Description
This driftwood whale ornament brings a little of the shoreline indoors: a weathered wooden whale held up on a slim black metal rod above a chunky wooden base. The whale is cut as a flat silhouette with a blunt head, a long mouth line and a curling tail, and the natural grain runs the full length of its body. A small blue eye sits near the head, and short wire stitches cross the grain along its side, each edged with rusty marks that add to the sea-worn look. On the base rests a little stack of sea glass in deep blue, pale blue and frosted white. The reverse is plain grained wood. It stands 25.5cm tall, 26.5cm across and 6cm deep.
At that size it sits comfortably on a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a windowsill or a hallway table without crowding it, and the 6cm depth means it fits a narrow ledge too. It suits a coastal scheme, a beach-house look or any room that leans towards natural textures and soft blues, from a living room to a study or a bedroom. As a gift, we think it makes a thoughtful Mother's Day present for a mum who loves the seaside, and a kind thank you for a teacher who has made the year a little brighter.
The whale and its base are wood, the upright rod is metal and the little stack on the base is glass. The piece is freestanding, so it needs no wall fixings or hooks; simply set it on any flat, level surface. Care is easy: dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and keep it away from damp so the wood stays in good condition. For an easy seaside corner, set it beside a few shells or a pale linen runner, or wrap it with a handwritten card for someone who misses the coast.
Specification
| Material |
Metal, Wood, Glass |
| Colour |
Natural |
| Height |
25.5cm |
| Width |
26.5cm |
| Depth |
6cm |
| Weight |
0.218kg |
| Occasion |
Mother's Day, Thank You |
Frequently Asked
How big is the whale ornament?
It stands 25.5cm tall, measures 26.5cm across from head to tail and is 6cm deep, so it fits a shelf, mantelpiece or windowsill.
What is the whale ornament made from?
The whale and its base are wood, the slim upright rod is metal, and the little stack of sea glass on the base is glass.
Does it hang on the wall or stand up?
It is freestanding. The whale sits on a metal rod set into a solid wooden base, so it simply stands on any flat, level surface.
What colour is it?
The wood is a natural, weathered brown with its grain on show, set off by a black metal rod, a small blue eye and sea glass in blues and frosted white.
Is it a good gift for Mother's Day or a teacher?
We think so. It makes a thoughtful Mother's Day present for a mum who loves the seaside, and a kind thank you gift for a teacher.
How do I look after it?
Dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth, and keep it away from damp so the wood stays in good condition.