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Black Forest Decorative Objects

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 Wooden Wild Boar Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden Wild Boar Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s This hand-carved wooden sculpture depicts a dynamic wild boar in full motion and captivates with its detailed representation of...
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1930s Swiss Vintage Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Wood

Large Wooden Wild Boar Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Large Wooden Wild Boar Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s

Large Wooden Wild Boar Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s

$975
19th Century Rustic Black Forest Photo Frame, Hand Carved, AT, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely, unusual Black Forest photo frame from Austria, circa 1880. Artfully hand carved out of basswood, this frame shows a gorgeous design combined with nice protruding corners. Thi...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Softwood

19th Century Rustic Black Forest Photo Frame, Hand Carved, AT, circa 1880
19th Century Rustic Black Forest Photo Frame, Hand Carved, AT, circa 1880

19th Century Rustic Black Forest Photo Frame, Hand Carved, AT, circa 1880

$550
Swiss Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
VERY RARE SEATED DOG From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to offer this rare Swiss Black Forest Carved Dog Tobacco Jar. The Tobacco Jar beautifully modelled with an o...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Wood

Swiss Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar
Swiss Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar

Swiss Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Dog Tobacco Jar

$8,335
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 Decorative Objects

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Brass, Iron, Enamel

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

$14,217
Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Black Forest wood box, circa 1900. 11.8 by 7.3 inches , H / 5.3 inches. Music instruments Jewel box.
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1890s French Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Wood

Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890
Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890

Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890

$1,400
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 Decorative Objects

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Metal

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

$2,831
Black Forrest Carved Walnut Box With Dog
Located in Essex, MA
Oval form with basket weave pattern carved wood and hinged lid with dog .
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Black Forrest Carved Walnut Box With Dog
Black Forrest Carved Walnut Box With Dog

Black Forrest Carved Walnut Box With Dog

$1,275
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 Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

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

$590
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 Decorative Objects

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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

$245
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 Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

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

$18,675
A Remarkable 19th Century Sculptured Rosewood & Buckhorn Hatstand
Located in Hastings, GB
A Remarkable 19th Century Sculptured Rosewood & Buckhorn Hatstand This remarkable and extremely rare hatstand / porte manteau is quite something. Exquisitely crafted from rosewood a...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Rosewood

A Remarkable 19th Century Sculptured Rosewood & Buckhorn Hatstand
A Remarkable 19th Century Sculptured Rosewood & Buckhorn Hatstand

A Remarkable 19th Century Sculptured Rosewood & Buckhorn Hatstand

$4,306
Pair of 19th-Century Black Forest Carved Wood Game Bird Trophy Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Black Forest Carved-Game Trophy Plaques, late 19th Century Superbly hand-carved in deep relief, each oval plaque presents a freshly taken game-bird—a woodcock on one, a partr...
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19th Century German Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of 19th-Century Black Forest Carved Wood Game Bird Trophy Plaques
Pair of 19th-Century Black Forest Carved Wood Game Bird Trophy Plaques

Pair of 19th-Century Black Forest Carved Wood Game Bird Trophy Plaques

$3,500
Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and beautifully handcarved hand carved owl sculpture. A true celebration of craftsmanship and symbolism, this exquisitely hand-carved owl inkwell...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Glass, Nutwood

Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.
Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.

Antique Hand-Carved Nutwood Owl Inkwell with Piercing Glass Eyes, circa 1900.

$1,204
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 Decorative Objects

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Brass, Iron

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

$10,602
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 Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel, 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

$2,320 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer Head Austria ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer Head Austria ca. 1900 A large 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 Decorative Objects

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Plaster, Wood, Antler

Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer Head Austria ca. 1900
Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer Head Austria ca. 1900

Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer Head Austria ca. 1900

$5,745
Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)
By Walter Mäder
Located in Newark, England
Featuring a Dog with Pups Rare Swiss Black Forest Dog group. The group modelled as a smooth coat St. Bernard female with her three puppies. The...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)
Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)

Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)

$20,832
Huge Antique Victorian Era Black Forest Wall Clock or Mirror Frame with Hare
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible size and great quality black forest hunting plaque for wall mounting with Fruits of the Hunt. This rare size and all hand-carv...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Nutwood

