Whale Pod Rustic

We’re not going to pretend we didn’t have a soft spot for this design the moment it arrived - Whale Pod Rustic is just a winner. For homewares and giftware retailers who want to get in on that rustic seaside look, these whales cover all bases. It’s a piece that’s playful and relaxed yet has plenty of warmth, bringing both texture and character to any display. And that’s the thing about it, it just has this real personality without being overtly ‘cute’. There’s a mature playfulness to it, so even those shoppers who aren’t typically drawn to animal designs will still find themselves kind of falling for this pod. The reclaimed timber gives each piece such charm and unique individuality - no two are ever the same which is great, because it means your customers won’t feel they’re just buying something off a production line. At 26x7x16cm, Whale Pod Rustic stands out on shelves but doesn’t crowd them - and we just love how versatile it is across different decor styles. Your beachy and natural-leaning shoppers will like how at-home these little whales feel in laid-back rooms, but we’ve noticed they sit just as well with classic Hamptons interiors, pared-back white bedrooms, or simple offices with warm woods. Now we’ll admit there’s a lot of rustic whale art about, but none quite like Whale Pod Rustic. It’s got this real organic feel thanks to the way each one is individually carved and painted, but the simplicity of the form keeps things modern - not kitschy. And if you haven’t already noticed (we’re sure you have) that paint finish is very rustic…just what timber lovers want! Displaying these together creates an instant eye-catcher for themed displays or window arrangements but one or two scattered around work equally well as fun shelf fillers - they’ve got this lovely recognisable silhouette so visitors can clock them even when standing some way away from your display. Of course what makes us really love Whale Pod Rustic is knowing every piece has been crafted out of reclaimed timber by someone who cares - which always gets customers feeling good about their purchase. And when people buy feel-good pieces? They keep coming back for more!