Figurenwald
Traditional Craftsmanship

Every Figure
Has a Story

Curating the finest Erzgebirge wooden characters. Hand-painted treasures from the heart of Germany's Ore Mountains to your home.

Handcrafted wooden angel figure with delicate gold wings on a warm wooden surface
Curated Selection

Figures We Love

A handpicked selection from our three artisan families. Each one crafted with over 100 steps and a story worth telling.

Fritz with Heart
Signature

Hobler

Fritz with Heart

Fritz & Otto at Campfire
Collector Set

Hobler

Fritz & Otto at Campfire

Lotte with Heart

Hobler

Lotte with Heart

Santa with Axe & Tree
Signature

Köhler

Santa with Axe & Tree

Santa at the Double Bass

Köhler

Santa at the Double Bass

Birth of Christ
Nativity

Köhler

Birth of Christ

Angel Conductor
Orchestra

Blank

Angel Conductor

Angel at the Grand Piano

Blank

Angel at the Grand Piano

The Curator's Note

Why Fritz, Otto, and Lotte Are Special

In the quiet workshops of the Erzgebirge, a single figure undergoes over 100 precise handcraft steps. From the initial wood selection to the final, delicate brushstroke of color, every character is imbued with life.

Whether it's the whimsical charm of Fritz or the serene elegance of Lotte, these are not just toys or decorations; they are heritage pieces meant to be passed through generations.

100+
Production Steps
1955
Tradition Since
Close up of a craftsman's hands carefully painting a tiny wooden face
Wood carving tools arranged on an old wooden workbench
Finished wooden character figures on a workshop shelf
Traditional German wood carving workshop with timber stacks

The Families Behind the Forest

Meet the master craftsmen who keep the centuries-old traditions of the Erzgebirge alive through their unique artistic visions.

Read their stories →
Portrait of The Hobler Family

The Hobler Family

Romy brings ceramic artistry and creative vision. Dirk, trained at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art, designs every figure by hand. Their son Karl-Gustav is already leaving his mark on the family craft.

Portrait of Björn Köhler

Björn Köhler

Since founding his manufactory in 1989, Köhler has crafted a collection that is young, unconventional, and wonderfully poetic — touchingly beautiful things from wood, handmade in Germany.

Portrait of Blank Kunsthandwerk

Blank Kunsthandwerk

For 70 years, the Grünhainichen workshops have created the iconic pleated-skirt angels — detailed handwork with Preciosa crystals showing how closely craft, tradition, and story interweave.