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Black Forest Sculptures

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
19th Century Sculpture - Bronze - Running Hare on Marble Base
19th Century Sculpture - Bronze - Running Hare on Marble Base

19th Century Sculpture - Bronze - Running Hare on Marble Base

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A lively and expressive 19th-century bronze sculpture of a hare in motion, caught mid-step with its ears alert and body turned as if pausing mid-leap. The surface is richly textured,...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat

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. This superbly hand carved bench is entirely made of solid wood and therefor too this stunning and highly decorative antique is as strong and stable as the day it was it was made. We cannot single out one detail that is more special than others, because the standing bear sculptures...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture
Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture

Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Finest quality carved, Victorian era, Black Forest deer / stag wall sculpture. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own and enjoy antiques is for their decorative appeal an...

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19th Century German Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Metal

Finest Quality, Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Cow Sculpture
Finest Quality, Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Cow Sculpture

Finest Quality, Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Cow Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Museum quality and condition Swiss black forest sculpture. For collectors of the rarest and finest Black Forest sculptures: this incredibly detailed, hand-carved cow could only orig...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Nutwood

Majolica German Dog Bottle, circa 1890
Majolica German Dog Bottle, circa 1890

Majolica German Dog Bottle, circa 1890

By Gesetzlich Geschützt

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica German figural dog bottle, circa 1890. The bottle represent a dog in hunting costume smoking a pipe and carrying a riffle, the lid is the hat with a feather. The piece is ...

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1890s German Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Ceramic

Hand Carved Wood Swiss Black Forest Eagle Sculpture Label P. Maeder, Lucerne
Hand Carved Wood Swiss Black Forest Eagle Sculpture Label P. Maeder, Lucerne

Hand Carved Wood Swiss Black Forest Eagle Sculpture Label P. Maeder, Lucerne

Located in Lisse, NL

Exceptional Swiss Black Forest eagle carving with remarkable presence. This beautifully executed Swiss Black Forest wood carving depicts a majestic eagle captured at the very moment...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Inkwell – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Two Bears
19th Century Inkwell – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Two Bears

19th Century Inkwell – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Two Bears

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A charming 19th century Black Forest carved wooden inkwell featuring a beautifully sculpted scene with two bears. The bears stand on a naturalistic rocky base, which incorporates a ...

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1890s Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Solid Wood Bear Sculptures Black Forest Style
Pair of Solid Wood Bear Sculptures Black Forest Style

Pair of Solid Wood Bear Sculptures Black Forest Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This pair of bear sculptures in solid wood is directly inspired by the famous nineteenth-century Black Forest style. Each piece depicts a bear on all four paws, captured in a natural...

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19th Century French Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

The Stag of the Black Forest: Early 19th Century Carved Deer Head w/ Real Antler
The Stag of the Black Forest: Early 19th Century Carved Deer Head w/ Real Antler

The Stag of the Black Forest: Early 19th Century Carved Deer Head w/ Real Antler

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Deer Head with Antlers Carved from solid wood and mounted with naturally shed antlers, this expressive deer head exemplifies the rustic...

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19th Century German Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood, Antler

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue

Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue

Located in Lisse, NL

Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest 1900s Hand Carved Wooden Buck Head Mounted on Shield Plate
Black Forest 1900s Hand Carved Wooden Buck Head Mounted on Shield Plate

Black Forest 1900s Hand Carved Wooden Buck Head Mounted on Shield Plate

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swiss Black Forest hand carved wooden buck head wall sculpture from the turn of the century, with shield plate. Born in the early years of the 20th century...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter
Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter

Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter

By Black Forest

Located in Lisse, NL

All hand-carved, Victorian Era, Black Forest hiking bear and cub, liquor tantalus set. This finely carved Black Forest drinks set, dates from circa 1880 and it is both decorative an...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Black Forest Woodcarving  ''Men with pipe''   1923
Black Forest Woodcarving  ''Men with pipe''   1923

Black Forest Woodcarving ''Men with pipe'' 1923

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful handmade Black Forest Woodcarving . Tiroler men with Pipe . Very nice quality carving . signed with a monogram M O . and underneath the place where it was made . and dated...

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1920s German Vintage Black Forest Sculptures

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Pearwood

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Deer Head w/ Real Antler
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Deer Head w/ Real Antler

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Deer Head w/ Real Antler

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Deer Head with Natural Antlers Germany, circa 1880–1900 Carved in the celebrated Black Forest tradition, this striking deer head exemplifies the virtuosity and romantic naturalism that defined late 19th-century German wood carving...

