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The Quietly Wild Swan — Wooden Swan Automaton

The Quietly Wild Swan — Wooden Swan Automaton

Regular price $135.00
Regular price $135.00 Sale price $179.00
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The grace of a swan, the warmth of black walnut, and a little movement to linger over. The Quietly Wild Swan is a wooden swan automaton for a favorite shelf or desk. Choose a version with music or without it, and bring a thoughtful wooden keepsake into an everyday corner.

 

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Product Information

Materials
Black walnut
Dimensions
4.7 × 3.3 × 7.9 in (12 × 8.5 × 20 cm)
Power & included items
Requires 1 AAA battery, not included. Versions with and without music.
Weight
Approx. 12.3 oz (350 g)
Care
Place indoors on a level surface. Dust with a soft brush. Remove the battery during extended storage and protect the wings from pressure.
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Processing: 1–3 business days. Estimated delivery: 6–14 business days after dispatch. Free tracked shipping. See our shipping policy for details.

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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.

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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.

Wooden swan automaton beside a ribboned gift box and dried flowers

The Quietly Wild Swan — Wooden Swan Automaton

Regular price $135.00
Regular price $135.00 Sale price $179.00
SAVE 24% Sold out
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THE ART OF TAKING TIME

NATURAL WOOD HANDWORK INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER

Hands guiding a chisel through wood — an illustrative study of traditional woodworking
IN PRAISE OF HANDWORK
A chisel, wood grain and the detail of handwork — illustrative woodworking study
A closer look at the craft.

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.

01THE WOOD

Begin with its character.

Grain, tone, and the way the light catches an edge give natural wood its own quiet presence.

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.

MADE WITH PATIENCE

Finishing and assembling a piece by hand takes time. For your order, follow the product-specific processing and delivery details below; any additional making time for made-to-order work is stated separately.

Woodworking imagery for illustration · Ono Kosuki & Daniel Reche / Pexels.

Wooden swan automaton with dimensions shown as 4.7 by 3.3 by 7.9 inches

A LITTLE WONDER, WITH SOMEONE IN MIND

A graceful gesture, made to keep.

Some gifts feel personal before you say a word. A moving walnut swan makes a quiet-looking but expressive addition to a favorite shelf, with a little surprise built into the form.

For a love with its own rhythm

01

Black walnut

variations in natural grain and color give each piece its own detail.

02

Music is optional

With Music and Without Music are separate variants.

03

AAA battery powered

one AAA battery is required and is not included.

THE PLEASURE OF A PAUSE

A softer note in the everyday.

  • A graceful silhouette
  • Black walnut
  • An optional musical moment

The curved form and darker grain of walnut invite a closer, slower look. The Quietly Wild Swan makes an expressive companion for a favorite shelf, and a thoughtful reminder of the person who gave it to you.

MAKE IT A SMALL RITUAL

Choose the version that suits your space and have one AAA battery ready. Enjoy its movement during a relaxed moment; a version without music does not mean a silent mechanism.

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THE MOTION STUDIO

Some things are better seen in motion.

A closer view. A little movement. Time to find your favorite piece.

Product film. Finish and size may differ from your selected variant; compare the gallery before ordering.

ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW

The details make the difference.

A closer look at the wooden components and assembly.

Wooden swan automaton displayed on a bedside table

MADE TO REWARD A CLOSER LOOK

Let the wood and movement speak.

Black walnut gives the sculpture a warm, darker tone. Choose the version with music for an added element, or the version without music to focus on the movement.

Black walnut. Natural grain and color vary from piece to piece.

GIVE THEM SOMETHING THAT FEELS LIKE THEM

For a love with its own rhythm.

For an anniversary, a birthday, or someone who appreciates a graceful object with a character of its own.

Choose their piece ↑
Close-up of the swan automaton base, metal supports, and control switch

KNOW YOUR LITTLE WONDER

The practical details.

Check the size, power source, and selected variant before making it theirs.

Materials
Black walnut
Dimensions
4.7 × 3.3 × 7.9 in (12 × 8.5 × 20 cm)
Power & included items
Requires 1 AAA battery, not included. Versions with and without music.
Weight
Approx. 12.3 oz (350 g)
Delivery
Processing: 1–3 business days. Estimated delivery: 6–14 business days after dispatch. Free tracked shipping. See our shipping policy for details.
01

Find its place.

Choose a stable indoor surface and leave room for the moving parts.

02

Follow the setup.

Requires 1 AAA battery, not included. Versions with and without music.

03

Keep it close.

Place indoors on a level surface. Dust with a soft brush. Remove the battery during extended storage and protect the wings from pressure.

A FEW THINGS WORTH KNOWING

Before you make it theirs.

Does the swan recharge with USB-C?

No. This swan uses one AAA battery, not included. Follow the supplied setup instructions and remove the battery during extended storage.

How much display space does it need?

4.7 × 3.3 × 7.9 in (12 × 8.5 × 20 cm) Allow additional clear space around the moving parts.

How do I care for it?

Place indoors on a level surface. Dust with a soft brush. Remove the battery during extended storage and protect the wings from pressure.

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?

Requires 1 AAA battery, not included. Versions with and without music. Check the estimated delivery time before ordering for a particular date. Gift-ready packaging is included at no extra charge.

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Still wondering? Ask us about this piece. For delivery and returns, visit our shipping page and return policy.

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