Figurines

Handcrafted Swedish Characters

Alongside the Dala horses, Tomten, and Vikings that have their own collections, this hub carries the broader catalog of handcrafted Scandinavian figurines — many produced in Sweden.

Swedish Skier in blue-and-yellow flag colors (4.25" tall, 5" long skis). Girl and Boy with Swedish Flag in national costume. Angels with Braids (gold or white) — traditional Nordic Christmas figures. Straw Julbok (Yule Goat) — a Swedish Christmas symbol predating Santa Claus, woven from straw with a beard. Santa with Swedish Flag (boy or girl variants, 3" tall). Apple Boy, Sheepskin Tomte holding a heart, Tomte with Julbock — heritage figurines from Swedish makers.

Makers and Named Lines

Gumselids — Swedish maker of the "Patch Tomte" and other wood-base Tomte figurines.

NyForm — Norwegian troll figurines, handcrafted in Tynset, Norway since 1964 (see the Trolls collection for full catalog).

Bill Erickson character figurines — named character pieces ("Man with Pipe," "Elmer Axelson," "Milo") with collector followings.

Polar Bear Wish Book series — Tiny the Polar Bear, Mama the Polar Bear — figurines from an illustrated children's-book universe.

Jan Berglind — Swedish artist whose Tomte paintings appear on 6×6" ceramic tiles with cork backing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which figurines are actually handcrafted in Sweden?

Most Gumselids pieces, the Straw Julbok, the Swedish Skier, the Sheepskin Tomte, and many named Swedish Christmas figures are handcrafted in Sweden. Product pages state country of origin. NyForm trolls are handcrafted in Tynset, Norway.

What is a Julbok?

The Julbok (Yule Goat) is a traditional Scandinavian Christmas figure that predates Santa Claus. Historically woven from straw and tied with red ribbon, the Julbok remains a standard Swedish Christmas decoration. Our Straw Julbok is handcrafted in Sweden.

Are figurines safe for children?

Most are display pieces — not toys. Small parts, fragile finishes. For children, plush and picture books are a better fit. Individual product pages note age-appropriateness.

Do you offer hand-picked photos of handcrafted figurines?

Yes. For Dala horses, Tomten, and other hand-painted pieces, we can send photos of the in-stock items so you can choose the one you like. Request at checkout or contact us after ordering.