Tiny Fox Hole

Wooden Phoenix

$40.00

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Ships by late July. We will email you the moment it ships.

A phoenix rises with its wings flung wide and its long tail streaming behind, a firebird forever caught in the instant before it soars.

It is a detailed, substantial piece, hand-carved from a single block of ash and sealed with linseed oil and beeswax and nothing else, every layered feather burned into the wood by hand rather than painted.

It has a bold, sweeping shape that feels alive in the hand and invites a closer look at every plume.

MaterialAsh wood, linseed oil, beeswax
IncludesOne wooden phoenix
Size3.93 × 3.54 × 0.7 in
CertifiedEN 71 certified materials
OriginEurope

Age Recommendations

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From age three and up, through the Pre-K and early-primary years. A hand-carved figure made to be kept and played with for years.

Why it lasts.

What keeps me ordering the phoenix is the sweep of those feathers, a reminder of how much hand-work hides in a single toy. It is solid ash, finished with linseed oil and beeswax, with no paint and no varnish, and each feather is burned into the grain by hand rather than painted on. This is one of the larger, more intricate pieces, with a satisfying weight in the hand, and it is exactly the kind of keeper that gets passed along.

Who it's for

For the parent
This phoenix suits a family that loves imaginative, story-rich play, and its bold, sweeping shape feels alive in the hand.
For the educator
It serves as a striking centerpiece on a fairy-tale shelf, where its layered feathers invite a closer look.
For the gift-giver
It makes a showpiece, handmade gift for any child who loves myth and adventure.

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Details

Materials & construction

Every Tiny Fox Hole toy is hand-carved and hand-finished in a small family workshop from sustainably sourced solid wood, including linden, ash, beech, and birch. The natural grain is left to show, so each piece has its own character and no two are exactly alike.

Finishes are non-toxic and child-safe: water-based varnishes, pure linseed oil, and beeswax. All paints, color treatments, and sealants are certified to the European toy safety standard EN 71-3, which limits the migration of heavy metals if a toy is mouthed, chewed, or swallowed.

The designs draw on Montessori and Waldorf principles: simple, open-ended shapes that leave room for a child's imagination rather than dictating play.

Ways to play

Let the firebird burst into flame and rise again from the ashes whenever a story needs a second chance. Discover it among the rest of the Tiny Fox Hole collection.

Care & storage

Wipe clean with a dry cloth, or one that is barely damp. Never soak or submerge it in water, and do not leave it wet. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heat to protect the wood and the linseed oil finish. If the surface feels dry over time, sand lightly with fine sandpaper and rub in a little pure linseed oil (raw, not boiled) or beeswax to bring the finish back. Store indoors somewhere dry. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years, and young children should be supervised during play.

Shipping & returns

Shipping

In-stock items ship from LA in 1–3 business days, plus 1–6 in transit (contiguous U.S.).

  • $10.95 standard, free on orders $150+ (after discounts, before tax)
  • Partner-warehouse items can take up to 2 weeks, check the product page
  • Pre-orders follow their own timeline; mixed orders ship together when the pre-order arrives
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Returns accepted for 30 days from delivery. If the toy isn't right, send it back. Free returns on damaged or defective items.

Tiny Fox Hole We are Igor and Daria, the makers behind this small family workshop. Becoming parents changed everything for us. We saw how sensitive and open young children are to everything around them, and we wanted to give them an environment full of beauty and natural materials. Wood is a wonderful material: it fills children with warmth and a quiet, living energy. Our collection of handmade wooden toys brings together the spirit of Montessori and Waldorf play. Because each piece is hand-carved and hand-finished, every one is unique, with its own small characteristics, and helps nurture a child's eye for beauty and love of nature. All of our toys are made from organic, natural materials and non-toxic, child-safe finishes and paints. Welcome to the Tiny Fox Hole.
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