Hand Carved Nisse on Oak shealf for local pickup in Borensberg. Nordic folklore meets function in tis handcrafted key holder.

🧙‍♂️ Hand-Carved Nisse on Oak Key Shelf – Local Pickup in Borensberg (Better Price)
A guardian spirit with purpose — Nordic folklore meets everyday function.

Bring the warmth of Scandinavian myth and craftsmanship into your hallway with this hand-carved Swedish Nisse standing proudly on a solid oak key shelf. Made entirely by hand with locally sourced wood and traditional tools, this piece offers both character and function — now at a lower price for local pickup or free delivery in Borensberg.

A Shelf Full of Story
🗝️ The Keykeeper Nisse – Nordic Guardian Spirit
This hand-carved Keykeeper Nisse is inspired by ancient Nordic folklore, where household spirits protected the home, farm, and family. As a mystical guardian of lost keys and forgotten doors, he watches over thresholds and the secrets they hold.

Place him by your door, your key bowl, or your heart. But remember: treat him with respect... or your keys may wander.

This Nisse is carved from Swedish linden wood and carries a staff made from a single twisted juniper branch, following the natural grain of the tree.

He stands atop a handcrafted oak shelf, mounted to a matching oak backplate. Below hang two hand-forged iron hooks — made from repurposed horseshoe nails — perfect for keys, leashes, or tools. It’s a piece of functional folk art, rooted in tradition and made to last.

📏 Approx. Dimensions

Total height: 20 cm (7.9")

Width: 9 cm (3.5")

Nisse: 8 cm (3.1") tall, 2.5 cm (1") wide

Hooks: 2 forged steel hooks, blackened finish

🧰 Mounting Details

Two pre-drilled holes in the oak backplate

Mount with included screws or hang with wire/string

🎁 Packaging & Pickup
No gift box is included, but each piece is carefully wrapped for safe transport. Ideal for gifting or keeping.

✨ Why This Nisse Key Shelf Is Unique

✅ Hand-carved & painted using traditional tools

✅ Swedish linden, oak & juniper wood

✅ Real hand-forged hooks made from horseshoe nails

✅ Finished with natural linseed oil

✅ Combines myth with daily function

✅ One-of-a-kind artisan piece made in Sweden

✅ Lower price for local customers — no shipping or platform fees

🏠 Local Pickup / Free Delivery – Borensberg Only
This listing is for customers in or near Borensberg. Pickup is by appointment and free delivery within town can be arranged.

📍 Pickup Location:
Björn Gottliebsväg, Borensberg, Sweden

📅 Message me to schedule your pickup or arrange delivery.

🛍 You’re welcome to visit my studio shop, where I display a small selection of my work. Some pieces are in stock; others made to order. All can be collected locally.

💬 From the Maker
“The Nisse’s staff is carved from a juniper branch that grew naturally into its twist. I don’t bend the wood — I follow it. Just like the Nisse in our folklore, this one is shaped by the forest’s own story.”