Fish Stand, Turquoise Albasia Wood

A hand-carved Albasia wood fish sculpture in a turquoise finish — a decorative standing figure of a fish, carved from lightweight Albasia wood and painted in a vivid coastal blue-green, suited for bathrooms, shelves, windowsills, and beach-house inspired interiors.

What This Piece Offers

• The turquoise finish gives the piece a specific coastal and marine character — the colour is immediately associated with water, sea glass, and ocean-inspired décor.
• Albasia wood is very lightweight — the fish can be moved and repositioned easily, and it sits stably on flat surfaces without a stand or support.
• The fish form is one of the oldest decorative motifs across cultures worldwide — from Polynesian craft to Scandinavian folk art, the fish appears in almost every coastal culture's visual vocabulary.
• Hand-carving produces surface detail and slight asymmetry that mass-produced resin or ceramic alternatives do not have — the piece has the individual quality of a handmade object.

Albasia Wood, Turquoise

Hand-carved Albasia wood fish sculpture in turquoise finish. Albasia (Falcataria moluccana) is a fast-growing, lightweight plantation wood widely used in Indonesian decorative woodcarving. Confirm exact dimensions from the product specification.

Display and Care

Display on a shelf, windowsill, bathroom surface, or coffee table. The lightweight construction means no fixing is required. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Avoid direct sustained moisture — Albasia wood and painted finishes can be affected by prolonged humidity. Suitable for indoor use only.

Fish in Decorative Tradition

Albasia wood is one of the most widely used materials in Indonesian decorative woodcarving — it grows rapidly (ready to harvest in five to eight years), is light and easy to carve, and takes paint well. The fish as a decorative motif has an extensive global tradition — it appears in Christian symbolism, Japanese koi culture, the Chinese zodiac, Celtic river mythology, and the everyday material culture of coastal communities worldwide.

A Coastal Gift

A fresh, characterful gift for coastal home enthusiasts, bathroom decorators, or anyone with a maritime or beach house aesthetic. Particularly well-suited as a housewarming gift for a coastal home.

Common Questions

Is Albasia wood sustainable?
Albasia is a fast-growing plantation species grown specifically for timber use — one of the more sustainable wood choices in the Indonesian carving industry. Confirm specific sourcing from the product information.

Will the turquoise paint fade outdoors?
This piece is designed for indoor use. Outdoor conditions, particularly direct UV and rain, will cause painted wood finishes to fade and the wood to deteriorate.

What size is the fish?
Confirm dimensions from the product specification.