Beautiful Large Brienz Bear Hiker Statue Sculpture, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman.
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Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk.
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Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue as desk bell. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman.
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$375Sale Price|40% Off
19th C Black Forest Hand-Carved Swiss Brienz Bear with Brass Holder
Located in Savannah, GA
This whimsical hand carved seated wooden brown bear holds a brass cup suitable for cigarettes, matches or even a small bouquet of flowers. Very detailed carving with tiny teeth and a...
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Antique beautiful Brienz Bear Statue Wood Carved on an Ebonized Wooden Base 1890
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman.
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Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Ths antique German or Swiss bear figurine is a really lovely item and a remarkable piece of craftsmanship regarding its fine carving, dating back to approximately 1880. Carved from...
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Black Forest Carved Wood Figural Humidor Bear Head with Glass Eyes
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Barntrup, DE
The Black Forest carved wood figural humidor in the shape of a bear head with glass eyes, circa 1920. This antique, dark brown, linden wood humidor is masterfully carved and features...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Carved Inkwell and Pen Rest with Bear
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest carved inkwell and pen rest with a bear, late 19th century. This antique, dark brown, linden wood inkwell is masterfully carved and features a detailed figure of a bear ...
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Antique Wooden Sitting Bear Handcarved ca. 1920s, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Sitting Bear Handcarved ca. 1920s, Brienz A large statue of a sitting bear.
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Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear head.
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Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Chair, Brienz, circa 1880s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Black Forest Carved Bear Chair, Brienz, circa 1880s An exceptional hand-carved Black Forest bear chair dating to around 1880.
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Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900 A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear head.
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Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved ca. 1930s, Brienz A large statue of a walking bear.
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Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Walking Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A vintage statue of a Black Forest walking bear.
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Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden strolling bear handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930 A large antique statue of a walking bear.
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Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950 A vintage statue of a walking bear.
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$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved grizzly bear with glass eyes and enamel painted mouth with fangs/teeth showing on a thick base, circa 1900.
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Antique Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland ca. 1930 Item e8145 A rare wooden carved sculpture featuring a skiing bear.
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Early 20th Century Bear Stand Sculpture Swiss Brienz Carved Bernese
Located in Epfach, DE
This impressive life-size bear stand comes from the traditional woodcarving region of Brienz in the Bernese Oberland.
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Two bears from Bern or Brienz, known as Black Forest bears, forming a bench, 19t
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Two bears from Bern or Brienz, known as Black Forest bears, forming a bench, 19th century
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Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s A large vintage statue of a walking bear.
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19th Century Brienz Black Forest Carved Bear with Thermometer, ca. 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This hand carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in late 19th century, Germany.
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Large Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Wood Bear Humidor Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique humidor is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Black Forest style. This well executed scul...
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A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz Item e7285 A nicely carved Black Forest bear for sewing utensils.
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Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Pipe Tobacco Holder Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland contrary to belief that it originated in Bavaria, Germany or Austria.
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Hand Carved Black Forest Brienz Wooden Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This small and hand carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in late 19th century, Switzerland.
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Exceptional Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest carved bear umbrella stand. Brienz/Lucerne Switzerland bear standing on base.
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Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvin...
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Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Black forest, Brienz Collection, carvin...
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Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Like the company Steiff with its Teddy bear collection, the Brienz´carvers reached inimitability.
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Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook, Antique German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved Bear as a Whip Holder or Wall Hook.
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H 35.83 in Dm 21.66 in
19th Century Exceptional Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz, Switzerland
Located in Sydney, NSW
A finely carved Black Forest bear smokers stand in walnut with glass eyes, circa 1880, Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.
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H 12.6 in Dm 7.09 in
Wooden Carved Bear with Engraved Glass Vase Made in Brienz Switzerland
Located in Geneva, CH
Wooden carved bear holding an engraved blown glass vase for alpine flowers Made in Brienz, Switzerland, early 1900.
Blown Glass, Hardwood
Swiss Black Forest Standing Bear
Located in Aspen, CO
An antique Swiss Black Forest standing bear from Brienz, circa 1900.
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Large Wooden Strolling Bear Carved in Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large antique statue of a walking bear. Lindenwood, finely hand-carved in Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920.
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Exceptional Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Brienz, Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Executed, circa 1900, Brienz, Switzerland. Height of mother bear is 43.3" (110 cm).
Wooden Carved Bear with Table Gong, Brienz, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique carved wood bear with brass gong and wooden beater. handcarved in brienz, switzerland ca. 1900.