Huge Antique Victorian Era Black Forest Wall Clock or Mirror Frame with Hare
Huge Antique Victorian Era Black Forest Wall Clock or Mirror Frame with Hare

Huge Antique Victorian Era Black Forest Wall Clock or Mirror Frame with Hare

$9,036
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 Decorative Objects

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Glass, 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

$14,500
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 Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

$1,280
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes. Found at...
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1890s German Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s

$267 Sale Price
40% Off
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...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Exquisite openly carved 19th century Swiss Black Forest jewelry box walnut bird
Exquisite openly carved 19th century Swiss Black Forest jewelry box walnut bird

Exquisite openly carved 19th century Swiss Black Forest jewelry box walnut bird

$3,072
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 Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

$1,506
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 Decorative Objects

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Nutwood

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

$5,903
19th Century black forest walnut cuckoo clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century black forest carved walnut cuckoo clock with a 30 hour movement, the clock portraying a hunting scene consisting of a dears head at the top with antlers...
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1880s Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Walnut

19th Century black forest walnut cuckoo clock
19th Century black forest walnut cuckoo clock

19th Century black forest walnut cuckoo clock

$3,945 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Decorative Objects

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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

$5,301
Antique Black forest jewelry carved walnut swiss 19th century Flowers and 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...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Black forest jewelry carved walnut swiss 19th century Flowers and bird
Antique Black forest jewelry carved walnut swiss 19th century Flowers and bird

Antique Black forest jewelry carved walnut swiss 19th century Flowers and bird

$2,710
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Stag and Deer Figural Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional Black Forest mantel clock, crafted in Switzerland circa 1860 from rich walnut, showcases masterful carving and grand scale. The elaborate composition features a prou...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Stag and Deer Figural Mantel Clock
19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Stag and Deer Figural Mantel Clock

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Stag and Deer Figural Mantel Clock

$7,800
Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Bear Entrance, Hall Umbrella & cane Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s Black Forest standing bear umbrella stand. This vintage Black Forest bear umbrella Stand is a great looking piece for any...
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Bear Entrance, Hall Umbrella & cane Stand
Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Bear Entrance, Hall Umbrella & cane Stand

Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Bear Entrance, Hall Umbrella & cane Stand

$4,819
Black Forest Rustic Photo Frame with Original Glass Plate, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely rustic black Forest photo frame from the late 19th century, around 1880 in Austria. Elaborately hand carved out of bass wood this antique photo fra...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Softwood

Black Forest Rustic Photo Frame with Original Glass Plate, Austria, circa 1880
Black Forest Rustic Photo Frame with Original Glass Plate, Austria, circa 1880

Black Forest Rustic Photo Frame with Original Glass Plate, Austria, circa 1880

$160
Walter Mader Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog
By Walter Mäder
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved and finely detailed recumbent mother Retriever with raised head and glass eyes giving a direct gaze to a distant object; wearing a knotted leash attached to a thick c...
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1890s Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Walter Mader Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog
Walter Mader Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog

Walter Mader Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog

$4,250
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 Decorative Objects

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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

$2,165 / set
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 Decorative Objects

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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

$855
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 Decorative Objects

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Walnut

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

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880

$22,995
Swiss Black Forest Fallow Deer and Stag Antler Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing from the rich tradition of Black Forest craftsmanship, this 21st-century Swiss bowl is an artful composition of fallow deer and stag antlers. The fallow deer antlers form the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Antler

Swiss Black Forest Fallow Deer and Stag Antler Bowl
Swiss Black Forest Fallow Deer and Stag Antler Bowl

Swiss Black Forest Fallow Deer and Stag Antler Bowl

$1,800
Midcentury Black Forest Style Carved Linden Wood Owl Box, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming midcentury carved owl-shaped box, crafted in Germany in the 1950s from linden wood in the traditional Black Forest style. Featuring expressive glass eyes and warm brown to...
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1950s German Vintage Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Midcentury Black Forest Style Carved Linden Wood Owl Box, Germany, 1950s
Midcentury Black Forest Style Carved Linden Wood Owl Box, Germany, 1950s

