PHILIPPI : Jakob

Elch L

A moose who clearly knows a thing or two about Christmas

Jakob needs neither a sleigh nor a snowstorm to earn his place among the Christmas decorations. The PHILIPPI Jakob Moose in size L combines warm amber wood with wonderfully fluffy-looking brown faux fur, surveying the room with the friendly expression of someone who has been part of the family for years. Measuring 14 cm long, 18 cm wide and 20 cm high, this Christmas figure is large enough to make an impression on a sideboard, chest of drawers, shelf or dining table without stealing the entire scene. His body is covered in dense brown faux fur, while the legs, head and distinctive curved antlers are made from wood, reinforcing Jakob's warm, natural character. Small ears, a delicately drawn muzzle and an almost mischievous expression give him just the right amount of personality. The result is Christmas décor that feels cosy without becoming overly festive, making Jakob equally at home in modern, Scandinavian and naturally styled interiors. PHILIPPI offers Jakob in two sizes, so the larger moose is perfectly happy on his own, although judging by his expression, he certainly would not object to company.

He has a good case for staying a little longer

While baubles and stars gradually return to their boxes after Christmas, Jakob has every reason to extend his stay. Wood, warm brown shades and soft faux fur turn this PHILIPPI moose into winter décor rather than something reserved solely for Christmas Day. Surrounded by candles, fir branches and Advent decorations, he creates a festive mood; once the celebrations are over, his natural palette still works beautifully as part of a calm winter arrangement. At 20 cm high, Jakob is versatile enough for smaller decorative settings while retaining enough presence to stand comfortably on his own. He looks particularly appealing alongside contrasting textures such as glass, metal and ceramics. This makes it easy to style him differently from year to year rather than treating him as a one-season decoration. PHILIPPI itself suggests displaying Jakob on a windowsill, mantelpiece or festive dining table.

Northern German design meets one remarkably furry guest

Jakob comes from PHILIPPI, an owner-managed design company based in Henstedt-Ulzburg near Hamburg. The brand develops home accessories, gifts, travel pieces and office accessories with a distinctive design language that brings considered form into everyday life. Jakob captures that philosophy particularly well: he is not a precious display piece to be admired from a safe distance, but a characterful object designed to become part of the home and the way it is actually lived in. PHILIPPI specifies amber wood and faux fur as the materials, with the large Jakob weighing 370 g and measuring 14 × 18 × 20 cm. We are drawn to objects that still have something to say once their first season has passed. Jakob's natural colour palette, tactile materials and gentle sense of humour fit comfortably into that idea of lasting table and interior culture.

Charming solo, delightfully moose-like as a pair

Jakob L can create a relaxed focal point as a single Christmas figure or join the smaller version to form a rather likeable little moose duo. PHILIPPI offers Jakob in two sizes designed to work both individually and together. Pair him with simple Advent wreaths, candles, decorative trees and Christmas ornaments, or bring in bowls, vases and picture frames with clean silhouettes. Brown, cream and natural wood tones create an especially calm setting, while touches of glass or metal add a little contrast. On the dining table, Jakob can settle between greenery and candlelight; on a sideboard, he is an easy companion for a favourite vase; and on a shelf, he can simply take charge of winter supervision. Christmas decoration with personality does not need to shout for attention – although we suspect Jakob may find his way out of the Christmas box a little earlier each year.