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.
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss Black Forest chair offers a delightful surprise—a music box hidden inside will activate when the chair is sat upon.
Walnut
Antique Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Bear Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matching pair of hand-carved Swiss Black Forest chairs with bears facing each other.
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair..music box plays when sat on..
Located in Buffalo, NY
This exceptional Swiss Black Forest chair offers a delightful surprise—a music box hidden inside will activate when the chair is sat upon.
Walnut
Antique Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Swiss hand-carved Black Forest bear chairs. Both facing left with acorn and oak leaf motif, and carved seats.
Wood
Pair of Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched pair of Swiss Black Forest hand-carved bear chairs with bears facing each other.
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Chair, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A characterful Swiss Black Forest carved wood seat, the shaped seat with textured surface, supported at one side by a standing bear carved naturalistically with open mouth and detail...
Wood
A Rare Beautifully Carved Swiss “Black Forest” Musical Bear Chair
Located in London, GB
A Rare Beautifully Carved Swiss “Black Forest” Musical Bear Chair Circa 1920 Retailed by Ed Jobin & Co Brienz.
Wood
Antique Swiss Carved Black Forest Hunter's Chair
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss Black Forest carved hunter's chair with back center having a hunter with horn and chamois on each side.
Wood
Pair of Black Forest Linden Wood Swiss Maharajah Chairs Circa 1890
By Peter Trauffer
Located in London, GB
Beautifully Carved by Peter Trauffer of Luzern For the same pair see Swiss Carvings the Art of the Black Forest by Jay Arenski and Simon Daniels p132 93cm by 50cm by 50cm approx
Wood
19th Century Pair of Swiss Black Forest Carved Lindenwood Chairs With Bear Motif
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Carved Black Forest Chairs Constructed in carved Lindenwood, the legs carved to mimic branches, supporting naturalistically carved seats, the back of each chair centred by...
Wood
Black Forest Music Box Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
As impressive as it is delightful, this chair is a perfect example of Black Forest craftsmanship at its finest.
Walnut
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Oak Chair, Swiss circa 1880.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Oak Chair, Swiss circa 1880.
Oak
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log.
Wood
Pair of Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bear Chairs
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Antique Swiss Black Forest carved bear chairs. Intricately hand-carved with chair backs featuring bear climbing branches of oak leaves with acorns.
Wood
Black Forest Childs Chair Late 19th Century
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Exquisite Black Forest Carved Musical Side Chair, circa 1880–1900 A superb example of late 19th-century Swiss/German craftsmanship.
Walnut
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009 Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings - The Art of the Black Forest 1820 - 1940, Woodbridge 2005
Nutwood
$1,940Sale Price|20% Off
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009 Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings - The Art of the Black Forest 1820 - 1940, Woodbridge 2005
Nutwood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Chair
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved chair having bear on fallen log.
Wood
A Swiss Alpine Folk Art Escabelle Chair
Located in London, GB
A Delightful Swiss Alpine Folk Art Escabelle Chair. This charming antique features a beautifully carved backrest adorned with a pair of Alpine chamois above a central stylized heart...
Pine
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair with Twin Bears
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Swiss Black Forest musical child’s chair with carved twin bears, dating to circa 1880.
Wood
Set of Eight 1920s Black Forest Dining Room Chairs with Hand-Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight Black Forest dining room chairs from the early 20th century, with carved foliage décor and upholstery. Created during the first quarter of the 20th century, this set o...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Black Forest Lounge Chair from Switzerland Part of a Major Collection
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Black Forest Lounge Chair, that was part of a major collection of Black Forest items sold by a Chateau outside of Marseille, France.
Wood
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Chair, Brienz, circa 1880s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Chair, Brienz, circa 1880s An exceptional hand-carved Black Forest bear chair dating to around 1880.
Wood
Large Black Forest 19th Century Antler Arm Chair and Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
a large and rare set of German Black Forest furniture with chair and ottoman; with oval back above a tight seat all surrounded by a robust frame symmetrically constructed of entwined...
Antler
Black Forest Chair
Located in Janvry, Essonne
A Black Forest chair in carved lime; branches and roses sculpted on the back, a trompe l'oeil checked cloth on the seat and the back.
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A superb 19th century Black Forest carved bear hall chair; the standing bear with attitude and his head raised with his mouth open showing his polychrome teeth and tongue, his arms a...
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Armchair, European
Located in Alexandria, VA
Impressive large-scale Black Forest carved armchair in walnut with all-over carved decoration of bark, branches, leaves and berries, Swiss, circa 1870-1880. Provenance: Anniee McC...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 39 in W 26 in D 33 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1875
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Black Forest carved bear hall chair armchair, 19th century, circa 1875 Magnificent Swiss 19th century Black Forest carved bear hall chair circa 1875, the bear standing on ...
