Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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.
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Style: Black Forest
19th Century Black Forrest Antler Gun Cabinet
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century Black Forest, German Austrian, two parts mahogany antler gun cabinet. The top section has a single large glazed door, followed by a base with one drawer over two ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Harvest Cabinet Black Forest Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French HIGHLY CARVED Oak "Hunt" "Harvest" Black Forest Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet~~
c. 1880s
This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recent...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
19th Century French Carved Bleached Oak Buffet with Fruit and Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, a game room or an entry with this richly carved antique buffet! Created in France, circa 1860, and built of oak, the cabinet sits on front bun feet over a carved rece...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
19th Century French Henri II Carved Bleached Oak Jelly Cabinet with Vine Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar with this elegant and heavily carved antique cabinet. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the jelly cabinet stands on a wide and thick double molded plinth base ove...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Antique Black Forest Bookcase or China Cabinet, Swiss, Late 1800's Part of Suite
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Forest bookcase, that was part of a major collection of Black Forest items sold by a Chateau outside of Marseille, France. There is a total of (42) antique Black Forest items that we have imported from the chateau and all will be listed on 1stdibs as soon as they can be photographed. Old Plank has been collecting and selling Black Forest furniture and Black Forest accessories for over 30-years and never have we witnessed a collection of Black Forest of this magnitude. Our 19th century Black Forest bookcase still retains its original wavy glass. Black Forest history began in Switzerland during the 1800’s and expanded with the increasing popular tourist trade. By the late 1800’s, the small animal carvings...
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1880s Swiss Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Hunt Cabinet Black Forest Oak Dogs 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French HIGHLY CARVED Oak "Hunt" Black Forest Server Sideboard Buffet Cabinet~~
c. 1880s
This is only one of multipl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Four-Door Buffet Enfilade
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a ranch or hunting lodge with this important antique four-door sideboard. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the highly detailed buffet with curved sides stands on a wide bottom...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Antique Wooden Carved Cupboard with Several Carvings
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Cupboard with Several Carvings
A detailed handcarved wooden buffet or cupboard with several elaborately carved wooden decorations depicting lion, putties, ange...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Rare old 19th century pharmacy, black forest, in carved wood, brass and bronze
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rare old 19th century pharmacy, black forest, in carved wood, brass and bronze decoration, with "APOTHEK" inscription
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Late 19th Century European Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Black Forest Pair of Corner Shelves Original Hand Carved Switzerland Late 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Black forest pair of hanging corner shelves, hand carved in Switzerland between 1860 and 1890. The black forest hanging corner shelves are quite unusual with their original intricate carving. Black Forest Furniture...
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1880s Swiss Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak BLACK FOREST "Hunt" Cabinet, Bookcase, Buffet, Cupboard or Display Cabinet~~
circa 1880s
This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Decorated Alpine Cupboard
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have a very good painted cupboard in untouched condition in original green paint ,with floral panels very typical of the area. The cupboard originates from the Tyrol and has ...
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1830s Austrian Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
19th Century French Server
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an absolutely stunning server the carving is so delicate and precise depicting a pair of pheasants from the days hunt. The patina is so beautiful on this server With a beauti...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Antique Black Forest Carved Oak Wall Cabinet, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare antique black forest wall cabinet.
Striking German design from the 1900s.
Solid oak with hand-carved bird on top of the cabinet.
Original interior inside, pro...
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Early 1900s German Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Velvet, Beads, Oak
Antique Tramp Art Cabinet, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Tramp Art Cabinet ca. 1900
The wooden tramp art cabinet is decorated with rich notch carvings. The inside is coated with green paper. It was...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
1950s Walnut Record Hi-Fi Cabinet Sofa Table Black Forest Vintage Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Tree Branch-like feet and handles accents. No holes drilled, and Back is finished.
Interior Measurements W 28.25 x D 16.25 in.
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1950s American Vintage Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare! This 19th century black forest books rack/ book shelf with ''Bears holding baby bears'' bookends hand carved Swiss.
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest bookstand...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Hanging Cabinet / Small Cabinet Oak Bird
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning 19th century Swiss black forest hanging cabinet / small cabinet carved from solid oak.
Superb Black Forest cabinet with floral carvings displaying leaves & acorns. The doo...
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1870s Swiss Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance BLACK FOREST "Hunt" Cabinet, Bookcase, cupboard or display cabinet~~
c. 1880s
This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently received from our European shipper~~wonderful hand-carved oak pieces in the highly sought after Black Forest, Gothic, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're looking for that special and unique "statement piece" for your home or office, please view these items in our inventory!
Black Forest furniture (commonly known as "Hunt" style) was very popular in late 19th century France~~characterized by highly carved game such as rabbits, pheasants, foxes and hunting dogs~~~complemented by fruit, nut, floral, rosette, nut, ribbon accents or Gothic elements
This cabinet is a great size with beautiful French flourish~~a customer favorite!
Original "wavy" glass in upper cabinet door with carved surround
Exquisitely carved Black Forest bird...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique French Bookcase HUNT Cabinet Display Buffet Oak Slim Profile 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique French oak renaissance black forest "Hunt" cabinet, bookcase, cupboard or display cabinet~~
c. 1880s
This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently received from our European shipper~~wonderful hand-carved oak pieces in the highly sought after Black Forest, Gothic, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're looking for that special and unique "statement piece" for your home or office, please view these items in our inventory!
