Black Forest Mirrors
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
Black Forest Wall Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rustic Black Forest wall mirror from Austria, circa 1880. This lovely antique wall mirror impresses with a simple but elegant "tree trunk" design, elaborately hand carved out of bass...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual hand carved Black Forest wall mirror with double frame out of Austria around 1880. A charming piece of a rustic Black Forest mirror, elaborately hand carved out of basswood, ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Softwood, Mirror, Wood
Black Forest Mirror in Lindenwood Hand Carved Tree Branches in the Folk Style
Located in London, GB
This is one of a pair of incredibly skilfully carved beautiful mirrors, that replicate a border of branches wrapping around a curved bevelled original mirror. The carving is in very good original condition, with the mirror showing no signs of chips or cracks. The mirror carries all the age related wear you would want and expect to see with very slight delicate and decorative foxing as shown in the images. A very rarely seen and accomplished crafted collectible item that will work well, juxtaposed within a timeless and modern interior.
Black Forest carvings usually depict forest animals, particularly bears, and also trees and foliage. A common misconception is that they originate from the Bavarian Black...
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1860s Swiss Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Other
Antique Victorian Vanity Mirror with Bear, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Victorian Vanity Mirror with Bear, Black Forest ca. 1900
A lovely wooden vanity mirror decorated with an elaborate carved bear...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Mirror with Rustic Antler Decorations
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Mirror with Rustic Antler Decorations
A large impressive antler mirror decorated with turned horn roses and antler pieces of the deer, fallow deer and virginia deer. M...
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19th Century German Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Antler, Glass, Wood
A Large 1880s Hand Carved Black Forest Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large original Black Forest wooden mirror with hand carved vines, roses, birds and a partially painted pediment.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror with Double Frame, AT circa 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind rustic Black Forest wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria. Elaborately handcarved out of fine basswood around 1890, this rural mirror shows an absolute mesm...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
19th Century Black Forest Rustic Mirror, Handcarved, Germany ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional crafted rustic Black Forest wall mirror from the period around 1880 in Germany. Artfully hand carved out of basswood, this fantastic rural mirror impresses with its elabo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Large German Black Forest Carved Mirror with Bird Motif from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large late 19th century French mirror is set within a rectangular carved Black Forest style crested wooden frame. The intricate decor is composed of beautifully detailed openwork intertwined vines with leaves and grapes while a bird with its spread wings just landed on the crest. The artistically distributed foliage is highly decorative and the very naturalistically carved bird brings an unexpected and charming presence to the piece. This wooden German Black Forest style mirror...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Collection of 6 Antique Hand-Carved Wood Vanity Mirrors Brienz Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning collection of six antique hand-carved wooden vanity mirrors showcases intricate craftsmanship from the Brienz Black Forest region. Ea...
Category
1880s Swiss Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Antique & Beveled Wall Mirror in a Top Quality Hand Carved Eagle Sculpture 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully hand carved eagle sculpture on a crescent moon design mirror.
If you are appreciative of rare and sculptural antiques then this Swiss Black Forest wall mirror could be exactly what you are looking for. The quality in both the details and the patination (or coloring) of this wooden eagle...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Huge Antique Victorian Era Black Forest Wall Clock or Mirror Frame with Hare
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible size and great quality black forest hunting plaque for wall mounting with Fruits of the Hunt.
This rare size and all hand-carv...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Nutwood
19th Century Black Forest Wall Mirror With Gilt Bars, Austria, ca. 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Amazing looking, rustic Black Forest mirror from the late 19th century in Austria. Elaborately handcrafted around 1880 this rural wall mirror shows an absolute unique design: a handc...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
19th Century Rustic Black Forest Mirror, Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary rustic Black Forest wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria. Elaborately handcarved out of fine basswood, this exceptional antique mirror shows an amazing rur...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Large Antique Antler Standing Mirror, Germany, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large antique antler standing mirror, Germany, ca. 1890
A great antique Black Forest antler standing mirror manufactured in Germany around 1890. An oval wooden frame richly decorate...
