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C19th Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair
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C19th Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair

19th century
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A superb C19th Black Forest carved bear hall chair; the standing bear with attitude and his head raised with his mouth open showing his polychrome teeth and tongue, his arms and front paws resting on his hips in a whimsical fashion. The shaped seat carved with bark design and similarly carved to the underside edge. Raised on carved front legs to simulate branches. The back of the bear realistically carved throughout, making him freestanding. This rare model is carved in Linden wood with a good colour and patination.

Swiss circa 1870

Excellent condition

Dimensions (ins) 37.5 high x 18 wide x 18 deep, seat height 17.25

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Black Forest Bear Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA484899
Dealers Internal Reference
R0338
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Description
A superb C19th Black Forest carved bear hall chair; the standing bear with attitude and his head raised with his mouth open showing his polychrome teeth and tongue, his arms and front paws resting on his hips in a whimsical fashion. The shaped seat carved with bark design and similarly carved to the underside edge. Raised on carved front legs to simulate branches. The back of the bear realistically carved throughout, making him freestanding. This rare model is carved in Linden wood with a good colour and patination.

Swiss circa 1870

Excellent condition

Dimensions (ins) 37.5 high x 18 wide x 18 deep, seat height 17.25

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Black Forest Bear Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA484899
Dealers Internal Ref
R0338
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs.

C19th Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair

Archive II A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs. View XIII
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs.
C19th Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Chair
Ref: SA484899
A nineteenth-century carved dark timber hall chair featuring a standing bear as the backrest and branch-form front legs.
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  • ObjectHall Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialStained Timber, Hardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved bear backrest, Branch-form legs, Hand-carved fur texture, Contoured seat
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This nineteenth-century Black Forest hall chair uses stained linden wood with a dark brown colour and polished patination. The backrest forms a standing bear with a head raised, an open mouth showing polychrome teeth and tongue, and arms akimbo with paws resting on hips. The contoured seat displays a carved bark texture along the top surface and underside edges, while two front legs are carved to simulate branches. Hand-carved fur texture covers the bear entirely, including the realistic rear section that allows the piece to stand away from a wall. Measuring 95 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, this furniture stands ready for placement in an entryway, hallway, or rustic sitting room. Such a sculptural chair functions well in a country house, lodge-style interior, or eclectic study. Visitors use the seat when putting on footwear or entering a home, while the carved figural back acts as a decorative focal point against a wall or in an open space. The solid timber construction provides a stable perch, and the intricate hand-carved details contribute tactile interest to period and traditional interior schemes.

FAQs

Black Forest carved furniture originated in Brienz, Switzerland, during the nineteenth century, created by local artisans famed for crafting intricate wood-carved wildlife figures such as bears, stags, and birds for grand European interiors.

These items were primarily hand-carved from native Swiss hardwoods such as linden wood, walnut, or oak, before being stained and finished with shellac or wax to enhance the timber grain.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display detailed hand-carving showing natural fur texture, anatomical accuracy, expressive facial features, and subtle tool marks consistent with period craftsmanship rather than modern machine production.

A carved bear chair functions as a focal piece in an entryway, library, or hallway, harmonising well with eclectic decor, maximalist schemes, or traditional country house aesthetics.

Dust the detailed carvings using a soft-bristled brush, apply high-quality beeswax periodically to nourish the wood, and keep the item away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent timber splitting.
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