Dimensions: 151 cm tall × 46 cm wide (top)
 
A beautifully honest piece of rural Hungarian life, this hand-carved wooden hay fork dates back to the late 19th to early 20th century. Traditionally used across the countryside for lifting and turning hay, tools like this were essential during harvest seasons, especially in the Great Hungarian Plain, where farming and livestock shaped everyday life.
Crafted entirely by hand, you can see the quiet individuality in its form the gently curved prongs, the worn grip, and the natural darkening of the wood from years of use. Each mark tells a story of work, rhythm, and time spent outdoors. Pieces like this were never made to be decorative, yet over time they’ve become exactly that.
Now, it makes a striking sculptural object for the home. Leaned against a wall or styled in a corner, it brings height, texture, and a sense of history into a space. A simple object, but one with real presence and an old soul.