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Place of Origin: Swiss
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 teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925...
Category

20th Century Tribal Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood

Willy Guhl Saucer Planter on Stand
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
31" Willy Guhl saucer planter on stand for Eternit Floating saucer planter on base Sculptural garden vessel The base can be flipped upside down for use ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic and rare example of Black Forest folk art, a tour de force of carving by a master woodworker. This lift top box in the form of a thatched cottage has many wonderful details...
Category

Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Cartier Clock
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Clock & Watch Co. / Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chiming Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Brass and Bronze with B...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Cartier Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Norwich, GB
Cartier Blue Enamel Art Deco Style Desk Clock Cartier Art Deco style desk clock housed in a blue enamel decorated case with brass strut support. Gilded...
Category

1980s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Black Forest Bear Mother and Baby Set Hand Crafted
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Set of Two Hand Carved & Hand Painted Black Forest Bear Mother & Baby Figurines. 1800's. Befit With Glass Beaded Eyes Largest bear dimensions Height 16cm I Width: 30cm I Depth: 12cm
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19th Century Late Victorian Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Glass

Unique Mannequin Pop Art Fashion Sculpture, Schläppi Switzerland 1960's
By Schlappi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique Pop Art Fashion mannequin. Made by Schlappi circa 1960's.
Category

1960s Space Age Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Fiberglass

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Planter, 1968, Signed
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted in 1968 Switzerlan...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

19th Century black forest walnut casket
Located in Martlesham, GB
A good quality 19th Century black forest walnut casket, having wonderful crisp carving throughout, the hinged top lifting up to reveal a velvet lined interior, the top having a finel...
Category

1880s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

De Sede Leather Elephant Toy Accessory by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Miniature toy elephant accessory designed by Alfredo Ha¨berli for De Sede.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden strolling bear handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930 A large antique statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with na...
Category

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with glass eyes. The stand features a tray for pens and accessories at the front. The head...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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 head. It is a fine antique Black Forest woodcarving ...
Category

Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Swiss Hotel Blue and Gold Porcelain Jewelry Dish
Located in New York, NY
A small round European blue and gold porcelain jewelry dish from Swiss luxury hotel brand "Hotel du Rhone", "HR", "Geneve"; With luxury brand l...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

A Striking Mantel Clock by Luxor, in a Lapis Blue and Gilt Case
By Luxor
Located in Amersham, GB
This mid century mantel clock is of exceptional quality, housed in a gilt and enamel case the blue enamelling flecked with gold imitate lapis...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Steel

A silver gilt and Imperial Yellow guilloche enamel singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A very fine silver gilt and Imperial Yellow guilloche enamel singing bird box with timepiece, by C. A. Marguerat, with a Nightingale on the lid. The Nightingale has appeared in many...
Category

1920s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century walnut Black Forest carving of a eagle perched on a rock with a deer below, lovely crisp carving and fabulous quality, circa 1880.
Category

1880s Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Bruno Rey "Planter" / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Bruno Rey
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e7309 An antique handforged cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown lea...
Category

Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Tiffany & Co. Modern Cast Bronze 'Rockwork' Table Clock, Swiss Jeweled Movement
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Modern cast bronze 'rockwork' table clock, Swiss jeweled movement. Switzerland, Circa 1960s A stunning example of 1960s Tiffany &...
Category

20th Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1960's André Freymond Ceramic Vase - 9180
By André Freymond
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Hand Made Ceramic Vase by the Swiss Ceramisist, André Freymond. With green & ochre glaze. With signature on base. Numbered: 9180 Very small chip to the lip (as shown). Design...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Secticon table clock by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rivoli, IT
Table clock designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti in 1956 for the Swiss company Le Porte-Echappement Universel. Black plastic frame, battery-operated movement.
Category

1950s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Willy Guhl Style Cement Planter with Ivy Pattern
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century cast cement bowl planter, decorated with lovely ivy pattern. This planter is in original condition with some visible wear and chipping. More cement planter bowls availabl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1969, Switzerland
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete vases by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop vase or planter in a stunning natural patina. Very unusual shape. Great indoors or outside. Each pl...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

large oval Antique swiss 19th century Black Forest jewelry box walnut 3 birds
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is a true work of art, featuring a rare oval shape. Nearly 150 years old, the walnut wood has developed a remarka...
Category

Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique 19th century Swiss Black Forest jelwery box with 3 birds hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is a true masterpiece. Nearly 150 years old, the wood has developed a rich patina that enhances its beauty and ch...
Category

Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Leather Strap with Six Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Leather Strap with Six Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e6991 An antique leather strap with six brass bells from the swiss Alps manufactured ca. 1900. These bells are ...
Category

Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Swiss Beige Wall Clock from Favag, 1970s
By Favag
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial wall clock produced by Favag in Switzerland during the 1970s. It features a beige iron frame, an aluminium dial and ha...
Category

1970s Industrial Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 19th-century gold box appears at first glance be an exquisite snuff box adorned with a charming Swiss enamel vista encircled by a multitude of natural pearls. A quick wind of the key, however, reveals the complex mechanism hidden inside, and the box plays a wistful tune. Once known as carillons à musique...
Category

19th Century Other Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Leather Patchwork Turtle Pouf, Switzerland 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Black Forest Carved Wooden Standing Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century Swiss work of art. This small and hand-carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in early 20th century, Switzerland. Anyone who i...
Category

Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Paul Ami Bonifas Signed Large Early Mid-Century Swiss Studio Pottery Art Bowl
By Paul Bonifas
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly gorgeous and wonderfully crafted large art bowl by Swiss American sculptor/artist/ceramicist Paul Ami Bonifas (1893-1967). The glaze on this par...
Category

1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved displaying a bird eating nuts & floral leaves / walnuts. Carved by a master carve...
Category

Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Marina Clock Model No. 486
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre mid century Marina eight day clock with a detailed naturalistic design. With a polished gilt brass and lucite case with a black background, this clock i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Finely Carved Wood Chamois with Glass Vase, Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely carved wood chamois with glass vase, Brienz, circa 1900. A delicately hand carved wood sculpture of a chamois standing on a rocky base with three stump which features an antique glass vase inset. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, circa 1900. The tradition of wood carving...
Category

Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Blown Glass

Handmade and Painted Diorama Figures of a Village Farm Scene, Christmas Decor
Located in valatie, NY
Handmade and Hand Painted Diorama Figures of a Village Farm Scene, Christmas Decoration. Eleven piece diorama with a pastoral scene of animals, people and trees. Includes: a bull, sh...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Rare Jaeger LeCoultre Timepiece
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Amersham, GB
A highly unusual timepiece made by Jaeger LeCoultre in 1968. The case made of solid resin that has been hand knapped to give the impression of the ripples on the surface of the seam ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
This early 19th century Swiss gold vinaigrette has the charming addition of a musical mechanism. The entire box is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold envelo...
Category

19th Century Neoclassical Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Exquisite openly carved 19th century Swiss Black Forest jewelry box walnut bird
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A true work of art, this stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is fully hand-carved and a remarkable example of craftsmanship. Nearly 150 years old, the woo...
Category

Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form
Located in Zonhoven, BE
A superb gold music box, made by the craftsmen of Jean-George Remond & Co in Geneva between 1804 and 1811. The rectangular box is decorated with an exquisite, fine ornamental pattern...
Category

Early 18th Century Other Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Gold

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Thermometer with Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Thermometer with Bear Item e7302 A finely carved Black Forest desk set with a bear sitting next to a thermometer. A great example of the art of woodworki...
Category

Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Travel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome Tiffany & Co. Swiss made atlas travel clock. Silver plated inside with a black alligator leather patterned finish on the outside. Slides ...
Category

20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Concord STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Wind...
Category

1950s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Nickel

Magnificent Carved Black Forest Monkey Gong, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and scarce find, this wonderful large Black Forest Monkey was hand carved circa 1890 with superb quality detail and retaining two glass ...
Category

1890s Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Miniature Silver gilt and Pink Guilloche enamel Sub miniature Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
A superb silver gilt and pink guilloche enamel carriage or boudoir clock with overpainted swags of flowers. Superb engine turned design is highlighted over the hand painted swags of ...
Category

1910s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Swiss Mantel Alarm Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Vintage mantel clock resting within a gilded strut frame supphandsorting a circular dial surrounded by rope decoration. Silvered dial with o...
Category

1970s Other Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

"Bacchanale", Unique Art Deco Vase w/ Nudes by Rheinfelden, Ruddy & Black Tones
By Rheinfelder Keramik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unique and striking, this Art Deco vase by Arnold Zahner for Rheinfelden, an old Swiss ceramics firm, depicts a frieze of nude figures enjoying th...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Sub Miniature Silver and Green Guilloche enamel Carriage Clock by Zenith
Located in London, GB
A superb sub miniature silver and green guilloche carriage or boudoir clock in original leather case, with hidden key compartment. Fine engine turned, green guilloche enamel starburs...
Category

1910s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Swiss Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This special and important Swiss gold music box is chased and engraved with a set of musical instruments surrounded by elaborate swirls of ornate foliage. Embossed with a delightful braided gold design, the two-compartment box features an exquisite oval agate key, which opens a recessed lock in the base of the box. Such a box would have been a prized possession and would have been able to fit neatly into a gentleman’s waistcoat pocket. Ingenious miniature portable devices, musical snuff boxes...
Category

19th Century Other Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Anthroposophical Frame, 1970s, Rudolf Steiner, Dornach Design
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in PARIS, FR
Anthroposophical frame, carved natural wood. Rudolf Steiner school, Dornach design, Switzerland. 1970s. Sight at the widest: 43 x 30,5 cm. Overall: 54,5 x 41,5 cm.
Category

1970s Vintage Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890 A rare group of naturalistically carved cattles - bull, female cattle and young cattle standing around a stump. ...
Category

Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood

Musical box with 6 Bells and 3 Automatons By G. Bendon
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful music box by Bendon. Made in about 1880 in Switserland by this well known manufacturer. The mechanism plays 8 tunes on a 28cm cylinder as indicated on the original 'Bendon'...
Category

1880s Late Victorian Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock Guilloché Enamel And Sterling With Fit Box
By Concord
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature travel clock designed by Valmé. Stunning and rare miniature travel-carriage clock, made in Geneva Switzerland by the Valmé Swiss Co. and the Concord Watch Co. This little antique...
Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rolex Extravagant Watch Box
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Extravagant Watch Box Period: Late 20th century Material: Ornate fabric and leatherette exterior, velvet and satin interior Purpose: Created for housing and presenting a luxur...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest carved mantle clock with red stag finial. The clock movement is marked "Medaille Dargent Vincenti, 1855". A large red stag with ornate foliage base with an overall dark ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Lotschental , folk art , Masque Valais
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Lotschental, folk art , masque Valais.
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A vintage statue of a Black Forest walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with na...
Category

Early 20th Century Black Forest Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Dresser Box with Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved Black Forest dresser box made from Linden wood. The top is wonderfully carved with a central panel which has hand carved...
Category

19th Century Black Forest Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Mirror, Fruitwood

Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Clock Plaque by Johann Huggler
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest carved clock plaque by Johann Huggler (1834-1912) of Brienz - a small town in Bernese Oberland, Canton Bern Switzerland. Signed with a sticker on the bottom that reads "...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by bl...
Category

19th Century Neoclassical Antique Swiss Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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