This wonderfully homespun Ferris wheel is made from painted wood and dating to the 1960s, it has that unmistakable folk art confidence: simple geometry, honest materials, and a quiet stubbornness that says “this works because I made it work.”
The wheel rises a full 27 inches tall, with chunky wooden supports and hand-painted details that show years of use, tinkering, and admiration. Each little rider sits patiently in their seat, frozen in mid-loop, their expressions hovering somewhere between delight and mild concern. It’s charming, slightly off-kilter, and completely intentional. The kind of object that doesn’t try to be perfect and ends up being better for it.
What really seals the deal is the electric motor, which still turns the wheel (barely), bringing the whole thing to life with a gentle, hypnotic rotation. Switch it on and suddenly you’re not just looking at an object, you’re watching a scene unfold.
At 27 inches high by 21 inches wide and 9 inches deep, it’s equal parts whimsy, craftsmanship, and mechanical curiosity. This Ferris wheel is a small handmade tribute to joy, motion, and the pleasure of making something just because you can.
This wonderfully homespun Ferris wheel is made from painted wood and dating to the 1960s, it has that unmistakable folk art confidence: simple geometry, honest materials, and a quiet stubbornness that says “this works because I made it work.”
The wheel rises a full 27 inches tall, with chunky wooden supports and hand-painted details that show years of use, tinkering, and admiration. Each little rider sits patiently in their seat, frozen in mid-loop, their expressions hovering somewhere between delight and mild concern. It’s charming, slightly off-kilter, and completely intentional. The kind of object that doesn’t try to be perfect and ends up being better for it.
What really seals the deal is the electric motor, which still turns the wheel (barely), bringing the whole thing to life with a gentle, hypnotic rotation. Switch it on and suddenly you’re not just looking at an object, you’re watching a scene unfold.
At 27 inches high by 21 inches wide and 9 inches deep, it’s equal parts whimsy, craftsmanship, and mechanical curiosity. This Ferris wheel is a small handmade tribute to joy, motion, and the pleasure of making something just because you can.
