Black Forest Furniture
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
Period: 20th Century
Hanging Brass Light Fixture with a Wooden Figure of a Mountain Climber
Located in Barntrup, DE
This wonderful German figural pendant lamp features a hand-carved figure of a mountain climber in natural brown wood tones. The detailed carved wooden...
Category
1950s German Vintage Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Natural Antler Tips & Brass Desk Accessories
Located in East Hampton, NY
This set of three (3) natural antler tips desk accessories are backed with brass base. Perfect for an executive desk, two paperweights and a letter opener. Rich natural coloring an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Carved Wooden Black Forest Standing Bear Sculpture Table / Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful quality and perfect condition bear desk lamp.
If you are a collector of rare, very good quality and highly decorative Black Forest bear sculptures then this fine specimen...
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hide, Wood, Paint
Carved Ram Shoulder Mount Faux Taxidermy
Located in Forney, TX
A large wooden carving modeled after a long horn sheep head shoulder mount. Exceptionally executed naturalistic form, stripped / bleached light wood, intricately detailed to imitate ...
Category
Late 20th Century Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Wood
Armchair, Hunting Trophy, Antler, Red Deer, Fallow, Wild Boar, Hide
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Hunting trophy armchair of antlers, wild boar and red deer. Very expressive and impressive looking throne
The fluid form of the antlers creates a sculptural, organic aesthetic.
Nex...
Category
20th Century European Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Animal Skin
Black Forest Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s
Item e6944
An antique uneven 8 pointer sika deer (Cervus nippon) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Large Siberian Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Siberian Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Item e6940
A large antique Siberian deer (Capreolus pygargus) trophy on a wooden turned plaque with black finish. The trop...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Antique Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Black Forest ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Black Forest ca. 1900s
Item e6927
A large antique Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on a handcarved wooden plaque. The teeth...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal
Abnorm Siberian Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Abnorm Siberian Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Item e6941
A large abnorm Siberian deer (Capreolus pygargus) trophy on a wooden turned plaque with black finish. The trop...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Item e6943
A lovely antique white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) trophy on a wooden plaque with dark finish. The troph...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Wood, Antler
Masterly Carved Black Forest Wall Barometer with Fern Plants and Eagle Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved, solid walnut antique barometer with maker's mark.
This rare Black Forest barometer depicting an incredibly detailed and finest quality also has the most beautiful patin...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Brass, Zinc
4 Vintage German Souvenir Hiking Badge Walking Sticks Canes 32" - 37"
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of four vintage German / Austrian folk art traditional hook style walking sticks / canes, embellished with German and other assorted European hiking souvenir badges. 63 total bad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Large Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Wood Bear Humidor Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique humidor is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Black Forest style. This well executed scul...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an Estate sale in Nuremberg, G...
Category
1930s German Vintage Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Hand Carved Large & Extremely Rare Beaver and Bear Pair Table Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of extremely rare Black Forest animal carvings.
With a combined 35+ years of experience in selling Black Forest antiqu...
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood eagle, naturalistically carved with wings outstretched, perched on a rocky outcrop, the base with a rubbed metal maker’s plaque most probably for Binder ...
Category
20th Century Swiss Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Wood
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken, the square silvered dial enclosed behind a glazed door within an ornate case, surmounted by a carving of William...
Category
20th Century Swiss Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
A vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on wooden plaque. The teeth are decorated with two metal mounting...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Stainless Steel and Horn Tableware Set for 6 Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Stainless Steel and Horn 12 Pieces Tableware Set, Germany 1930s
A rustic tabelware set consisting of six knives and six forks. The handles are made of genuine deer horn. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Deer Horn Carving Set, Sheffield ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Deer Horn Carving Set, Sheffield ca. 1900s
A rustic carving set consisting of fork and knife. The handles are made of genuine deer horn and feature a silver knob on their en...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal
Abnorm White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Abnorm White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
A large abnorme white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) trophy on a wooden plaque with black finish. The trophy w...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
A large antique white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) trophy on a wooden plaque with black finish. The trophy was shot...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Large Black Forest Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s
An antique 8 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set by Anton Wingen, Solingen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Stag Horn Carving Set by Anton Wingen, Solingen
A rustic carving set consisting of fork and knife. The handles are made of genuine stag horn and feature a silver knob on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal
ANTiQUE GERMAN BLACK FOREST CARVED RAMS HEAD ANTLER SUPPER TABLE PART OF A SUITE
By Black Forest
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original German late 19th century black forest antler supper cafe side table which is part of...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Wood
Black Forest 1920s Carved Aneroid Barometer with Foliage, Bird and Fox Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest aneroid barometer and thermometer from the first half of the 20th century, with foliage, bird and fox. This exquisite Black Forest barometer features a beautifully han...