Category
19th Century German Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Antler, Glass, Wood
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Bleached Oak Wall Mirror with Fruit
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room, a study or hallway with this heavily carved antique mirror. Created in France circa 1880 and carved of oak, the Black Forest frame features a top pineapple fi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Eagle Crescent Mirror 1890 Black Forest Carving
Located in Hastings, GB
Fantastic hand carved Eagle gripping a crescent bevelled mirror, dating to the late 19th century, Swiss Black Forest. The carving still has its’ original glass eye and is in exceptio...
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1890s European Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Hand Carved Mirror Original 2nd Matching Mirror Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Black Forest Mirror (one-half of a pair), that were part of a major collection of Black Forest items sold by a Chateau outside of ...
Category
1870s Swiss Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood
Rustic Wooden Black Forest Wall Mirror, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
From circa 1900, the turn of the century in Austria comes this lovely wooden black forest wall mirror. A simple but elegant design was created out of hand carved basswood, showing th...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Black Forest Carved Swiss Entry Mirror with Climbing Bears
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large Swiss Black Forest carved entry or hall mirror with climbing bears both sides and pine boughs with pine cones at top and bottom. Carved by Swiss mas...
Category
2010s Swiss Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Other
Black Forest Rustic Mirror with Gilt Bar, Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary rustic Black Forest wall mirror from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of basswood, this fantastic rural mirror impresses with its artfully...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Softwood
Rustic Black Forest Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely small Black Forest mirror from Austria, circa 1890. Artfully processed out of basswood, this frame shows unusual hand carved leaves designs and was combined with protruding co...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Rustic Wall Mirror Black Forest Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rustic Black Forest wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria. Beautifully hand carved out of basswood circa 1880, this unusual wall mirror...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Softwood
Black Forest Wall Mirror Rustic Style Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding Black Forest wall mirror out of Austria from circa 1880. This rustic style wooden mirror has been elaborately processed out of basswood and impresses with its artfully ca...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Softwood
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Eagle Sculpture Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual antique mirror was crafted in the Alps region of France, circa 1880. The whimsical mirror features a large eagle sculpture with win...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Oak
French 1900s Black Forest Turn of the Century Mirror with Carved Oak Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French black forest mirror from the early 20th century, with hand-carved oak leaves. We currently have three mirrors available, priced an...
Category
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror Bass Wood, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Large rustic designed Black Forest wall mirror from Austria, circa 1880. This antique wall mirror impresses with a simple but elegant "tree trunk" design, elaborately hand carved out...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Black Forest Wall Mirror Basswood, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative rustic Black Forest wall mirror from the late 19th century circa 1880 in Austria. A unique lovely hand carved frame impressing with an unusual "Black Forest" tree trunk design and protruding corners. Stained in a super dark brown almost black tone, this unusual late 19th century wooden...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Swiss Black Forest Bear Hand Carved Table Mirror
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to introduced this superbly carved Black Forest Bear Table Mirror. The Black Forest Mirror i...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Mirror with Rustic Bear Carvings, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique black forest mirror with rustic bear carvings ca. 1900
A large crescent vanity mirror in a handcarved wooden frame featuring two ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Black Forest Carved Tree Shaped Coat Rack, Umbrella Hall Stand Tree
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning black forest entrance furniture.
Imagine coming home to this work of art after a tough day at the office. This 19th century work of art will make you feel right back home. In order to understand and enjoy this kind of beauty, you have to see it. You have to see the design that was beforehand, see the craftsman that gave his all, see the natural and beautiful materials he used, see the detail of his work and see what inspired him to make this artistic piece. Once you see it in that way, you will truly love this antique and you will appreciate it for it's unmistakeble quality, beauty and for what it radiates. Pictures may say more than a thousand words, but standing next to and using this antique is what really makes the difference
Although it is not marked, we are certain that this eyecatcher is made by Horrix of the Hague. They were the true and internationally respected Dutch makers of top quality Black Forest style masterpieces. This coat rack is no exception.
