Swiss Black Forest Carved Bear Bench, Brienz, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This exceptional 'Black Forest' bear bench, intricately carved from Lindenwood in the Brienz area circa 1890, is a magnificent example of Swiss craftsmanship.
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Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive, hand carved and demountable bench with five bear sculptures.
Glass, Wood
Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench
By Black Forest
Located in Vancouver, BC
A hand-carved Black Forest Bear Musical bench from Switzerland.
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Black Forest Carved Bears Bench
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This little black forest carved wood bench has got a beautiful patina and features many details. It is very well balanced and in very good condition. Perfect to be used as end of be...
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Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench
By Black Forest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A hand carved Black Forest Bear Musical bench from Switzerland.
Wood
Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Carved out of solid wood by an expert artisan, this Black Forest bear hallway bench was made in the early 1900s.
Wood
Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in New York, NY
A rare European Black Forest carved linden wood bear bench. The back carved in relief with branches, leaves and three smaller bears.
Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare large hand carved linden wood bear bench. With bear musicians and dancing bears on the backrest.
Wood
19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture Bear Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare bear bench showpiece. An original, antique bear bench from Switzerland is a unique find these days. This quality hand carving you hardly find anymore. This craf...
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H 34 in W 77 in D 21 in
Black Forest Bench with Two Bears Supporting Five Hand Carved Bear Musicians
Located in Austin, TX
A rare Black Forest seating bench of carved linden wood from Switzerland - the back carved in relief with branches and leaves and five frolicking smaller bears playing musical instru...
Wood, Glass
19th Century Black Forest Bench
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century carved wood Black Forest bear hall bench.
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H 33.86 in W 60.24 in D 17.33 in
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Solid Carved Walnut Wood Hall Bear Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
A superb mid-20th century Black Forest bear bench. The two side bears are extremely finely carved, both in the facial expression as well as in the detailed fur skin with glass eyes s...
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Black Forest Carved Black Bear Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
All the bears are solid wood, with the two major ones featuring glass eyes. the bench maintains its original glossy and darkened finish.
Wood
MId 20th Century Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in Evergreen, CO
Swiss Black Forest bench, featuring two carved bears holding up a carved seat and back.
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H 18 in W 49 in D 14 in
Black Forest 1890s Carved Bench with Bear Motif Made into a Swing, Switzerland
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in the traditional Black Forest manner, the bench features a richly carved pierced back adorned with oak leaves, branches and a bear.
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Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.
Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.
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