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.