mirror from the late 19th century, with fox and foliage motifs.
Mirror, Wood
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H 37.25 in W 31 in D 1 in
Black Forest 1880s Carved Wooden Rectangular Mirror with Openwork Grapevines
Located in Atlanta, GA
This late 19th century French mirror is set within a thin gilt molded frame enclosed in a rectangular Black Forest style carved crested wooden frame.
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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H 38.5 in W 35 in D 3 in
Antique French Carved Oak Black Forest Wall Mirror Large Frame Celtic Cross
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French carved oak Black Forest wall mirror large frame celtic cross ~Direct from France~ ~Beautiful hand carved antique French wall mirror, with outstanding carved desig...
Mirror, Oak
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H 47 in W 31.5 in D 4.5 in
French 1870s Large Black Forest Wood Carved Mirror with Painted Tied Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
The distressed paint gives character to this original piece that blends antiquity with the rusticity of cabin style. This large French Black Forest wooden carved mirror circa 1870 wo...
Mirror, Wood
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H 19 in W 11 in D 7 in
Antique French Mirror Black Forest Dresser Vanity Table Top Jewelry Box Oak 19c
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb and dainty antique French oak black forest tilting table top dresser or vanity beveled mirror jewelry box with drawer~~c. 1880s We can't say enough wonderful things about...
Mirror, Oak
Large Black Forest Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Black Forest Mirror.Distressed glass mirror is replacement.
Wood
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H 44.5 in W 27.5 in D 17 in
Antique French Mirror Black Forest Oak Framed or Standing Mirrored Firescreen
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite 19th century antique French Qak Black Forest beveled framed mirror or firescreen~~c. 1880s We were fortunate enough to obtain this outstanding mirror or firescreen and ot...
Mirror, Oak
19th Century Hand-Carved Black Forest Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Hand-Carved Black Forest Wall Mirror is a masterpiece of the sculptor's art! Using finely grained fruitwood, the master artisan created a framework that is completely c...
Mirror, Fruitwood
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H 24.5 in W 37 in D 6.5 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Wall Sculpture with Convex Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this beautiful antique carved mirror. Crafted in France circa 1880 and built of solid walnut wood, the wall sculpture features a large shell at the pediment with...
Mirror, Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 23 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Black Forest Style Carved Oak Mirror with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study, hunting lodge, or rustic interior with this richly carved antique French oak mirror, crafted circa 1860 in the Black Forest style.
Mirror, Oak
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H 60 in W 40 in D 5 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut and Beveled Glass Oval Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This large five feet tall antique wall mirror was crafted in France, circa 1870. Oval in shape, the important mirror features hand carved motifs including a large shell at the pedime...
Mercury Glass, Walnut
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H 62.5 in W 41 in D 5 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Wall Mirror with Bird Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry, powder room, or above a console with this exceptional antique Black Forest wall mirror. Crafted in France circa 1870, the richly carved oak frame is adorned throug...
Mercury Glass, Oak
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H 23.5 in W 19 in D 1 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Mirror with Bird and Grape Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique mirror was crafted in the French Alps, circa 1870. Made of walnut, the mirror features hand carved bird, grape and vine motifs on a log shaped frame, the center has the ...
Mercury Glass, Walnut
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H 62.5 in W 40 in D 8 in
Antique French Pier Mantel Wall Mirror Black Forest Barley Twist Carved Stag
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Pier mantel wall mirror black forest barley twist carved oak stag.
Mirror, Oak
French Brass Wall Mirror Decorated with Birds and Rabbits
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French brass wall mirror decorated with birds and rabbits This piece has a very decorative Frame, it is twined with vines and leaves, and set around with a bird sand rabbits The ...
Brass
French Ornate Carved Oval Mirror, Decorated with Cherubs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French ornate carved oval mirror, decorated with cherubs. A lovely piece, the 3.5” wide frame is intricately carved with cherubs and a crown at the top, the border is carved with ...
Walnut
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H 24.5 in W 37 in D 6.5 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Wall Mirror with Scroll and Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this beautiful antique carved mirror. Crafted in France circa 1880 and built of solid walnut wood, the wall sculpture features a large shell at the pediment with...
