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Early 20thc Black Forest Bear Linden Table Lamp
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Early 20thc Black Forest Bear Linden Table Lamp

1900 - 1920
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Early 20thC Black Forest Carved Bear Linden Wood Table Lamp with Harris Tweed Shade - 9"diam x 18"h - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Black Forest Bear Lamp to the 1920s.

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SA1146785
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sr1683
Description
Early 20thC Black Forest Carved Bear Linden Wood Table Lamp with Harris Tweed Shade - 9"diam x 18"h - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitted with either foot switch or finger clicker switch and are Pat tested
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Black Forest Bear Lamp to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146785
Dealers Internal Ref
sr1683
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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An early twentieth-century carved lindenwood Black Forest bear table lamp topped with a blue tartan fabric lampshade.
Early 20thC Black Forest Bear Linden Table Lamp
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An early twentieth-century carved lindenwood Black Forest bear table lamp topped with a blue tartan fabric lampshade.
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Black Forest wood carvings originated in the Brienz region of Switzerland during the early nineteenth century. Local woodcarvers developed a thriving industry crafting realistic animal figures, foliage, and functional items for tourists visiting the Alpine region.

These lamps were primarily hand-carved from lindenwood, also known as lime wood, which possesses a fine grain suitable for detailed work. The wood was typically stained in dark brown tones and turned into lighting bases fitted with electrical or oil fittings.

Authentic pieces demonstrate sharp, skilled tool marks, deep undercut carving details, and realistic anatomical features in the animal subjects. Genuine items from the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries often show natural surface wear, aged patina, and visible grain structure under the finish.

A carved bear lamp serves as a statement accent on a dark wood desk, library bookshelf, or side table. Pairing the piece with neutral surroundings, leather upholstery, or traditional woven fabrics balances its folk-art character within contemporary or classic spaces.

Dust the detailed carvings regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush to reach recessed areas. Keep the wooden base away from direct heat sources and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly once a year to preserve the timber and finish.
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