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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

    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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  • Gingerbread World Erzgebirge Canada – Seiffener Volkskunst - Double Light Arch with USB power cord for LED lights SV15370
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    Seiffener Volkskunst Modern Double 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.Display you...

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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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  • Gingerbread World Modern Pyamid and Candle Holders Kleinvieh LBK105
    Gingerbread World Modern Pyamid and Candle Holders Kleinvieh LBK105
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    Kleinvieh Lichtelbaukasten Modern Erzgebirge Set - Natural Oak with Candles

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    A modern take on traditional German folk art. The Pyramid that is often seen during the Christmas Season is presented here for year round enjoyment...

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  • Gingerbread World Modern Pyamid and Candle Holders Kleinvieh LBK102
    Gingerbread World Modern Pyamid and Candle Holders Kleinvieh LBK102
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    Kleinvieh Lichtelbaukasten Modern Erzgebirge Set - Yellow and Orange

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    A modern take on traditional German folk art in playful yellow and orange. The Pyramid that is often seen during the Christmas Season is presented ...

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  • The Oak Men Scandinavian Design Elements Candle Tray
    The Oak Men Scandinavian Design Elements Candle Tray
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    The Oak Men Scandinavian Candle Tray

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    Place the magnetic candle holders where ever you want on this metal bottom tray then style with some of your favorite thingies and light up the ca...

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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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  • The Oak Men Modern Scandinavian Design Elements - Brass Candle Holders and Bud Vase for Magnetic Tray
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    The Oak Men Scandinavian Pimp Kit for Candle Tray

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    "Pimp" your Scandinavian Candle Tray! This cool set includes 5 new varieties of the candle holders and two small vases. Still magnetic, still fabul...

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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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  • Waldfabrik Natural Wood Angel Figures with Metal Wings
    Waldfabrik Natural Wood Angel Figures with Metal Wings

    Waldfabrik Natural Wood Angel Figures with Metal Wings

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    I fell in love with these stately Angels with their weathered metal wings. Each Angel is unique with the colour and graining of the wood and the wa...

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  • Gingerbread World Waldfabrik Turned Wood Apple Fruit Ornament 5330
    Gingerbread World Waldfabrik Turned Wood Apple Fruit Ornament 5330

    Waldfabrik Natural Wood Apple Fruit Ornament

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    My Oma (German for grandmother) had a bowl of wooden fruit ornaments in her home so perhaps that is why I am so drawn to these wooden Apples. The l...

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  • European Ware Haus Raeder Design Canada - Porcelain White and Gold Heart Stones - Set of 5
    European Ware Haus Raeder Design Canada Porcelain White and Gold Heart Stones Waldfabrik Heart shaped Bowl
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    Räder Design Heart "Stones" Set of 5

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    Räder creates modern, minimalist gifts and deko designed in Germany. These porcelain Heart "Stones" with gold details come in a set of 5. Display t...

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  • European Ware Haus Waldfabrik Canada Wooden Heart Shaped Jewelry Box WF4557
    European Ware Haus Waldfabrik Canada Wooden Heart Shaped Jewelry Box WF4557

    Waldfabrik Natural Wood Heart-Shaped Treasure Box

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    Hide a little something special inside this gorgeous wooden box for your favourite person! The lid lifts off to reveal a space large enough for jew...

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  • Gingerbread World Waldfabrik Turned Wood Bowls with Live Bark Edge shown filled with chocolate pralines
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    Waldfabrik Natural Wood Oval Bowls

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    The beautifully turned natural wood Bowls with real bark edges are beautiful displayed alone or as a grouping. For decorative purposes only the Bow...

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  • Gingerbread World Waldfabrik Turned Wood Pear Fruit Ornament 5318 Size 2
    Gingerbread World Waldfabrik Turned Wood Pear Fruit Ornament 5318 Size 2

    Waldfabrik Natural Wood Pear Fruit Ornament

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    My Oma (German for grandmother) had a bowl of wooden fruit ornaments in her home so perhaps that is why I am so drawn to these wood Pears and the w...

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  • Waldfabrik Star shaped wooden platter W5143

    Waldfabrik Natural Wood Star-shaped Platter

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    Gorgeous oiled hardwood Platter in the shape of a Star shows off the beauty of natural wood. Handcrafted in the Schwarzwald - Black Forest - of sou...

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  • Waldfabrik Wood Folk Art Hanging Ornament - Moon with Star - Gingerbread World European Living
    Waldfabrik Wood Folk Art Hanging Ornament - Moon with Star - Gingerbread World European Living

    Waldfabrik Wood Folk Art Hanging Ornament - Moon with Star

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    The Waldfabrik Studio in Germany's Black Forest is "inspired by nature" - by the dense hardwood forests and rugged mountains of the region and the ...

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  • Waldfabrik Wooden Hanging Ornament - Circle with Swarovski Crystal
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    Waldfabrik Wooden Hanging Ornament - Circle with Swarovski Crystal

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  • Waldfabrik Wooden Hanging Ornament - Fish with Swarovski Crystal

    Waldfabrik Wooden Hanging Ornament - Fish with Swarovski Crystal

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

    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 Choir and Church SV16401

    Seiffener Volkskunst Modern Pyramid - Seiffener Church and Carollers

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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 the famous Berg...

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

    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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