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19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted S Swiss Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque
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Antique 1880s Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Hand Carved Wood Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Vista, CA
19th century Swiss hand carved wood chair with central cartouche and what appears to be a coat of
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Swivel Chairs

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Wood

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

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Wood

Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois Brienz, Switzerland circa 1900. A delicately handcarved wood sculpture
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved grizzly bear with glass eyes and enamel painted
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand carved candle holder/candlestick, circa 1900. Black
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes
By Black Forrest
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Black Forest Linden wood naturalistically carved strolling bear with original glass eyes
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Softwood

Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
craftsmanship regarding its fine carving, dating back to approximately 1880. Carved from linden wood with a
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Antique 1880s German Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Carved Wood 3rd Station of the Cross, 'Jesus Falls’, Switzerland
Located in Buffalo, NY
19th century carved wood 3rd station of the cross, 'JESUS FALLS’ carved in Switzerland, recently
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Dark Brown Carved Wood Glove Box, ca. 1900
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique Black Forest dark brown carved wood glove box, ca. 1900 This elegant and beautiful Black
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Top Quality Carved Antique Swiss Black Forest Linden Wood Ibex Corner Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand carved and amazing condition Black Forest corner shelf. Looking at the marvelous details
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved pipe tobacco holder stand also have seen examples
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Fine and rare Swiss Black Forest carved St. Bernard Dog relaxed laying down with its head resting
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
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H 3.94 in W 16.93 in D 6.5 in
A pair of fine Black Forest hand carved linden wood bears, Swiss circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful pair of Swiss/ German black forest carved linden wood seated bears is rarely
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

A Swiss Black Forest hand carved wood study of a St Bernard Mountain rescue dog
Located in Central England, GB
A Swiss Black Forest hand carved limewood study of a St Bernard Mountain rescue dog. This very
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Wood Box With Carvings, Interlaken, Swiss, 1900s
Located in Greven, DE
the mountains "Edelweiss". Also carved is "Interlaken", the Swiss city of manufacture.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Wood Box With Carvings, Interlaken, Swiss, 1900s
Antique Wood Box With Carvings, Interlaken, Swiss, 1900s
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H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group
Located in London, GB
A black forest cattle group Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved swiss cow, calf
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Folk art Swiss or French carved shepherd's cane
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Folk art Swiss or French carved shepherd's cane
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Antiquities

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Wood

Great Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1900 A great naturalistically
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful black Forest sculpture of a striding bear carved in both a realistic and
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Nice Wooden Carved Boxer Tobacco Box, Switzerland Ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Tobacco Box with Boxer, Switzerland ca. 1900 An early 20th century wooden carved
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Antelope & Eagles Wall Mounted Letter Holder
Located in Pearland, TX
A rare antique Swiss Black Forest carved antelope and eagles wall mounted letter rack, circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This intriguing Black Forest inkwell has been meticulously hand carved from wood and dates to 19th
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Cut Glass, Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Chamois Wall Bracket Shelf, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine black forest hand carved chamois or antelope wall bracket shelf hand carved in Switzerland
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Brackets

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Wood

Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Spirit Decanter, Swiss, Circa 1920
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare & amusing hand carved Lindenwood figure of a seated bear encasing its original glass liner
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Glass

19th Century Carved Swiss 'Black Forest' Life-Sized Stag's Head Wall Mount
Located in London, GB
A Rare Life-Sized Black Forest Stag's Head Carved from Lindenwood, the deer head with realistic
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Pair of Black Forest Jardinière’s Hand Carved Switzerland circaLate1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Forest Pair of Jardinière’s hand carved in Switzerland during the late 1800s. The
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Planters and Jardinieres

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Tin

Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle
By Johann Huggler
Located in London, GB
naturalistically carved swiss cow and bull stand on elliptical bases. Brienz Area, circa 1870 Brienz, in the
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Set of 6 Swiss Handmade Farm House Carved Dining Chairs, Switzerland, 6 Pieces
Located in Madison, WI
Absolutely stunning RARE complete set of 6 Swiss Solid wood farm house traditional dining chairs
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Folk Art Chairs

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Walnut

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box / Jardinière, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
above a carved fox. The back of the box displays a central shield under additional festooning foliage
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box/Jardinière, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
floral basket flanked by scrolled grape vines. The back and sides of the box are carved to look like
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

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Wood

Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask
By Willi Huggler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone
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20th Century Swiss Tribal Masks