Wood
A very rare Black Forest bear chair.
Located in Miami, FL
A very rare Black Forest bear chair, in the form of the playful bear.
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Rare 1890's Swiss walnut black forest musical chair with hand carved edelweiss.
Walnut
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Table and Chair Set
Located in Wiscasset, ME
In overall good condition and nice bit of craftsmanship Chairs measure 38" H 18 W 15 D Table measures 35" x 26" x 31" H
19th Century Swiss-German Black Forest Antler Horn Throne Chair
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very unusual throne chair or armchair made in the Black Forest region of south-west Germany bordering Switzerland.
Fabric, Antler
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Pair Of Black Forest Antler Horn Hall Chairs, Swiss/German, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very unusual pair of hall chairs or side chairs made in the Black Forest region of south-west Germany bordering Switzerland.
Fabric, Pine, Antler
Black Forest Chair of Carved Oak from the 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Black Forest chair of carved oak from Switzerland, circa 1860, featuring a rustic trellis and grapevine back, the solid carved basket seat on rustic legs.
Oak, Wood
Pair 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Oak Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome pair of Swiss oak side or hall chairs with circular open work backs holding a shield with beautifully carved eagles in the centers. In the alpine style with bobbin turned sp...
Oak
Sold
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Black Forest Bergère Chairs c1800's Huge Collection of Black Forest Pieces Avail
Located in Highwood, IL
There is also a matching settee-sofa that matches this pair of bergère Black Forest chairs. **The chairs vary slightly in size.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Walnut Edelweiss Chairs, Swiss, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a wonderful pair of carved walnut chairs with finely inlaid seat and back. superb carved edelweiss and floral ornaments. executed ca. 1900, swiss brienz. (the center paintings at the...
Wood
Linden Wood ’Black Forest’ Bear Armchair from Peter Trauffer
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A linden wood ’Black Forest’ Bear armchair from Peter Trauffer, modelled as a seated bear with a radiating grooved seat in his lap, his paws outstretched in an embrace and his head t...
Wood
Sold
H 38.63 in W 17.38 in D 17.38 in
Original Black Forest Set '6' Hand-Carved Dining Chairs Available Matching Table
Located in Highwood, IL
Their history of Black Forest carvings dates back to the 1800’s in the town of Brienz, Switzerland.
Wood
Sold
H 26.97 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
Carved and Inlaid Walnut Children Chair with Musical Work, Swiss, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A finely carved walnut children chair with inlaid seat and back. Superb carved edelweiss, gentian and floral ornaments. Tilt-seat, inside a musical clock. Executed circa 1900, Swiss ...
Nutwood
Sold
H 29 in Dm 23.5 in
Pair of Antique Black Forest Hall Chairs and Matching Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully shaped and vey well carved set of Black Forest furniture. This late 19th century set of furniture is an absolute joy to own and to look at. The shape, the color and th...
Wood
Finely Carved and Inlaid Chair from Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A beautifully carved and inlaid chair from Brienz, Switzerland.
Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Black Forest Furniture Beautiful Small Dining Table, Game Table Matching Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Another selection from our vast collection of Black Forest Furniture, is a beautiful small Dining Table or game table with a set of matching Black Forest Chairs.
Wood
Pair of ‘Black Forest’ Linden Wood Arm Chairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Swiss, circa 1880. Footnote: For many years carved wooden pieces such as these chairs were wrongly thought to have come from the Black Forest in Germany.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 28.63 in W 26.63 in D 26.63 in
Complete Set of Antique Inlaid Edelweiss Brienz Tilt–Top Table and Four Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an absolutely stunning set featuring an Inlaid Edelweiss Brienz hand-carved tilt-top table with four chairs. The extremely fine details of the Edelweiss flowers as well as th...
Wood
Black Forest Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair, Swiss, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A finely carved walnut chair with inlaid back. Superb carved edelweiss, gentian and floral ornaments. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Measures: Width 18.11" (46cm) Heigh...
Nutwood
Black Forest Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair, Swiss, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A finely carved walnut chair with inlaid back and seat. Superb carved edelweiss, gentian and floral ornaments. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Measures: Width 18.11" (46cm) He...
Nutwood
19th Century Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Black Forest musical chair in walnut, the profusely carved back with an inlaid central panel and also an inlaid panel on the seat, depicting typical Swiss scenes, standi...
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Pair Of Black Forest Antler Horn Hall Chairs, Swiss/German, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very unusual pair of hall chairs or side chairs made in the Black Forest region of south-west Germany bordering Switzerland.
Fabric, Pine, Antler
Sold
H 41.5 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Unique & Sturdy Antique Black Forest Armchair / Lounge Chair W. Bear Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Mind you, our price for this great value for money Swiss Black Forest chair even includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days....
