Norbert The Winter Gnome

About Ostheimer Norbert The Winter Gnome

The Ostheimer Gnome is a beautifully hand-crafted wooden figure, carved from maple and finished in the gentle, rounded style that makes Ostheimer toys so instantly recognisable and wonderfully suited to small hands. This charming little character is a familiar face from Daniela Drescher's beloved picture books, where he makes his home in the deep forest alongside fox, hare, mouse, deer, and robin — and now he's ready to bring those same stories to life in your child's own play.

Waldorf-inspired in design, this gnome figure invites open-ended and imaginative play, encouraging children to weave their own tales and create their own little worlds. Crafted with minimal edges, soft shapes, and gentle colours, he is made to be held, loved, and played with freely. Ostheimer toys are known for their extraordinary quality and longevity — pieces that are truly made to be handed down through generations.

Why We Love It

• Waldorf-inspired in spirit, every Ostheimer figure is hand-crafted with children's play in mind — smooth, minimal edges and gentle forms make their pieces a joy to hold and handle during imaginative play.
  
  
• Ostheimer use only wood from sustainably managed forests, and the natural variation in grain means no two gnomes are ever quite alike — each one carries its own quiet character, rooted in care for children and the world around them.
  
  
• Built to last and made to be loved, this is the kind of toy that doesn't get put away — it gets passed down, gathering its stories along the way.

Product Details

Materials: Maple wood

Dimensions: Height 7.3cm, Length 4.2cm, Width 2.5cm

Age: + 3 years

CE Mark
Hand crafted in Germany

 

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