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19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Seat
Beau Nash Bath
for sale €6,728     $7,303
£5,750
Beau Nash Bath

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19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Seat

19th century
For Sale by Beau Nash Bath
Description

19th century Black Forest bear hall seat or bench made of Iroko wood and most likely in Brienz, Switzerland circa 1880. There is a light crack on the right-side bear's arm that can be restored, but this is sold as is. Comes in three parts. The two bears and the center seat.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Black Forest Bear Hall Seat to the 19th Century.

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SA1199863
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AA285
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Description
19th century Black Forest bear hall seat or bench made of Iroko wood and most likely in Brienz, Switzerland circa 1880. There is a light crack on the right-side bear's arm that can be restored, but this is sold as is. Comes in three parts. The two bears and the center seat.
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Black Forest Bear Hall Seat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199863
Dealers Internal Ref
AA285
Beau Nash Bath
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Fashionable antiques. Personalised service.

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A nineteenth-century carved dark wood hall seat supported by two standing bear figures at either side with a leaf-carved backrest.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century carved dark wood hall seat supported by two standing bear figures at either side with a leaf-carved backrest.

19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Seat

Archive II A nineteenth-century carved dark wood hall seat supported by two standing bear figures at either side with a leaf-carved backrest. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century carved dark wood hall seat supported by two standing bear figures at either side with a leaf-carved backrest. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century carved dark wood hall seat supported by two standing bear figures at either side with a leaf-carved backrest. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century carved dark wood hall seat supported by two standing bear figures at either side with a leaf-carved backrest. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century carved dark wood hall seat supported by two standing bear figures at either side with a leaf-carved backrest. View VI
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Beau Nash Bath

Beau Nash Bath
Telephone 07535 137808
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28 - 31 Brock Street
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Somerset
BA1 2LN
United kingdom
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A nineteenth-century carved dark wood hall seat supported by two standing bear figures at either side with a leaf-carved backrest.
19th century Black Forest bear hall seat
Ref: SA1199863
A nineteenth-century carved dark wood hall seat supported by two standing bear figures at either side with a leaf-carved backrest.
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Black Forest carved furniture refers to a tradition of decorative woodcarving that originated in Brienz, Switzerland, during the early nineteenth century. Despite the name, the craft is Swiss rather than German, characterized by detailed depictions of native Alpine fauna and foliage.

Craftsmen traditionally used dense local hardwoods such as lindenwood, walnut, and pearwood. Each piece was sculpted by hand using chisels and gouges, often finished with dark stains or waxes to highlight the carved textural detail.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved tool marks, natural variation in wood grain, and realistic anatomical details in the carved figures. Modern reproductions often exhibit uniform machine-moulded surfaces and lighter synthetic finishes.

A hall seat can serve as a focal point in an entryway, hallway, or boot room, pairing well with natural stone flooring or timber floorboards. Combining the piece with neutral walls allows the sculptural silhouette and dark wood tones to stand out.

Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth removes dust from deep crevices without damaging the surface finish. Applying a high-quality beeswax paste periodically protects the wood and preserves its natural patina, while avoiding placement near direct heat sources prevents timber shrinkage.
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