Swiss Decorative Art

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...

Top quality, hand carved nutwood eagle clock with Lenzkirch movement. An exceptional and rare late 19th century Black Forest wall clock of monumental size, featuring a superbly hand...

Striking Art Deco hand-carved decorative wall plate featuring a dynamic expressionist horse motif. The plate is crafted with strong relief carving, emphasizing bold lines and a sculp...

Fashion Designer Paco Rabanne Rare Electric Blue and Silver Space Curtain for Baumann AG, Switzerland 1970s

Top museum quality carved Swiss barometer / weather station This antique barometer is not only about the actuality of the weather, it is also a true work of art and a real pleasure to look at. The attention to detail is incredible and it must have taken a true craftsman weeks rather than days to design and finish the carved frame alone. At a later stage, the handcrafted barometer (in German) and the thermometer (in Celsius & Fahrenheit) were integrated. Notice how the Edelweiss Flowers...

Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Chair, Brienz, circa 1880s An exceptional hand-carved Black Forest bear chair dating to around 1880. Crafted in richly stained wood, the chair featu...

Oil on medium size panel by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges. Made in the 1970s using his technique of superimposing "glazes" which gives the painting depth and a magnificent relief e...

Superb original Swiss advertising poster from c1930 by artist Noel Fontanet for Amer Picon Chaud. Great art deco wine and spirits advertisement. Fontanet was a Swiss graphi artist ...

This striking large-scale textile wall panel features the iconic "Curve" (or "Kurve") pattern designed by Danish visionary Verner Panton for the Swiss manufacturer Mira-X circa 1971....

Antique Casted Bronze Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s An antique cast bronze cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown leather s...

Lovely Black Forest Carved Whip Holder with Bear ca. 1900s A very rare hand-carved coat hook or whip holder depicting a bear klimbing on a three. Hand carved in Brienz, Switzerland,...

Enamel Horses in many colors , on a Thick Wénge panel . Love the movement in the Horses . Attributed to Julia F.M.T. Braendle (1929-1982). Background information. Juliana Francisca Maria Tosco Braendle (Brändle) was born on 28 August 1929 in Rotterdam, with Swiss nationality. Julia was a student of the arts and crafts school (Kunstgewerbeschule) in Zurich and of the Academy for Visual Arts in Rotterdam. She lived in Bingelrade (South Limburg) since 1969 where she died on 30 September 1982. She was a watercolour painter...

Stunning 1960's Brutalist copper wall art. Highly stylized depiction of a sail boat at sunset. Beautiful copper tones with black and orange. ...

A great ice axe that was made by the renown blacksmith Fritz Jörg in the small area of Zweilütschinen in the Interlaken-Oberhasli district. One side of the head is inscribed with “F. JORG ZWEILUTSCHINEN BERNER OBERLAND”. It has a wonderful patina that only comes with age. It features its a solid wooden shaft, curved adze and a traditional shaped spike. A wonderful old wooden ice axe from the heart of the Swiss Alps to add that extra decoration touch to your home or mountain lodge...

Painting by the Swiss artist Guy Dessauge made in 1978 using his technique of superimposing "glazes" in multicoloured oil which gives the painting an effe...

Postmodern ceramic tile by Celestino Piatti (1922–2007), the celebrated Swiss graphic designer, painter, and book illustrator. This striking piece represents water through a stylized...

vintage silk scarf signed "Lehner", featuring an intricate and colorful design framed for display. The scarf showcases a vivid palette of bright yellows, deep blues, and rich purples, intertwined with geometric shapes and paisley motifs, adding a dynamic mix of modern and classic elements. The bold patchwork pattern is accented with floral and damask-inspired designs, giving it an elegant yet playful aesthetic. The scarf is framed in a simple wooden frame, making it a ready-to-hang art piece as well as a collectible fashion item. The bottom right corner bears the signature "Lehner," confirming its authenticity. Ideal for those who appreciate luxury textiles, fine craftsmanship, and vibrant decor, this framed scarf...

Painting by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges created in the 70s and 80s using his technique of superimposing "glazes" in multicoloured oil, which gives the painting an effect of movem...

Postmodern ceramic tile by Celestino Piatti (1922–2007), the celebrated Swiss graphic designer, painter, and book illustrator. This striking piece represents water through a stylized...

Oil on panel medium size of the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges. Made in 1981 using his technique of superimposing "glazes" which gives the painting depth and...

Antique print titled 'Barbarisches Pferd. Cheval Barbe'. Old horse print of a Barbary horse or Barb or Berber horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschi...

Oil on medium size panel by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges. Made in the 70's / 80's using his technique of superimposing "glazes" which gives the paintin...

Set of two views of Geneva, Switzerland. These prints originate from 'Souvenirs de la Suisse'. Published by S. Morel, circa 1850.

Set of three, fire, wind, earth, original post modern ceramic tiles by Celestino Piatti. Celestino Piatti (1922 – 2007) – A set of Three 1980s ceramic tiles from the series Earth,...

This print, titled Sérénade en l'honneur de Haydn, is the work of Swiss engraver Franz Hegi (1774–1850), known for his finely detailed depictions of historical and cultural scenes. I...

Modern color full glass sculpture by Theresa.

Beautiful enameled copper panel made in the 60s, with abstract representation, probably of Swiss manufacture. The panel is mounted on wood and remains in very good condition.

This fantastic and graphic authentic Swiss poster that is on the rare and very obscure side is a stone lithograph that is archivally linen backed and custom framed. The 4 ply silk ma...

Jeune Femme et Costumes des Pierrots, Junge Frau mit Harlekin und pierrot, circa 1900. Richard Ranft. Painter of landscapes, engraver, illustrator and poster artist. (Swiss 1862-19...

Karrel Appel Signed and numbered 49/100 dated 1971 Lithograph B.1921.d2006 was a dutch painter sculpture,founder of Avant-Garde movement,this picture is matted and framed.

Jeune Femme et Costumes des Pierrots, Junge Frau mit Harlekin und pierrot, circa 1900. Richard Ranft. Painter of landscapes, engraver, illustrator and poster artist. (Swiss 1862–19...

Painting by the Swiss artist guy Dessauge done in the 70's / 80's using his technique of superimposing oil glazes in brown and violet tones. The painting will be accompanied by a cer...

Modern color full glass sculpture by Theresa.

Painting by the Swiss artist Guy Dessauges made in 1976 using his technique of superimposing "glazes" in multicoloured oil which gives the painting a beautiful effect of depth, a met...

Oil on panel in very large format by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges. Made in 1982 according to his technique of superimposing "glazes" in a shade of grey...

Rare ornithological composition of four painted earthenware plaques, in its original gilded wood frame decorated with friezes of gadroons and pearls. Art Nouveau period, Honoré Pico...

A fine four large prints, first two depicts street scenes in Cairo and the other two depicts desert scenes, signed lower right. Otto Pilny (1866 – 1936) was a Swiss painter who s...

A pair of Swiss carved lime-wood pictures one showing a hunter being attacked by an eagle as he attempts to raid its nest, the other a climber rescuing a g...

Antique Swiss walnut nature mort.