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Black Forest Wall Decorations

BLACK FOREST STYLE

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.

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Style: Black Forest
Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox- The Mare And Wolf
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox And Bellin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Monumental Black Forest Rooster Statue wood carved, Germany Nuremberg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Rooster Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely one...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood

Vintage Stainless Steel and Horn Tableware Set for 6 Germany, 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Stainless Steel and Horn Tableware Set for 6 Germany, 1900s A rustic tabelware set consisting of six knives and six forks. The handles are made of genuine deer horn and feat...
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Early 1900s German Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Metal

Large Pair of Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques depicting Deer, a Hare, and Fox
Located in London, GB
A pair of large black forest game plaques Expertly carved in lindenwood, the shaped plaques, carved with oak leaves, depict a buck and a r...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1900 A large 6 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from Germany mounted on a stained wooden plaque with elaborat...
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Early 1900s German Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Collection of Nine Black Forest Antler Mounts on Hand-Carved Wood Plaques Priced
Located in Buchanan, MI
Collection of nine black Forest antler mounts on hand-carved wood plaques, great color and patina. Priced per mount.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

Vintage Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1964
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1964 A vintage 6 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest mounted on a wooden carved plaque. The trophy was s...
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1960s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Antique French Black Forest Barometer Thermometer Hound Dogs Birds Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Very Nice Antique French Oak BLACK FOREST Barometer Thermometer Beautifully carved hound and birds~~outstanding craftsmanship of the era Black Forest furniture and decorative pie...
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Early 20th Century French Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Oak

Set of Two Hand Carved Folk Art Deer Head with Real Antlers, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking set of two hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decorations. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsm...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Bird Plaque
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Swiss carved walnut plaque with game bird and two chicks with vine and leaf design. Part of the Brienz Collection but not published. Period: circ...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood

Large Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1930 A large 6 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from Germany mounted on a stained wooden plaque with elaborate ...
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1930s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Stately Black Forest Antler Mount on Carved Walnut Plaque
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stately Black Forest antler mount on carved walnut plaque. We have a large selection of both large and small antler mounts on Black Forrest plaques. Ca...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Walnut

Big Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Turned Plaque - Germany 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Big Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Turned Plaque - Germany 1930 A big 8 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from Germany, shot arround 1930. The large antlers are mounted on a...
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1930s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting Angel with Sleeping Child
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great angelic oil painting depicting an angel sheltering a sleeping child from a snake. Oil painting on canvas with vigorous pastel colors. Framed wit...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Mountain Man "The Mountain Ghost" Statue wood carved, vintage German 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely one of the ...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox-Isegrim And The Bells
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox-Hintze As Messenger
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox And Lampe
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox Shorn
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox-Gieremund In The Well
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox Teaching The Creed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox s Confusion
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Black Forest 8 Pointer Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany ca. 1940
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest 8 Pointer Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany ca. 1940s A large 8-pointer red deer trophy (Cervus elaphus) from South Germany, mounted on a brown wooden pl...
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1940s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox-Place of Execution
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox s Triumph
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print After H. Leutemann, Reynard the Fox- Bruin In Prison
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Turned Plaque - Germany ca. 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Turned Plaque - Germany ca. 1920 A large unequal 6-pointer red deer trophy (Cervus elaphus) from South Germany, mounted on a black turned woode...
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1920s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Mixed Media Found Object Wall Sculpture with Horns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful mixed media wall sculpture on found antique Black Forest deer antler plaque including tear drop large crystal, oval vintage delicate brass frame, pearls and rhinestones sug...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Crystal

Vintage Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Set of Six Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1950s A set of six vintage chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophies mounted on wooden plaques. The trophies were sho...
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1950s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Life Size Wild Boar Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wood Trophy 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Wild Boar head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. Mor...
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood

Vintage Nuremburg Germany Hangman s Bridge Canal Cityscape Etching 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to early 20th century hand colored etching depicting a view of the Hangmans Bridge over the canal through Nuremburg, Germany. Pencil signed along lower edge. Beveled silver gilt ...
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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Paper

Wooden Micro Carving Plaque by Johann Rint ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Micro Carving Plaque by Johann Rint ca. 1880 A small wall plaque with detailed relief carvings worked out of linden wood by Johann Rint ca. 1880....
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood

Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Turned Plaques Germany ca. 1900s A set of six antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on turned wooden plaques. The trop...
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Early 1900s German Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Lovely Antique Roe Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany ca.1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lovely Antique Roe Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany ca.1930s A lovely antique 6 pointer roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy from the Black Forest mounted on a wooden turned p...
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1930s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Vintage Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Black Forest Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque ca. 1950 A large decorative trophy of the chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), mounted on a carved wooden plaque. The plaque has a gre...
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1950s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Antique Black Forest Wall Reliefs with Hunting Motifs, a pair
Located in Pearland, TX
A pair of antique 19th century Black Forest hunting trophies, finely carved, featuring partridges, powder horns, rope, acorns and oak lea...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood

