Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Handcarved Wooden Nutcracker, Tyrol ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Handcarved Wooden Nutcracker, Tyrol ca. 1950
This finely carved wooden nutcracker features a
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1950s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Wooden Nutcracker, Mid-Century French Folk Art, Carved Geometric Motifs, 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Wooden Nutcracker, Mid-Century French Folk Art, Carved Geometric Motifs, 1960s
Elegant and
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood, Fruitwood
$688
H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 2.96 in
Black Forest Wooden Nutcracker 1950s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful angry Owl Nutcracker .Glass eyes ,Black Forest . 1950s
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1950s German Black Forest Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Fruitwood
Hand-Carved Wooden Female Figurative Nutcracker, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully hand-carved wooden nutcracker in the form of a reclining female figure, crafted in
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1950s Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Wooden nutcracker Tiroler figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Medium Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
$176
H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Big Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
$415
H 13 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Christmas Big Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
$415
H 13 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Christmas Big Blue Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
$379
H 13.39 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Christmas Small Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
$189
H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Christmas Big Green Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
$427
H 15.36 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Christmas Medium Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
$259
H 11.03 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Set of Two Vintage Christmas Small Nutcrackers, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcrackers figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
$105 / set
H 5.12 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Wood Nutcracker French Folk Art from Les Deux Alpes, 1960s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Sculptural wooden nutcracker.
Folk Art piece from the French Alps. Dating the 1960s.
The surface
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood
Mid-Century Auböck Style Wooden Bowl with Nutcracker Anvil, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Auböck Style Wooden Bowl with Nutcracker Anvil, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Metal
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Vintage Christmas Nutcracker from Erzgebirge
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker from Erzgebirge
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Wooden nutcracker figure Hunter figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker in Wood from Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Rare wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas nutcracker wood figure, Erzgebirge Germany 1970
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage wooden nutcracker figurine from the Ore Mountains.
The Erzgebirge region, formerly East
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Large Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge, Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Large Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Folk Art vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Large Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Figure Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Rare wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Big Blue Nutcracker, Painted Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
Set of Five Vintage Christmas Big Nutcrackers, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcrackers figures from the Erzgebirge.
The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Christmas Small Denim Blue Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Small wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 10.24 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Big Bright Blue Nutcracker, Painted Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 14.18 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Christmas Big Green Nutcracker with Knife, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Christmas Big Violet Nutcracker with Knife, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 14.57 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Christmas Small Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 10.24 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Christmas Small Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 9.45 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Christmas Mini Green Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 7.09 in W 2.37 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Christmas Medium Brown Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 11.03 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Christmas Medium Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 9.06 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Christmas Big White Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Christmas Small Green Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 7.09 in W 1.97 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Christmas Big Red Nutcracker with Knife, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
Materials
Wood
H 14.57 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Country Style German Christmas Nutcracker Wood Erzgebirge Germany
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large vintage wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly eastern
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Mid-20th Century German Country Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Nutcracker in the shape of a woman
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand carved wooden nutcracker is in the shape of a woman.
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20th Century Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Wooden Lady Leg Nutcracker
Located in Stamford, CT
A shapely pair of legs make an unique and hilarious nutcracker.
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20th Century Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
Vintage Wooden Legs Nutcracker Accessory
Located in Stamford, CT
Solid wood nutcracker, woman's legs. Great conversation piece!
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Wood
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Pair of French Silver Plated Neoclassical Knife Rests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French silver plated neoclassical knife rests, each one holds up to 12 full or dessert size knives. Unmarked.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
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Silver Plate
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Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage wooden nutcrackers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage wooden nutcrackers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ebony and maple. Vintage wooden nutcrackers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage wooden nutcrackers made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage wooden nutcrackers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Werkstätte Carl Auböck are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers?
Vintage wooden nutcrackers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $455, while the lowest priced sells for $217 and the highest can go for as much as $737.
Finding the Right Folk-art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Wooden Nutcrackers
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.
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