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Antique Oak Black Forest Barometer and Thermometer, circa 1885
Located in Dallas, TX
Found in France, this richly hand-carved, European oak, Black Forest carving dates to the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Compote Stand or Comport of Carved Wood
Located in Austin, TX
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Black Forest carvings were produced in the Black Forest region of Germany, Austria
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Antique 19th Century German Centerpieces
Early 19th Century Black Forest Jardinière or Planter
Located in Birmingham, AL
region since the beginning of the 1800s. In Europe, Black Forest carvings became a symbol of luxury and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Oak
An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest tobacco jar and pipe holder
Located in London, GB
An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest tobacco jar and pipe holder, modelled as a begging long
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry or Valuables Box with Dog and Puppies
Located in Dallas, TX
4 wide, scrolled supports.
In 19th century Europe, Black Forest carvings became a symbol of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Black Forest Wood Carving
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Black forest wood carving of a stag's head, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th century French Oak Sofa Table Writing Desk Carved Black Forest Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
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Outstanding Black Forest carving across the drawer fronts and represented in the carved foliage drawer pulls
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood and Crystal Flower Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Since the early 1800’s, the term “Black Forest” has been used to describe elaborate wood carvings
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Vases
Materials
Crystal
Hand Carved Swiss Black Forest Trophy Plaque with Antlers
Located in Birmingham, AL
industry in the region since the beginning of the 1800s. Black Forest carvings became a symbol of luxury
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
circa 1880, American Black Walnut Wall Pocket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
American black walnut c.1880 wall pocket for candles, etc. In the popular Black Forest naturalism
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Antique Late 19th Century American Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Scale Swiss Black Forest Carved Couchant Hunting Dogs
Located in London, by appointment only
monarch to another.
Although often believed to have originated in Bavaria, Black Forest wood carving
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Barley Twist Black Forest Wine Bar Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
over “spoils of the hunt” Black Forest carvings of a rabbit amidst foliage.
Large, stepped out lower
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Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Cupboards
Materials
Oak
19th Century Black Forest Walnut Wood Cave A Liqueur from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This large Black Forest walnut cave a liqueur is from 19th century France. The box has a working
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Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Barware
Materials
Crystal
19th Century French Cabinet Barley Twist Black Forest Wine Bar Carved Oak Fish
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th Century French hunt cabinet barley twist black forest wine bar carved oak.
Directly imported
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Deep Relief Carved Black Forest Plaque, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
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The "Black Forest" carvings first became popular in the 1860s. The Black Forest style describes wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Bear Carving
Located in High Point, NC
19th century carving of a bear climbing a tree. It is hand-carved and has wonderful detail and
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Great Folk Art Wood Carved Stags Head 1, 19th Century
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Very much in the traditional carving style of the Black Forest but this guy could also be more of
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Antique 1890s American Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Large Antique Wooden Carved Stag
s Head by Heissl
By Rudolph Heissl
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A world-class Black forest wooden carved lifesize stag's head with real antlers. Carved with fine
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Chamois Group, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
enhance any interior design.
artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing in Black Forest
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Finely Carved Wooden Diorama by Steiner Meran after Franz Defregger
By Hermann Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a fine three-dimensional woodcarving of a bavarian folksy scenery. the model for this carving was
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Nice Antique Carved Wood Hunter Whip Holder, 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A nice hand carved wooden Black Forest whip holder / coat hook depicting a hunter with his gun
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A hand-carved lindenwood bear hallstand, for coats and umbrellas. The mother bear is holding a large three with her cub sitting in the branches. Executed, circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. H...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Hand Carved Majestic Ironwood Eagle with Full Wingspan
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful folk art hand carved majestic ironwood eagle in the Black Forest style, with full
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20th Century American Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Black Forest Root Wood Pipe with Carvings
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest pipe made of root wood, Germany, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest More Folk Art
Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare large hand carved linden wood bear bench. With bear musicians and dancing bears on the backrest. Two large bears holding the seat. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century German Carved Deer Trophy Door Frieze
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century German carved deer trophy door frieze
We are proud to offer a late 19th century hand carved German deer’s head trophy door frieze. This item is completely hand car...
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Antique 1880s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
Antique German Carved Walnut Eagle Crest Plaque
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved in Germany, circa 1860.
Beautiful solid walnut.
Impressive eagle crest.