Large Black Forest Antique Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Antique Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1900s A large 6 pointer antique red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy on a wooden plaque with black finish. The trophy wa...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Austrian Majolica Pepper Platter Johann Maresh
Located in Austin, TX
Small Pair of 19th Century Austrian Majolica Pepper Platter Johann Maresh. 6.3 by 4.3 inches.
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1890s Austrian Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Majolica

Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Vintage Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1930s An antique roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a brown carved plaque with oak leaves. The trophy was shot a...
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1930s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Great Antique Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1917
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Antique Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1917 An antique 8 pointer deer (Cervus pyragus) trophy mounted on a turned wooden plaque. The trophy was shot in Vogtland, German...
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1910s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Large Black Forest Stag Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Stag Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1900s A large 6 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from Germany mounted on a dark carved oak wood plaque. The trophy ...
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Early 1900s German Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Antique Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1930s A large 8 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from Germany mounted on a stained wooden plaque with elabora...
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1930s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Large Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1937
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1937 A large 8-pointer red deer trophy (Cervus elaphus) from the Upper Palatinate in Bavaria, mounted on a brown wooden...
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1930s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Pair of Black Forest Carved Walnut Bird Nest Wall-Mounted Consoles, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Black Forest style carved walnut wall-mounted consoles or shelves, birds nest, Germany, ca. 1920. An adorable pair of wall-mounted consoles with beautifully and masterfully c...
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1920s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Metal

Large Chamois Trophy on Turned Plaque, Austria 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Chamois Trophy on Turned Plaque, Austria 1950s An vintage chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden turned plaque with seperate carved oak leafes mounted on the...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Antique Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1940s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany 1940s A vintage abnorm roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy with unequal antlers from the Black Forest mounted on a carved plaque....
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1940s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Large Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Austria 1948
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Austria 1948 A antique chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden carved plaque which features acorns, oak leaves and a handwrit...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Set of Six Vintage Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1940s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Six Vintage Chamois Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1940s A set of six vintage chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophies mounted on wooden plaques. The trophies were sho...
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1940s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Abnorm White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Abnorm White Tailed Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A large abnorme white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) trophy on a wooden plaque with black finish. The trophy w...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Nice Carved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Nice Carved and Painted Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask A handcarved pine wood, hand painted, antique wooden carved carnival mask from the region of South Tyrol. Excecuted in the firs...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood

Large Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany 1920 An antique trophy of the unequal 10-pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) from Salem Castle in southern Germany. Shot ...
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1920s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Siberian Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Siberian Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s Item e6939 A large antique Siberian deer (Capreolus pygargus) trophy on a wooden turned plaque with black finish. The trophy was...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Large Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany ca. 1935
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany ca. 1935 A large unequal 6-pointer red deer trophy (Cervus elaphus) from South Germany, mounted on a brown wooden plate...
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1930s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Antique Oil Print with Dramatic Poacher Scene after Josef Ringeisen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Oil Print with Dramatic Poacher Scene after Josef Ringeisen A colorful oil print depicting a dramatic poaching scenery in the Bavarian alps....
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood

Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer and Chamois Austria ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Cabin Antler Wall Clock with Deer and Chamois Austria ca. 1900 A great rustic antler wall clock. The wooden case is richly decorated with plaster applications, a plaster deer...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood, Plaster, Antler

Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Wooden Slices Germany ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Six Roe Deer Trophies on Wooden Slices Germany ca. 1930s A set of six antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on birch wood slices. The trophies ...
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1930s German Vintage Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Folksy Hand Carved Tyrolian Carnival Fasnet Mask A folksy wooden carved carnival mask from the region of South Tyrol. These masks are used in Austria, South Germany and Italy at the...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Vase ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Glass Vase ca. 1900s A finely carved standing Black Forest bear holding an Art Nouveau glass vase in his hands. Executed in Brienz, Switzerlan...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood, Blown Glass

Vintage Deer Trophy Spain Toledao 1983 uneven Twelve Ends
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Deer Trophy Spain Toledao 1983 uneven Twelve Ends A great uneven 12 pointer Black Forest deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the palace of Salem in South Germany. It was shot ...
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Late 20th Century German Black Forest Wall Decorations

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Wood, Antler

Black Forest wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Black Forest wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, bone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Black Forest wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Switzerland pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Black Forest, Black Forrest, Hermann Steiner, and Johann Maresch. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $28,000 while the average work can sell for $980.