Carved Black Forest furniture and objects refer to a style of furniture and decorative arts that originated in the Black Forest region of Germany during the 19th century. The Black Forest is a mountainous region located in the southwestern part of Germany, known for its dense forests and traditional crafts.

Carved Black Forest furniture and objects are characterized by their intricate carved designs, which often feature images of animals, birds, and other natural motifs. The style was popularized by local artisans who used native woods such as dark-brown colored, dense, and close-grained wood of the European larch tree, to create furniture and decorative objects that were both functional and beautiful.

Of particular interest are Black Forest clocks, their intricate carved designs, which often feature images of animals, birds, and other natural motifs. The clocks often feature a cuckoo bird that emerges from a door on the clock face more...

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A monumental polychrome wood Black Forest bear and tree trunk…

A monumental polychrome wood Black Forest bear and tree trunk hallstand, German, late 19th century, featuring a large standing bear at the base of the hallstand, an oval branch framed mirror and two further bears clambering through upper branches, with a…

A Black Forest hallstand with carved bear decoration, 19th/20th…

A Black Forest hallstand with carved bear decoration, 19th/20th century, 185 cm high

Late 19th century German black forest hall stand, carved in the…

Late 19th century German black forest hall stand, carved in the form of a large bear standing at the foot of a branched tree, with two cubs climbing above, with oval drip tray, with painted accents in green, brown and red, height 211 cm

Hallstand, late 19th century Brienz, Switzerland, carved…

Black Forest Bear Hallstand with Mirror and Drip Tray

Hallstand, late 19th century Brienz, Switzerland, carved figural black forest bear & cubs, with inset oval bevelled mirror and drip tray, (a/f some breaks to hooks), height 212 cm

A late 19th century walnut Black Forest carved hall chair, the…

Walnut Black Forest Hall Chair with Heraldic Carvings

A late 19th century walnut Black Forest carved hall chair, the back carved with heraldic beasts and shield, the front apron which forms the supports carved with the green man and conforming beasts, carved side aprons, plain back support. 47 x 40 x 113 cm.

A German black forest hallstand adorned with three carved bears,…

1875 German Black Forest Hallstand with Carved Bears

A German black forest hallstand adorned with three carved bears, circa 1875, 203 cm high

An 19th century Black Forest oak hall stand, profusely carved…

Black Forest Carved Oak Hall Stand

An 19th century Black Forest oak hall stand, profusely carved with animal heads, griffins and trailing ivy, lift up seat, face mask coat hooks, drip trays absent and with some damage to base and the mirror. 120 cm x 38 cm x 217 cm.

A Black Forest carved bear stick stand, modelled standing on…

Black Forest Carved Bear Stick Stand

A Black Forest carved bear stick stand, modelled standing on its hind feet, its forepaws grasping a stick which forms the support for the walking sticks. Detailed with glass eyes and painted detail to the mouth. Height 108 cm

A carved oak hall coat rack, circa 1920. Depicting bear and…

1920 Oak Coat Rack with Bear and Tree Design

A carved oak hall coat rack, circa 1920. Depicting bear and tree, 194 cm high

A rare carved bear form umbrella stand, Swiss or Black Forest,…

Swiss Black Forest Carved Bear Umbrella Stand

A rare carved bear form umbrella stand, Swiss or Black Forest, circa 1900 with glass eyes. 91 cm high