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Antique 19th Century Black Forest Antler Horn Sofa, Swiss/German c.1890

$4,798.43

£3,495

€4,108.14

CA$6,653.24

A$7,155.01

CHF 3,825.80

MX$86,287.34

NOK 48,379.80

SEK 44,080.23

DKK 30,696.88

About the Item

A very unusual hall sofa or side sofa made in the Black Forest region of south-west Germany bordering Switzerland. The horns are intertwined and finished with carvings of Black Forest creatures to the ends, whilst the legs have been carved from softwood in the form of deer hoofs. Of particular note is the detail in the cartouche in the centre of the sofa where the craftsman has engraved into the softwood a hunting scene that has been enhanced with use of carved bone and mother of pearl, a technique very rarely seen on this type of furniture. Dating to the latter part of the 19th century, this sofa is exquisitely detailed and exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of antler horn furniture of the period. Elegant and chic, it would look fantastic in any English country home or hunting lodge, as fashionable and quirky today as it was 150 years ago. Antlers were already used in the late 15th century as a source material for clothes hooks, storage racks and chandeliers, the so-called "lusterweibchen". Furniture made by antlers started being made in the 19th century and can therefore be assigned to the Biedermeier period. They were exclusively made for the European nobility to decorate their hunting castles and various manors. Antique furniture of this kind is very rare and much sought after, with somewhat of a revival over the past decade or so with many magazines showing interiors decorated with such items. We offer complimentary shipping to all our customers within Great Britain. For international orders, shipping costs can vary significantly depending on the destination, so we recommend requesting a shipping quote before making a purchase. Please note, this item is currently located at our Interior Design Showroom in Buckinghamshire. If you’d like to view it in person, please contact us to arrange an appointment. CONDITION Reupholstered, in good overall condition, some distress due to age, structurally good. Please refer to photographs. SIZE Height: 102 cm // 40.2 in Width: 149 cm // 58.7 in Depth: 67 cm // 26.4 in Seat Height: 52 cm // 20.5 in

Dimensions:
Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 58.67 in (149 cm)Depth: 26.38 in (67 cm)Seat Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)
Style:
Black Forest (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Antler,Fabric
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1890
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Reupholstered, in good overall condition, some distress due to age, structurally good. Please refer to photographs.
Seller Location:
Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: B107511stDibs: LU1348241273902

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