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19th Century French Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Antler, Wood

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 Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Sewing Accessory – Black Forest – Carved Wooden Bear
19th Century Sewing Accessory – Black Forest – Carved Wooden Bear

19th Century Sewing Accessory – Black Forest – Carved Wooden Bear

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A charming 19th century Black Forest carved wooden sewing accessory in the form of a bear. This nice piece combines sculptural folk art with practical functionality, characteristic o...

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1890s Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Large & Finest Quality, Antique Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Bull Sculpture
Large & Finest Quality, Antique Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Bull Sculpture

Large & Finest Quality, Antique Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Bull Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Museum quality and condition, hand carved livestock sculpture. This marvelous bull is for the collectors of the rarest and best quality Black Forest sculptures. Incredibly detailed,...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Nutwood

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic 1890s Black Forest desk accessory carved from wood in the shape of a wild boar. A lovely addition to your room or just to use on your desk. Made from hand carved wood. Found ...

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1890s German Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century black forest centre piece
19th Century black forest centre piece

19th Century black forest centre piece

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality 19th Century black forest centre piece, having an ornate carved trunk at the centre with a removable glass stem with out swept scalloped edge, a large hunting dog st...

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1880s Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Walnut

Hand-Carved Fruitwood Black Forest Bear Germany, 1920s
Hand-Carved Fruitwood Black Forest Bear Germany, 1920s

Hand-Carved Fruitwood Black Forest Bear Germany, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Black Forest bear. Striking German design from the 1920s. Hand-carved fruitwood sculpture of a life-like bear walking on all four paws. Rare because of the hand-...

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1920s German Vintage Black Forest Sculptures

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Fruitwood

A charming late 19th century Black Forest carved limewood (linden wood) group
A charming late 19th century Black Forest carved limewood (linden wood) group

A charming late 19th century Black Forest carved limewood (linden wood) group

By Black Forest

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A charming late 19th century Black Forest carved limewood (linden wood) group depicting a mother dog with her puppies, sensitively observed and richly detailed. The figures are carve...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century
A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century Description: A traditional hand-carved wooden bear from Hokkaido, Japan. While it bears a resemblance to Swiss Black ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Fish Trophy Wall Plaque
19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Fish Trophy Wall Plaque

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Fish Trophy Wall Plaque

Located in Austin, TX

Oversize and spectacular 19th century Black Forest carved wood trophy wall plaque with a large fish. Beautiful carved border with acanthus leaves. Measur...

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1880s French Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900
Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900

Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900

By Ernst Heissl

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, Ebensee Austria, circa 1900 A handcarved wooden sculpture of a chamois group with buck, chamois and fawn. A v...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Fine Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, circa 1900
Fine Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, circa 1900

Fine Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, circa 1900

By Ernst Heissl

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Fine Carved Wood Chamois Family by Ernst Heissl, circa 1900 A delicately hand-carved wood sculpture of a chamois family. The item is very detailed and a ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s
Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s

Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s A nicely carved Black Forest bear. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good condition. Heigt of the bear: 11.02'...

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1920s Swiss Vintage Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Swiss Hand-Carved Wooden Chamois Deer
Black Forest Swiss Hand-Carved Wooden Chamois Deer

Black Forest Swiss Hand-Carved Wooden Chamois Deer

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swiss Black Forest hand-carved chamois deer wood carving. Portrays chamois stag walking up rocks and looking to his left. Exceptionally carved and proportioned, with accurate colorin...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Tyrolean Farmer Sculpture, ca. 1880
Antique Hand-Carved Tyrolean Farmer Sculpture, ca. 1880

Antique Hand-Carved Tyrolean Farmer Sculpture, ca. 1880

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Hand-Carved Tyrolean Farmer Sculpture, ca. 1880 This finely carved wooden figure depicts a traditional Tyrolean farmer sitting relaxed on a r...

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1880s Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Trunk
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Trunk

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Trunk

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest walnut floor trunk with a folding rounded top and supported on "X" form side legs with faux wood, straps, and floral carved design.

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19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Walnut

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Pen Holder with Bear ca. 1930
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Pen Holder with Bear ca. 1930

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Pen Holder with Bear ca. 1930

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Pen Holder with Bear ca. 1930 A finely carved Black Forest pen holder with a bear holdung the pencil. A great example of the art of woodworking in the B...

