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Blackforest Carved Wood Bear Hall Stand, Circa 1880
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for sale €14,625     $15,875
£12,500
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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Blackforest Carved Wood Bear Hall Stand, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

This 19th-century Swiss Black Forest hall stand is an exuberant, sculptural piece, densely carved with bears and woodland forms. A large bear climbs a textured tree trunk, its head tilted upwards and mouth open, while a smaller bear perches above on branching antlers. The antler-like rail spreads across the top, offering hooks for hats or coats. Beneath it, a heart-shaped mirror sits within an irregular frame of carved branches and leaves. A circular ring around the trunk provides a practical place for an umbrella or walking stick. At the base, carved foliage and bear figures surround a shallow red-lined drip tray, supported by sturdy, paw-like feet. Deeply worked fur, bark and foliage enliven the dark finish, giving the stand a dramatic, rustic character that combines useful hall storage with striking Alpine folk-art decoration.

Batch 90

Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Black Forest Bear Hall Stand to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245539
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00002841
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Description
This 19th-century Swiss Black Forest hall stand is an exuberant, sculptural piece, densely carved with bears and woodland forms.
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A large bear climbs a textured tree trunk, its head tilted upwards and mouth open, while a smaller bear perches above on branching antlers.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

The antler-like rail spreads across the top, offering hooks for hats or coats. Beneath it, a heart-shaped mirror sits within an irregular frame of carved branches and leaves. A circular ring around the trunk provides a practical place for an umbrella or walking stick. At the base, carved foliage and bear figures surround a shallow red-lined drip tray, supported by sturdy, paw-like feet. Deeply worked fur, bark and foliage enliven the dark finish, giving the stand a dramatic, rustic character that combines useful hall storage with striking Alpine folk-art decoration.

Batch 90

Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Black Forest Bear Hall Stand to the 19th Century.

Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245539
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002841
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray.
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Archive I A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray.

Blackforest Carved Wood Bear Hall Stand, Circa 1880

Archive II A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray. View X
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
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Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/patrickmoorheadcouk
Verified Since Feb 2018
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray.
Blackforest carved wood Bear hall stand, circa 1880
Ref: SA1245539
A late 19th-century carved wooden Black Forest hall stand featuring a mother bear climbing a central trunk, a cub at the base, branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror frame, and a drip tray.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectHall Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialLindenwood, Carved Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved bear figures, Branch-form hooks, Heart-shaped mirror, Integrated drip tray
  • SizeH 220 cm (87 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This Black Forest hall stand dates from the nineteenth century and is carved from lindenwood with a dark brown finish. A large bear climbs the central textured tree trunk with an open mouth, accompanied by a smaller bear perched on the branching top antlers and another cub near the base amidst carved foliage. The upper section includes branch-form hooks, a heart-shaped mirror within a rustic frame, and an integrated ring to hold walking sticks or umbrellas. A shallow round tray with a red lining sits at the bottom above paw-like feet. The piece measures 220 cm high, 80 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. It functions as practical hallway furniture for hanging hats and coats while providing a striking Alpine folk-art focal point in an entryway or reception space.

FAQs

Black Forest wood carvings originated in Brienz, Switzerland, during the early 19th century, created by local artisans specialising in detailed depictions of forest wildlife, rustic branches, and foliage.

Artisans primarily used local timbers such as lindenwood, lime, or walnut, hand-carving the forms with chisels and finished with dark stains, polished lacquers, and glass insert eyes.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks, fine detail in the fur or bark texturing, glass eyes set into animal figures, and age-appropriate patination across structural joints and drip trays.

Position the piece in a modern hallway, boot room, or entrance gallery as a textural focal point, pairing it with neutral wall tones and minimal contemporary furnishings to highlight the carving.

Dust the carving regularly using a soft dry brush, position the object away from direct heat sources to prevent timber cracking, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to preserve the finish.
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