Wooden Letter D

A single initial can make a shelf feel personal. This wooden letter D brings a soft, shabby-chic mood to a bedroom, hallway or celebration table, with weathered white paint that lets the darker mango wood show through at the edges.

A personal letter for a lived-in home

• The bold serif shape feels warm and familiar, closer to old shop signs and letterpress type than a clean modern font.
• The distressed white finish gives it a time-worn look, with darker grain and scuffed edges visible across the face.
• Use it as a single initial, pair it with other letters, or build a name or word across a mantelpiece, nursery shelf or sideboard.
• Its carved wooden form adds texture where a printed sign would feel flat.
• Small variations are part of its character, as each letter is handcrafted by artisans in Indonesia.

Mango wood with a shabby-chic finish

Made from mango wood, it has the quiet strength and visible grain of a natural material beneath its painted surface. Mango wood is valued for its rich grain and comes from a fast-growing tree, making it a thoughtful choice for decorative home pieces.

How to display and care for it

Place it on a shelf, dresser, windowsill or celebration table, either as a single initial or beside other letters from the range. Keep it indoors and away from prolonged damp, as untreated decorative wood can mark or move in humid conditions.

Dust with a soft, dry cloth. The distressed finish is part of the design, so avoid abrasive cleaning that could lift more of the paint.

Shabby-chic character in context

Shabby-chic style draws on the charm of painted farmhouse furniture, where soft colour, rubbed edges and visible wear make a room feel settled rather than newly arranged. On a letter form, that softened finish turns a simple initial into something more nostalgic. It works especially well in children’s rooms, wedding styling and personal corners of the home, where names and initials carry meaning without needing to say too much.

Size and details

This individual letter is approximately 14.5 to 15 cm high, with an approximate depth of 1.5 to 2 cm and a width within the range of 9 to 13.5 cm. It weighs 258 g. Material: mango wood. Origin: Indonesia. Range: Shabby Chic Letters.

A thoughtful personalised gift

Choose it for someone setting up a nursery, styling a wedding table, or adding a personal touch to a new home. An initial feels simple, but it has a way of making a space feel claimed and cared for.

Common questions

Can it be hung on a wall?
No wall fitting is specified. It is best used as standing or leaning décor unless you choose to add your own suitable fixing.

Will every letter look exactly the same?
No. Because the letters are handcrafted and finished with a distressed effect, small differences in paint wear, grain and shape are expected.