Item 38 of 104 vintage german wooden santa figure dregeno erzgebirge the handmade wooden toys and figures coming from the erzgebirge region of germany are known the world over for their cuteness and extremely high standard of quality. There is an older plan in hohenhameln in northern germany. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. For exact size please refer to cm indication 1 inch 2. Christmas pyramids are an essential part of christmas in every household in seiffen and indeed in the whole of the erzgebirge. Dregeno startseite traditionelle erzgebirgische volkskunst.
Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here. The area, part of the former east germany, has a history as a woodcrafts center dating back to the late 1800s. In 1872 wilhelm fuchtner, known as the father of the nutcracker, made the first commercial production of nutcrackers using the lathe to create many of the same design. Seiffener volkskunst nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers. Seiffen is located in the south of dresden, in the ore mountain area, in the german erzgebirge mountains, near the border of the czech republic. The first nutcracking figures appeared in berchtesgaden around 1650, and then in sonneberg from 1735 onwards. Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Dregeno seiffen santa toy village pyramid arch tea light candles 085777b. Typical motifs are state authorities like kings, soldiers and policemen. Click on each image for a larger view and more information.
Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Traditional german christmas decorations like nutcrackers, smokers, christmas pyramids, candle arches. All of the workshops belong to the most reknown manufacturers of the german erzgebirge wooden folkart and come from the famous villages seiffen, olbernhau and marienberg. Seiffen germanys christmas craft capital international. They are still fashioned in local workshops just as they were in the past.
Glasser, or glaesser, this firm is well known for its pyramids and smokers, but weve also been attracted to their portly shaped nutcrackers. Seiffener volkskunst incense smokers and nutcrackers have the traditional design that has made the erzgebirge region famous. This plant was opened after the steinbach family moved from the erzgebirge region at the end of world war ii. Today dregeno is a cooperative with some member companies, and as such is the largest sales platform for handcrafted products made in the erzgebirge. May 11, 2012 german nutcrackers, hand made in germany nussknackerherstellung richard glasser seiffen duration. More than 100 mostly small workshops are members of the dregeno. Original nutcrackers from the erzgebirge in germany are a traditional german christmas decoration.
From small miniatures to nutcrackers, incense smokermen to christmas pyramids and candle arches. Item 38 of 104 vintage german wooden santa figure dregeno erzgebirge the handmade wooden toys and figures coming from the erzgebirge region of germany are known the world over for their cuteness. For the last 50 years seiffener volkskunst has been producing high quality german erzgebirge collectibles. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge.
They are made almost exclusively from native woods such as spruce, beech, alder and lime. Dreaming of an artisanal christmas the new york times. Erzgebirge holzkunst shop aus seiffen im erzgebirge i. All manufacturers dregeno erzgebirgepalast volker fuchtner holzkunst gahlenz richard glasser franz karl kwo legler muller kleinkunst seiffener volkskunst steinbach christian ulbricht. Dec 18, 2019 on the outskirts of seiffen, tucked into a streamfed valley, the folklore museum is a collection of mostly 18th and 19thcentury buildings gathered to form a traditional erzgebirge village. We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be. Our typical german nutcrackers are handmade from wood and certificated. In 1958 in seiffen, germany, seiffener volkskunst was founded by several local craftsmen. Impressionen vom schneebedeckten seiffen erzgebirge am 20.
Our manufactures mueller gmbh and seiffener volkskunst eg are member of the erzgebirge association of craftsmen and toymakers e. Traditionally erzgebirge items nutcrackers erzgebirge. The classical german erzgebirge nutcracker has a grim look and a big angry mouth. Erzgebirge, erzgebirge nutcrackers replacements, ltd. Here, in the second half of the 19th century it was dressed as a king. Alongside nutcrackers, incense smokers and candle arches, they are the most popular decorations. We are based in the toy village of seiffen where erzgebirge craftsmanship all began. The steinbach nutcrackers, ulbricht nutcrackers, kwo incense smokers, large glaesser christmas pyramids, beautiful musix boxes and the schwibbogen by mueller kleinkunst belong.
