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 carved Black Forest bear figure group 20th century depicting…

Black Forest Bear Figure Group with Mother and Cub

A carved Black Forest bear figure group 20th century depicting mother bear and cub bear. Height 11 cm. Length 18 cm

An turn-of-the-century Black Forest inkwell, in the form of a…

Black Forest Dog Head Inkwell with Trough

An turn-of-the-century Black Forest inkwell, in the form of a dog's head, with its paws in a wooden trough. 19 x 12 cm

Antique black forest carved bear ink well

Black Forest Carved Bear Inkwell

Antique black forest carved bear ink well

Black Forest novelty nutcracker, in the form of an old man

Old Man Nutcracker: Black Forest Novelty

Black Forest novelty nutcracker, in the form of an old man

Two Austrian Black Forest carved faux log boxes, c. 1900, (2).…

Pair of Austrian Black Forest Faux Log Boxes

Two Austrian Black Forest carved faux log boxes, c. 1900, (2). Height 48 cm, width 58 cm, width 43 cm, height 40 cm, width 60 cm, length 35 cm

Black Forest carved jewellery cabinet, two doors and single…

Wildflower Carved Jewelry Cabinet with Quail and Thicket

Black Forest carved jewellery cabinet, two doors and single drawer decorated with caved wild flowers to include edelweiss, revealing drawers inside, surmounted with carved quail and thicket, all on carved scrolling feet, approx 60 cm high, 45 cm wide, 22…

Black Forest carved grape vine, roses and a bird frame, approx…

Black Forest Carved Vine Frame with Bird and Roses

Black Forest carved grape vine, roses and a bird frame, approx 25 cm high, 18 cm wide

Black Forest bear and grape vine inkwell, approx 17 cm high, 22…

Bear & Grape Vine Inkwell from Black Forest

Black Forest bear and grape vine inkwell, approx 17 cm high, 22 cm wide, 11 cm deep

Black Forest humidor, with two doors and hinged flip up lid,…

Bear-topped Black Forest humidor with fitted interior

Black Forest humidor, with two doors and hinged flip up lid, with fitted interior, surmounted with a bear, approx 30 cm high, 22 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Antique Black Forest dog form inkwell

Black Forest Dog Inkwell

Antique Black Forest dog form inkwell

Black forest novelty monkey nutcraker

Monkey Nutcracker - Black Forest Novelty

Black forest novelty monkey nutcraker

Antique Black Forest carved pine grape bowl, approx 45 cm long…

Black Forest Carved Pine Grape Bowl (9 words)

Antique Black Forest carved pine grape bowl, approx 45 cm long x 27 cm wide

Antique Black Forest carved lidded box lined with tin, approx…

Antique Black Forest Carved Box with Lid and Tin Lining

Antique Black Forest carved lidded box lined with tin, approx 12.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, 14 cm deep

Antique carved 'Black Forest' dish, approx 33 cm long

Black Forest Carved Dish - Antique 33cm Long

Antique carved 'Black Forest' dish, approx 33 cm long

Am unusual carved wood and stag antler wall mounting hallstand…

19th Century Black Forest Hallstand with Carved Antlers

Am unusual carved wood and stag antler wall mounting hallstand Black Forest region, 19th century, 85 cm high, 70 cm wide

A very unusual carved wood and velvet upholstered hinged…

Victorian Black Forest Carved Box-Seat with Toile Lining

A very unusual carved wood and velvet upholstered hinged box-seat lined in toile, Black Forest region circa 1860., 48 cm high, 55 cm wide, 44 cm deep

A timber Black Forest jewel chest

Black Forest Timber Jewel Chest

A timber Black Forest jewel chest

Early Black Forest carved pine wall bracket. Bird & foliage.…

Black Forest Carved Pine Wall Bracket with Bird & Foliage

Early Black Forest carved pine wall bracket. Bird & foliage. Height 34 cm

A Black Forest figural bear Bookslide, early 20th century.…

Black Forest Bear Bookslide

A Black Forest figural bear Bookslide, early 20th century. Length 27 cm

19th century Black Forest Inkstand formed as a boar with cow…

Black Forest Boar Inkstand with Walnut Carving

19th century Black Forest Inkstand formed as a boar with cow horn body, head & legs carved walnut

A carved Black Forest hunting theme Bookend, early 20th century,…

Expandable Black Forest Hunting Bookend

A carved Black Forest hunting theme Bookend, early 20th century, Expandable action type. Length 42 cm. Extended: 65 cm

Antique black forest hanging 'chimps' light/lamp hook, approx…

Black Forest Chimps Lamp Hook - Antique Hanging Light

Antique black forest hanging 'chimps' light/lamp hook, approx 37 cm long and shorter

Black Forest jewellery box with bird carving to top with some…

Black Forest Bird Carved Jewellery Box

Black Forest jewellery box with bird carving to top with some losses, approx 28 cm high, 26 cm wide, 14 cm deep

Two pieces of Black Forest bear carvings i) a carved Black…

Black Forest Bear Carvings Set

Two pieces of Black Forest bear carvings i) a carved Black Forest seat with two bears height 21.5 cm, length 43 cm ii) carved Black Forest bear figure height 13.5 cm, length 21 cm

Two Black Forest carved decanter stands, c.1900, carved as…

Black Forest Bear Decanter Stands with Musical Mechanism

Two Black Forest carved decanter stands, c.1900, carved as bears carrying wood baskets on their backs, each basket supports a small decanter and glasses hang from protruding branches, the larger bear with musical mechanism (decanter absent), both with…

An antique hand carved Deers head trophy sculpture, in the…

Black Forest Style Deer Head Trophy Sculpture, 1890

An antique hand carved Deers head trophy sculpture, in the Black Forest manner, circa 1890. 51 cm high, 46 cm wide, 27 cm deep

A Black Forest style wall mounted letter holder. 47 cm high, 30…

Wall-Mounted Black Forest Letter Holder

A Black Forest style wall mounted letter holder. 47 cm high, 30 cm wide, 10 cm deep

Large C19th German black forest timber crest, carved with a…

Scholarly Black Forest Timber Crest

Large C19th German black forest timber crest, carved with a scholar theme

A pair of 19th century carved Black Forest wood wall brackets,…

19th Century Black Forest Eagle Wall Brackets

A pair of 19th century carved Black Forest wood wall brackets, of eagle and foliage. Height 48 cm

Large C19thGerman black forest timber globe finial, width 18 cm

German Black Forest Timber Globe Finial - 18cm

Large C19thGerman black forest timber globe finial, width 18 cm

Antique Black Forest leaf and nuts form inkstand, 32 cm wide,…

Black Forest Inkstand with Leaf and Nuts Design

Antique Black Forest leaf and nuts form inkstand, 32 cm wide, 12 cm deep

Swiss Black Forest stag coat rack, the carved stag head mounted…

Swiss Stag Coat Rack with 7 Hooks

Swiss Black Forest stag coat rack, the carved stag head mounted upon a carved fence with seven hoof hooks, restored, height 70 cm, width 75 cm

Two black forest carved novelty items, early 20th century,…

Black Forest Carved Bear Mirror and Inkwell

Two black forest carved novelty items, early 20th century, comprising a bear adorned dressing mirror and an inkwell., the mirror 26 cm high

Black Forest style hand carved bear group depicting an adult…

Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Group

Black Forest style hand carved bear group depicting an adult bear and 2 cubs, 58 cm wide, 62 cm high

A 19th century Black Forest carved wooden wall sconce, the…

Black Forest Goat Head Wall Sconce

A 19th century Black Forest carved wooden wall sconce, the support carved as a goat head trophy mount set on a shield back finished as oak branches, leaves and acorns, beneath a shaped oblong shelf bracket, height 50 cm

A black forest bear face plaque, carved wood, early 20th…

Early 20th Century Black Forest Bear Face Plaque

A black forest bear face plaque, carved wood, early 20th century, 31 cm high

Vintage Black Forest carved wood nut cracker carved boar's head…

Black Forest Boar Nutcracker with Missing Tusks

Vintage Black Forest carved wood nut cracker carved boar's head decoration, boar's tusks missing.

A German Black Forest carved bear bench, with plain oblong,…

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench with Supporting Bears

A German Black Forest carved bear bench, with plain oblong, seat flanked by two supporting carved bears, the right hand one with an old crack running down its back. 135 x 29 x 82 cm

Black forest carved walnut and leaf inkstand, length 18 cm

Walnut Leaf Inkstand

Black forest carved walnut and leaf inkstand, length 18 cm

Mid to late 19th century black forest Treenware spice grater…

Black Forest Treenware Spice Grater with Grape Carving

Mid to late 19th century black forest Treenware spice grater carved with grapes and vine leaves, height 7.8 cm

A Black Forest carved bear statue with salmon, early 20th…

Black Forest Bear Statue with Salmon, Early 20th Century

A Black Forest carved bear statue with salmon, early 20th century, 101 cm high

A Black Forest jewellery box, ornately carved wood with fox and…

19th Century Black Forest Jewellery Box with Wood Carvings

A Black Forest jewellery box, ornately carved wood with fox and pheasants, 19th century, 21 cm high, 33 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Victorian satinwood glove box rectangular slightly domed lid…

Satinwood Glove Box and Black Forest Night Stand

Victorian satinwood glove box rectangular slightly domed lid with ebony and mother of pearl inlays together with black forest carved pocket watch night stand (both with slight faults)

Black forest carved figure of a stag, standing on a…

Rocky Stag Carving

Black forest carved figure of a stag, standing on a naturalistic rocky and foliate base A/F

Black forest wall carving, depicting a chamois with oak leaves…

Chamois and Oak Wall Carving

Black forest wall carving, depicting a chamois with oak leaves and flowers, some chips

A black forest style carved wooden statue titled 'Zakopane',…

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Statue 'Zakopane' (54cm)

A black forest style carved wooden statue titled 'Zakopane', 19th century, 54 cm high

Rudolph W. Unger (Germany, South Australia, 1846-1927), rare…

Carved Wooden Jewellery Box with Swinging Compartments by Unger

Rudolph W. Unger (Germany, South Australia, 1846-1927), rare carved wooden jewellery box in the black forest style with unusual pivot swinging compartments, South Australian origin, late 19th century, signed 'R. Unger', 14 cm high, 18 cm wide, 10 cm deep

Black forest carved timber jewellery box. 19th century, 11 cm…

19th Century Black Forest Carved Timber Jewellery Box

Black forest carved timber jewellery box. 19th century, 11 cm high, 27 cm wide, 15 cm deep

A black forest chalet jewellery box, 19th century, 14 cm high,…

19th Century Black Forest Chalet Jewelry Box

A black forest chalet jewellery box, 19th century, 14 cm high, 23 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep

19th century black forest bear nutcracker, 19 cm long

19th Century Black Forest Bear Nutcracker: 19cm Antique Collectible

19th century black forest bear nutcracker, 19 cm long

An antique black forest adjustable bookstand with hunting scene…

An antique black forest adjustable bookstand with hunting scene ends, 19th century, 16 cm high, 34 cm wide when closed

A Black Forest bookstand with carved oak leaf decoration, 19th…

A Black Forest bookstand with carved oak leaf decoration, 19th century, 39 cm wide