What defines 19th-century Black Forest furniture design?

Black Forest furniture originated predominantly in Switzerland and Southern Germany during the 19th century, characterised by detailed hand-carved depictions of wildlife, naturalistic foliage, and hunting motifs.

What materials and construction methods were used for these tables?

Craftspeople carved dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and linden wood using hand chisels, frequently pairing the carved timber bases with fitted marble tops.

How can authentic Black Forest carved furniture be identified?

Authentic period examples feature hand-chiselled carving marks, deep undercut dimensional details, natural wood grain variation, and traditional joinery rather than modern cast or machine-moulded components.

How can Black Forest side tables be styled in modern interiors?

These demilune side tables can be positioned in an entryway, hallway, or flanking a doorway to introduce sculptural interest and historical character into contemporary spaces.

How should carved wood and marble surfaces be maintained?

Dust the carved timber regularly using a soft dry brush, avoid moisture accumulation in carved recesses, and wipe marble tops promptly to prevent staining or etching.

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Pair of Rare Finely Carved Late 19th Century Black Forest Side Tables in the Form of Seated Hounds

Name: Pair of Rare Finely Carved Late 19th Century Black Forest Side Tables in the Form of Seated Hounds
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1127951
Price: 5250 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A rare pair of finely carved late 19th century (circa 1880) Black Forest linden wood side tables in the form of seated hounds, possibly Sighthounds.

This wonderful pair of tables consist of white marble tops of semi-circular form (not original) leading down to the superb realistically carved hounds, both seated and resting against a carved tree trunk with superb foliate carving, the hounds with carved breast plates.

The hounds are supported by carved tri-form bases with eagle heads to the corners and terminating with carved paw feet.

The small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is renowned for superbly and finely carved linden wood figures of farm and domestic animals that integrated into Swiss life .

The carvings from the Brienz region were known for their superbly naturalistic and realistic depiction of fur, feathers etc. and for being carved from one piece of wood, often from lime/linden wood. These figures are finely carved with superb detail of their fur, faces, legs etc. which is typical of Black Forest carved figures.

This pair of tables are in very good condition for age, are of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 30.75'' / 78cm

Width: 20.75'' / 52.75cm

Depth: 17.5'' / 44.5cm

Tops only:

Width: 20.75'' / 52.75cm

Depth: 12.25'' / 31cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

52.8cm (20.79")

Depth

44.5cm (17.52")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated these Black Forest Side Tables to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1127951

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS1256

Dealers Notes

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Description

A rare pair of finely carved late 19th century (circa 1880) Black Forest linden wood side tables in the form of seated hounds, possibly Sighthounds.

This wonderful pair of tables consist of white marble tops of semi-circular form (not original) leading down to the superb realistically carved hounds, both seated and resting against a carved tree trunk with superb foliate carving, the hounds with carved breast plates.

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The hounds are supported by carved tri-form bases with eagle heads to the corners and terminating with carved paw feet.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Pair of late 19th-century Black Forest demilune side tables featuring carved seated hound pedestals and white marble tops. — fig 1. Pair of Rare Finely Carved Late 19th Century Black Forest Side Tables in the Form of Seated Hounds

The small village of Brienz in The Swiss Alps is renowned for superbly and finely carved linden wood figures of farm and domestic animals that integrated into Swiss life .

The carvings from the Brienz region were known for their superbly naturalistic and realistic depiction of fur, feathers etc. and for being carved from one piece of wood, often from lime/linden wood. These figures are finely carved with superb detail of their fur, faces, legs etc. which is typical of Black Forest carved figures.