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Black Forest Clocks

BLACK FOREST STYLE

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.

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Style: Black Forest
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

Located in Lisse, NL

Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest clock with musical box of this size and with such amazing natural details and patina AND with the original clock and music box inside. And if that was not enough, this finest of Black Forest clocks is top quality carved from top to bottom in the form of a detailed Swiss chalet. Mind you, this very rare antique clock is entirely hand carved out of nutwood only, which is another sign of the quality of the workmanship and the richness of materials. We have added a large variety of photos so that you can see the many incredibly detailed parts of this Swiss chalet, such as the roof and chimney, the many doors, the stacked lumber outside, the doghouse, the outhouse on the side, the striking balconies, the goose sticking its head out through the balcony, the picked fence, the ladder going up to the barn loft, the clock inside the facade of the house, the music box cilinder in the base etc etc. This antique clock from the 1800s really comes with the most realistically carved chalet house you will ever see. To us, that too is a sign that this Black Forest music box...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Brass, Iron, Enamel

Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top
Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top

Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head A large handcarved wooden cuckoo clock, decorated with hunting accessoires, oak leaves, hare, pheasant and a stag head ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Wood

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880

Located in Evergreen, CO

Intricate, painstaking detail is featured in this rare and magnificent, hand-carved, Black Forest chalet clock, which has professionally restored woodwork...

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1880s Swiss Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Walnut

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut carved mantel clock with 1 large bird and several small chicks within a floral environment. (Not working)

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19th Century European Antique Black Forest Clocks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
Black Forest Cuckoo Clock

Black Forest Cuckoo Clock

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved Walnut Black Forest Cuckoo Clock in form of a Chalet, with applied carved wooden leaves, grapes and bird, circa 1900, with pierced res...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Walnut

Large Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Wall Clock Plaque with Pheasant Sculptures
Large Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Wall Clock Plaque with Pheasant Sculptures

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 detailed carving consists of a pair of pheasant, a bird's nest, fine leafs and branche...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Wood

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning clock for the collectors of very rare and truly stylish Black Forest antiques. Tree trunk design longcase or grandfather clocks are a rare find and this 6.5 feet tall specimen could hardly be in better condition. All handcrafted and hand carved in the first half of the 1900s this wonderfully naturalistic tree trunk floor clock is the perfect home decoration for anyone with a nature or Black Forest inspired room or interior. This finest workmanship antique comes with the original dial face, weights and pendulum and they all have the same wonderful leaf and flower patterns that complement the tree or forest theme of this work-of-art tall clock. The natural aging of the carved wood has also grown this clock its stunning patina, making it even more of a gem to enjoy and to look at. The large door comes with the original, antique and perfectly beveled glass window which makes this unique clock...

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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Clocks

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Brass, Iron

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock
Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

A stately late 18th century Belgian, Liege, tall case clock case having a period Black Forest clock workings with wooden enameled dial and hand-painted fruit decoration, the original...

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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Black Forest Clocks

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19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock
19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock

19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality 19th century black forest mantle clock, the clock dial located at the centre within a farmyard scene consisting of a cockere...

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1880s Swiss Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Walnut

Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer
Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer

Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Swiss Black Forest collection, we are delighted to present this exceptional Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer, dating to circa 1890. Expertly hand ...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900
Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900

Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900 A large Black Forest wooden carved mantel clock with an eagle on top and a chamois defending her child. The clock is embedded in a handcarved wood pile. A masterpiece of Brienz woodcarvings which brightens up any chimney piece. The clockwork is cleaned and overworked by a clockmaker - working order. Soberly considered mantel clocks are small pendulum...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Wood

Antique Swiss or German Black Forest Styled Hand-Carved & Painted Pedestal
Antique Swiss or German Black Forest Styled Hand-Carved & Painted Pedestal

Antique Swiss or German Black Forest Styled Hand-Carved & Painted Pedestal

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique hand-carved and polychromed painted pedestal is unsigned, but presumed to be either Swiss or German and date to approximately 1920 and done in the traditional, Black For...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Clocks

Materials

Softwood

Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer and Chamois Austria ca. 1900
Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer and Chamois Austria ca. 1900

Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer and Chamois Austria ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer and Chamois Austria ca. 1900 A great rustic antler wall clock. The wooden case is richly decorated with plaster applications, a plaster deer...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Wood, Plaster, Antler

19th Century Highly Carved French Oak Sculpture of a Man Harvesting Wine Grapes
19th Century Highly Carved French Oak Sculpture of a Man Harvesting Wine Grapes

19th Century Highly Carved French Oak Sculpture of a Man Harvesting Wine Grapes

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful sculpture has been carved from solid French oak during the latter half of the 19th century. The style is that of Black Forest, with realistic depictions of branches, leaves, grapes, and more. Originally a French clock, most of the timing mechanisms have long been removed. The elaborate carving depicts a man harvesting wine grapes on rocky terrain dotted with vegetation. Our gatherer, who is clad in an overcoat and large brimmed hat, is carrying a hod (hotte in French) full of freshly picked grapes. A large wooden bucket...

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19th Century French Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Wood

Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle
Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle

Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle A Black Forest wooden carved mantel clock with a lovely herdsman family with their goats and cattles. A masterpiece of woodcarving which brightens up any chimney piece. The clockwork is replaced by battery driven one - working order. Soberly considered mantel clocks are small pendulum clocks with feet...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Spill Vase Garniture Set
19th Century Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Spill Vase Garniture Set

19th Century Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Spill Vase Garniture Set

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent antique Black Forest carved three piece mantel clock and garniture set. circa 1880 Swiss or German, late 19th century, a truly extraordinary work of art, exceptionally executed, intricately sculpted and finely detailed throughout, hand carved from a single block of wood, featuring a leaping stag deer over elaborate naturalistic foliage, a pair of pheasants with inset glass eyes, wooden dial with gilt incised Roman numeral hour markers and eight day time-and-strike movement, sculptural interwoven root carvings on a conforming molded edge base, flanked by a hunting dog and mountain rescue dog, both with inset glass eyes, retaining the original pressed glass spill vases. A spill vase was typically kept on the mantelpiece and filled with spills, splints, or tapers used to transfer fire from the fireplace to candles, lamps, a pipe or a cigar. Dimensions: Complete: (approx/depending on setup) 20.25" Tall, 30" Wide, 7.5" Deep Mantle / shelf clock: 20.25" High, 14" Wide, 7.5" Deep Dog sculpture garniture: 13" High, 4.75" Wide, 4.25" Deep (each) Great antique condition with beautifully aged warm rich dark patina. Minor wear consistent with age. Currently working and keeping good time, key and pendulum included. As with all antique clocks...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Black Forest Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900
Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900

Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Great Lodge Style Antler Mantel Clock 1900 A rare antique lodge style mantel clock. Oakwood case, richly decorated with antlers from the deer and fallow deer, mountain goat antlers ...

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Clocks

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Wood, Antler

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken, the square silvered dial enclosed behind a glazed door within an ornate case, surmounted by a carving of William...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Clocks

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Bird
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Bird

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Mantel Clock with Cherubs and Bird

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate your buffet or mantel with this monumental antique fruitwood clock. Crafted in Switzerland, circa 1860, the masterpiece time keeper features two hand carved seated cherubs holding a grape basket with a duck, frog and reed decor underneath. The center face has blue enamel roman numbers, and the clock mechanism has been cleaned and checked by our clock expert, and is in very good working order. This important clock...

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Enamel

19th Century 'Black Forest' Carved Clock with Hunter and Hound
19th Century 'Black Forest' Carved Clock with Hunter and Hound

19th Century 'Black Forest' Carved Clock with Hunter and Hound

Located in London, GB

A black forest carved hunt clock Constructed from native Swiss Lindenwood, the clock movement denoting the hours in enamelled Roman numerals and housed w...

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19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Wood

'Black Forest' Walnut Clock
'Black Forest' Walnut Clock

'Black Forest' Walnut Clock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very attractive walnut 'Black Forest' clock with mountain rescue dogs, The clock set into a rocky outcrop surmounted by a pair of dogs, one wearin...

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1880s Swiss Antique Black Forest Clocks

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Wood

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Black Forest clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Black Forest clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Black Forest clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Switzerland pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Black Forest, and Johann Baptiste Beha. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $700 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $4,610.