Midcentury Black Forest Style Carved Linden Wood Owl Box, Germany, 1950s

$581
Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s French metal inkwell. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of cast iron and glass. Marked with a number and letters. Found at an estat...
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Early 20th Century French Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Wood

Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s
Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s

Beautiful French Angel Face Cast-Iron Inkwell France Antique, 1910s

$87 Sale Price
74% Off
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 Decorative Objects

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Walnut

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

19th Century black forest centre piece

$1,389 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Black Forest Pierced Oak Carved Tray or Bowl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Black Forest pierced oak tray. Has music box inside but it is not working and would need to be serviced.
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19th Century Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Pierced Oak Carved Tray or Bowl
19th Century Black Forest Pierced Oak Carved Tray or Bowl

19th Century Black Forest Pierced Oak Carved Tray or Bowl

$395 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Powder Flask Made of Horn with Decorations, Germany 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Powder Flask Made of Horn with Decorations, Germany 19th Century This beautiful powder flask, crafted from natural horn, features numero...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Antler

Antique Powder Flask Made of Horn with Decorations, Germany 19th Century
Antique Powder Flask Made of Horn with Decorations, Germany 19th Century

Antique Powder Flask Made of Horn with Decorations, Germany 19th Century

$425
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 Decorative Objects

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Walnut

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

19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock

$3,612 Sale Price
28% Off
Antique Black Forest 19th Century Jewelry Box Carved Fruitwood Red Velvet Chest
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & Breathtaking! This small 19th century Black Forest Jewellery Box carved out of fruit wood. Carved by a master carver with attention to detail decorated on the top, front ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Velvet, Wood

Antique Black Forest 19th Century Jewelry Box Carved Fruitwood Red Velvet Chest
Antique Black Forest 19th Century Jewelry Box Carved Fruitwood Red Velvet Chest

Antique Black Forest 19th Century Jewelry Box Carved Fruitwood Red Velvet Chest

$1,078
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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Nutwood

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

$1,807
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood Birds Band Carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & breathtaking! This 19th century black forest jewelry box carved out of fruitwood. Carved by a master carver with at...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood Birds Band Carved
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood Birds Band Carved

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood Birds Band Carved

$2,006
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bear 1920s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice black forest bear. Hand carved 1920s. Good condition.
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1920s German Vintage Black Forest Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bear 1920s Germany
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bear 1920s Germany

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bear 1920s Germany

$843
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s Item e7315 An antique cast bronze cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s
Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s

Antique Swiss Casted Bronze Cattle Bell ca. 1900s

$355
Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century A 19th century funny carved and painted dwarf with snuffbox. Unrestored original condition, old wormholes, partly paintloss ...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century
Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century

Whimsical Carving of a Dwarf with Snuffbox, 19th Century

$2,640
19th Century, Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewelry Casket Brienz Region
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved 19th-century Black Forest walnut jewelry casket, attributed to the Brienz region of Switzerland, distinguished by its lavishly naturalistic ornamentation and sculptural detailing. The exterior is deeply carved with flowing rocaille motifs and a profusion of flowers and foliage in high relief, including a central rose in full bloom beneath the keyhole escutcheon. The lid is crowned with an exceptionally crisp and dimensional bouquet featuring a central rose surrounded by rosebuds and smaller blossoms arranged upon a scalloped bed...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewelry Casket Brienz Region
19th Century, Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewelry Casket Brienz Region

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewelry Casket Brienz Region

$1,370
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, crafted in Brienz. This exquisitely carved lindenwood piece features realistic details. A...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Softwood

Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes
Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes

Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes

$1,275 Sale Price
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GERMANY 1870 Black Forest Oversized Cigar Humidor Box In Solid Carved Oak Wood
By Black Forest
Located in Miami, FL
A German cigar humidor box carved in oak wood. This is a fabulous oversized black forest humidor box created in northern Europe, most probably in Germany or Switzerland, back in the...
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1870s German Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