Mirror, Walnut
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H 91.25 in W 67.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Ornate French Oak Sideboard Hutch or Bar Cabinet with Carved Faces
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional 19th century French ornate carved oak sideboard or bar cabinet France, circa 1890s Oak, brass, mirror and glass Measures: 67.5" W x 22.5" D x 91.25" H. Ver...
Brass
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique mirror was crafted in the French Alps, circa 1920. Made of walnut, the mirror features hand carved floral and leaf decor in high relief on a log shaped frame. The piece ...
Mirror, Walnut
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H 15.038 in W 6.25 in D 1 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Hand Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand crafted in France circa 1870, the antique Louis XV style hand mirror with elegant serpentine handle, features hand carved floral and leaf motifs throughout the frame; the vanity...
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Eagle Sculpture Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
The bird features exquisite and detailed carvings on the wings, plumage and claw feet. The Black Forest mirror is in excellent condition and flaunts a rich walnut patina throughout t...
Mercury Glass, Oak
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H 36.75 in W 23.5 in D 1.5 in
French Black Forest Turn of the Century Giltwood Faux Wooden Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Black Forest period carved giltwood faux bois mirror, dating back to circa 1900, will draw the viewer's attention with its intricate design, ivy motifs and masterful craf...
Mirror, Giltwood
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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 eastern France.
Mirror, Walnut
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H 60 in W 38.5 in D 1 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Mirror with Grapes and Foliage
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique wall mirror was crafted in the Alps of France, circa 1870. The hand carved fruit wood mirror features a vase full with grapes and leaves at the pediment, with foli...
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Wall Mirror with Fruit Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, a study or hallway with this elegant antique mirror. Created in France circa 1880 and built of oak, the oval frame features hand carved and pierced fruit and foliage ...
Oak, Mirror
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H 24.75 in W 15 in D 6 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Freestanding Vanity Table Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a counter with this elegant antique makeup mirror frame from the Alps of France. Crafted, circa 1860, the rectangular, tilt-top mirror with beveled glass sits on two pedesta...
Mercury Glass, Oak
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H 28.5 in W 13.5 in D 3 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Mirror with Eagle Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual antique mirror was crafted in the Alps region of France, circa 1880. The whimsical wall mirror features a large eagle sculpture with glass eyes at the pediment, seated o...
Mercury Glass, Walnut
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H 34.5 in W 24 in D 8.25 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Wall Mirror with Boar Head
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or hallway with this heavily carved antique mirror. Created in France circa 1880 and almost 3 feet tall, the Black Forest frame features a top crest depicting a wild...
Mirror, Oak
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H 37 in W 26 in D 2 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Wall Mirror with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique wall mirror was crafted in France, circa 1870. Rectangular in shape, the Black Forest mirror features hand carved floral and leaf motifs throughout embellished w...
Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 13.5 in D 3 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Mirror with Eagle Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual antique mirror was crafted in the Alps region of France, circa 1880. The whimsical mirror features a large eagle sculpture with glass eyes at the pediment, seated on a w...
Mercury Glass, Walnut
19th Century Hand-Carved Black Forest Vanity Mirror-Box
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century hand-carved black forest vanity mirror-box was sculpted from solid fruitwood in the naturalistic form that is definitive of the region, appearing to be the flora that ex...
Fruitwood
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H 25.5 in W 18 in D 4 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Wall Mirror with Dog and Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room, a study or hallway with this heavily carved antique mirror. Created in France circa 1880 and built of oak, the Black Forest frame features carved and pierced ...
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Wall Mirror with Leaf Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
The large and heavy Black Forest mirror has its original wood backing; it is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina.
Mercury Glass, Oak
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H 24 in W 10.5 in D 3 in
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Wall Mirror with Dog Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
This whimsical antique mirror was crafted in the French Alps, circa 1920. Made of oak and rectangular in shape with arched top, the petite mirror features hand carved leaf and acorn ...
Mercury Glass, Oak
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H 60.5 in W 42.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Hunt Hound Pheasant Pier Mantel Mirror Black Forest
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French carved oak Hunt Hound Pheasant Pier mantel mirror Black Forest ~Direct from France~ ~Substantial 19th century carved French mantel/pier mirror~ ~Stunning hand car...
