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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")
Declaration

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

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SA1146785
Dealers Internal Reference
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.

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SA1146785
Dealers Internal Ref
sr1683
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.
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Archive I 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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Church Street Antiques & Interiors

Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 0161 929 5196
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Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
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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
Ref: SA1146785
An early twentieth-century carved lindenwood Black Forest bear table lamp topped with a blue tartan fabric lampshade.
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  • ObjectTable Lamps
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialLindenwood, Fabric, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown, Blue
  • MotifsCarved standing bear, Tartan lampshade, Round wooden base, Stag motif emblem
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This early twentieth-century table lamp is executed in the Black Forest style. The piece takes the form of a carved standing bear in dark brown lindenwood, supporting a round wooden base and topped with a blue tartan fabric lampshade featuring a silver stag emblem decoration. The bear holds a wooden sphere beneath the lampshade, showing a detailed carved expression with open mouth and textured fur, standing atop a turned wooden base with circular mouldings. The overall dimensions measure 46 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. This decorative lighting piece functions practically for placement on an office desk or side table within a Highland hunting lodge interior setting. The lamp includes modern rewiring with authentic corded flex, fitted with a switch and electrical safety testing.

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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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