Vintage Scandinavian Wooden Boat Fragment, 1920s

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A unique and exceptionally decorative fragment of an authentic wooden boat, preserved in the form of a large half-hull designed … Read more A unique and exceptionally decorative fragment of an authentic wooden boat, preserved in the form of a large half-hull designed for wall display.

The piece features a very striking, sculptural form. It retains numerous original elements of the boat’s construction—wooden planking, internal bracing elements, a bench, and metal fasteners and fittings. Visible multi-layered remnants of old paint coatings, natural wear, signs of use, and the aging of the wood create an authentic, highly decorative patina.

The half-hull measures an impressive 105 × 88 cm, making it a perfect focal point for interior design.

This piece is perfect as a wall decoration in a nautical, coastal, rustic, vintage, or industrial style. It can look particularly striking in a home by the sea or a lake, a restaurant, a boutique hotel, a guesthouse, a tavern, or a collector’s home.

Date
First half of the 20th century, ca. 1910–1940.
Origin

Probably Scandinavia. Based on its construction, Sweden or Norway are the most likely candidates; however, a lack of surviving documentation prevents a definitive determination of the country of origin.

Material
Wood, metal, old paint layers.

Condition
Good, with natural signs of age and use. Numerous scuffs, chips, and changes in the wood’s surface, as well as the preserved old layers of paint, are part of the object’s original patina.

A unique piece for a collector of maritime objects or as a distinctive element in a large interior. See less