Oak
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H 26.5 in W 19.5 in D 4.5 in
19th C. Black Forest Carved Walnut Hunt Mirror with Dog, Game, and Grapes
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or hallway with this heavily carved antique mirror. Created in France circa 1880 and measuring just over two feet tall, the Black Forest frame features a boldly scul...
Mirror, Oak
Victorian Vanity Mirror with Cherubs, Europe ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A wooden vanity mirror decorated with elaborate carved cherubs and flowers. Handcarved in Italy or France around 1900. With original antique mirror in good condition. Can be used han...
Glass, Wood
19th Black Forest Bird Vanity Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant 19th black forest vanity mirror with drawer. The mirror is decorated in wood carved with leaves and birds, a large shell for the jewels space.
Mirror, Wood
French Black Forest Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
French black forest mirror, the rectangular form surrounding by a conforming border.
French Black Forest Mirror
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Carved wood
Original glass
19th Century Black Forest Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved in walnut, this mirror has been artistically carved with leaves and a flower filled garland.
Mirror, Walnut
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H 29 in W 18 in D 3.5 in
French Black Forest 19th Century Oak Leaves Carved Mirror with Oval Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elaborately carved French Black Forest oak mirror from the 19th century is made of a central oval clear glass mirror.
Mirror, Wood, Oak
19th Century Black Forest Oval Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Black Forest oval mirror, the fox-head crest surmounting a carved leaf and vine border.
Mirror, Wood
Black Forest Mirror with Original Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest mirror with original glass.
19th Century Carved Black Forest Oval Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century carved Black forest oval mirror, surrounded by a ribbon border and grapevine open work decor.
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century Ornate Large Black Forest French Mirror
Located in Santa Ana, CA
This large French mirror is made from a gorgeous, dark oak in the Black Forest style.
Oak
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H 25.6 in W 13.39 in D 3.15 in
Early 20th Century Pair of Hand Carved Oak Black Forest Style Carved Mirrors
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of elegant French mirrors, carved from solid oakwood in Black Forest style.
Oak
19th Century Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4977 A 19th century Continental wall mirror, having original bevelled edge glass with some imperfections in finely carved painted frame with centre crest and scrolls to the top and...
Wood
Black Forest Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest apothecary cabinet.
Wood, Mirror
$7,437Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Black Forest Style Deer Head Wall Brackets, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Black Forest style Deer head wall shelves or brackets. Made in a Faux Bois design.
Composition
Antique French Tramp Art Mirror with Stepped Corners, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art mirror from the early 20th century, handcrafted around 1900 with intricately layered geometric woodwork and stepped corners that frame the glass with graphic chara...
Mirror, Wood
"Marchand" Scalloped Oak Nighstand by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand nightstand features elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural door fronts, creating a standout design for any bedroom. Designed for convenience, it includes a pull...
Oak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,556
H 24 in W 11.3 in D 6.1 in
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will loo...
Brass
$3,900Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 28 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pair of Italian Terracotta Eagles After a 1 st Century AD Roman Marble Original
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A life-Size pair of finely cast 19th century Italian terracotta eagles standing on an oval terracotta base, each facing the other with their wings partially upswept after a 1st Centu...
Terracotta
$2,990
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Catalan Spanish Carved Walnut Console Sofa Table, Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish antique walnut chest of four drawers and original iron hardware. You can use like a commode or chest of drawers or large nightstand. This elegant console was cra...
Iron
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
$10,461
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
$2,080
H 13.8 in W 16.7 in D 11 in
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Brass
$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
$58,848
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
By Francesco Zuccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...
Oil, Wood Panel
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
$311,842 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
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.
Vintage mirrors have long been a measure of craftsmanship, from gilded Rococo frames to the sunburst shapes that became a signature of mid-century design.
Styles to Know
An arched or sunburst mirror reads more decorative, while a plain rectangular frame lets the room around it stand out. Hang one above a vintage vanity or a mid-century modern dresser, or lean a larger floor mirror against the wall as a standalone piece.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Mirror
Foxing and an aged frame usually read as character rather than damage, worth weighing against a listing's condition notes. For placement ideas, our 12 dramatic mirrors feature is a good place to start. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era and designer on record, and the 1stDibs Promise covers each purchase.