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Modern German Folk Art

"Toy making" is a centuries old tradition in the northeast part of Germany known as the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) - remarkably beautiful forests, hills and small towns must have inspired the artisans in their work. Nutcrackers, Smoker figures, Nativity Scenes and more are turned or carved from wood and hand painted in small workshops.

But the folk art has continued to evolve and new manufacturing techniques are married with age-old traditions and young artist-entrepreneurs are putting new twists on iconic forms.

Gingerbread World is pleased to offer a large selection of both traditional and modern Wooden Figures from Germany - from the Erzgebirge and from other regions like the Schwarzwald (Black Forest). Here are some of the more modern designs we stock.
  • Miniature Christmas Tree. Modern design in wood. Handcrafted in Germany
    Miniature Christmas Tree. Modern design in wood. Handcrafted in Germany
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    Seiffener Volkskunst Tradition und Form TWIST Trees

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    Introducing the TWIST Trees created by Seiffener Volkskunst in collaboration with German design duo Westosteron. A unique and modern take on the ...

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  • Gingerbread World Erzgebirge Canada – Seiffener Volkskunst - Double Light Arch with Hand carved Nativity Scene SV15371
    Gingerbread World Erzgebirge Canada – Seiffener Volkskunst - Double Light Arch with Hand carved Nativity Scene SV15371
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    Seiffener Volkskunst Modern Double Light Arch with Nativity Figures

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    A traditional German folk art form called a Leuchterbogen or Light Arch. With modern lines and a totally modern USB cord to light it up.A beautiful...

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  • Seiffener Volkskunst Modern Light Arch wit USB shown with Wendt und Kuehn Orchestra Angels
    Seiffener Volkskunst Modern Light Arch wit USB shown with USB cord and charger
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    Seiffener Volkskunst Modern Light Arch with USB

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    A traditional German folk art form called a Leuchterbogen or Light Arch. With modern lines and a totally modern USB cord to light it up.The Light ...

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  • Gingerbread World Modern Pyamid and Candle Holders Kleinvieh LBK103
    Gingerbread World Modern Pyamid and Candle Holders Kleinvieh LBK103
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    Kleinvieh Lichtelbaukasten Modern Erzgebirge Set - Green and Red

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    A modern take on traditional German folk art in Christmasy red and green. The Pyramid that is often seen during the Christmas Season is presented h...

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  • The Oak Men Scandinavian Lebowski Desk Organizer and Vase

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    Multiball... Use it as a decorative desk organizer or as a sculptural vase. Handmade out of massive European oak and based on it ́s own raw-metal ...

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  • Seiffener Volkskunst Modern Light Arch Schwibbogen with USB cord - web
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    Seiffener Volkskunst Battery Pack for Light Arch with USB

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    Battery Pack for use with the Seiffener Volkskunst Modern Light Arch with USB.Insert 4 AA batteries. Plug USB cord from Arch into the pack. On/Off ...

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  • Gingerbread World Erzgebirge Canada – Seiffener Volkskunst - Modern Smoker Christmas Pyramid Snow Scene 16403
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    Seiffener Volkskunst Modern Pyramid - Christmas Scene

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    A modern take on the iconic Christmas Pyramid. The blocky design celebrates the beauty of natural wood with a stylized depiction of Santa and his s...

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  • Gingerbread World Erzgebirge Canada – Seiffener Volkskunst - Modern Smoker Christmas Pyramid Christmas Nativity Scene SV16402
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    Seiffener Volkskunst Modern Pyramid - Christmas Nativity Scene

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    A modern take on the iconic Christmas Pyramid. All the key figures from the Christmas story are presented in natural wood in a variety of species. ...

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  • Gingerbread World Gahlenz Holzkunst Smoker Figure - Business Person G16512
    Gingerbread World Gahlenz Holzkunst Smoker Figure - Business Person G16512
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    Gahlenz Holzkunst Incense Smoker - Financial Auditor

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    This is absolutely my favourite Smoker of 2020 - maybe my favourite item in the whole shop!The Financial Auditor Smoker figure is really fired up a...

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  • The Oak Men Scandinavian Wooden Tree. Handmade in Denmark
    The Oak Men Scandinavian Wooden Tree. Handmade in Denmark
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    The Oak Men Scandinavian Wooden Tree, Small Solid

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    Solid Oak. Hand turned. For cozy decoration around Christmas - or why not all year?Add it to The Oak Men Tray with Magnetic Candle Holders or as a ...

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  • The Oak Men Scandinavian Wooden Tree, Small Branches
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    The Oak Men Scandinavian Wooden Tree, Small Branches

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    Solid Oak. Hand turned. For cozy decoration around Christmas - or why not all year?Add it to The Oak Men Tray with Magnetic Candle Holders or as a ...

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  • The Oak Men Scandinavian Wooden Tree, Large Solid
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    The Oak Men Scandinavian Wooden Tree, Large Solid

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    Solid Oak. Hand turned. For cozy decoration around Christmas - or why not all year?Add it to The Oak Men Tray with Magnetic Candle Holders or as a ...

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  • The Oak Men Scandinavian Wooden Tree, Large Branches
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    The Oak Men Scandinavian Wooden Tree, Large Branches

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    Solid Oak. Hand turned. For cozy decoration around Christmas - or why not all year?Add it to The Oak Men Tray with Magnetic Candle Holders or as a ...

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  • The Oak Men Scandinavian Wooden Tree Brass Star Topper
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    The Oak Men Scandinavian Wooden Tree Brass Star Topper

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    Solid brass. Cool add-on that fits all Oak Men wooden trees - and it really twinkles!ø 5 cmMade in Denmark

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