The beautifully carved walnut branches covered with leafs seem to have naturally grown over the oval mirror in the middle. The mirror, by the way, is purposely covered in soap so there are no reflections that could distract. The base section comes with the original iron, barley twisted ring looking like rope. This ring obviously serves as the umbrella holder above the removable zinc drip pan. This stand is also perfect for holding walking sticks or even rifles. The rim around the zinc pan is again beautifully carved in the shape of a woven basket. Finally, the top section around the central mirror comes with a total of 8 practical and perfectly carved hangers...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Rustic Black Forest Mirror with Gilt Inner Bar, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming rustic black Forest wall mirror from the period in Austria around 1880. Artfully hand carved out of basswood, this exceptional rural mirror impresses with its gorgeous carve...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Softwood
French Mid-20th Century Black Forest Faux-Bois Mirror with Leaf Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Black Forest style mirror from the mid-20th century features a faux-bois frame made of a variety of leaves nicely intertwined along t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair of Black Forest Photo Frames / Wall Mirrors with Grapevine Frames
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition, rare pair of hand carved, solid oak frames with stunning grapevines all around.
If you are appreciative of rare and sculptural antiques then this Swiss Black Forest pair...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Oak, Paint, Glass
Black Forest Wall Mirror Rustic Design, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rustic designed Black Forest wall mirror from Austria, circa 1880. This exceptional antique wall mirror impresses with a simple but elegant "tree trunk" ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror Light Brown, Austria, circa 1890
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual rustic Black Forest wall mirror out of Austria. From circa 1890 comes this lovely hand carved Black Forest wall mirror with a simple but elegant design, created out of basswo...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Black Forest Rustic Mirror With Oak Leaves/ Acorn Carvings, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional Black Forest Mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1870. This phenomenal, elaborately hand carved rustic wall mirror impresses with its simple but artfully ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Black Forest Rustic Wall Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Another fantastic rustic wooden wall mirror in our highly demanded Black Forest mirror collection. Out of Austria circa 1880 comes this unique artfully hand carved frame with protrud...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Black Forest Rustic Wall Mirror Hand Carved Bass Wood, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Uncommon rustic black forest wall mirror from Austria, around 1880. This antique wall mirror impresses with an unusual hand carved design, elaborately made out of basswood. A very da...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Large Hall Mirror with Cow Horn Decorations and Console Table, Austria, 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large hall mirror with cow horn decorations and console table, Austria 1870
A great wall mirror with console table from a noble villa in the Austri...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Antler, Glass, Wood, Fur
Black Forest Wall Mirror with Grapes and Leaves Hand Carved, Austria Dated 1919
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Gigantic, one of a kind Black Forest wall mirror out of Austria, dated to 1919. This early 20th century elaborately hand carved masterpiece impresses with a fantastic open worked vin...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Spruce, Mirror, Softwood
Rustic Wooden Wall Mirror with Golden Bars Hand Carved, Austria, Dated 1901
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Peerless rustic wooden wall mirror from Austria, dated to 1901. A very special designed wall mirror with a golden bar on the inside and protruding corners. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Softwood
19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Hand-Carved Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
A Black Forest Carved Mirror
Carved from walnut, the bevelled oval mirror plate set within an architectural frame and flanking rustic branc...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Rustic Wall Mirror with Coat of Arms Carving, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking rustic Black Forest wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria around 1870. Hand carved out of fine basswood this rural mirror shows an absolute amazing desi...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Softwood, Mirror
Black Forest Rustic Wall Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique Black Forest wall mirror from the late 19th century in Austria. Around 1880 this rustic wooden mirror has been elaborately hand carved out of basswood showing a very uncommon ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Black Forest Wall Mirror Tree Trunk Design, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
From Austria around 1880 comes this unusual rustic small Black Forest mirror, impressing with its extraordinary old tree trunks design. The artfully hand carved basswood frame with p...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Black Forest Wall Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Mid-sized rustic Black Forest wall mirror from Austria, circa 1880. Beautifully hand carved out of basswood this late 19th century wall mirror shows a tree branch styled frame combin...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Softwood
Black Forest Wall Mirror Hand Carved, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
From circa 1900, the turn of the century in Austria comes this beautiful wooden Black Forest wall mirror. A simple but elegant design was created out of hand carved basswood, showing...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Black Forest mirror
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Black Forest mirror, Austria, 19th. Century. Hand-carved.