GERMANY 1870 Black Forest Oversized Cigar Humidor Box In Solid Carved Oak Wood
GERMANY 1870 Black Forest Oversized Cigar Humidor Box In Solid Carved Oak Wood

GERMANY 1870 Black Forest Oversized Cigar Humidor Box In Solid Carved Oak Wood

$5,998
Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Game Plaque with Deer
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Game Plaque with Deer An antique wooden hunting game plaque with impressive carving of a deer, fox, pheasant, quail and hunting accessoires....
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Game Plaque with Deer
Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Game Plaque with Deer

Large Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Game Plaque with Deer

$3,125
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 Decorative Objects

Materials

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

$1,045
Late 19th Century Sculpture of a Sitting Bear - Black Forest Bronze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming 19th-century bronze sculpture of a seated bear, captured in a lively, upright pose. The artist has rendered the animal’s fur with expressive surface texture and stylized det...
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1880s French Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Sculpture of a Sitting Bear - Black Forest Bronze
Late 19th Century Sculpture of a Sitting Bear - Black Forest Bronze

Late 19th Century Sculpture of a Sitting Bear - Black Forest Bronze

$662
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A large vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarve...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s

Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s

$1,145
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...
Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, 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

$3,976
Rare Swiss Black Forest Blacksmiths Anvil Tobacco Jar Compendium with Secret
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Cigar Cutter & Vesta Case From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to offer this very rare and unusual Swiss Black Forest carving of a tobacco jar shaped as a Blacksmiths Anvil complete with secret compartment and secret catch. The Black Forest Anvil stands upon a wooden tree trunk base realistically carved with wood knots. Beside the anvil sits an ebonised decorative carved hammer and a pair of pliers that have a cigar cutter built in between them. When the cigar is placed and cut using the pliers, the cap end falls into a basket through a small chute carved into the side of the trunk. The Anvil at the top of the contains a hidden vesta compartment for storing matches and is accessed via the hidden horse shoe catch in the top of the anvil when turned a quarter the catch releases and the top of the anvil can be removed. To access the tobacco jar in the centre a second secret catch can be pushed to unlock the lid which pivots open. To open the catch a small oval section of the base must be pressed down which releases the spring loaded lid. The hollowed centre contains the original foil lining for storing the tobacco. The Black Forest Tobacco Jar...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Swiss Black Forest Blacksmiths Anvil Tobacco Jar Compendium with Secret
Rare Swiss Black Forest Blacksmiths Anvil Tobacco Jar Compendium with Secret

Rare Swiss Black Forest Blacksmiths Anvil Tobacco Jar Compendium with Secret

$4,167
Rare Model Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Rare and Unique Model From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to introduce this rare example Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Jar. The Bear Tobacco Jar carved from Linden ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rare Model Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Jar
Rare Model Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Jar

Rare Model Swiss Black Forest Bear Tobacco Jar

$8,058
Antique Victorian era Hand Carved Black Forest Bull Sculpture Wall Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning large carved wooden bull wall shelf. 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 wall bull bracket of this size and with such amazing natural details and warm patina. This marvelously handcrafted and good condition, bull sculpture wall shelf...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian era Hand Carved Black Forest Bull Sculpture Wall Bracket
Antique Victorian era Hand Carved Black Forest Bull Sculpture Wall Bracket

Antique Victorian era Hand Carved Black Forest Bull Sculpture Wall Bracket

$3,614
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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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

Handcarved Wooden Nutcracker, Tyrol ca. 1950

$235 / set
Rare Antique 4 Tier Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood 19th Century Hand Carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A beautiful, very finely carved antique black forest jewelry box from the late 19th/ early 20th century made in Switzerland. A large and impressive four-tiered piece with 6 swing o...
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1880s Swiss Antique Black Forest Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Antique 4 Tier Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood 19th Century Hand Carved
Rare Antique 4 Tier Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood 19th Century Hand Carved

Rare Antique 4 Tier Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood 19th Century Hand Carved

$3,849

Black Forest decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Black Forest decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Black Forest decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel, Black Forest, Sofina Porzellan, and Black Forrest. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $99,104 while the average work can sell for $1,668.

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