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Boat & Nautical Sculptures
Boat & Nautical Sculptures at Adore the Decor
Boat and nautical sculptures include hand painted wood model boats, unfinished wood replicas such as a dhow boat, and small tabletop pieces like a hand painted easel chalkboard. Sizes run from compact desk accents to long, grand display models that work as a statement focal point on a mantel or console.
Build a coastal vignette with coastal wall art or other sculptures. Tip: give a long model boat a clear surface at least a few inches wider than its hull.
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Displaying a model boat
Model boats have a strong horizontal line, so they need room to breathe.
- Mantels: center one long model and keep other objects low on either side.
- Bookshelves: place a small boat on its own shelf or with two or three stacked books.
- Consoles and desks: set the boat parallel to the edge, with a lamp at one end for height.
- Coffee tables: use a smaller model on a tray so it reads as one grouping.
Unfinished wood suits relaxed coastal, farmhouse and rustic rooms; hand painted pieces add color to neutral spaces. Keep them out of direct sun to protect the finish, and dust with a soft dry brush to avoid snagging rigging or fabric sails. A model boat on a high shelf is safer in homes with small children or pets.
For arranging objects on shelves, see our shelf styling guide. Pair with candle holders for a warm evening display.
Boat and nautical sculptures include hand painted wood model boats, unfinished wood replicas such as a dhow boat, and small tabletop pieces like a hand painted easel chalkboard. Sizes run from compact desk accents to long, grand display models that work as a statement focal point on a mantel or console.
Build a coastal vignette with coastal wall art or other sculptures. Tip: give a long model boat a clear surface at least a few inches wider than its hull.
