About us

Although Wood Design is established in 1988, the manufacturing and restoring of carrousels is a business that exists in the Vermolen-Giezen family for already three generations.

Galloping carousels, Wave Swings and Caterpillar rides are the main products for the long existing European market. Since 1992 though, Wood Design started exporting these nostalgic rides also to other markets as Asia and the U.S.A.

Recently the business has changed into Wood Design Group to emphasize the difference in the creation of the attractions. The Group consists of two divisions: Wood Design Amusement Rides and Amusement Design.

The Wood Design division creates mainly Merry-go-rounds and Galloping Carrousels with wood-carved carrousel animals. The Merry-go-rounds are rather unique because of the special and genuine appearance of these wonderful and enchanting rides. The figures are all wood-carved and mostly original copies of antique carrousel animals, however new designs are also hand-carved on request. All figures are made of the best quality basswood, which has been dried in drying chambers and glued together by using only seawater and acid resistant glue. All figures are hand-painted by skilful artists. This craftsmanship is used to give pleasure to our carrousel customers for several generations.

The Amusement Design division is responsible for the creation of rides and new developments. Our artist in the moulding shop creates the most beautiful ornate decorative panels or new, to be designed carrousel figures, using GRP (Glass fibre Reinforced Polyester). Other old craftsmanship used on our rides are ornamental brass-works and bevelled mirrors.

The steel construction and electrical parts, as well as the entire rides, are all TÜV proofed, designed and fabricated to explore the ride for several generations.

Each carrousel is an investment for many years and will easily increase in value over the years.

Wood Design Amusement Rides has extended his selection of carrousel animals and gondola's to 150 different figures. A choice out of 140 carrousel animals can be made, of which 20 models of horses and 120 models of domestic, jungle or ocean animals and birds. All figures exclusively hand carved in laminated wood or made out of hand laminated fibreglass.

Quality and good service will be standard for all Wood Design products.