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Natural wood brings a different feeling to a birthday table: softer than plastic, warmer than paper, and worth keeping after the balloons come down. This white-washed Albesia wood birthday number marks a fifth birthday with quiet charm, showing pale grain and a simple celebratory shape that feels at home with fabric bunting, dried flowers or a small cake-side display.
Wooden Birthday Number 5
Wooden Birthday Number 5 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
What it is
A whitewashed number hand carved in Bali from albesia wood, about 10 cm tall, with room for a tealight on top. This one is the number 5.
Why people choose it
- Holds a tealight It sits in the top of the number.
- Number 5 Mix with others for a date or an age.
- Hand whitewashed Each one varies a little.
Care: Dust wood, grass and macrame with a soft, dry brush or cloth. Keep dried grasses and paintings away from damp and steam. Use only cool LED bulbs inside a macrame chandelier.
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★★★★★ B.Great craft and product!
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★★★★★ O.N.Big size
I used this number for my daughter's birthday party. I decorated it with artificial flowers and it was really cute in our family photos. This number size iz quite big. Good for using on the table. It easy to ise, because it can stand without support. Price is cheap. Recommend it.
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★★★★★ L.Black wooden letters
Bought for my Brother and Sister in law. They both love them. They said the quality and Finnish are great and they were certainly value for money paid. Really well pleased.
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★★★★★ R.A.Stands up on its own
Excellent quality. Very surprised for the price so good value. Stands up on its own (S).
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★★★★★ T.Happy
Really like this very much sweet in.my kitchen need get another 1 deffo
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★★★★★ B.K.Made from cardboard
A very nice an well made Ideal for personalised projects,
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★★★★★ T.
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★★★★★ T.H.Very good
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What makes it feel special
- The number five has a rounded, playful shape, giving the piece a cheerful presence without needing bright colour.
- The white-washed finish lets the wood grain show through, so it feels natural rather than flat or glossy.
- It works as a gentle centrepiece for a party table, mantelpiece, nursery shelf or birthday breakfast tray.
- Albesia wood is valued for its visible grain and is fast-growing, making it a thoughtful choice for slow-living celebration décor.
- After the party, it can stay out as a small keepsake of the year rather than being packed away with disposable decorations.
White-washed Albesia wood
Made from white-washed Albesia wood, the surface has a pale, relaxed look with natural grain showing beneath the finish. Each piece is handcrafted by artisans in Indonesia, so small variations in tone, grain and shaping are part of its character.
How to display and care for it
Place it on a stable, level surface where it can be seen as part of the celebration. Pair it with natural textures such as linen, paper garlands or dried stems for a softer party setting.
Wipe with a dry, soft cloth after use. Keep the wood away from prolonged damp, and if using it with a candle, never leave a lit candle unattended.
A number with a little ceremony
Birthday numbers have a simple emotional weight. They turn a passing age into something visible, making the table, shelf or room feel centred around one person and one moment. In wood, that marker becomes slower and more tactile. The grain carries small differences from piece to piece, while the white-washed finish keeps the look light enough for modern homes. For a fifth birthday, it feels playful without being throwaway.
Size and details
This is the individual number 5 from the Wooden Birthday Numbers range. It is approximately 10 cm high and weighs 150 g. Made from white-washed Albesia wood in Indonesia.