A Pair Great Black Forest Wall Sconces with Deer Horns, Germany ca. 1900

An antique pair of Black Forest sconces for candles. Each made of original deer horns which are mounted on a turned wooden base. Spouts made of turned deer horns too. Executed in South Germany around 1900. Excellent condition.

Antler furniture have been one of the popular novelties of the great exhibition of the industries of all nations in London in 1851. A new lifestlye trend was born and the ambitious European middle-class generated a fabulous upswing. One of the first designers to be mentioned is the German horn carver and furniture manufacturer H. F. C. Rampendahl who gained enthusiastic successes on several world exhibitions with his antler furniture. In the aftermath one began to manufacture antler furniture in series.

artfour is an owner-operated trading company dealing in Black Forest woodcarvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are displayed in a 100 years old barn in southern Germany, which we have remodeled ourselves. Antique pieces have been our passion since the 1980s. We ship worldwide, perfectly packed and with a money back guarantee. This qualifies us as your preferred partner for Black Forest and antique art.

Measures:
Width: 6.3" (16 cm)
Height: 7.87" (20 cm)
Depth: 8.27" (21 cm)

Literature Reference:
Sabine Spindler, Antler Furniture 1825-1925, Munich 2006


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.

Origin:
Germany

Materials & Techniques:
Antler, Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may show age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don't have defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailled condition report.