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 c1900 Bavarian Black Forest bear jewellery chest, surmounted…

Bavarian Black Forest Bear Jewelry Chest

A c1900 Bavarian Black Forest bear jewellery chest, surmounted with two full figure bears flanking a tree stump, opening to reveal four swing-out compartments and an open false drawer base, carved with leaf and floral sprays. Sky blue silk lining. 21.5 x…

An early 1900s carved Black Forest bear hall/umbrella stand,…

Black Forest Bear Hall/Umbrella Stand with Mirror

An early 1900s carved Black Forest bear hall/umbrella stand, the mother bear holding the tree trunk and with her cub perched on the top, oak leaf framed mirror to the centre, some evidence of old borer to the right hand side of the base, drip tray absent.…

A vintage black forest carved bear bench, each end as a…

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench

A vintage black forest carved bear bench, each end as a standing bear holding the seat, the back carved with a bear in the forest foliage, the standing bears with glass eyes. 153 x 48 x 86 cm.

A c1900 Black Forest carved bear bench, each end as a standing…

Black Forest Carved Bear Bench

A c1900 Black Forest carved bear bench, each end as a standing bear holding the seat, the back carved with a bear in the forest foliage, the standing bears with glass eyes. 153 x 48 x 86 cm.

A Black Forest carved bear table, early 20th century, 70 cm high

Early 20th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Table

A Black Forest carved bear table, early 20th century, 70 cm high

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

Carved Black Forest Bear Bench

A German Black Forest style carved bear bench, with plain oblong seat flanked by two supporting carved bears, one toe damaged. 135 x 29 x 82 cm

Black forest wall mirror, late 19th century, carved with…

19th Century Black Forest Wall Mirror with Folding Shelf

Black forest wall mirror, late 19th century, carved with scrolls and fruits, featuring a folding shelf 74 x 42.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

A black forest collector's cabinet, ebonised carved timer with…

19th Century Black Forest Collector's Cabinet with Romantic Panel

A black forest collector's cabinet, ebonised carved timer with embossed panel depicting a romantic couple on the front. 19th century. 66 x 45 x 20.5 cm.

Musical chair 19th century. Black forest style. Inlaid with…

Black Forest Musical Chair

Musical chair 19th century. Black forest style. Inlaid with Sprung seat. Containing wind up music box. Inlaid decoration & carved frame. Height 95 cm

Musical chair 19th century. Black forest style. Inlaid with…

Black Forest Musical Chair

Musical chair 19th century. Black forest style. Inlaid with Sprung seat. Containing wind up music box. Inlaid decoration & carved frame. Height 95 cm

Musical chair 19th century. Black forest style. Inlaid with…

Black Forest Musical Chair

Musical chair 19th century. Black forest style. Inlaid with Sprung seat. Containing wind up music box. Inlaid decoration & carved frame. Height 95 cm

Swiss black forest carved wood musical child's bench, first…

Carved Wood Musical Child's Bench with Dancing Bears

Swiss black forest carved wood musical child's bench, first half 20th century, finely carved with two dancing bears with inlaid glass eyes holding a bench, the lift seat opening to reveal a musical movement, height 33 cm, width 66 cm, depth 18.5 cm

Late 19th century Black Forest side chair with grape and vine…

Black Forest Grape Carved Side Chair

Late 19th century Black Forest side chair with grape and vine carved top rail, central marquetry panel on leaf carved legs with hoof feet (af)

A 19th century walnut Black Forest chair, height 91 cm

19th Century Black Forest Walnut Chair (91cm)

A 19th century walnut Black Forest chair, height 91 cm

A Continental marquetry Black Forest style inlaid loo table…

Black Forest Marquetry Loo Table and Musical Chairs

A Continental marquetry Black Forest style inlaid loo table with two matching musical chairs, the shaped oval table inlaid with a garland border, with a central reserve decorated with a classical hunting scene, supported by a carved lion pedestal on a…

A bronze bear cub coffee table, Netherlands, c.1950's, Not…

Bronze Bear Cub Coffee Table, Dutch, 1950s

A bronze bear cub coffee table, Netherlands, c.1950's, Not original glass, 43 cm high, 73 cm wide, 36 cm deep

A stag antler and walnut magazine stand, Black Forest region,…

Antler and Walnut Magazine Stand, Black Forest, 19th Century

A stag antler and walnut magazine stand, Black Forest region, 19th century. 90 cm high, 50 cm wide, 27 cm deep

A contemporary German Black Forest hand painted two door…

German Black Forest Hand Painted Armoire, 20th Century

A contemporary German Black Forest hand painted two door armoire, 20th century, the cornice with date '1776'. 200 cm x 170 cm x 73 cm

A Black Forest carved picture easel, German/Swiss 19th century,…

19th Century Black Forest Carved Picture Easel

A Black Forest carved picture easel, German/Swiss 19th century, 204 cm high, 76 cm wide. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A very fine naturalistic carved lovers seat, Black Forest,…

Black Forest Lovers Seat, Naturalistic Carving, Circa 1900

A very fine naturalistic carved lovers seat, Black Forest, circa 1900. 99 cm high, 126 cm wide and 43 cm deep

A late 19th century Black Forest bear settee, comprising two…

Black Forest Bear Settee

A late 19th century Black Forest bear settee, comprising two standing bears, supporting the carved seat, scrolled arms and pierced, carved back depicting three bears with oak branches. Height 88 cm. Width 138 cm. Depth 50 cm