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Antique 1860s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes
By Black Forrest
Located in Cheltenham, GB
illustration of the well-known Swiss Black Forest Woodcarvings. In Brienz, wood carving has a long history that
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Pair of 19th Century Black Forest Wall Carvings Plaques
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning French antique pair of 19th century sculpted black forest wall carvings plaques depicts
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Antique 1850s Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
19th Century Terracotta Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century terracotta figure
An extraordinary 19th century example of a handcrafted terracotta figure of an Indian peasant. Typically, these figures would have been sold in the 1...
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Antique 1880s Indian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Cotton
19th Century Black forest Eagle Carving
Located in London, GB
19th century black forest eagle carving
We are proud to offer a 19th century hand carved wooden
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Antique 1880s German Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving
Located in Banner Elk, NC
-carved piece.
BOOK REFERENCES:
Peter F. Blackman, BLACK FOREST WOOD CARVINGS: THE HISTORY OF SWISS
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Softwood
Pair of German 19th Century Black Forest Wooden Brackets with Foliage Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of German carved wood black forest brackets from the turn of the century features a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Wall Brackets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Carving in the Form of a Dog
Raised up on his hind legs, the head with original glass eyes
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Rustic Black Forest Mirror with Acorn/ Oak Leaves Carvings, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional black forest mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1870. This phenomenal
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Black Forest Rustic Mirror With Oak Leaves/ Acorn Carvings, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional Black Forest Mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1870. This phenomenal
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Marble Top Walnut Sideboard Buffet, Black Forest Hunt Carving, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
cabinet ends.
Examine close up photos to appreciate the applied Black Forest hunt carvings including fish
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Black Forest Sideboards
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Walnut Black Forest Deer Composition Carvings
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a console table with this exquisite pair of Black Forest deer carvings
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Antique Black Forest Wooden Table Box Jewelry Casket with Figural Bird Carving
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming rustic antique Victorian era Swiss (possibly German) Black Forest hunt style hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Coat
Hat Rack with Deer Carving
Antlers from the 1900s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Black Forest large size coat rack from the early 20th century. This wall-mounted coat and
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Antler, Wood
Wood Carving of the Black Forest by Johan Huggier.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood carving of the black forest by Johan Huggier.
Carved wood sculpture of the black forest by
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Clock, French, 19th Century Dog Carvings
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved French black forest case.
The numerals in dark blue on white enamel.
Two St
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
French Hunt Sideboard Buffet Carved Oak Chicken Barley Twist Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
from France~
~Fabulous carvings on this large, 6.5 ft. antique French sideboard!~
~Superb Black
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Sideboards
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
with large, carved Gothic drop finials and Black Forest carvings below~
~Fancy carved French
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Center Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of German Black Forest Game Plaques, 19th Century, wood carvings
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of German Black Forest Game Plaques, 19th Century, wood carvings with trophies of game birds
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Antique 1890s European Decorative Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
large, carved gothic drop finials and Black Forest carvings below. Fancy carved French gadrooning on the
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
with large, carved gothic drop finials and Black Forest carvings below. Fancy carved French gadrooning
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Dimensions in inches:
height 5.9 x width 9.1 x depth 5.5
History of black forest carving
The idea behind
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Antique 1880s Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
German Black Forest Carved Boar Bookends
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of black forest carved boar bookends. The carving on these has excellent detail and
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Vintage 1940s German Black Forest Bookends
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Bergère Chairs c1800
s Huge Collection of Black Forest Pieces Avail
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
invented the style in the City of Brienz. The carving of Black Forest furniture and numerous objects was
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
with large, carved gothic drop finials and Black Forest carvings below~
~Fancy carved French
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th century French Dolphin Table Writing Desk Carved Oak Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
large, carved gothic drop finials and Black Forest carvings below. Fancy carved French gadrooning on the
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
and not often portrayed in Black Forest carvings. The cow seen here is most likely a Braunvieh, which
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
An impressive and monumental ‘Black Forest’ walnut carving of a Golden eagle per
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive and monumental ‘Black Forest’ walnut carving of a Golden eagle perched on tumbled
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures
19th Century French Carved Lion Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic Large Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
gothic drop finials and Black Forest carvings below. Fancy carved French gadrooning on the wide frieze
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Tables
Materials
Oak
Black Forest Barometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest Barometer with great carving.
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Antique 19th Century German Scientific Instruments
$2,450
Black Forest Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest Mirror with nice carving.
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Early 20th Century German Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
$2,995
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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?
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Franz 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.
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