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C19th Black Forest Bear Hall Seat / Bench
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
for sale €7,956     $8,636
£6,800
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C19th Black Forest Bear Hall Seat / Bench

1900 - 1920
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An impressive C19th Black Forest bear hall seat / bench; the shaped naturalistic back carved with scrolled branches and large oak leaves and having scrolled branch arm supports on the serpentine fronted seat with a slender moulded edge. Supported by the well carved bears with their arms outstretched having great detail and expression on their faces with original glass eyes, open mouthed with original painted teeth and tongues. Carved from Linden wood. Over the years of use and care it has acquired a good rich colour and patination.

Swiss circa 1900

Very good condition

Dimensions (ins) 62 wide x 37.25 high x 22.5 deep; seat height 18.5

Physical Dimensions
Height
94.6cm (37.24")
Width
157.5cm (62.01")
Depth
57.2cm (22.52")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Black Forest Bear Bench to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA692336
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R0519
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Description
An impressive C19th Black Forest bear hall seat / bench; the shaped naturalistic back carved with scrolled branches and large oak leaves and having scrolled branch arm supports on the serpentine fronted seat with a slender moulded edge.
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Supported by the well carved bears with their arms outstretched having great detail and expression on their faces with original glass eyes, open mouthed with original painted teeth and tongues.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Carved from Linden wood. Over the years of use and care it has acquired a good rich colour and patination.

Swiss circa 1900

Very good condition

Dimensions (ins) 62 wide x 37.25 high x 22.5 deep; seat height 18.5

Height
94.6cm (37.24")
Width
157.5cm (62.01")
Depth
57.2cm (22.52")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Black Forest Bear Bench to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA692336
Dealers Internal Ref
R0519
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 19th-century dark carved wood hall seat supported by two sculptural standing bear figures with a carved leaf motif backrest.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark carved wood hall seat supported by two sculptural standing bear figures with a carved leaf motif backrest.

C19th Black Forest Bear Hall Seat / Bench

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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
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/garywright
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 355
Items Sold 460
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Location: 5 Fosseway Business Park, Stratford Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9NQ, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century dark carved wood hall seat supported by two sculptural standing bear figures with a carved leaf motif backrest.
C19th Black Forest bear hall seat / bench
Ref: SA692336
A 19th-century dark carved wood hall seat supported by two sculptural standing bear figures with a carved leaf motif backrest.
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Black Forest carved furniture originated in the woodcarving centre of Brienz, Switzerland, during the nineteenth century. Renowned for detailed craftsmanship, artisans sculpted functional domestic items and seating decorated with native wildlife, notably bears, alongside pinecones and foliage.

Craftsmen primarily utilized native Swiss timbers such as linden wood (lime wood), walnut, and oak. The timber was hand-carved using specialized chisels and typically finished with a dark stain or polish to emphasize texture and grain.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display visible hand-carving tool marks, realistic anatomical detail on animal figures, natural timber oxidation, and period-appropriate joinery methods without modern mechanical fasteners.

A carved hall seat serves as a focal point in a hallway or entryway. Pairing dark carved wood with neutral wall palettes, textured runners, or contemporary artwork highlights the historical craftsmanship while maintaining balance.

Regular light dusting with a soft brush removes dust from carved recesses. To prevent the timber from drying or splitting, place the bench away from direct heat sources and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically.
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