Description
There is something quietly delightful about a piece that takes its job seriously while refusing to take itself too seriously. This mid-century Viking figure cocktail picks holder does exactly that — a carved teak or similar hardwood figure dressed with applied horns, a beard, and a shield, standing ready to serve olives, cheese cubes, or small bites at your next gathering. Six cocktail forks slot neatly into the body for compact, tidy storage, each one topped with its own small carved Viking head handle.
It is the kind of object that would have sat on a well-stocked bar cart in the 1960s or 1970s, equally at home as a functional serving tool or a conversation-starting display piece. The strong Scandinavian character and the craftsmanship of the turned wood body speak to an era when even the most modest domestic objects were made with care and a sense of personality.
Key Features:
- Carved teak (or similar hardwood) Viking figure with applied beard, horns, and shield
- Includes six cocktail forks with individual carved Viking head handles
- Integrated storage — all six forks sit securely within the figure’s body
- Free-standing design, stable on any flat surface
- Designed for cocktail picks, olives, cheese, or small bites
- Strong mid-century Scandinavian novelty barware character
Specifications:
- Material: Teak or similar hardwood body; metal forks with carved wood handles
- Era: Mid-century, approx. 1960s–1970s
- Style: Scandinavian novelty barware
- Includes: Six cocktail forks (all present)
Condition Report:
- Good vintage condition overall
- Light wear to the wood surface and forks consistent with use
- Beard intact with minor age wear
- All six forks present and stored securely in the body
- Horns missing on one of the fork’s Viking stick helmets — noted honestly and priced accordingly
A timeless little character piece that still earns its place on a retro bar cart or a collector’s shelf. Carefully packed and shipped with tracking for safe arrival wherever you are in the world.
