Description: A charming trio of vintage hand-carved wooden sailor figurines mounted on a stepped timber base. Each character is individually carved and painted, featuring the bold geometric cuts, expressive faces, and humorous proportions typical of mid-century coastal folk-art carving traditions from Scandinavia and Northern Europe. This fixed-set grouping includes a captain in a long navy coat, a fisherman in a yellow rain jacket, and a striped-shirt deckhand — together forming a lively nautical scene that displays beautifully as a unified piece.  

Features: • Era: 1950s–1970s • Origin: Scandinavian/Northern European folk-carving tradition • Height approx. 12–14 cm (see ruler in photos) • Three carved figures: captain, fisherman, deckhand • Permanently mounted on a stepped wooden display base • Strong mid-century faceted carving style with bright hand-painted details • Sold as a complete fixed set  

Construction / Materials: • Solid carved hardwood figures • Hand-applied paint with lightly aged finish • Timber block base with stepped construction • All figures securely fixed to base  

Condition: Good vintage condition overall. Some expected age-related scuffs, light paint wear, and small surface marks consistent with mid-century handmade folk carvings. No structural issues; figures are firmly attached and the colours remain vibrant. Displays beautifully as a unified piece.  

Type: Set of three vintage hand-carved wooden figurines – nautical / sailor / maritime folk art – fixed base display.

A highly characterful and increasingly hard-to-find mid-century nautical display piece — full of warmth, humour, and handcrafted appeal — perfect for collectors of maritime folk art, coastal décor, or anyone seeking a distinctive vintage statement piece.