Category
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Brass Framed Monumental Sized Magnifying Glass with Natural Horn Handle
Located in Savannah, GA
This monumental sized horn handled magnifying glass with brass framework and stem, is of heavy weight and fine quality. The horn is quite substantial and supports this very large gla...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Black Forest Red Deer Trophy from Salem - Germany 1959
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Black Forest Red Deer Trophy from Salem - Germany 1959
A large 12 pointer black forest red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the palace of salem in south germany. Shoot by a...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1970s
A great vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The trophy was shot in 1975. Good conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
PAIR OF ANTIQUE GERMAN BLACK FOREST CARVED ANTLER ARMCHAiRS PART OF A SUITE
By Black Forest
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original German late 19th century black forest antler armchairs which are part of a s...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Stainless Steel and Horn 12 Pieces Tableware Set, Germany 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Stainless Steel and Horn 12 Pieces Tableware Set, Germany 1930s
A rustic tabelware set consisting of six knives and six forks. The handles are made of genuine deer horn. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal
Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque
A large vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The trophy was shot in Germany ca. 1960s. Good...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Wood, Antler
Vintage Stag Horn Winged Poultry Shears by J. A. Henkels, Solingen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Stag Horn Winged Poultry Shears by J. A. Henkels, Solingen
A rustic winged poultry shears with handles made of genuine stag horn. Blades made of chromed steel. Manufactured ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Black Forest style. The inkwell is composed of a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Softwood
Antique Cheese and Butter Knives with Deer Handles, circa 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Cheese and Butter Knives with Deer Handles, circa 1950s
A rustic serving set consisting of cheese knife and butter knife. The handles are made of genuine deer feet. The blad...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Dog Head Bronze Hook Hanger Coat Rack, c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique black forest Swiss hand carved dog head sculpture plaque coat rack with a gilt bronze hook, circa 1900. It's perfect for your rustic lodge decor in an entryway for han...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1942
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1942
A great vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The plaque features a handpainted inscrip...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1967
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1967
A vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The plaque features a handpainted inscription sta...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1957
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1957
A great vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The plaque features a handpainted inscripti...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Large German Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture Lamp Night Watchman with Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large German hand-carved wooden sculpture lamp night watchman with lantern from the 1950s.
This masterfully hand-carved wooden lamp features a large scu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1954
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1954
Item e7166
A great vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The plaque features a handpainted...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1960
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1960
A great vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The plaque features a handpainted inscripti...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Large Simulated Black Forrest Stag Antler Hanging Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Simulated Black Forrest Stag Antler Hanging Chandelier
This is a very realistic looking piece, this chandelier design was first made in the 19th Century, and was a great favourite in Scottish...
Category
1960s Vintage Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Resin
Large German Gerz Tavern Scene 4 Liter Ceramic Beer Stein Tankard Pewter Lid 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large mid 20th century 4 liter ceramic beer stein by Gerz. Decorated with a tavern scene, bands of floral patterned motifs, and twisted branch ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Pewter
1960s Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved and Painted Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1960s Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved and Painted Plaque
An large trophy of the chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), mounted on a carved wooden plaque. The plaque is painted green a...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful medium size Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of Two Vintage Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy on Wood Carved Plaque, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of two Black Forest roe deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. A nice addition to your hunters loge, Cabin or just to display it in your house...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute little Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a wooden stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the e...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
A Pair Antique Black Forest Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Antique Black Forest Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques 1900s
A pair antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on carved oak plaques...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Black Forrest Hand Painted Wooden Key Organizer for 50 Keys, 1940s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hand-painted with the typical Black Forest patterns and flowers.
Ideal for a hotel, motel or guesthouse.
Space for 50 keys.
Category
1940s German Vintage Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal
Black Forest Siberian Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Siberian Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1900s
Antique trophy of a siberian deer (Capreolus pygargus) from the Black Forest, hunted around 1900. The large 6 pointer...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Wall Coat Rack with Black Forest Oak Leaf and Acorn Design, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Iron and Wood Wall Coat Rack, Spain, 1960s
Eye-catching rustic style hats an coats rack with oak leaves iron backplate and wood acorn hangers.
This wall coat rack features two branch...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Iron
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1908
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1908
Antique trophy of a red deer (Cervus elaphus) from the Black Forest, hunted in 1908. The large antlers are mounted on a woo...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Vintage Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque 1961
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque 1961
An decorative trophy of the chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), mounted on a carved wooden plaque. The plaque is painted green a...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Antler, Wood
Antique & Large Black Forest Inkstand w. Capercaillie / Wood Grouse Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Largest and rare antique Black Forest inkstand.
If you are a collector of decorative and rare Black Forest antiques then this entirely handcarved inkstand could be gracing your home...
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category
1930s Austrian Vintage Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Black Forest Vintage Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Vintage Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque
A large vintage deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The trophy was shot...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Wood, Antler
Antique Leather Strap with Eight Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Leather Strap with Eight Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s
An antique leather strap with eight brass bells from the Swiss Alps manufactured ca. 1900. These bells are used t...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Furniture
Materials
Metal
Black Forest furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Black Forest furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Black Forest furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Switzerland pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel, Black Forest, Sofina Porzellan, 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $150,000 while the average work can sell for $1,550.
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