Old stories, little secrets, and the wonderful smell of wood—our traditional workshop in the toy village and spa town of Seiffen offers all this and more. An exciting mix of ancient tools and modern technology is employed daily.
Our focus has always been on the manual craftsmanship of candle arches, pyramids, and figures. Each product tells its own story through its painting, grain, and shape. With careful handwork, we transform local wood into authentic Erzgebirge wood art, delighting viewers with hand-painted faces and intricate details.
Have you ever wanted to glimpse behind the scenes of a real Erzgebirge wood workshop? Visit us, and we'll greet you with a warm "Good luck" and proudly show you around our traditional business.
Six Generations of Love for Craftsmanship
Following in the Footsteps of Our Wood Art Tradition
We look back on our long history in woodworking with pride and gratitude, beginning in 1892 when Emil Neuber laid the foundation for our tradition.
Emil Neuber (1868–1934)
Founder Emil Neuber, known locally as "Quirlneuber," established his reputation in 1892. The skilled wood turner, with a team of 20 employees, crafted coveted spoons and whisks from maple wood.
Arthur Neuber (1889–1954)
Arthur Neuber, Emil's son, learned the wood turning trade in the family business. Taking over in 1934, he expanded the product range to include wooden plates, cutting and Stollen boards, and other kitchen utensils.
Hans Neuber (1908–1981)
Hans Neuber apprenticed as a wood turner with his father. He took significant steps in expanding the product range to include room and table decorations, toys, tractors with red wheels, furniture cars, doll beds, and sand tracks, leading the company in an exciting new direction.
Holger Neuber (1942-2021)
Holger Neuber, trained under Otto Herklotz, introduced delicate craftsmanship to the workshop, producing Kurrende and Striezel figures, small candle arches, and candle holders. He managed the family business from 1981 to 2006, and Erzgebirge folk art production began in 1990 with many figures created by Hans Reichel.
Knuth Neuber (1969–2016)
From 1996, Knuth Neuber perfected the company's craftsmanship. Trained as a wooden toy maker at the VERO Olbernhau combine, he creatively expanded the product range and received his master wooden toy maker qualification in 1996. Under his leadership, the workshop produced impressive candle arches and pyramids. Knuth's legacy lives on, with over 70% of our current product range stemming from his creative skills.
Christian Neuber (born 1996)
Christian Neuber represents the sixth generation, continuing the family tradition with care. A trained wooden toy maker and master of his craft since 2019, Christian, alongside his mother and ten employees, upholds and enriches the company with new products and extraordinary custom-made items.
In July 2021, the seventh generation of the family business was born, ensuring the continuation of our cherished tradition.
