19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carved Game Trophy Plaques
Located in London, GB
. Brienz area, Switzerland, Circa 1890 Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Black Forest carving from
Wood
$520
H 6.75 in W 6.75 in D 3 in
Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
will be a nice addition to your Collection of Black Forest and Brienz items and - or as decoration in
Wood
$1,145
H 5.52 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. 1930s. A nice example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of
Wood
$675
H 11.62 in W 9.06 in D 2.56 in
Large Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
-managed trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety
Wood
Finely Carved Wood Chamois with Glass Vase, Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Reference: Peter F. Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009 Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels
Wood, Blown Glass
$28,234 / set
H 37.5 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Pair of Swiss Black Forest Carved Lindenwood Chairs With Bear Motif
Located in London, GB
: 20 in / 50 cm Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Black Forest carving from Brienz, in the
Wood
$1,120
H 13 in W 5.75 in D 5.5 in
Antique beautiful Brienz Bear Statue Wood Carved on an Ebonized Wooden Base 1890
Located in Nuernberg, DE
nice addition to your Collection of Black Forest and Brienz items and - or as decoration in your Cabin
Wood
$5,860
H 22.05 in W 15.75 in D 11.42 in
Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
and build traditional sculptures. artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest
Cut Glass, Wood
$490
H 7.5 in W 3.63 in D 2.63 in
Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook, Antique German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved Bear as a Whip Holder or Wall Hook. Nice addition to
Wood
$6,800
H 35.25 in W 60 in D 32 in
Antique Black Forest Sofa from French Chateau in the South of France, Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
the style in the City of Brienz. The original carving of Black Forest furniture and small animal
Upholstery, Wood
$510
H 35.13 in W 1.38 in D 1.75 in
Antique Black Forest Wood Carved Scotty Dog Walking Stick Cane, 1900s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved dog head walking stick cane. Manufactured in the Black Forest or Brienz Area
Glass, 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.