01THE WOOD
Begin with its character.
Grain, tone, and the way the light catches an edge give natural wood its own quiet presence.
The Gliding Manta Ray — Wooden Automaton
The Gliding Manta Ray — Wooden Automaton
Regular price
$149.00
Regular price
$149.00
Sale price
$189.00
Unit price
per
Handcrafted from natural wood
Hand-finished, one piece at a time
Free tracked shipping
The Gliding Manta Ray is a wooden manta ray automaton with slow, sweeping wings. Made from beech and black walnut, this kinetic sculpture brings a little ocean rhythm to a desk or shelf—and a small invitation to pause.
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Product Information
Product Information
- Materials
- Beech and black walnut
- Dimensions
- 9.4 × 9.4 × 7.1 in (24 × 24 × 18 cm)
- Power & included items
- 400 mAh rechargeable battery; USB-C charging cable included
- Weight
- Approx. 12.3 oz (350 g)
- Care
- Give the wings room to move. Place indoors on a stable surface and dust gently with a soft brush. Keep dry.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
Tracked shipping is included. You will receive tracking details when your order ships. Delivery times are estimates.
Read our full shipping policy.
Ships from a US warehouse. Allow 1 business day for processing; estimated US delivery is 1–5 business days after dispatch.
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
If your piece is not right for you, contact us within 30 days of delivery to request a return.
Items must be unused and undamaged, with their original packaging and accessories. Please contact us before sending anything back. Customers pay return shipping for a change-of-mind return; approved refunds go to the original payment method.
Free Gift Wrap
Free Gift Wrap
Gift-ready packaging is included with your piece at no extra charge.
A thoughtful finishing touch, ready for the person you have in mind.
The Gliding Manta Ray — Wooden Automaton
Regular price
$149.00
Regular price
$149.00
Sale price
$189.00
Unit price
per
THE ART OF TAKING TIME
NATURAL WOOD HANDWORK INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER
Handcrafted.
Naturally individual.
Before it becomes a little wonder, it passes through patient hands.
Rooted in the care of traditional woodwork, each piece is hand-finished and individually assembled. An edge is smoothed. A small detail is fitted. The character of the wood stays in the finished work.
One design. A character all its own.
No two pieces of natural wood share exactly the same grain. Subtle shifts in pattern and tone make your piece individual, while its shape and function follow the design you choose.
02THE HANDS
Care lives in the details.
Hand finishing and individual assembly bring separate wooden parts together into a piece worth looking at closely.
03THE TIME
A little patience, made visible.
One piece at a time. Time spent on the small details becomes part of the object you keep.
A NOTE ON MAKING
Good handwork takes time.
HANDCRAFTED · US WAREHOUSE
Patiently made, then stocked in our US warehouse. Allow 1 business day for processing and an estimated 1–5 business days for US delivery. The making is already complete, so this piece is ready for its next chapter with you.
Woodworking imagery for illustration · Ono Kosuki & Daniel Reche / Pexels.
A LITTLE WONDER, WITH SOMEONE IN MIND
A small escape, close at hand.
For the friend who is always planning the next trip to the water. The Gliding Manta Ray brings an ocean-inspired movement into their everyday view, in wood that feels at home far from the shore.
For the one who finds wonder everywhere
01
A sweeping ocean rhythm
Follow the rise and fall of the manta ray’s wings. Leave clear space around the moving parts.
02
Beech & black walnut
Contrasting woods give the form its warmth. Natural grain and color make each piece a little different.
03
US dispatch
Ships from a US warehouse; allow 1 business day for processing and an estimated 1–5 business days after dispatch.
THE PLEASURE OF A PAUSE
Let your attention drift somewhere softer.
- Sweeping wings
- Beech and walnut
- A moment away from the screen
Follow the rise of the wings and the return of the glide. The Gliding Manta Ray brings an easy-to-enjoy ocean rhythm into the room, offering a gentle focal point for a brief pause.
MAKE IT A SMALL RITUAL
Give the wings clear space on a stable surface. Between tasks, let your gaze follow one full sweep, notice the grain, and return to the day at your own pace.
THE MOTION STUDIO
Some things are better seen in motion.
A closer view. A little movement. Time to find your favorite piece.
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ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW
A little life, at home.
Explore another angle on the wood, form, and movement.
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MADE TO REWARD A CLOSER LOOK
Wings worth watching.
Broad, sweeping wings make the manta ray instantly recognizable. Beech and black walnut give the form contrast, while the mechanism beneath it provides a closer look at how the movement happens.
Beech and black walnut. Natural grain and color vary from piece to piece.
GIVE THEM SOMETHING THAT FEELS LIKE THEM
A gift that starts a conversation.
For ocean lovers, divers, design-minded friends, and people who are happiest when something makes them look twice.
Choose their piece ↑
KNOW YOUR LITTLE WONDER
The practical details.
Check the size, power source, and selected variant before making it theirs.
- Materials
- Beech and black walnut
- Dimensions
- 9.4 × 9.4 × 7.1 in (24 × 24 × 18 cm)
- Power & included items
- 400 mAh rechargeable battery; USB-C charging cable included
- Weight
- Approx. 12.3 oz (350 g)
- Delivery
- Ships from a US warehouse. Allow 1 business day for processing; estimated US delivery is 1–5 business days after dispatch.
01
Find its place.
Choose a stable indoor surface and leave room for the moving parts.
02
Follow the setup.
400 mAh rechargeable battery; USB-C charging cable included
03
Keep it close.
Give the wings room to move. Place indoors on a stable surface and dust gently with a soft brush. Keep dry.
A FEW THINGS WORTH KNOWING
Before you make it theirs.
How is the wooden manta ray automaton powered?
It has a 400 mAh rechargeable battery, and a USB-C charging cable is included. Follow the supplied charging and setup instructions, and keep the moving wings clear.
How much display space does it need?
The sculpture measures 9.4 × 9.4 × 7.1 in (24 × 24 × 18 cm). Place it on a stable indoor surface and allow extra clear space around the moving wings.
How do I care for it?
Give the wings room to move. Place indoors on a stable surface and dust gently with a soft brush. Keep dry.
Will my piece look exactly like the photos?
Natural wood has variations in grain and color. The selected finish or size determines your version; the gallery may show more than one variant.
Is this a toy?
This is decorative wood art with delicate details. Keep it out of reach of young children and follow the included setup instructions.
What should I know before gifting it?
400 mAh rechargeable battery; USB-C charging cable included Check the estimated delivery time before ordering for a particular date. Gift-ready packaging is included at no extra charge.
Find another rhythm in our wooden kinetic sculptures, or explore more ocean-inspired wood art.
Still wondering? Ask us about this piece. For delivery and returns, visit our shipping page and return policy.
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