Early 20th Century Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 20th Century Black Forest bear bench. Circa 1920. Two finely carved bears on either side holding carved bench in their arms.
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Unusual Bear Bench
Located in High Point, NC
An excellent example of a 19th century Black Forest carved wooden bear bench from Switzerland made from linden wood.
Fruitwood
Swiss Black Forest Carved Bear Bench, Brienz, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This exceptional 'Black Forest' bear bench, intricately carved from Lindenwood in the Brienz area circa 1890, is a magnificent example of Swiss craftsmanship.
Wood
American Mid-Century Modern Woodworking & Cane Handwoven Doll, Teddy Bear Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Doll or Teddy Bear Bench Mid-Century Modern American craftsman woodworking toy.
Cane, Wood
circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Lifesize Black Forest Bear Benches were produced, so this was definitely a model.
Walnut
Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive, hand carved and demountable bench with five bear sculptures. This superbly hand carved bench is entirely made of solid wood and therefor too this stunning and ...
Glass, Wood
Unusual quality 19th century black forest bear musical seat
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality 19th century Black Forest Bear Musical seat, having an unusual 19th century Black Forest musical seat lifting up to reveal a small mechanical music box, flaked by two...
Hardwood
Primitive Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sturdy and unembellished, the bench bears the marks of age and use with quiet dignity, adding warmth and authenticity to any interior - be it a farmhouse kitchen, gallery-like space,...
Wood
Late 18th Century Pair of Irish Mahogany Hall Benches
Located in Dublin 8, IE
The chairback is decorated with an inlaid classical guilloche band and the centre displays an armorial medallion featuring an inlaid crest framed by elegant satinwood ribbon drapes a...
Mahogany
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Currently in its original condition, the bench bears the marks of its storied past with some surface wear and minor air bubbles under the veneer, common in vintage furniture which is...
Rosewood
"Bamse" Bench by Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1971
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of solid pine and the exposed joints make this bench a striking piece. With its unique patina, this bench bears the marks of its history.
Pine
Two bears from Bern or Brienz, known as Black Forest bears, forming a bench, 19t
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Two bears from Bern or Brienz, known as Black Forest bears, forming a bench, 19th century
Wood
Sculptural Cedar Bench by Riva 1920, Polar Bear Design, Indoor & Outdoor
By Riva 1920
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from a single block of solid scented cedar, this bench is a sculptural piece that evokes the form of a polar bear partially submerged in water.
Cedar
Sculptural Cedar Bench by Riva 1920, Polar Bear Design, Indoor & Outdoor
By Riva 1920
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from a single block of solid scented cedar, this bench is a sculptural piece that evokes the form of a polar bear partially submerged in water.
Cedar
Antique Japanese Charred Narrow Side Table
Located in Asheville, NC
It is a narrow side table and not a bench and cannot bear weight to sit on. Truly a stunning piece with texture and patina that cannot be replicated.
Wood
Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench
By Black Forest
Located in Vancouver, BC
A hand-carved Black Forest Bear Musical bench from Switzerland. The linden wood carving has beautiful patina and is full of detail, down to the whitened teeth and red tongue.
Wood
Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in New York, NY
A rare European Black Forest carved linden wood bear bench. The back carved in relief with branches, leaves and three smaller bears.
Switzerland Black Forest Carved Bear Bench, Circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Charleston, SC
Solid walnut hand-carved black forest bear bench with carved centered standing bear, flanked by branches and oak leaves, two major standing bears with the original glass eyes, and a ...
Glass, Walnut
Black Forest Carved Bear Bench
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Carved out of solid wood by an expert artisan, this Black Forest bear hallway bench was made in the early 1900s.
Wood
Black Forest Dancing Bears Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully crafted of oak in an expressive and playful theme, this bench is supported by four legs fashioned into logs with curious bears peeking out.
Oak
Black Forest Carved Bears Bench
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This little black forest carved wood bench has got a beautiful patina and features many details. It is very well balanced and in very good condition. Perfect to be used as end of be...
Wood
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H 36.23 in W 42.13 in D 17.72 in
Lovely Vintage Black Forest Wood Bear Bench with Internal Storage Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely decorative vintage Black Forest wood musical bear bench with internal storage This bench is part of a suite The bench is a good l...
Wood
19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Bear Sculpture Bear Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare bear bench showpiece. An original, antique bear bench from Switzerland is a unique find these days.
Wood
Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare large hand carved linden wood bear bench. With bear musicians and dancing bears on the backrest.
Wood
Antique Black Forest "Dancing Bears" Bench
Located in Wilton, CT
An extremely well carved 19th century Black Forest bench in all original, phenomenal condition. Superb detailing with masterfully executed carving throughout, incised foliate seat de...
Wood
Carved Wood Black Forest Bench
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Superb hand-carved bear bench in solid wood.
Black Forest Carved Bear Musical Bench
By Black Forest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A hand carved Black Forest Bear Musical bench from Switzerland. The linden wood carving has beautiful patina and is full of detail, down to the whitened teeth and red tongue.
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Bench
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th century Swiss Black Forest hall bench, the two well carved bears of good size with glass eyes supporting a carved bench with carvings of various leaves and a be...
Papa Bear Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
An ottoman designed by Hans Wegner for use with the designer's signature Papa Bear chair. Papa Bear chairs are also available.
Rosewood, Fabric
Fine Danish 'Papa Bear' Ottoman by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
'Papa Bear' Ottoman designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen, c. 1960's, Denmark. Ash frame with Ivory cotton upholstery.
Wood, Upholstery
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H 34 in W 77 in D 21 in
Black Forest Bench with Two Bears Supporting Five Hand Carved Bear Musicians
Located in Austin, TX
The seat a carved wood plank that is supported on each side by two large carved standing bears. The two charming bears have the carved bench seat in their paws.
Wood, Glass
A Swiss Black Forest Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
A superb hand carved linden wood Black Forest bench Switzerland in its original condition. The back carved in relief with branches, leaves and one smaller bear.
19th Century Black Forest Bench
By Black Forest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century Black Forest carved bench, having two bears standing on their hind legs supporting the wooden seat.
Wood
Loveseat Bench 'Modello Uno' for Domus Nostra, Italy, 1948
By Domus Nostra
Located in Hellouw, NL
A real treat for the eyes is this bench that bears the name Modello Uno. Designed around 1948 and taken into production by the Italian manufacturer Domus Nostra.
Teak, Lacquer
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H 11.03 in W 16.15 in D 6.89 in
Miniature Dolls House Cast Iron and Brass Seat Bench Chair Attrib. Coalbrookdale
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very unusual child’s miniature dolls house or teddy bear bench or possibly a travelling salesman’s sample, probably produced in England by the Coalbrookdale Foundry during the firs...
Wrought Iron, Brass
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H 14 in W 55 in D 16.5 in
Midcentury Pine Bench, Model "Teddy Bear", Designed by Roland Williamsson
Located in Nashville, TN
Midcentury pine bench, model "Teddy Bear", designed by Roland Williamsson.
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H 26 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
Petite Antique English Carved Oakwood Bench Child Doll Chair Teddy Bear
Located in Choudrant, LA
Direct from England, a charming little antique English oak bench! I imagine it was lovingly hand constructed and carved for some special child (if only it could “talk” and tell us t...
Oak
19th Century Black Forest Bench
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century carved wood Black Forest bear hall bench.
Pair of Louis XV Style Benches
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of painted Louis XV style benches, circa 1990. These benches bear a label made by Interior Craftsman Chicago.
Wood, Fabric
Bentwood Seating Set by Josef Hoffmann J&J Kohn, Austria, circa 1903
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
These amazing chairs as well as the bench bear the peerless hallmarks of Josef Hoffmann.
Fabric, Bentwood
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H 33.86 in W 60.24 in D 17.33 in
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Solid Carved Walnut Wood Hall Bear Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
A superb mid-20th century Black Forest bear bench. The two side bears are extremely finely carved, both in the facial expression as well as in the detailed fur skin with glass eyes s...
Wood
A Superb Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century rustic Black Forest loveseat composed of walnut carved with bear sides supporting a flat, plank seat and filigreed, bear design back.
Walnut
Signed Swiss Black Forest Bear Bench or Stool, 1914
By Brienz Switzerland
Located in Skanninge, SE
Wonderful Swiss Black Forest Bear stool or a small bench. Handcarved in linden wood (limewood).
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