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19th Century Black Forest Bear Mirror
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Nice example of black forest carving.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Table Mirrors

Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
England. Black Forest is a term used to describe the elaborate, realistic carvings of a vast array of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Hall Tree
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Excellent example of black forest carving, separates into 2 pieces
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Elaborately Carved Swiss Black Forest Timber Box
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Excellent and rare example of Swiss black forest carving
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Boxes

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Gnome or Elf Table Top Mirror
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Uunique form and great example of Black Forest carving
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Table Mirrors

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Wood, Glass

19th Century Black Forest Dresser Box
Located in High Point, NC
closed. This is an excellent example of Black Forest carving.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Fruitwood

19th Century Rustic Black Forest Carved Painted Walnut Antler Deer Wall Plaque
By Black Forest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
natural antlers are mounted on the head. The deer shows a broad toothy grin. ‘Black Forest’ carvings
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Antler, Walnut

Original Black Forest Set 6 Hand-Carved Dining Chairs Available Matching Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Black forest carvings became a symbol of wealth in the 1800’s and were found in the homes of
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

19th C Rustic Black Forest Hand Carved Walnut Branching Fruit Serving Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carved with incredible detail. A unique piece of unparalleled artistry. ‘Black Forest’ carvings were
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Rustic Platters and Serveware

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Walnut

Very Rare Pair of Original Early 20th Century Black Forest Wood Bear Armchairs
By Black Forrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
widest point Black Forest Carving History In the 1800s the wood carving industry of Switzerland
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Armchairs

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Wood

Nice Black Forest Inkwell with Carved Dog
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice black forest carving inkwell with a dog carved high on top. Two glass inkwells.
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20th Century German Inkwells

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Wood, Glass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Box
Located in High Point, NC
decoration on the front. This is a wonderful example of Black Forest carving.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes

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Fruitwood

Pair of Black Forest Stools Hand-Carved from Private Collection in Marseille, Fr
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
. Black Forest carvings date to the early 1800’s in the town of Brienz, Switzerland. Black Forest carvings
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Stools

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Wine Bottle Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
emerged in the early 19th century, and Swiss Black Forest carvings quickly became world-renowned for their
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Barware

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Wood

19th Century Carved Black Forest Ibex Sculpture Linden Wood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fantastic black forest carving on impressive proportions circa 1890. Features 4 European ibex of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Oak

19th Century Carved Black Forest Ibex Sculpture Linden Wood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fantastic Black Forest carving on impressive proportions, circa 1890. Features European ibex of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Oak

Black Forest Linden Wood Ibex, circa 1930
Located in Evergreen, CO
An excellent example of Black Forest carving featuring one of Switzerland's most iconic mountain
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th century carved black forest ibex sculpture linden wood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fantastic black forest carving on impressive proportions circa 1890. Features 4 european ibex of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Oak

Antique Black Forest Carved Walnut Stag Head C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Black Forest carvings, with lifelike features and a rich patina. The piece is mounted on a decorative
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Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Walnut

Large Scale 19th Century Black Forest Carved Ibex
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive, large scale ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex, standing on a rocky outcrop with
Monumental Black Forest Clock
Located in Petaluma, CA
If you don't know what "black forest" carving is about,take a look at this very special
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures

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Metal

Large Black Forest Deer Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
A large Black Forest deer or stag of carved wood, in a standing pose, on platform base. Featuring
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Paint, Wood

Black Forest Whip Hooks, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique hand carved Black Forest whip hooks, circa 1900 This lot is a unique and highly
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Antique Early 1900s European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bracket Shelf
Located in Nantucket, MA
. These Folk Art carvings are called "Black Forest" although most were actually carved in Switzerland, and
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Antique 1870s Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

A Beatifully Hand-carved Brienz Black forest Hall Stand with a Mama Bear and Cub
Located in Dallas, TX
. Sculpted black forest carvings originated from the small town of Brienz in Switzerland. Circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Antique Black Forest Thermometer with Carved Dwarf
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Black Forest wooden carved thermometer with dwarf executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. displaying
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Black Forest Eagle of Carved Wood
Located in Austin, TX
A large Black Forest Eagle sculpture of carved wood, in a standing pose with outspread wings, on
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century French Carved Black Forest Oak Jardinière or Planter
Located in Birmingham, AL
1800s. In Europe, Black Forest carvings became a symbol of luxury and wealth.
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Antique 1850s French Planters and Jardinieres

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Oak

Manorial Black Forest Deer Head with Abnorm Antlers
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great Black Forest deer head hand-painted plaster with original abnormal deer antlers and glasses
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Antler, Plaster

