Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20

Late 19th Century Bookstand / Bookends - Black Forest - Walnut Carved Bears

$944.89
£701.63
€790
CA$1,298.13
A$1,411.33
CHF 748.29
MX$16,918.30
NOK 9,510.39
SEK 8,712.81
DKK 6,022.33

About the Item

Charming Swiss Black Forest book rack, dating from the late 19th century, featuring finely hand-carved bears. The piece is both practical and decorative, a beautiful example of the traditional craftsmanship of the Black Forest region. The rack is foldable and also extendable, making it versatile for different book sizes. Its detailed carving, especially the expressive bears, adds great character and warmth, making it a perfect addition to a library, office, or study. Dimensions: 5.9 in high x 6.1 in deep x 15 in wide (15 cm x 15.5 cm x 38 cm) Maximum width: 21.4 in (54.5 cm) The item is in good condition and ready for use. Free worldwide shipping.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Casteren, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4904246267432

More From This Seller

View All
Art Deco period Walnut Flower inlayed Bookrest / Bookend
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful original Art Deco bookshelf. Beautifully decorated with marquetry inlay with fine wood types, such as walnut and light fruitwood types. A beautiful piece of craftsmanship...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Late 19th Century Sculpture of a Sitting Bear - Black Forest Bronze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming 19th-century bronze sculpture of a seated bear, captured in a lively, upright pose. The artist has rendered the animal’s fur with expressive surface texture and stylized det...
Category

Antique 1880s French Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century Patinated Spelter and Marble Bookends with Danish Dogs
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Art Deco bookends, with sculptures of dogs, probable Dansih dogs. The figurines are made of patinated spelter (zinc alloy). The plinths are...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

A Pair Early 20th Century Bookends - Dog and Cat Figurines - Art Deco
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely pair of Art Deco bookends with spelter figurines of a cat and dog with glass eyes. On a Porte Nero marble plint. Made in France, 1920-1930. The set is in good condition. Di...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Late 19th Century Black Forest Bronze Dog Collar Wall Rack Sculpture Bulldog
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined wall sculpture of a Bulldog coming out of a doghouse with a branch in its mouth. Made of brown patinated bronze. With refined casting details such as the wood grain of the ...
Category

Antique 1880s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Sculpture of a Lying Bear - Black Forest Bronze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A charming late 19-century bronze sculpture of a reclining bear, playfully posed on its back with one paw raised. This delightful small-scale animalier piece captures both the charac...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

You May Also Like

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Adjustable Book Shelf / Book Rack Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare! This 19th century black forest books rack/ book shelf with ''Bears holding baby bears'' bookends hand carved Swiss. Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest bookstand...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bear Book Shelf / Book Rack Hand Carved Swiss
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous 19th century antique Black Forest Extendable bookshelf hand carved from Switzerland. Lovely carved bears by a master carver & Black Forest floral styled base. These make mar...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century French Bear Sculptures Bookends on Carved Log Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a study, library, or mountain-style chalet interior with this striking pair of mid-20th-century French bookends. Crafted in France around 1950, each sculptural support features...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Resin

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Cat Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut adjustable bookends with cat figures.
Category

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Bookends

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Art Deco Era Bookends with Hand Carved Bear Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small, but coolest pair of bear bookends. Thanks to the wonderful bears, these hand-carved bookends from the 1930s are an absolute joy to own and look. These sculptural bookends have a warm and...
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

A pair of fine Black Forest hand carved linden wood bears, Swiss circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful pair of Swiss/ German black forest carved linden wood seated bears is rarely available as an original pair. They are beautifully hand carved and are left and right ha...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood