Pair Of Wall Shelf Consoles In Carved Wood Said Black Forest XIXth Hunting Brienz

Old area of wall consoles or wall shelves in carved wood called Black Forest representing a chamois head among oak leaves and acorns. These two pieces are from the 19th century. In good general condition but note some small accidents and wear on the wood (bottom of the consoles). However, very presentable, invisible placed and full of charm Dimension Width 40 cm Height 33.5 cm Depth 23 cm Find us on antiquites-monfuturanterieur.fr and on insta mon_futur_anterior The carved wooden objects from the Black Forest are not from Germany but were manufactured in the Brienz region of Switzerland. The tradition of woodworking is ancestral in this region, the inhabitants perpetuate the practice of carved wood on the facades of houses, furniture or everyday objects. The sculptors excel in particular in the representation of wild animals in their natural environment. In the 19th century, these naturalistic sculptures from the black forest became very fashionable and highly prized.