Antique Black Forest Antler Key Rack, Germany Ca. 1930s

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Antique Black Forest Antler Key Rack, Germany ca. 1930s
Item e8155
This striking antique key rack is framed with an … Read more Antique Black Forest Antler Key Rack, Germany ca. 1930s
Item e8155
This striking antique key rack is framed with an arrangement of natural deer antlers, forming a sculptural surround of organic texture and rustic elegance. The tines are artfully composed to create a bold, symmetrical frame. The composition is centered by a finely hand-carved medallion at the crown, depicting a stag in a woodland setting, while the base is accented by a decorative rosette carved from an antler burr. Six metal hooks are built into the wooden back panel.

At the beginning of the 19th century the European nobility discovered antler furnishings for their hunting castles and countryseats. The furniture was either manufactured completely from e.g. stag antler, or it was decorated with antler pieces from the stag, deer, fallow deer and others to get a hunting desing. A famous example was the interior design of 'Jagdschloss Platte' (hunting castle Platte) of count William of Nassau near Wiesbaden, Germany in 1825.

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artfour is an owner-managed 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 money back guarantee. This qualifies us as your preferred partner for Black Forest and antique art.

Measures:
Width: 10.63" (27 cm)
Height: 19.29" (49 cm)
Depth: 3.94" (10 cm)

Literature Reference:
Sabine Spindler, Antler Furniture 1825-1925, Munich 2006
Bruce M. Newman, Fantasy Furniture, New York 1989 See less