$4,539
H 36.6 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
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
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
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. Set in carved
Wood
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
Wood
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
Wood
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair with Twin Bears
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Swiss Black Forest musical child’s chair with carved twin bears, dating to
Wood
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
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. Set in a
Wood
$10,762
H 40.16 in W 18.12 in D 15.75 in
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
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
Wood
$5,312 / set
H 36.62 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Black Forest Linden Wood Swiss Maharajah Chairs Circa 1890
By Peter Trauffer
Located in London, GB
Black Forest by Jay Arenski and Simon Daniels p132 93cm by 50cm by 50cm approx
Wood
$28,078 / 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
A Pair of Carved Black Forest Chairs Constructed in carved Lindenwood, the legs carved to mimic
Wood
Black Forest Music Box Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
, this chair is a perfect example of Black Forest craftsmanship at its finest. End of 19th Century 36
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. Re-upholstered in beautiful hand
Oak
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
Wood
Black Forest Childs Chair Late 19th Century
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
-century Swiss/German craftsmanship. This delightful late 19th-century Black Forest child’s chair, crafted
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
Nutwood
$1,940Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
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
Nutwood
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
Pine
$16,200 / set
H 41 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
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
Upholstery, Wood
$2,800
H 35.5 in W 20.25 in D 44.75 in
Antique Black Forest Lounge Chair from Switzerland Part of a Major Collection
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Black Forest Lounge Chair, that was part of a major collection of Black Forest items sold
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
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
Antler
Black Forest Chair
By Black Forest
Located in Janvry, Essonne
A Black Forest chair in carved lime; branches and roses sculpted on the back, a trompe l'oeil
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
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
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
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. A functional music
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
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
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
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
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
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 BENSENVILLE, IL
, tables etc. There is also a matching settee-sofa that matches this pair of bergère Black Forest chairs
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
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
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
Nutwood
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 BENSENVILLE, IL
, Switzerland. Black Forest carving began as a cottage industry and found a niche market and was popular with
Wood
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
Wood
Finely Carved and Inlaid Chair from Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A beautifully carved and inlaid chair from Brienz, Switzerland.
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
Walnut
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 BENSENVILLE, IL
Table or game table with a set of matching Black Forest Chairs. Black Forest Furniture is both, a bit
Wood
Pair of ‘Black Forest’ Linden Wood Arm Chairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of ‘Black Forest’ linden wood arm chairs, each of upright rectangular form with an openwork
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
with four chairs. The extremely fine details of the Edelweiss flowers as well as the scenes of animals
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
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
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
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
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
decorative work of art. Mind you, our price for this great value for money Swiss Black Forest chair even
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
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
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
/back construction is really solid too, no glue rests or other restorations. These Brienz Black Forest
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
clock. Executed, circa 1900, swiss brienz. (old wormholes) Measures: Width 26.38" (67.0cm) Height
Nutwood
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
Walnut
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
"Black Forest" Bear Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a most unusual 19th century black forest carved Linden Wood Bear Armchair modeled
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
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
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
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
Wood
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
Wood
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
Upholstery, Wood
Swiss' Black Forest Side Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Black Forest became a world-renowned collector's category that still holds
Wood
$490 / set
H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.13 in
Lot of Deer, Rabbit & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of 14 Putz stick-legged Deers, Bunny Rabbits, Fox and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene or paradise yard garden figures. As...
Composition
Rosso 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
$5,800 / set
H 1 in Dm 10 in
12 Heavily Gilt Encrusted Antique Green & Gold Minton England Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous set ! Please click on the pictures to see the detail and enlarge. Heavy raised paste gilding on a vibrant green collar and custom ordered through the fine Gilded Age Retai...
Gold, Enamel
$2,807
H 20 in W 15.3 in D 9.4 in
Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved, Victorian era, Black Forest deer / stag wall sculpture. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own and enjoy antiques is for their decorative appeal an...
Metal
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
Located in Warrenton, OR
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish at Bottom. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing in May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is an abs...
Coral
$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 your room or just for use it on your wall. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an es...
Wood
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 41.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.25 in
4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...
Lead
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
$269,057
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
$597
H 1.78 in W 5.12 in D 4.53 in
A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A French majolica "barbotine" trinket box or catchall from the early 20th century, crafted in the shape of a crab. The lid, representing the crab’s shell, opens to reveal a storage c...
Ceramic, Majolica
$185,000 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...
Silver, Vermeil
$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
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
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.