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Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

mountain town Brienz, Switzerland contrary to belief that it originated in Bavaria, Germany or Austria

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Set of Swiss Brienz Carved and Marquetry Walnut Sgabello Chairs, 1900
Set of Swiss Brienz Carved and Marquetry Walnut Sgabello Chairs, 1900

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

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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Whimsy Carved Bear Piano Stool, Brienz, circa 1900
Whimsy Carved Bear Piano Stool, Brienz, circa 1900

Whimsy Carved Bear Piano Stool, Brienz, circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A fantastic carved bear piano stool with extendable seat, hand carved in Switzerland, Brienz, circa

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Stools

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Terrier Tobacco Box Swiss Ca. 1900
Carved Wood Terrier Tobacco Box Swiss Ca. 1900

Carved Wood Terrier Tobacco Box Swiss Ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

eyes. swiss brienz ca. 1900.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Brienz Artisans, Pheasant Box, Late 19th Century Switzerland
Brienz Artisans, Pheasant Box, Late 19th Century Switzerland

Brienz Artisans, Pheasant Box, Late 19th Century Switzerland

By Brienz Switzerland

Located in PARIS, FR

with an embroidered silk pillow. Work from Brienz, Switzerland 19th century, also called, work of

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Romantic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair, Swiss, 1900
Black Forest Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair, Swiss, 1900

Black Forest Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair, Swiss, 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

ornaments. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Measures: Width 18.11" (46cm) Height 34.65" (88cm) Depth

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair with Musical Work, Swiss, 1900
Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair with Musical Work, Swiss, 1900

Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair with Musical Work, Swiss, 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

ornaments. Tilt-seat, inside a musical clock. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Measures: height 37.4

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

Black Forest Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair, Swiss, 1900
Black Forest Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair, Swiss, 1900

Black Forest Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair, Swiss, 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

ornaments. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Measures: Width 18.11" (46cm) Height 32.68"

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

Finely Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair with Musical Work, Swiss 1900
Finely Carved and Inlaid Walnut Chair with Musical Work, Swiss 1900

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

Expressive Carved Statues of a Maid and Farmer by Johann Huggler
Expressive Carved Statues of a Maid and Farmer by Johann Huggler

Expressive Carved Statues of a Maid and Farmer by Johann Huggler

By Johann Huggler

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Johann Huggler (1861-1943), Swiss Brienz, circa 1900. The male statue is signed on the base "HUGGLER

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Fantastic Carved Black Forest Side Table with Bears
Fantastic Carved Black Forest Side Table with Bears

Fantastic Carved Black Forest Side Table with Bears

Located in Berghuelen, DE

head, hand carved in Switzerland, Brienz circa 1900. Measures: Width 20.87" (53cm) Height 35.43

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Signed Swiss Black Forest Bear Bench or Stool, 1914
Signed Swiss Black Forest Bear Bench or Stool, 1914

Signed Swiss Black Forest Bear Bench or Stool, 1914

By Brienz Switzerland

Located in Skanninge, SE

Wonderful Swiss Black Forest Bear stool or a small bench. Handcarved in linden wood (limewood

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Black Forest Benches

Materials

Other

Pair of 19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Trophy Hunting Plaques
Pair of 19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Trophy Hunting Plaques

Pair of 19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Trophy Hunting Plaques

Located in London, GB

. Brienz area, Switzerland, Circa 1880 Dimensions: H: 31.5 in / 79 cm W: 17 in / 43 cm. Brienz

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Jewelry Box Brienz
Exceptional Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Jewelry Box Brienz

Exceptional Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Jewelry Box Brienz

By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exceptional antique Black Forest or Brienz jewelry box showcases masterful wood carving with

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Antique 1880s German Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Collection of 6 Antique Hand-Carved Wood Vanity Mirrors Brienz Black Forest
Collection of 6 Antique Hand-Carved Wood Vanity Mirrors Brienz Black Forest

Collection of 6 Antique Hand-Carved Wood Vanity Mirrors Brienz Black Forest

By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

craftsmanship from the Brienz Black Forest region. Each mirror features unique designs with natural motifs

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Finely Carved Antique Black Forest Extendible Bookends with Pheasants Brienz
Finely Carved Antique Black Forest Extendible Bookends with Pheasants Brienz

Finely Carved Antique Black Forest Extendible Bookends with Pheasants Brienz

By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Finely carved antique Brienz or Black Forest extendible bookends featuring intricate pheasant

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Antique 1880s German Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Owl Wardrobe Coat Rack Brienz Hunting Lodge
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Owl Wardrobe Coat Rack Brienz Hunting Lodge

Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Owl Wardrobe Coat Rack Brienz Hunting Lodge

By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A finely carved antique coat rack with three hooks, decorated with oak leaves and an owl's head with glass eyes.

