Wooden Letter V

There is a quiet pleasure in giving a room its own initial. This distressed white wooden letter brings a personal touch to a shelf, nursery, hallway or wedding table, with the warmth of mango wood showing through the worn finish.

A single initial with a lived-in feel

• The letter V has a softly aged surface, with creamy white paint rubbed back to reveal darker wood tones beneath.
• Its serif shape feels traditional and decorative, more farmhouse than minimal, with a gentle vintage character.
• Use it alone as an initial, or combine it with other letters from the same range to spell a name or word.
• The darkened edges give it depth, so it catches the eye without feeling too polished or new.
• It suits places where a small personal detail matters: a child’s room, a mantelpiece, a bookcase or a celebration table.

Mango wood, painted and distressed

This wooden letter is made from mango wood, a fast-growing timber valued for its natural grain. It is handcrafted by artisans in Indonesia, so the finish, edges and distressed marks can vary slightly from piece to piece.

That variation is part of the shabby chic look. The letter is meant to feel gently time-worn, as if it has already belonged somewhere loved.

Styling it around the home

Place it on a shelf, sideboard or nursery dresser, or lean it within a small display of books, frames and flowers. For a wedding or christening table, one initial can mark a place beautifully without needing much around it.

No hanging fixture is specified, so choose your own suitable fixing if you want to mount it on a wall.

Keeping the finish at its best

Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Keep it indoors and away from prolonged damp, as untreated wood and painted finishes can mark or warp in wet conditions.

The charm of shabby chic lettering

Decorative letters have a natural intimacy. An initial can stand for a name, a shared surname, a new baby or a place in the home that feels especially yours. The shabby chic style draws on farmhouse interiors and deliberately imperfect finishes, where rubbed paint, visible edges and softened surfaces bring a sense of age. In a modern room, a single letter adds something slower and more tactile than a printed sign.

Size and details

• Letter: V
• Material: mango wood
• Origin: Indonesia
• Height: approximately 14.5, 15 cm
• Depth: approximately 1.5, 2 cm
• Width: letters in this range vary from approximately 9, 13.5 cm
• Weight: 236 g
• Finish: distressed white paint with darker wood tones visible

A personal gift for a new room or new chapter

It makes a thoughtful gift for a nursery, christening, wedding table, housewarming or anyone who loves initials and meaningful home details. Simple, personal and easy to place, it feels chosen rather than generic.

Common questions

Can I use it outdoors?
It is best kept indoors. Mango wood and painted finishes can be affected by damp weather unless specially treated, and no outdoor treatment is specified for this piece.

Will it match other letters from the same range?
It is part of the Shabby Chic Letters range, so it is designed to sit alongside the other letters. Because each piece is handcrafted and distressed, small differences in finish are expected.