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Antique Wooden Wall Shelf with Vine Leaf Carvings - Brienz / Black Forest
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship typical of the Brienz region or the Black Forest. The decorative side
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Shelves
Materials
Wood
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand carved candle holder/candlestick, circa 1900.
Black
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
wood pieces.
Black Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Carved Buck Head Brienz Black Forest Wood Carving Glass Eyes
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
woodcarving, likely originating from the Brienz or the Black Forest region, renowned for its intricate and
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Brienz Black Forest Carved Bear with Thermometer, ca. 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This hand carved bear sculpture is a great
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hand Carved Wood Dog Head Estate Pipe, Antique Brienz Black Forest
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique Estate pipe hand carved wood Dog head pipe. Good used condition. Some minor surface wear. See pictures for details. An all original item to display in your man cave. super...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Wood
Dog Handle Brienz Black Forest Wood Carved Umbrella Cane Austria Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Black Forest Brienz wood carved umbrella with handle in form of a dog. The dog
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved pipe tobacco holder stand also have seen examples
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Vase with Buck and Engraved Glass Brienz
By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A charming antique Black Forest carved wood vase or from the Brienz region, beautifully sculpted
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Antique 1880s German Victorian Vases
Materials
Wood
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Ths antique German or Swiss bear figurine is a really lovely item and a remarkable piece of craftsmanship regarding its fine carving, dating back to approximately 1880.
Carved from...
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Antique 1880s German Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
1900 Swiss Black Forest Carved Basswood Begging Dog Cigar and Matchbox Holder
Located in Haarlem, NL
Swiss Brienz black forest hand carved linden wood begging poodle with brass matchbox holder and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Forest Carved Hanging Owl Chandelier with Wing Span
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Owls
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Antique 1890s Swiss Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Hanging Owl Chandelier with Wing Span
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Brienz Black Forest lodge furnishings new items special collections Brienz collection chandeliers
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Antique 1890s Swiss Chandeliers and Pendants
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Wood
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
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Black forest, Brienz Collection, carvings, bears, inkwells, desk
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
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Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Leash Holder/Hook, circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
craftsmanship. Part of the Black Forest Brienz collection.
Period: circa 1900
Origin: Switzerland
Size: 10" x
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Wood Figural Humidor Bear Head with Glass Eyes
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Barntrup, DE
The Black Forest carved wood figural humidor in the shape of a bear head with glass eyes, circa
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s
A nicely carved Black Forest bear. Executed
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest carved inkwell and pen rest with a bear, late 19th century.
This antique, dark brown
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century, Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewelry Casket Brienz Region
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved 19th-century Black Forest walnut jewelry casket, attributed to the Brienz region of
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
A whimsical Swiss wood carving, a long
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand-Carved Figural Dog Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920 and done in the period Black Forest style. The inkwell is composed of a soft pine which has
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Art Glass, Softwood
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz House Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a cabin. Nice addition to your
Category
Antique 1890s German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Walnut Inkwell German Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a walnut on a leaf. Nice
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins
Scrollwork
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exceptional masterpiece of the 19th Century showcases remarkable craftsmanship with finest detailing. The carved wooden wall panel shows a composition featuring a central mythol...
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Antique 1880s French Grand Tour Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest desk accessory carved from wood in the shape of a wild boar. A lovely
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Wood Bear Humidor Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1900 and done in the period Black Forest style. This well executed sculptural humidor is done in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Softwood
A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz
Item e7285
A nicely
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
19th C Black Forest Hand-Carved Swiss Brienz Bear with Brass Holder
Located in Savannah, GA
This whimsical hand carved seated wooden brown bear holds a brass cup suitable for cigarettes, matches or even a small bouquet of flowers. Very detailed carving with tiny teeth and a...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$375 Sale Price
40% Off
Black Forest Brienz wood carved Handheld Mirror, Antique Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
of the Black Forest and comes from the Austrian Alpine region, from the village of Rindbach, Upper
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Hollywood Regency More Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Black Forest Brienz Wooden Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This small and hand carved bear sculpture is a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900
A very nice and fine Swiss
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Early 20th Century Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Brienz wood carved Monastery Work Wall Decor, Antique Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, some fabric, glass and a Mary with Jesus child die cut scrap in the quiet of the Black Forest and comes
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Hollywood Regency Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Trinket Box, Folk Art 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved trinket box or catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice antique collectible to display in your home. Hand carved with beautifu...
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Antique 1890s German Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Two bears from Bern or Brienz, known as Black Forest bears, forming a bench, 19t
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Two bears from Bern or Brienz, known as Black Forest bears, forming a bench, 19th century
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
traditional sculptures.
artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Nutwood Edelweis Marquetry Chair Swiss Brienz 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
traditional sculptures.
artfour is an owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Antique Wooden Sitting Bear Handcarved ca. 1920s, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
nice example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland.
The tradition of wood
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
head. It is a fine antique Black Forest woodcarving with glass eyes. The nutcracker is executed in
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Great Wooden Carved Plaque with Stag Family, Brienz 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
artistically carved scene showing a family of stags in the forest. Hand-carved, probably in the Brienz area of
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Large Brienz Bear Hiker Statue Sculpture, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, France. We think this will be a nice addition to your Collection of Black Forest and Brienz items and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
nice example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland.
The tradition of wood
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
bear head. It is a fine antique Black Forest woodcarving with glass eyes. The nutcracker is executed in
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Wooden Wild Boar Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
guarantee. This qualifies us as your preferred partner for Black Forest and antique art.
Measures:
Length
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Finely Carved Wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
: 10.43" (26.5 cm)
Depth: 4.72" (12 cm)
Literature Reference:
Peter F. Blackman, Black Forest
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
A vintage statue of a Black Forest
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland.
The tradition of wood carving in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland.
The tradition of wood carving in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swiss
Black Forest
Carved Game Trophy Plaques
Located in London, GB
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Brienz area, Switzerland, Circa 1890
Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
Black Forest carving from
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
will be a nice addition to your Collection of Black Forest and Brienz items and - or as decoration in
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. 1930s. A nice example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland.
The tradition of
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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Brienz Black Forest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brienz black forest for your home. Each brienz black forest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. There are many kinds of the brienz black forest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A brienz black forest, designed in the folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brienz black forest over the years, but those crafted by Johann Huggler and Peter Trauffer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Brienz Black Forest?
The average selling price for a brienz black forest at 1stDibs is $1,180, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $47,250 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Black-forest Furniture
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.
Questions About Brienz Black Forest
- 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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