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood, Glass

Wooden Carved Bookends with Bears Swiss, ca. 1920s
Wooden Carved Bookends with Bears Swiss, ca. 1920s

Wooden Carved Bookends with Bears Swiss, ca. 1920s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

strolling bears. Executed ca. 1920, Switzerland - Brienz. Alterable width from 13.8 inches to 20.8 inches

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Bear Carving from the Black Forest
19th Century Antique Bear Carving from the Black Forest

19th Century Antique Bear Carving from the Black Forest

Located in London, GB

: 26 in / 66 cm Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Adjustable Book Rack with Carved Owls
Black Forest Adjustable Book Rack with Carved Owls

Black Forest Adjustable Book Rack with Carved Owls

Located in London, GB

, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland was remarked upon in

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Shelves

Materials

Wood

19th Century 'Black Forest' Carved Dog Group
19th Century 'Black Forest' Carved Dog Group

19th Century 'Black Forest' Carved Dog Group

By Walter Mäder

Located in London, GB

, Switzerland Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland was remarked upon in Baedeker's Travel Guide, as

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear  Whip Holder or Wall Hook
Black Forest Carved Bear  Whip Holder or Wall Hook

Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook

By Brienz Switzerland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Love this Black Forest Bear in uniform . 1880s i think he wash originally holding a hatchet. on its head is one of the feathers repaired Very nice carving and expression on his f...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900
Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900

Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

handpainted numerals, handcarved in Switzerland - Brienz ca. 1900. The clockwork was overworked by a

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920
Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920

Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Finely carved wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920 A delicately handcarved wood sculpture

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland, ca. 1930
Vintage Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland, ca. 1930

Vintage Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland, ca. 1930

Located in Berghuelen, DE

details in the area of Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1930. This large Swiss Black Forest carved sculpture would

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Brienz Carved Jewelry Box Deer Edelweiss 1890
Antique Swiss German Black Forest Brienz Carved Jewelry Box Deer Edelweiss 1890

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Brienz Carved Jewelry Box Deer Edelweiss 1890

By Black Forest

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique carved walnut Black Forest jewelry casket, Brienz Switzerland, circa 1890. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Big Black Forest or Brienz "Jardiniere"
Big Black Forest or Brienz "Jardiniere"

Big Black Forest or Brienz "Jardiniere"

Located in grand Lancy, CH

big black forest or brienz "jardiniere" the same model in the book "swiss carvings" the art of

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Brienz or Black Forest Tobacco Box
Brienz or Black Forest Tobacco Box

Brienz or Black Forest Tobacco Box

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Brienz or Black Forest tobacco box

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Tobacco Accessories

Antique Brienz Wood Carved Ibex Sculpture
Antique Brienz Wood Carved Ibex Sculpture

Antique Brienz Wood Carved Ibex Sculpture

Located in Berghuelen, DE

An antique cheekily carved Black Forest style sculpture of an ibex. Black Forest or Austria, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Brienz Walnut Chair with Inlay, circa 1900
Brienz Walnut Chair with Inlay, circa 1900

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Black Forest 19th Century Wood Wardrobe Brienz
Black Forest 19th Century Wood Wardrobe Brienz

Black Forest 19th Century Wood Wardrobe Brienz

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

bear sitting on a tree with leaves and fruits. Typical in the style for wooden sculptures from Brienz

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden St. Bernhard Dog Carving, Brienz ca. 1900
Antique Wooden St. Bernhard Dog Carving, Brienz ca. 1900

Antique Wooden St. Bernhard Dog Carving, Brienz ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

. Manufactured in Switzerland in the area of Brienz around 1900. Very good condition. The tradition of wood

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved Black Forest St. Bernhard Dog, Brienz 1934
Wooden Carved Black Forest St. Bernhard Dog, Brienz 1934

Wooden Carved Black Forest St. Bernhard Dog, Brienz 1934

Located in Berghuelen, DE

carving painted with naturalistic details and with glass eyes. Manufactured in Switzerland in the area of

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Carved Casket with Birds, Brienz, circa 1890
Antique Wooden Carved Casket with Birds, Brienz, circa 1890

Antique Wooden Carved Casket with Birds, Brienz, circa 1890

Located in Berghuelen, DE

the area of Brienz in Switzerland. Some old wormholes on the base. The tradition of wood carving in

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden St. Bernhard dog carving, Brienz, ca. 1930
Antique wooden St. Bernhard dog carving, Brienz, ca. 1930

