Live Lightly, Hold Warmly
The Beginning: A Whisper in the Grain
In a small workshop bathed in China light, an old oak plank lay waiting. Its surface bore the storms of a century—knots like secret diaries, grain lines mapping forgotten journeys. Most saw timber. But one craftsman saw a smile hiding in the wood.
That was the day Funny Wood was born: not from a business plan, but from a simple rebellion against wood’s silent dignity.
The Philosophy: Carving Levity, Not Just Wood
Unlike traditional carvers chasing perfection, we hunt for whimsy trapped beneath the bark. Each piece begins with a question:
“What makes this timber chuckle?”
- For salvaged maple, it became a squirrel balancing a teacup
- For storm-felled cherry, it turned into a bookshelf with laughing legs
- Every knot and crack—not flaws, but punchlines waiting for their moment
Our tools? Chisels that dance to Bowie, mallets swinging to jazz improvisation. Because solemn craftsmanship deserves a wink.
The Transformation: From Forest to Fable
We partner with forest guardians—not lumberjacks. Our wood:
✧ Rescued from urban tree removals (cities → sculptures)
✧ Reborn from furniture factories’ offcuts (waste → wonder)
The alchemy happens in 47 steps:
- Listen to the timber’s story (tea mandatory, silence optional)
- Liberate its humor with Japanese chisels
- Polish its soul until it giggles in sunlight
No two pieces identical. Like snowflakes. But funnier.
Why “Funny” Doesn’t Mean “Frivolous”
In Copenhagen galleries, critics coined the term “serious playfulness” for our work. A paradox? Perhaps. But when you hold a Fox Philosopher (complete with monocle and walnut scroll), you feel:
- The heft of oak’s wisdom
- The tickle of carved absurdity
→ Proof that joy and depth share the same grain
Your Invitation to the Wood’s Inner Joke
We don’t sell decorations. We release timber’s suppressed comedy. Each piece is an heirloom that whispers:
“Life’s too short for solemn shelves.”
Welcome to the workshop where wood finally cracks a smile.
Funny Wood
Est. 2010 | Made by hand, not algorithms
Only FSC-certified wood of the highest quality is used. The edges are rounded and finely sanded in several work steps so that they are pleasant and soft to the touch.
All of our designs strive to use the colors of the wood itself for stitching, rather than using chemical pigments for coloring.
All the materials we use are high quality, safe and durable.
We sand each item many times to be sure that they are very smooth. All of the edges are rounded.
Handmade
Creating a figurine involves over a hundred steps. Each component is made from solid wood, meticulously carved and polished. Carving is one of the most challenging yet crucial stages. Due to the nature of wood, even the slightest tremor in the carving tool can lead to defects, rendering the piece useless. The process, from carving to polishing and finally assembling, can take anywhere from dozens of hours to more than ten days. The precision involved can rival the intricacies of embroidery. Whether for play or admiration, each figurine is a unique treasure.
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