Hand-painted Erzgebirge wood miniatures are manufactured as unique pieces, from design to painting in our own workshop.
Hennig Miniaturen – Hartmut Hennig
DeutschneudorfNew on Amplifa
Hennig Miniaturen – A Traditional House from Deutschneudorf
Hennig Miniaturen is a craft business located in Deutschneudorf in the Erzgebirge, which manufactures figurative miniatures from wood. The company was founded as a wooden goods factory by Gerhard Kaden and states that it has been producing wooden articles for about 85 years, including Erzgebirge folk art articles for about 50 years. In 1952, Günter Hennig introduced the range of folk art articles and specialized it in figurative miniatures; today, Hartmut Hennig manages the company. Every figure is unique: First, each character is designed and shaped according to historical or contemporary templates, then the figure is hand-painted in precise fine work. The range includes figure groups on themes such as Old Professions (historical miners, bobbin lace maker, binder), Forest, Christmas, Fairy Tale, Historical Mining, Agriculture, and Smokers. For over 20 years, every figure comes with an accompanying leaflet about its meaning and significance. Sales are conducted through an online shop, workshop sales, and dealer sales.
- Site
- Deutschneudorf
- Processes
- Manufacturing of Erzgebirge folk art articles / figurative miniatures (Handcraft), Design and creation of figures according to historical or contemporary templates, Hand-painting of figures (precise fine work by hand), Manufacturing of small furniture, Hand-painted Erzgebirge folk art miniatures (Uniques), Design and creation of own figures, Online shop, Book sales
- Materials
- Wood, Hand-painting
- Industries
- Erzgebirge Folk Art, Christmas Decoration/Decorations, Souvenirs/Gift Items
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Design and shaping of the figure according to historical or contemporary
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Manufacturing of the wooden figure
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Hand-painting in precise fine work
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Accompaniment with explanation of meaning and significance
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Sales via online shop, workshop, and dealer sales
Wood and Handcraft
Wood
The material of all figurative miniatures and the initially manufactured school articles and small furniture.
Hand-painting
Each figure is hand-painted in precise fine work.
Location
Deutschneudorf
DEWorkshop, Sales, and Administration
- Materials
- Wood
Our Miniatures
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of Erzgebirge folk art articles / figurative miniatures (Handcraft)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Wood |
| Design and creation of figures according to historical or contemporary templatesEngineering | – | – | – | – | Wood |
| Hand-painting of figures (precise fine work by hand)Surface | – | – | – | – | Wood |
| Manufacturing of small furnitureAssembly | – | – | – | – | Wood |
Additional services
History
- ca. 1935
Founded as a wooden goods factory by Gerhard Kaden; initially manufacturing school articles and small furniture, exported to many countries
- 1952
Günter Hennig introduces the range of Erzgebirge Folk Art Articles and specializes it in figurative miniatures
- 1970
(Year not specified) Introduction of the accompaniment: For more than 20 years, a small leaflet informs about the meaning and significance of the figure
Contribution to the design team under the direction of the form designer Hans Reichelt shapes the figure's expression