Permit us to invite you to the toy village of seiffen, the home of incense smokers, nutcrackers, candle arches etc. He is carrying a pretzel in one hand and in the other he carries his basket. Richard glasser nutcrackers made in seiffen, germany. Gingerbread smoker dregeno seiffen deutsches haus german. Nutcrackers are as much a part of an erzgebirge christmas as stollen. Gingerbread smoker is one of the dregenoseiffen workshops and he is of a vendor selling gingerbread cookies. A 14inch large nutcracker is traditionally produced in about operations and can contain up to 60 individual parts. Dregeno seiffen nussknacker nussknacker husar 15cm. Prices in usd are subject to change due to currency exchange rates and are updated biweekly. Original erzgebirge volkskunst shop erzgebirgepalast. Seiffener volkskunst seiffen erzgebirge volkskunst. About individual steps are needed to make one of these figures.
The german author jacob grimm 17851865 described nutcrackers as idols that are made to exorcize evil spirits. This was the beginning of a success story that has lasted for 100 years. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration. The steinbach company or, steinbach gmbh vereinigte werkstaetten deutscher volkskunst, maintains two production workshops to produce its beautiful and whimsical nutcrackers. German nutcrackers by fuchtner company in seiffen germany. Kathe wohlfahrt online shop nutcrackers erzgebirge. Nutcrackers richard glasser founded in 1932, the firm officially known as erzgebirgische volkskunst richard glasser gmbh seiffen began producing wooden articles in the 1940s.
We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. All manufacturers dregeno erzgebirge palast volker fuchtner holzkunst gahlenz richard glasser franz karl kwo legler muller kleinkunst seiffener volkskunst steinbach christian ulbricht. Buy german christmas nutcracker carpenter 29cm 11 inch dregeno seiffen. The first erzgebirge nutcracker came into being in the small workshop of wilhelm friedrich fuchtner in seiffen. In 1928, christian ulbrichts father founded the company otto ulbrichts workshop for fine wooden crafts and toys in the small town seiffen, in the heart of the ore mountains. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers we only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge. This soldier nutcracker comes in popular christmas colors and makes a great addition for any avid collector. On the outskirts of seiffen, tucked into a streamfed valley, the folklore museum is a collection of mostly 18th and 19thcentury buildings gathered to form a traditional erzgebirge village.
Erzgebirge erzgebirge nutcrackers at replacements, ltd. The drechslergenossenschaft seiffen dregeno has its roots just after the first world war. Ihr erzgebirge holzkunst shop aus seiffen weihnachtsdekoartikel hochwertige handarbeit. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. With an abundant wood supply, seiffen soon became noted for its toys and christmas crafts. Therefore dregeno offers the largest variety of erzgebirge handcrafts that one can find. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge orderhotline. Traditional nutcrackers erzgebirge a typical german christmas decoration. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Worldwide shipping german christmas time of erzgebirgische volkskunst richard glasser seiffen erzgebirge incense smokers christmas, nutcrackers, christmas pyramids, holy family, candlestick, advent house, musical boxes.
Vintage german wooden santa figure dregeno erzgebirge. From the dregeno seiffen collection, this nutcracker is handcarved and painted and from. From the dregeno seiffen collection, this nutcracker is handcarved and painted and from the erzgebirge region in germany. Dregeno hausmesse geanderter termin einladung folgt oberheidelberger str. This are only the nutcrackers of the manufacturer erzgebirgische volkskunst richard glasser seiffen erzgebirge. Soldier nutcracker dregeno seiffen deutsches haus german. Many wooden candle pyramids, angels, nutcrackers, candlesticks, and toys related to christmas are produced in seiffen. Erzgebirgepalace german nutcrackers, incense smokers.
Brighten the holidays with nutcrackers from seiffener volkskunst, one of the finest manufacturers in the erzgebirge. Muller german christmas pyramid erzgebirge motif, 3tier, height 58 cm 23 inch, natural, original erzgebirge by mueller seiffen 5. A brochure for the full collection of traditional nutcrackers is here. German christmas nutcracker carpenter 29cm 11 inch. More than 100 mostly small workshops are members of. Wilhelm fuchtner produced the first erzgebirge nutcracker of spruce in 1870.
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