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Bone, Wood

Black Forest Swiss 1880s Carved Wooden Grazing Cow with Bell on Neck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest Swiss hand-carved wooden cow from circa 1880. This exquisitely hand-carved wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Exquisite 19th century Swiss Black Forest Coat rack carved eagle hallway antique
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & most impressive! This 19th century Swiss Black Forest eagle coat rack from carved wood
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

17th Century Pair of Lombardian Italian Swiss Carved Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Lombardian maple and walnut post chairs, 17th century. Richly hand-carved and inlaid in
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs

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Wood

Antique PAIR Set Carved Black Forest Game Trophy Wall Plaque Swiss Pheasant Owl
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair 19th century carved Black Forest game trophy wall plaque Swiss pheasant owl. A matched pair
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Johann Huggler
Located in London, GB
naturalistically carved Swiss cow, calf and bull stand on elliptical bases of grass and rocky outcrops, resting on
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder
Located in Haarlem, NL
Swiss Brienz black forest hand carved linden wood begging poodle with brass matchbox holder and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Accessories

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Brass

Black Forest Hand Carved Terrier Inkwell Stand with Glass Eyes, Swiss circa 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Black Forest hand carved terrier inkwell stand with glass eyes, Swiss, circa 1880. This highly
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

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Wood

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Handcarved in Switzerland circa 1930s. A vintage statue of a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Hand Carved Black Forest Figure of a Fox with Thermometer, circa 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Swiss hand-carved Black Forest figure of a fox with thermometer, Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved & Lacquered Bear Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality antique Swiss Black Forest ware, born in the early 20th century, exquisitely hand
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Black Forest Pair of Corner Shelves Original Hand Carved Switzerland Late 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Black forest pair of hanging corner shelves, hand carved in Switzerland between 1860 and 1890. The
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Shelves

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Wood

Antique Swiss Wood-Carving, Family of Cows, Circa 1880-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swiss carved Family of cows, Circa 1880-1900. Exceptional Art of wood-carving.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Dog Head Bronze Hook Hanger Coat Rack, c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique black forest Swiss hand carved dog head sculpture plaque coat rack with a gilt
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

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Bronze

Antique Black Forest Bench Hallway Swiss Bear Carved 20th Century Sofa Loveseat
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
hallway. Carved out of solid wood by a master carver this Black Forest bear hallway bench made in the
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches

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Oak

Pair of Carved Lime Wood Pictures
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of Swiss carved lime-wood pictures one showing a hunter being attacked by an eagle as he
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Decorative Art

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Wood

Pair of Carved Lime Wood Pictures
Pair of Carved Lime Wood Pictures
H 14 in W 12 in D 1 in
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved and Stained Walnut Bear
Located in Stamford, CT
realistically carved and stained by a master craftsman. The eyes inset with black glass, or obsidian. Overall
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut, Wood

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Stag Coat Rack / Hat Rack Carved Hallway
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous small coat rack / kitchen rack from Switzerland 1890s hand carved Black Forest stag with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

19th C Black Forest Hand-Carved Swiss Brienz Bear with Brass Holder
Located in Savannah, GA
This whimsical hand carved seated wooden brown bear holds a brass cup suitable for cigarettes
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Clocks

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Wood

Black Forest inkwell cat in boot Swiss Antique 19th Century hand carved glass
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

A Large Black Forest carved limewood study of a monk, Swiss, circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This most impressive large scale Black Forest limewood figure is beautifully carved and depicts the
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Top Quality Carved Antique Swiss Black Forest Exhausted Stag Sculpture Inkstand
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved and very good condition Swiss black forest stag / deer sculpture. For the
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Swiss cylinder carved music box on a table by Mermod Freres. The maker’s
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments

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Wood

Pair of Rare Hand Carved Wooden Table Lamps from Temde, Switzerland, 1960s
By Temde Leuchten
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of rare wooden table lamps from Temde, Switzerland 1960s . Hand carved in Honduras, made in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood

Black Forest Swiss 1900s Carved Wooden Fragment with Bear Motif and Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved in Switzerland during the turn of the century, this wooden fragment features a bear head in a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Large Scale Swiss Black Forest Carved Couchant Hunting Dogs
Located in London, by appointment only
or no grain, a wood that could be carved without splitting or fracturing like linden (lime), European
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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Swiss Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Swiss carved wood available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every Swiss carved wood was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Swiss carved wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swiss carved wood made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Black Forest, Johann Huggler and Vivian Milner Akers each produced at least one beautiful Swiss carved wood that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swiss Carved Wood?

The average selling price for a Swiss carved wood at 1stDibs is $2,883, while they’re typically $308 on the low end and $176,955 for the highest priced.
Questions About Swiss Carved Wood
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.