Viking decor

All of our Viking decor: wall tapestries, aluminum signs, Norse god statues, foam weapon replicas, drakkar models, and small objects. Everything you need to dress up a bare wall or complete a shelf that’s already full. This page will guide you to the right section.

Where to start

Category	For what use
Tapestries & wall signs	covering an entire wall or highlighting a hallway
Statues & figurines	shelves, desks, or figurine painting
Cosplay weapons	PU foam: costumes, photos, wall hanging
Small objects	small gifts, coasters, rune sets
Drakkars & models	centerpieces, assembly kits, or ready-to-display

Starting with the wall, or the object

There are two ways to approach Nordic decor, and they don't cost the same. The first is to address the wall: a 200 × 150 cm tapestry transforms a room more radically than ten smaller objects, because it provides a dominant color and a motif that structures the space. It’s the best surface-to-price ratio in the catalog, and it is where you should start if the room is bare.

The second is to accentuate: a 20 cm Odin statue on a shelf, three aluminum signs lined up in a stairwell, an axe hanging above a door. This approach is built over time, piece by piece, and works best in a furnished interior where a large tapestry might be overwhelming.

The trap in both cases is clutter. A wall with a tapestry doesn't need extra signs; a shelf looks better with three spaced-out objects than eight packed together. Our Viking interior decor guide details how to find the right balance without turning a living room into a souvenir shop.

Materials and their limitations

The printed polyester of tapestries and tablecloths is machine-washable at 30°C on a delicate cycle and should be air-dried—never in the tumble dryer. The printed aluminum of the wall signs doesn't rust, peel, or flake, and can even withstand a bathroom environment: a damp cloth is all you need.

The resin of the statues and figurines allows for a level of detail that no cheap metal casting can match, but it is fragile: a 20 cm piece that falls will usually snap, typically at its thinnest point. Dust them with a soft brush, without using aerosols—the solvents attack the paint.

The wood of the models reacts to its environment: it is sensitive to humidity, direct sunlight that causes fading, and temperature fluctuations that can affect glued joints. Finally, the polyurethane foam of the weapon replicas will retain marks from prolonged compression: store them flat or hung up, never under a heavy load.

What budget for what effect

On a small budget, you can choose between a tapestry that covers an entire wall, a 20 cm aluminum sign, a set of six coasters, or a small god statue. This is the best-stocked segment of the department and the one that provides the most visual impact per euro spent.

A step up are the detailed statues, collector figurines, cosplay shields, and jewelry boxes. Higher still, we enter the realm of centerpieces: drakkar assembly models, relief wall plaques, and large-format tapestries.

What the Viking house teaches us

The langhús, or longhouse, was a large hall where people lived around an elongated hearth without a chimney: smoke escaped through the roof, the light was low and orange, and the earthen benches that served as seats by day became beds at night. The master of the house's seat was framed by carved pillars, the öndvegissúlur, which were so cherished that they were taken along when migrating to Iceland.

We can draw three principles from this, which are more useful than a list of objects: raw wood rather than shiny varnish, warm and low light rather than overhead lighting, and layered textiles—wool, fur, linen. A room that respects these is already Nordic; the objects in this section are what provide the finishing touch.

Symbols to display, and what they say

Symbol	What it evokes	Where it looks best
Yggdrasil	The ash tree that supports the nine worlds	Large tapestry, behind a bed or above a sofa
Odin's Ravens	Huginn and Muninn, Thought and Memory	Office, library
Valknut	Three intertwined triangles, associated with Odin	Small sign, reading room
Vegvísir	The "wayfinder" that prevents one from getting lost	Entryway, hallway
Mjölnir	Thor's hammer, protector of Midgard	Above a door, on a shelf
Runes	The Futhark alphabet, writing as much as sign	Rune set on display, engraved plaque

One symbol per wall is enough: two strong motifs facing each other will compete instead of complementing each other. The meaning of each is detailed in our guide to Viking symbols and their meanings.

Room by room

Living room

The tapestry is the centerpiece: above the sofa, count on about one and a half times the width of the piece of furniture. A statue placed on a shelf and lit from the side is enough to accompany it.

Office

A statue of Odin, god of wisdom, or a sign featuring ravens: subjects that speak of reflection rather than combat, and which fit on a desk corner without cluttering it.

Bedroom

Textiles first: a tapestry behind the headboard, dark colors, nothing jarring. This is the room where one single large surface works better than many small objects.

Entryway and stairs

Aluminum signs, which are lightweight, lend themselves well to alignments: three evenly spaced signs in a stairwell make more of an impact than one large one.

Bar or cellar

This is the tavern room: signs and tapestries on the wall, and on the counter, the tankards from our Viking Tankard section.

Bathroom

Only printed aluminum belongs here: it withstands humidity, whereas resin, wood, and textiles are damaged by it.

Hanging without damaging

A tapestry is best hung from a bar, a rod, or clips: this is the cleanest solution and avoids piercing the fabric. Let it relax for a few days after unpacking; the creases will fade on their own. For a sign, shield, or relief piece, consider its weight when choosing the anchor: a plasterboard wall should be treated differently than a load-bearing wall.

Giving Viking decor as a gift

A tapestry is the safest gift: it requires no sizing, and it transforms a room from day one. A statue is chosen based on the person—Odin for an inquisitive mind, Thor for a protective nature, Freyja, goddess of love and war, for those who love both. For an add-on gift, a rune set or coasters complement a larger present, and those who enjoy handicrafts will appreciate a drakkar model to build or a figurine to paint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I start to decorate a bare room? With a tapestry: it covers an area no other object could cover and immediately sets the mood for the room.

What size tapestry should I choose? About one and a half times the width of the furniture placed underneath, or two-thirds of the width of the wall if it is bare. Sizes and their uses are detailed on the tapestry page.

Are the weapons in this collection dangerous? Not the polyurethane foam replicas, which have no sharp edges or points. Metal pieces, such as an 18 cm iron mace, are rigid display items, however.

Do the statues come painted? The 20 cm god statues, yes. However, several 1/24 scale figurines are sold as kits to be painted, with the note appearing in their title.

Can these items be placed outside? No. Resin, wood, and textiles are sensitive to frost, rain, and UV rays. Only printed aluminum can handle a humid room, indoors.

Are the drakkar models pre-assembled? The wooden models are construction kits requiring several sessions to build; decorative pieces arrive ready to display.

What are the delivery times and costs? Tracked delivery is free on all orders over €49, regardless of the destination country.

Also explore: extend the mood to the dining table with our Viking tableware.