Antique wooden St. Bernhard dog carving, Brienz, ca. 1930

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Brienz, ca. 1930. Very good condition. Measures: Length: 6.69" (17cm) Width: 1.77" (4.5cm) Height

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Hand Carved in Brienz, circa 1930s
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Hand Carved in Brienz, circa 1930s

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Hand Carved in Brienz, circa 1930s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

bear. Made of lindenwood, finely hand carved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1930s

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Black Forest Bear Carved in Brienz, ca. 1930
Antique Wooden Black Forest Bear Carved in Brienz, ca. 1930

Antique Wooden Black Forest Bear Carved in Brienz, ca. 1930

Located in Berghuelen, DE

with naturalistic details in the area of Brienz ca. 1930. This antique Swiss black forest carved

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Carved Edelweis Jewelry Box with Bird, Brienz ca 1900
Antique Wooden Carved Edelweis Jewelry Box with Bird, Brienz ca 1900

Antique Wooden Carved Edelweis Jewelry Box with Bird, Brienz ca 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

covered with blue velvet. The item is a fine woodcarving from the area of Brienz in Switzerland. Very good

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Lovely Wooden St. Bernhard Dog Carved in Brienz, ca. 1930
Lovely Wooden St. Bernhard Dog Carved in Brienz, ca. 1930

Lovely Wooden St. Bernhard Dog Carved in Brienz, ca. 1930

Located in Berghuelen, DE

lindenwood and painted with naturalistic details. Manufactured in Swizerland in the area of Brienz ca. 1930

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Carved Bull and Cow Statues, Brienz, ca. 1900
Large Pair of Carved Bull and Cow Statues, Brienz, ca. 1900

Large Pair of Carved Bull and Cow Statues, Brienz, ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

. Carvend around 1900 in the area of Brienz in Switzerland. The muscular animals are carved in lindenwood

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Brienz Black Forest Whimsical Bear & Cub Wooden Folk Art Carving
Large Antique Brienz Black Forest Whimsical Bear & Cub Wooden Folk Art Carving

Large Antique Brienz Black Forest Whimsical Bear & Cub Wooden Folk Art Carving

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This sizeable antique folk art carving is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the Brienz

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Wooden Carved Black Forest St. Bernhard Dog with Puppy, Brienz, ca. 1930
Wooden Carved Black Forest St. Bernhard Dog with Puppy, Brienz, ca. 1930

Wooden Carved Black Forest St. Bernhard Dog with Puppy, Brienz, ca. 1930

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Wooden carved black Forest St. Bernhard dog with puppy, Brienz ca. 1930 Two lovely early 20th

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving, 1900s
Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving, 1900s

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving, 1900s

Located in Den Haag, NL

statue reminds of the deadly wounded Swiss guardsmen of 1792. Brienz, circa 1900.

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20th Century Swiss Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader
Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader

Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

Forest carvings are highly collectible hand-carved works of art, originating from Brienz, Switzerland in

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Stag's Head Wall Shelf, Swiss, ca. 1880
Black Forest Carved Stag's Head Wall Shelf, Swiss, ca. 1880

Black Forest Carved Stag's Head Wall Shelf, Swiss, ca. 1880

Located in Banner Elk, NC

carved oak leaves and tassels, below a shaped and molded shelf, Brienz, Switzerland, ca. 1880. Jay

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Wall Brackets

Materials

Softwood

Black Forest Carved Deer Trophy Wall Bracket Shelf, Swiss, ca. 1900
Black Forest Carved Deer Trophy Wall Bracket Shelf, Swiss, ca. 1900

Black Forest Carved Deer Trophy Wall Bracket Shelf, Swiss, ca. 1900

Located in Banner Elk, NC

and molded shelf, Brienz, Switzerland, ca. 1880. Jay Arenski quotes Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Swiss Carved Walnut Black Forest Eagle Wall Brackets, Circa 1900
Pair of Swiss Carved Walnut Black Forest Eagle Wall Brackets, Circa 1900

Pair of Swiss Carved Walnut Black Forest Eagle Wall Brackets, Circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

handicrafts, furniture making and their instruction in carving at a school in Brienz Switzerland. The popular

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Wall Brackets

Materials

Walnut

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Swiss Brienz For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Swiss brienz you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Swiss brienz for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and nutwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swiss brienz, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Swiss brienz bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Brienz Switzerland and Peter Trauffer each produced at least one beautiful Swiss brienz that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swiss Brienz?

Prices for a Swiss brienz can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $405 and can go as high as $53,794, while the average can fetch as much as $2,625.