Decorated with a crown on top and a lot of oak leaves.
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Carved Eagle Mirror
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A finely carved wooden eagle holding a mirror in the shape of a crescent moon attributed to French cabinetmaker and wood craftsman, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906). Dating from the late 19th century, this is a spectacular wall piece for any interior, making an impression in any space. It depicts an eagle in German Black Forest style beautifully captured in beech wood with an expressive and energetic stance, carved with talons, wings and feathers and completed with two glass eyes. While other designs of Viardot’s are of smaller scale, this eagle mirror is of a large, rare size.
Famed Parisian cabinetmaker and craftsman Gabriel Viardot was born in 1830. By age 19, he had worked as a furniture maker for the court of Napoleon III and was the head of a small team of sculptors, opening his own workshop in Paris in 1853. Throughout his career, his work was shown at various exhibitions across the globe for which Viardot was prized with several awards. By the 1880s, the workshop comprised of more than 90 furniture...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Beech, Wood
19th C Black Forest Dressing Table w/ Drawer and Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your decor with a touch of 19th-century beauty! This Carved French Oak Black Forest Tilting Tabletop Dresser is functional as well as elegant....
Category
19th Century French Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Antique Antler Mirror with Console Table, Austria, ca. 1860
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Antler Mirror with Console Table, Austria, ca. 1860
A large antler mirror with console table, made in Austria ca. 1860. The mirror is de...
Category
19th Century German Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Antler, Glass, Wood, Stucco
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Hand Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, the antique Louis XV style hand mirror with elegant serpentine handle, features hand carved floral and leaf motifs throughout the frame; the vanity mirr...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Walnut
19th Century Small Carved Walnut Black Forest Perched Eagle Wall Mirror
Located in Norwich, GB
Beautiful 19th century hand-carved walnut Black Forest wall mirror, adorned with grapevines and leaves around a shield, with eagle perched above. Circa 1880.
The original heavily fo...
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19th Century European Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
French Henri II Style Carved Walnut Overmantel Mirror, C. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Henri II style mantel or wall mirror in gorgeous hand carved oak, with outstanding detail. The details reveal it was probably commissioned for an aristocrat’s hunting ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Black Forest Turn of the Century Carved Mirror with Grapevine Motifs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest mirror from the Turn of the Century with hand-carved grapevine motifs and dark patina, circa 1900. Emanating a symphony of rustic charm and skilled artistry, this Turn...
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Black Forest 1900s Carved Wooden Wall Hanging Ornament with Bear and Oval Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest carved wooden wall hanging ornament from the early 20th century, with bear motif and central mirror. Created during the early years of the 20th century, this Black Forest piece captures our attention with its charming depiction of a bear sitting on the branch of a tree shaped as deer antlers while the lower section showcases a petite oval mirror. With its rustic presence and skillful depiction, this Black Forest wall hanging...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Hand Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture Hand or Vanity Mirror with Beveled Edge
Located in Lisse, NL
Finer quality carved, wooden Black Forest hand mirror, circa 1890-1910
If you are a collector of only the finer quality Black Forest bear antiques then this hand mirror could be the perfect addition to your collection. This antique bear is balancing on a wooden tree trunk and he is holding the beveled mirror for you. His right hand, at some point in time, has been 'reconstructed' and that probably was done at the same time when the excellent condition and beveled oval mirror was replaced. This rare antique has the most wonderful patina and with at least 100 years of age it is incredible to be in this condition still. The original glass eyes and the original red painted tongue and white teeth are the perfect finish to this skillfully carved and intricate bear mirror...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint, Glass
Black Forest mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Black Forest mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Black Forest mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Switzerland pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include and Black Forest. 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 mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $534 and tops out at $17,000 while the average work can sell for $1,500.