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A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Bowl ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
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The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Cut Glass
Rustic Black Forest Carved Wooden Coat Hook with Dog
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A nice hand carved hunting dog whip holder or coat rack. Hand carved in brienz, Switzerland, circa
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Carved Black Forest Side Table with Bears
Located in Berghuelen, DE
head, hand carved in Switzerland, Brienz circa 1900.
Measures: Width 20.87" (53cm)
Height 35.43
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carved Hunter Whip Holder or Coat Rack
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A hand carved cabin decor style coat hook or whip holder showing a hunter with a gun. With real chamois horns. Carved in Brienz, circa 1890.
Measures: Width 6.1" (15.5cm)
height ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carved Black Forest Tobacco Pipe with Stag and Chamois
Located in Berghuelen, DE
to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Wood
Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving, 1900s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Fine lion wood carving relief depicting the Swiss deadly wounded lion of Luzerne. The original
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20th Century Swiss Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Carved Statue of a Young Fisherman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, distinguishes the craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Brass Bowl ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
good condition.
The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Black Forest Towel Rail with Deer, Germany Ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Weather Station with Bird
Located in Berghuelen, DE
to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Tramp Art Casket, circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in Italy / Tyrol with Steiner
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
A Pair Carved Bavarian Board Chairs ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
), Germany, ca. 1900.
The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Antique Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Folksy Countrywoman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand-Carved Cuckoo Clock, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving artists, others can also be named in
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wood Carving of a Lion and Lioness
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. Black Forest carving of a lion and lioness resting on a carved base. Wonderfully detailed.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures
Small Black Forest Wood Carving of a Shepherd circa 1890
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of a shepherd
wearing a sheepskin cloak and blowing a Horn
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
19th Century Antique Bear Carving from the Black Forest
Located in London, GB
museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today.
Literature:
Arenski, Jay
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden St. Bernhard Dog Carving, Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. Manufactured in Switzerland in the area of Brienz around 1900. Very good condition.
The tradition of wood
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A large Black Forest linden wooden carving of an eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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Please see Arenski, Daniels and Daniels, ‘Swiss Carvings, The Art of the ‘Black Forest’ 1820-1940
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique wooden St. Bernhard dog carving, Brienz, ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique early 20th century wooden carved sculpture featuring a St. Bernard dog with glass eyes. Handcarved in lindenwood and painted with naturalistic details. Manufactured in Swi...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Monumental 19th Century
Black Forest
Carving of Alpine Mountain Goats
Located in London, GB
An exhibition-quality 'Black Forest' carving of Chamois
Carved from mature Lindenwood, the
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Hand Carved in Brienz, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. A nice example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland.
The tradition of wood
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1870 Swiss Black Forest Eagle
Located in Aspen, CO
A life-sized linden wood golden eagle carved by Ruef of Brienz Switzerland, circa 1880. The eagle
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Antique 1870s Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$125,000
Carved Black Forest Chamois Head
By Black Forest
Located in Vancouver, BC
.
The popularity of Swiss wood carvings was on the rise in the 1800's, thought to have started in the
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Horn, Wood
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Linden Bear Carving
Located in Aspen, CO
This is a wonderful Swiss Black Forest linden wood carving modeled after a seated bear. It features
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss More Furniture and Collectibles
Late 19th Century Black Forest Linden Wood Carving
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality late 19th century Black Forest linden wood carving of a lion, depicting the lion of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
A Black Forest linden wood carving of a lion
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality late 19th Black Forest century linden wood carving of a lion, depicting the Lion of
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Sculptures
Black Forest Carving Of Deer
Located in Natchez, MS
Group carving of THree Deer in a forest. Black Forest carving
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
MAJESTIC BLACK FOREST EAGLE CARVING
Located in Natchez, MS
Truly magnificent large scale carved eagle with glass eyes from the black forest of Switzerland
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carvings of Mythological Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of late 19th Century Black Forrest carvings, Switzerland circa 1890. One is the figure of
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Black Forest Bovine Group Carving
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional Carving from the Black Forest of Bull, Cow and Calf.
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Weathered Black Forrest Bear Carving/Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
many years. We thought it would be a great lamp. The carving is late 19th century and was made in
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Rare black forest group carving of Wilhelm Tell
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A large and rather rare wonderfully carved late 19th century Swiss carving titled " Wilhelm Tell
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Cow at Trough
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing hand carved early 20th century Swiss Black Forest wood carving of a cow at trough. Figures
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Very Rare Pair of Black Forest Epergnes or Vases, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest was very popular in the Victorian time, the Swiss began carving the linden wood
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Group of Six Swiss
Black Forest
Moose Antler Trophy Mounts, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
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The wood carving industry of Switzerland began in the town of Brienz in the 1800s where these carvings
Category
20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Antler
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Swiss Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Swiss wood carvings for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Swiss wood carvings — often made from wood, glass and paint — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of Swiss wood carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of Swiss wood carvings to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern Swiss wood carvings are of considerable interest. Swiss wood carvings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Black Forest and Johann Huggler are consistently popular.
How Much are Swiss Wood Carvings?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,091, while they’re typically $405 on the low end and $176,955 highest priced.
Questions About Swiss Wood Carvings
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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