Swiss ‘Black Forest’ Carved Bear Piano Stool

This beautifully hand-carved piece is a wonderful combination of art and function. The beloved bear, a favorite of Swiss ‘Black Forest’ carvers, serves as the innovative support structure for a piano stool. The bear and forest embellishments are carved in extravagant detail and nuance. He carries a large tree branch on his shoulder that blossoms into a large open leaf providing the swivel-top seat, which allows for comfortable seating and leg placement. An impressive functional or ornamental addition to a variety of decor.

Master craftsmen from the region of Switzerland bordering the Black Forest have long been renowned for their quality hand-carving skills. This fine example exhibits all the requisite qualities such pieces are prized for as they have been, and continue to be, avidly sought after by elite collectors.

21″H x 12″D

Circa 1880