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1930s German Vintage Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Wooden Sitting Bear Handcarved ca. 1920s, Brienz
Antique Wooden Sitting Bear Handcarved ca. 1920s, Brienz

Antique Wooden Sitting Bear Handcarved ca. 1920s, Brienz

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Wooden Sitting Bear Handcarved ca. 1920s, Brienz A large statue of a sitting bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details and glass eyes in Brienz, ...

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1920s Swiss Vintage Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s

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 strolling bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved and handpainted with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1930s. A nice example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new employment opportunities. They used their skills from traditional crafts, carving everyday objects and sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers where trained in the 'School of Wood Carving, Brienz' which was established in 1884. Around 1900 the woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people from all over the word visited the area and took their woodcarving souvenirs home. Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures. Measures: Length: 11.02" (28 cm) Width: 3.94" (10 cm) Height: 6.69" (17 cm) Literature Reference: Peter F. Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009. Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand

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 of it used as a decanter or liqueur Stand with the holders being used for shot or small glasses. Modeled as hiking bear with walking stick...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s
Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s

Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s A pair of finely carved wooden sculptures of a chamois and an ibex. Carved in naturalistic style by th...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s

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...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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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 Sculptures

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Wood

Handcarved Wooden Nutcracker, Tyrol ca. 1950
Handcarved Wooden Nutcracker, Tyrol ca. 1950

Handcarved Wooden Nutcracker, Tyrol ca. 1950

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Handcarved Wooden Nutcracker, Tyrol ca. 1950 This finely carved wooden nutcracker features a detailed, expressive face and traditional attire, likely crafted in East Tyrol. The styl...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Hunt Trophies Sculptures, Set of 4
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Hunt Trophies Sculptures, Set of 4

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Hunt Trophies Sculptures, Set of 4

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a ranch or hunting lodge with this suite of elegant antique Black Forest wall plaques. Carved in France circa 1870, and built of walnut wood, each plaque is octagonal in sha...

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Oak Newel Post Finial Form of a Dog w/ Shield
19th Century, Black Forest Carved Oak Newel Post Finial Form of a Dog w/ Shield

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Oak Newel Post Finial Form of a Dog w/ Shield

Located in Atlanta, GA

A highly expressive and deeply carved Black Forest figural newel post finial, dating to the late 19th century, rendered in dense, dark-stained oak. The sculpture takes the form of a seated dog or wolf with alert upright ears, finely incised facial detailing, and an open mouth showing stylized teeth. The animal sits upright on its haunches, holding in its forepaws a heraldic-style shield with a central boss and four bosses at the quadrants, as well as ring-turned accents simulating bolts or fittings. Its claws are sharply delineated and muscular tension is suggested through the modeling of the forelimbs and chest. The sculpture rests on a squared plinth base, likely modified for later display, though originally designed as a finial for a stair newel post...

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19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Oak

Early 1900s Hand Carved and Colored Wooden Mountaineer Sculpture / Statue
Early 1900s Hand Carved and Colored Wooden Mountaineer Sculpture / Statue

Early 1900s Hand Carved and Colored Wooden Mountaineer Sculpture / Statue

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and finely carved sculpture for the black forest and mountaineer enthousiasts. If you are or if you have a friend who is a mountaineering enthousiast then this hand carved mo...

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Early 20th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family
19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family

By Walter Mäder

Located in London, GB

A 'Black Forest' Dog Group The naturalistically carved limewood group shows the bitch couchant and her three playful pups; glass eyes are used in all the figures, in the manner of Walter Mäder...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900
Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900

Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900 A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear head. It is a fine antique Black Forest woodcarving with glass eyes. The nutcrac...

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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear
An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear

An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear

Located in London, GB

An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear, Circa 1910 For comparison see page 75 The Art of the Black Forest by Jay Arenski and Simon Daniels ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz
A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz

A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz Item e7285 A nicely carved Black Forest bear for sewing utensils. It features a pincushion, needle deposi...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz A large statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzer...

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1930s Swiss Vintage Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder

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 Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland co...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s

Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e7310 An antique handforged cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown lea...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950 A vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved with naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerlan...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s
Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s

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...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Metal

Black Forest sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Black Forest sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Black Forest sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Switzerland, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Black Forest, Black Forrest, A.W. Goebel, and Barney Bellinger. 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 sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $240 and tops out at $99,104 while the average work can sell for $2,342.