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Style: Black Forest
Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Fox Stool
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' fox stool Constructed in a very well patinated and carved lindenwood, the kneeling fox having glass eyes, with monochrome naturalistic highlights; the seat carved to resemble a mushroom. Brienz Area, circa 1900 Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland was remarked upon in Baedeker's Travel Guide, as having a population of 2400, of whom 600 persons were employed as woodcarvers, to supply the tourist trade to Switzerland with mementos of the tour. A museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today. Arenski, Jay, Simon Daniels, and Michael Daniels. Swiss Carvings: The Art of the 'Black Forrest', 1820-1940. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 2005, p. 140 (fig. 224). Illustrating a kneeling bear stool...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Stools

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Fox Stool
Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Fox Stool

Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Fox Stool

$14,415
Black Forest Modeled Bear Piano Stool, Late 20th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic hand carved bear piano stool with extendable seat. It was hand carved in Switzerland, Brienz, circa 1890’s. Original glass eyes.
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Stools

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Wood

Black Forest Modeled Bear Piano Stool, Late 20th Century
Black Forest Modeled Bear Piano Stool, Late 20th Century

Black Forest Modeled Bear Piano Stool, Late 20th Century

$11,950
19th Century Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Black Forest
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century carved walnut piano stool, Black Forest in the shape of a faun, which is a mythological half human half goat creature from Roman mythology. The height is adjustable to u...
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19th Century French Antique Black Forest Stools

Materials

Metal

19th Century Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Black Forest
19th Century Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Black Forest

19th Century Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Black Forest

$13,950
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H 19.69 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
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Located in Dallas, TX
This carved antique fruitwood stool was created in Provence, France circa 1880. Standing on cabriole legs ending with escargot feet, the piano seating is decorated with floral motifs...
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19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Leather Adjustable Piano Stool
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19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Leather Adjustable Piano Stool

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H 19.5 in Dm 15.5 in
19th Century Oriental Carved Wood Stool
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylish 19th century Oriental style stool, with pierced fretwork decoration to the frieze, stuff over upholstered seat, raised on classical carved cabriole legs with my...
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19th Century Oriental Carved Wood Stool
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19th Century Oriental Carved Wood Stool

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H 18.51 in W 25.2 in D 20.48 in
Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Faience Elephant Garden Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This interesting, vintage porcelain garden seat was found in France. Crafted circa 1960, the ceramic seating shaped as an elephant with his trunk raised (good luck sign in Asia), is ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Black Forest Stools

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Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Faience Elephant Garden Seat
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Mid-20th Century Hand Painted Faience Elephant Garden Seat

$1,100
H 16.5 in W 21.5 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Régence Style Walnut Piano Bench or Stool
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty 19th century Régence style piano stool in polished walnut, its padded cushion upholstered in a delicate needlepoint tapestry featuring a design of rosebuds and leaf spr...
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19th Century French Régence Style Walnut Piano Bench or Stool
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H 19.69 in W 32.29 in D 14.57 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Seated Bear Figure
Located in Barntrup, DE
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Antique Black Forest Carved Seated Bear Figure
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Antique Black Forest Carved Seated Bear Figure

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H 4.53 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
Hand Carved Wood Swiss Black Forest Eagle Sculpture Label P. Maeder, Lucerne
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional Swiss Black Forest eagle carving with remarkable presence. This beautifully executed Swiss Black Forest wood carving depicts a majestic eagle captured at the very moment...
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Hand Carved Wood Swiss Black Forest Eagle Sculpture Label P. Maeder, Lucerne
Hand Carved Wood Swiss Black Forest Eagle Sculpture Label P. Maeder, Lucerne

Hand Carved Wood Swiss Black Forest Eagle Sculpture Label P. Maeder, Lucerne

$1,072
H 9.2 in W 8.9 in D 3.1 in
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Deer or Elk Head Wall Plaque or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Deer or Elk Head Wall Plaque or Sculpture
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H 15.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Early 19th Century Regency Period Carved Walnut Stool
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
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H 18.9 in W 21.66 in D 18.12 in
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Mid-Century French Deer Antler Stool with Natural Hide Upholstered Seat
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Bring rustic elegance to your interior with this distinctive mid-century French stool. Crafted circa 1950, the piece features a sculptural base composed of naturally shed deer antle...
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Mid-Century French Deer Antler Stool with Natural Hide Upholstered Seat
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Pair of Black Forest Stools Hand-Carved from Private Collection in Marseille, Fr
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Pair of Black Forest Stools Hand-Carved from Private Collection in Marseille, Fr

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Late 19th Century Black Forest Bear Piano Stool
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Black Forest Exquisitely Hand Carved Stool from Switzerland, circa Late 1800s
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H 22 in W 16.5 in D 14.75 in
Signed Swiss Black Forest Bear Bench or Stool, 1914
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H 18.51 in W 32.29 in D 7.88 in
Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique antler stool with stag antlers as legs, seat with handwoven canvas. germany, Black Forest, circa 1900 Measures: Height 17.32" (44cm) Diameter 12.6" (32cm).
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Stools

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Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900
Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900

Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900

H 17.33 in Dm 12.6 in
Whimsy Carved Bear Piano Stool, Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A fantastic carved bear piano stool with extendable seat, hand carved in Switzerland, Brienz, circa 1900. Measures: Width 17.32" (44cm) Height 17.32" (44cm) Depth 9.84" (25cm).
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Stools

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Whimsy Carved Bear Piano Stool, Brienz, circa 1900
Whimsy Carved Bear Piano Stool, Brienz, circa 1900

Whimsy Carved Bear Piano Stool, Brienz, circa 1900

H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 9.85 in
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Solid Carved Walnut Wood Hall Bear Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
A superb mid-20th century Black Forest bear bench. The two side bears are extremely finely carved, both in the facial expression as well as in ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Stools

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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Solid Carved Walnut Wood Hall Bear Bench
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Solid Carved Walnut Wood Hall Bear Bench

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Solid Carved Walnut Wood Hall Bear Bench

H 33.86 in W 60.24 in D 17.33 in
Ancient piano stool or console, Black Forest style, end of 19th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ancient piano stool or console, Black Forest style, end of 19th century. Height adjustable.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Black Forest Stools

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Walnut

Ancient piano stool or console, Black Forest style, end of 19th century.
Ancient piano stool or console, Black Forest style, end of 19th century.

Ancient piano stool or console, Black Forest style, end of 19th century.

H 1 in Dm 1 in
Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique antler stool with stag antlers as legs, seat with carved rim and leather cover, decorated with turned antler roses.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Stools

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Antler, Leather, Wood

Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900
Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900

Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900

H 17.72 in Dm 13 in
Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique antler stool with stag antlers as legs, seat with carved rim and leather cover, decorated with turned antler roses.
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Leather, Wood, Antler

Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900
Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900

Antique Rustic Antler Stool, circa 1900

H 17.72 in Dm 13 in
Black Forest German 1880s Single Stool with Upholstered Seat and Carved Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Black Forest carved wooden stool from the late 19th century with newly upholstered seat. This Black Forest stool features a simple single welt muslin covered round seat rais...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Stools

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Black Forest German 1880s Single Stool with Upholstered Seat and Carved Legs
Black Forest German 1880s Single Stool with Upholstered Seat and Carved Legs

Black Forest German 1880s Single Stool with Upholstered Seat and Carved Legs

H 19 in Dm 13 in

Black Forest stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Black Forest stools for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Black Forest stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, Switzerland, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include and Black Forest. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $8,808 and tops out at $13,950 while the average work can sell for $12,479.

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