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Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Executed, circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. (Height without bottle).
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Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Two large bears holding the seat. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz.
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Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Executed, circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Height mother bear 35.4" (90cm).
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H 82.68 in W 5.91 in L 82.68 in
Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Measures: Height mother bear 39.4" (100 cm).
Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Whip Holder with Music - Brienz ca. 1890
By Peter Trauffer
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a rare whimsical handcarved mandolin playing bear whip holder / coat hook. with music work integrated in the body which starts playing when something is hanged on the chamois horns. ...
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H 81 in W 32 in D 25.5 in
A Beatifully Hand-carved Brienz Black forest Hall Stand with a Mama Bear and Cub
Located in Dallas, TX
A beatifully 19th Century hand-carved Brienz black forest hall stand with a mama bear and cub, this naturalistically carved hall stand depicts a standing moma bear next to a tree, w...
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Life-Size Wooden Black Forest Bear
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful life-size wooden black forest bear. This wood carving came a lot from the Brienz region in Switzerland.
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Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Like the company Steiff with its Teddy bear collection, the Brienz´carvers reached inimitability.
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Black Forest Swiss Table Lamp Wood Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
With a handmade loval shaped ightblue lampshade in cotton inside gold. Two bears with guns in uniform with leaves carved from one piece of wood in the autentic style of wood sculptur...
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H 80 in W 30.5 in L 80 in
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Hall Tree Attributed to Seilar-Brawant
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical early 20th century Swiss Black Forest carved wood hall tree attributed to Seilar-Brawant of Brienz, Switzerland. The bears are wonderfully expressive, with glass eyes, an...
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Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Inkwell German Vintage, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk.
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H 7.63 in W 5.63 in D 3.75 in
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear.
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H 36.5 in W 15 in D 15.5 in
Swiss Black Forest Brienz Carved Bear Sculpture Serving Table / Display Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
This original and all-hand carved Brienz bear sculpture is another one of our recent great finds.
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Signed Swiss Black Forest Bear Bench or Stool, 1914
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Skanninge, SE
The wood carving school in Brienz (Schnitzlerschule Brienz) was founded in 1884.
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Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this Black Forest Bear in uniform . 1880s i think he wash originally holding a hatchet. on its head is one of the feathers repaired Very nice carving and expression on his f...
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Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A hand carved wood bear hallstand. The mother bear looking upwards at her cub hanging in the branches.
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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.
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Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved grizzly bear with glass eyes and enamel painted mouth with fangs/teeth showing, circa 1900.
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Whimsy Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Item e6177 A carved linden wood decanter / liqueur Stand modelled as a hiking bear with basket on his back. with engraved crystal decanter and six shot glasses. executed circa 1900,...
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H 3.38 in W 4.13 in D 2.38 in
Antique Carved Wood Bear Figurine Salt / Spice Cellar Brienz, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved salt or spice cellar in form of an bear.
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Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Hand Carved in Brienz, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage wooden strolling bear hand carved in Brienz, circa 1930s A vintage statue of a walking bear.
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Antique Wooden Black Forest Bear Carved in Brienz, ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An early 20th century wooden carved sculpture from Switzerland featuring a walking bear. Handcarved with naturalistic details in the area of Brienz ca. 1930.
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H 10.04 in W 6.5 in D 13.39 in
Vintage Carved Black Forest Skiing Bear, Brienz Switzerland, ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare wooden carved sculpture featuring a skiing bear. Handcarved in lindenwood with naturalistic details in the area of Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1930.
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Bear Hand Carved Brienz Wooden Bottle Stopper, 1910s Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable hand carved and hand painted mechanical bottle stopper. It depicts a lovely Bear from the 1910s or older. A nice addition to any collection or just to display. Comes with or...
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H 34 in W 10 in D 12 in
Large Antique Brienz Black Forest Whimsical Bear & Cub Wooden Folk Art Carving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The carving is done in pine and depicts and standing adult bear holding a naughty cub under one arm and a corn broom high above the head with an outstretched arm.
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Antique Black Forest Brienz Bear Tantalus & Glassware, Bar Set
Located in South Coast, CA
Fabulous facial features, truly a charming old Brienz bear. Who said that St. Bernards had all the fun!!
$18,081
H 33.6 in W 55.5 in D 19.6 in
Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive, hand carved and demountable bench with five bear sculptures. This superbly hand carved bench is entirely made of solid wood and therefor too this stunning and ...
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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.