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 35.8 in W 18.1 in D 17.7 in
Late 1800s Hand-Carved Black Forest Hall Chair / Sgabello with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Lisse, NL
Decorative Black Forest hall chair. This well crafted hall chair from the late 1800s has the whole back of the chair carved out of one piece.
Wood
Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair with Musical Work, Swiss, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A finely carved walnut chair with inlaid seat and back. superb carved edelweiss, gentian and floral ornaments. Tilt-seat, inside a musical clock. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. ...
Nutwood
Sold
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 15.36 in
Set of Swiss Brienz Carved and Marquetry Walnut Sgabello Chairs, 1900
Located in Haarlem, NL
Lovely set of richly carved walnut wooden chairs. Seats and back medaillons are decorated with chamois and capricorn inlaid marquetry wood work. Surrounding the medaillons you see su...
Walnut
Sold
H 42.52 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Finely Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair with Musical Work, Swiss 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A wonderful carved walnut armchair or throne with finely inlaid seat and back. Superb carved edelweiss and floral ornaments. Lion heads and paws at the base of the arms. Tilt-seat, i...
Nutwood
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Bear Seat
Located in Aspen, CO
A Swiss "Black Forest" carved linden wood bear chair, modeled as a bear sitting with legs crossed, holding a lily pad seat.
"Black Forest" Bear Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a most unusual 19th century black forest carved Linden Wood Bear Armchair modeled as a seated bear with outstretched paws, circa 1890.
Tyrolean Swiss Peasant Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tyrolean Swiss peasant chair in the style of Brettstuhl Bauernstuhl.
Sold
H 39 in W 26 in D 33 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1875
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Black Forest carved bear hall chair armchair, 19th century, circa 1875 Magnificent Swiss 19th century Black Forest carved bear hall chair circa 1875, the bear standing on ...
Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 26 in D 33 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1875
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Black Forest carved bear hall chair armchair, 19th century, circa 1875 Magnificent Swiss 19th century Black Forest carved bear hall chair circa 1875, the bear standing on ...
Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 26 in D 33 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1875
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Black Forest carved bear hall chair armchair, 19th century, circa 1875 Magnificent Swiss 19th century Black Forest carved bear hall chair circa 1875, the bear standing on ...
Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 26 in D 33 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair Armchair, 19th Century, circa 1875
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent Swiss 19th century Black Forest carved bear hall chair circa 1875, the bear standing on his hind legs looking to his left with his mouth open showing teeth and tongue wit...
Wood
Brienz Walnut Chair with Inlaid Seat and Back, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
A carved Swiss walnut chair featuring inlaid ibex and stag with delicate edelweiss and floral carvings.
Walnut
Sold
H 28.5 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Swiss Black Forest Carved Marquetry Tilt-Top Table and Six Chairs
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An ornately carved inlaid Swiss black forest table and chair set. The round tilt-table is inlaid with a centre medallion depicting a hunting scene and is surrounded by eight smaller ...
Wood
Brienz Walnut Chair with Inlay, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
A beautifully executed and inlaid example of late 19th, early 20th century, Brienz Swiss carving and craftsmanship. Featuring Ibex and chamois inlay in the seat and back, with edelwe...
Walnut
Completely Fantastic Black Forest Rocking Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A black forest carved rocking chair in walnut featuring prancing lions supporting upholstered seat and back. The rocking stretcher has busts of singing women and scrolling base. Sur...
Upholstery, Wood
Swiss' Black Forest Side Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Spotlighted in the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia as well as the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Black Forest became a world-renowned collector's category that still holds pro...
Wood
19th Century Austrian Mountain Chair
Located in Nijlen, BE
Austrian mountain chair from the 19th century. Beautiful piece due to its pure shapes. The rosewood inlay makes the chair one of a kind. Original patina. We ship safely worldwide.
Oak
$3,790 / set
H 40.95 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Sgabello Chairs with Inlay
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking pair of Italian sgabello chairs dating from the early 20th century, distinguished by their architectural silhouettes and geometric bone inlay. Drawing on Renaissance prece...
Black Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Escabell Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These remarkable chairs are not just a piece of furniture, they are historical artifacts that bring a touch of rustic elegance and timeless beauty to any space. Crafted from rich, d...
Wood
Black Forest 19th Century Chair
Located in Miami, FL
In walnut, the chairs are delicately carved with interesting inlayed of animal figures. Sold as is to refinish.
Walnut
$1,087
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 14.57 in
Late 19th Century Black Forest Farm House Chair Wood Painted Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hand-painted wooden farm house chair in the style of Black forest in blue-green color with a medaillon showing two sheeps. Original color and paintings without restorations. A second...