Black Forest Carved Wood Deer Head, Hand-Carved Antlers
Located in Stamford, CT
A German or Swiss Black Forest carved wood deer head. The buck shown with full antlers, all hand
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Black Forest Style/ Folk Art Deer Head Pedestal
Located in Marietta, GA
I don’t know a lot about this piece, except that it is very unique. It is a hand carved pedestal, made out of a cypress type wood, with a deer head top. Clearly for displaying, but l...
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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Black Forest Vases
Located in Austin, TX
of leaves. Black Forest carvings were produced in the Black Forest region of Germany
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Sculptures

Swiss Turn of the Century Small Black Forest Carved Bear
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swiss Black Forest delicately carved bear, circa 1900. This dark wood Black Forest carving features
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th Century Black Forest carving of an owl standing on a inkstand base. Good color and finely
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Antique 19th Century German Inkwells

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Wood

19th century carved oak Black Forest fire screen
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved oak black forest fire screen circa 1880. Beautifully carved example of black
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Tapestry, Oak

19th Century Black Forest German Pair of Wooden Plaques
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
hunting sculptures with great decorated wood plaques in the style of black forest.
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Black Forest Crystal Vases with Dog Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a man's office with this elegant pair of antique Black Forest carvings with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Vases

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Crystal

19th c Black Forest Carved Compote with Fox Pheasant
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderfully carved folk art Black Forest two piece compote with acorn and oak leaf bowl
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Oak

Pair of Antique 19th Century Carved German Black Forest Wall Shelves
Located in Round Top, TX
Each shelf is intricately hand carved with a pair of birds clinging to vines covered in leaves and flowers. These are carved from a single piece of wood with the exception of the fla...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Stand, Three Bears Coat Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a very impressive piece dating from the turn of the 19th century, carved in the Black
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Carved Black Forest Deer Head
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved Black Forest deer head. Measures: 7" x 4" x 6".
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Early 20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental and Striking ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Carving of an Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A monumental and striking ‘Black Forest’ walnut carving of an eagle perched on a toppled shield, E
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Roaring Bear Sculpture from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swiss carved wood Black Forest roaring bear sculpture from the late 19th century with great
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Nutcracker in the Form of a Monkey, circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
Hand carved black forest monkey nutcracker with original glass eyes. In excellent condition with
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Antique 1880s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
antique condition with the lovely patina Black Forest Carving was also known as carvin de forêt noir
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Benches

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Pair of Wood Plaques With Birds in Cast Iron Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
details . Style black forest.
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Antique Carved Black Forest Man in Nightcap
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved Black Forest man in nightcap. Measures: 2.25" x 2.75" x 6.5".
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Early 20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Small Deer Head Throphy with Carved Wood Plaque
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Small charming konsole with a deer head with glass eyes carved from wood mounted on a wood plaque. The plaque is beautiful hand carved with oak leaves. A small wood piece is missing....
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Life-Size Wooden Black Forest Bear
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful life-size wooden black forest bear. This wood carving came a lot from the Brienz region
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Carved Black Forest Dog Holding Duck Crest
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved Black Forest dog holding duck crest. Measures: 9" x 7" x 3".
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Early 20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Walnut Wood Black Forest Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
to this piece. An inkwell is a relatively rare object for Black Forest carvings. It will be a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Walnut

Hand-Carved Black Forest Dog Three Hook Coat Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
a beautifully hand-carved Black Forest collared dog three hook coat / hat rack, the dog has inset
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Antique 19th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Trophy Boar Head
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th century Black Forest carved wood trophy boar head, wonderful intricate detailed carving
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Early 20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

Pair of 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Ibexes in Carved Lindenwood
Located in Dallas, TX
originated in Brienz, Switzerland in the early 1800s. Black Forest carvings incorporate realistic renderings
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Open Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
horn wheels. 'Black Forest Ware' is usually adorned with carvings that depict forest animals, forest
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

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Upholstery

Original Antique Black Forest Carved Coat Stand with Bear and Two Cubs
Located in Round Top, TX
the black forest carving. This coat rack is sold in as is condition as we found it in Europe. It is
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Early 20th Century German Coat Racks and Stands

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Wood

Black Forest Bench with Two Bears Supporting Five Hand Carved Bear Musicians
Located in Austin, TX
, Switzerland. Black Forest carving was also known as carvin de forêt noir, which reflect designs featuring
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wood, Glass

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Black Forest Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black forest carving you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, paint and metal, every black forest carving was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black forest carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right black forest carving, those designed in Victorian, folk art and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made black forest carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Black Forest, Black Forrest and Robert Brendel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Black Forest Carving?

Prices for a black forest carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $202,789, while the average can fetch as much as $2,167.
Questions About Black Forest Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Franz Anton Ketterer is believed to be the German clockmaker who invented the cuckoo clock, and he is also one of the founding fathers of the Black Forest clockmaking. Today there are many cuckoo clocks, but to be deemed an authentic Black Forest cuckoo is an honor that is bestowed to only those clocks where every essential part is handmade exclusively in the Black Forest region of Germany. Shop a collection of cuckoo clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.