Black Forest furniture (commonly known as "Hunt" style) was very popular in late 19th century France~~characterized by highly carved game such as rabbits, pheasants, foxes and hunting dogs~~~complemented by fruit, nut, floral, rosette, nut, ribbon accents or Gothic elements
This cabinet is a great size with beautiful French flourish and wonderful carvings!
Original "wavy" glass in upper cabinet door with carved surround
Exquisitely carved pheasant...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century German Black Forest Chip-Carved Suite Desk with Drawer and Chair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century German black forest chip-carved suite desk with drawer and chair.
Impressive and extremely rare Black Forest desk and chair. The rectangul...
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19th Century German Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Fantastic Oak Wood Gun Cabinet with Horn Decoration ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fantastic oak wood gun cabinet with horn decoration ca. 1900
An antique Black Forest oak wood cabinet. Richly decorated with several antlers from the stag and fallow deer, wild boar...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Antler, Wood
Antique French Bookcase Hunt Cabinet Display Buffet Black Forest Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb 19th century antique French oak renaissance black forest "Hunt" cabinet, bookcase, cupboard or display cabinet~ c. 1870s
This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently received from our European shipper~~wonderful hand-carved oak pieces in the highly sought after Black Forest, Gothic, Renaissance Revival and Barley Twist styles~~19th century and in unbelievably spectacular condition! If you're looking for that special and unique "statement piece" for your home or office, please view these items in our inventory!
Black Forest furniture (commonly known as "Hunt" style) was very popular in late 19th century France~~characterized by highly carved game such as rabbits, pheasants, foxes and hunting dogs~~~complemented by fruit, nut, floral, rosette, nut, ribbon accents or Gothic elements
This cabinet is a great size with beautiful French flourish~~a customer favorite!
Original "wavy" glass in upper cabinet doors with intricately carved arched surrounds...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th century French Carved Oak Console Sofa Foyer Table Sideboard Black Forest
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak console sofa foyer table sideboard Black Forest
~Direct from France~
~Stunning hand carving on this oversized 19th century French table/console!~
~Lar...
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1880s French Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Carved 'Black Forest' Drinks Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
A magnificent 'Black Forest' carved
Drinks cabinet on stand
Hand-carved from Lindenwood, the drinks box of D-end shape carved in exquisite high relief...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Black Forest Antler Gun Cabinet, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large antique oak wood gun cabinet decorated with several original antlers from the deer, the fallow deer, antelope and chamois. Elaborately manufactured...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Antler, Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Unusual Bear Bench
Located in High Point, NC
An excellent example of a 19th century Black Forest carved wooden bear bench from Switzerland made from linden wood. The bench having h...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Cabinet
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved china cabinet. Front door has bear paying accordion. Mother and father dancing together as cub plays close by. Two bears supporting shelves. Two drawers for flatware. Be...
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Dowry Chest or Trunk with Needlework
Located in Haarlem, NL
Charming hand carved mid-sized wooden Folk Art dowry chest from the Black Forest area of Switzerland, made circa the turn of the century.
It features a beautifully hand carved flor...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Large Oak Wood Desk with Antler Decorations by Rudolf Brix 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large antique oak wood desk decorated with several antler pieces from the deer and the Virginia deer as well as wild boar tusks. The doors and sides carry animal heads (staghound and fox) made of pottery. A rare rustic furniture manufactured in Austria ca. 1900 by Rudolf Brix...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Antler, Wood
Austrian-German 19th Century Carved Walnut Black-Forest Hunt Credenza Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very large and impressive Austrian-German 19th century finely carved walnut figural Black-Forest "Hunting" credenza Bibliothèque (Bookacase). The intricately carved two-part body, ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Walnut
19th Century Dutch Hand-Carved Flack Forest Walnut Vitrine by Horrix
By Horrix
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Dutch Vitrine by Horrix is a study in the Dutch interpretation of the Regency style, hand-crafted from old-growth walnut with century old patina. Carved embellishment ap...
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1860s Dutch Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Black Forest Carved Walnut Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut cabinet on stand with birds and floral filigree apron.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Display Box with Etched Glass and A Carved Fox
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (4th Quarter 19th Century) walnut carved table top display cabinet box with etched glass inset panels and floral carving ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut, Glass
German Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two drawer oak chest on stand from Germany features the geometric panels common in furniture in Germany, England and the Netherlands during the mid...
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17th Century German Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Rustic German Oak & Horn Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Rustic German (19th Century) oak cabinet with horn trim & carved medallions with flip seat bench base and upper section with 2 large stained glass doors and...
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19th Century German Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Horn, Stained Glass
19th Century French Carved Oak Hunt Buffet Server with Grape and Vine Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This heavily carved antique "Saint Hubert" desserte server was crafted in France circa 1870. Hand carved of solid oak wood and built in three sections, the highly detailed cabinet stands on bracket feet over a straight plinth, and features exquisite carvings in high relief throughout. The top section is dressed with an important hand carved fruit motif cornice at the pediment, flanked with scrolled decor of acanthus leaves on both sides. The center part has two display shelves with scalloped edges, and decorated with leaf motifs at each end; it is further embellished with grape and vine motifs on both back panels. The lower section with lion head figures and foliage, has two carved drawers across the front dressed with iron pulls; the two doors are decorated with carved bird trophy...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Black Forest case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Black Forest case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Black Forest case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Black Forest, and Horrix. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $701 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $5,475.
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