Wall shelf unit - Wood - Console scroll-saw work
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Antique folding wall shelf in dark-stained wood from Germany, dating to the 20th century, with a detailed Schwarzwald-style carving of a central vase and floral tracery; dimensions 30.5 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep.
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Antique wall bracket / folding wall shelf around 1900 – Black Forest carving / folk art
Description:
A charming, antique wall shelf (wall bracket) from the time around 1900 (Historicism / turn of the century).
The piece is a classic example of European folk art, typically crafted in the Black Forest or in Switzerland (Brienz) as an ornate souvenir.
The detailed carving shows a central vase with elegant rising floral vine motifs, rounded off by a geometric diamond pattern at the base. The shelf features a practical folding mechanism: the surface can be folded up, and the supporting bracket at the bottom is laid flat using the original hinges.
A beautiful decorative object for collectors and lovers of historic wood art.
Details & Condition:
Age: around 1890–1910
Material: wood (darkly stained)
Origin: Central Europe (Black Forest / Switzerland)
Condition: age-appropriate, authentic original condition with beautiful patina.
Typical wood cracks from drying are visible, which underline the piece’s authenticity (see detail photos).
The folding mechanism works flawlessly.
Antique wall bracket / folding wall shelf around 1900 – Black Forest carving / folk art
Description:
A charming, antique wall shelf (wall bracket) from the time around 1900 (Historicism / turn of the century).
The piece is a classic example of European folk art, typically crafted in the Black Forest or in Switzerland (Brienz) as an ornate souvenir.
The detailed carving shows a central vase with elegant rising floral vine motifs, rounded off by a geometric diamond pattern at the base. The shelf features a practical folding mechanism: the surface can be folded up, and the supporting bracket at the bottom is laid flat using the original hinges.
A beautiful decorative object for collectors and lovers of historic wood art.
Details & Condition:
Age: around 1890–1910
Material: wood (darkly stained)
Origin: Central Europe (Black Forest / Switzerland)
Condition: age-appropriate, authentic original condition with beautiful patina.
Typical wood cracks from drying are visible, which underline the piece’s authenticity (see detail photos).
The folding mechanism works flawlessly.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Console scroll-saw work
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30.5 cm
Width
18.5 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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