Wood
Swiss Alp, folk art, Escabelle
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp , folk art ,escabelle.
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 37 in W 18 in D 15 in
Antique Black Forest Chairs with Carved Animal Inlay, Germany, 1840
Located in Miami, FL
In walnut, the chairs are delicately carved with interesting inlayed of animal figures. Sold as is to refinish.
Walnut
Swiss alp escabelle B 62
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss alp escabelle B 62
Wood
A Wooden Carved Bavarian Board Chair ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Bavarian Board Chair ca. 1900 A wonderful carved Black Forest nutwood board chair. The backrest is carved with a wolf in the forest by night, Germany, ca. 1900. The ...
Wood
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany desk chair having a quality carved mahogany shaped back, carved mahogany open arms with shape supports, newly reupholstered seat in a qualit...
Other
$256Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 17.01 in D 15.75 in
Chair Neo-Renaissance Style - circa 1850 - France XIXth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Neo Renaissance style chair dating from the 19th century. Its straight base is connected by a spacer. The seat is in cane. The backrest is completely carved with columns and...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Black Rococo Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of 19th century Swedish Rococo armchairs, crafted in pine and finished in a newer black painted surface. The paint has been lightly distressed to reveal natural wood below, addi...
Leather, Pine, Paint
Armchair - 19th Century
Located in Porto, PT
Armchair - 19th century. Portuguese; 19th century, made of chestnut wood. Dimensions: 127x59.5x54 cm.
Wood
$2,977 / set
H 46.07 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Baroque Style Carved Wood Armchairs, France, circa 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and theatrical pair of heavily carved armchairs, the backs featuring a pair of birds with finely detailed feathers.
$3,150 / set
H 45.75 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Pair Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest c1880
Located in Choudrant, LA
Pair Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest c1880. Direct from France, a dramatic and highly carved set of two antique French dining chairs with exceptiona...
Textile, Oak
$2,725Sale Price|51% Off
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Baroque Thron Chair in Colonial Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique body, solid rosewood. Initials on the frame. Trapezoidal, profile-trimmed frame on strongly curved legs with applied Akkanthus, ending in plastically carved claw feet. High, b...
Bentwood
French Metal Canopy Bed, King
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Metal Canopy Bed, King Size, with a bronze finish metal canopy frame with a padded upholstered headboard in a neutral linen fabric. The frame with finials, square posts, and r...
Metal
Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock, Faience, Regency Style
Located in Queens, NY
French (Mid-19th Century) Chinoiserie design faience 6-sided mantel clock with foo dog top and elephant heads on sides. (by JULES VIEILLARD, Bordeau France) (Not working)
Metal
$2,748
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
19th Century English Oak Tall Carved Bookcase
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak tall carved bookcase from England. At the top, there is a stately crown molding with carving as well for added richness. This follows down to simple sides and h...
Oak
$3,800 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...
Porcelain
British 19th Century Drum Table
Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th-century English regimental drum was fitted with a glass top to serve as a table. It bears the painted arms of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers that was formed in 1881, g...
Brass
$4,675
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 1 in
Pair of Italian Academic Charcoal Drawings of Male Nude Figures from 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Italian academic charcoal drawings captures the grace and disciplined form of classical male nudes. One portrays an artist's model, his pose reflective and studied, whil...
Paper, Wood
Late 19th Edwardian Style Oak Fire Mantel, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome antique Edwardian style oak fire mantel dating from the early 20th century. This fire surround is substantially constructed in solid oak with a beautiful colour that will ...
Oak
$100,799Sale Price|20% Off
W 204 in L 276 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rugs, Coral, Orange, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. size 17x23. ...
Wool
$3,767
H 48.04 in W 49.22 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Striking Antique Danish Gustavian Black Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Antique Gustavian chest of drawers in black. The piece consists of two stacked pieces. Beneath the top is a wide molding with decorative dentils and vertical milling. Quarter-columns...
Brass
19th Century Black Forest Hanging Wall Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Black Forest small hanging wall box. The entire piece is hand carved to have the appearance of boards with hand carved appearance of graining. There is a single door o...
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Liberty & Co Carved Japanese Settle
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Liberty & Co Carved Japanese Settle This example dates from the early 20th century and was produced for sale through Liberty & Co. of London. Influenced by Japanes...
Wood
Sold|$5,222
H 83.86 in W 58.47 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Antique Swedish Deep Green Painted Pine Two-Piece Cupboard
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A beautiful, antique, two-piece cupboard in a deep green with a beautiful patina. The piece is practically original and in pristine condition. All metal parts, such as locks, hinges,...
Brass
English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.
$5,039
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
$29,000
H 103 in W 62 in D 91 in
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate seri...
Cherry, Poplar
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.