A family of artists
Heide is dedicated to creating superior artistic wood pieces tailored for special occasions.
Team of specialists and creators
Heide designs exclusive works of art for special celebrations. Each of our pieces is unique and crafted with special attention to detail and precision, ensuring that every occasion is truly memorable.
Heinrich
Founder of the companyThe company founders Heinrich and Rosa manufactured the first dressed nativity in 1980. The master sculptor Heinrich carved the first nativity figures, which mother Rosa then clothed.
Mariarosa
Founder of the companyMariarosa, the founder of the company, ensures that the Nativity Museum remains up-to-date by fostering international collaborations and encouraging innovative ideas.
Gerald
Organization - SculptorGerald studied sculpture at the Ortisei Art Academy and the Selva Gardena Higher Technical School, and also spent three years apprenticing with his father Heinrich.
Romina
The painterRomina, the daughter, studied art in Ortisei and, after learning from her aunt, contributed innovative ideas in painting and designing the figures for the family nativity scene.
Ivonne
The TailorIvonne completed her studies at the Advanced Technical College for Sculpture in Ortisei. In 2008, she collaborated with her mother, Rosa, on the design of the Immanuel Collection.
Heide - a family of artists
At Heide, we specialize in creating high-quality works of art designed to enhance life's most meaningful moments.
Foundation
1970A family of artists
The peculiarity of the Heide company, which was founded in 1970, is, among other things, that the entire family, namely father Heinrich and mother Mariarosa together with the daughters Ivonne and Romina and the son Gerald, works in the company.
Heide's first dressed
1980Original Heide's first dressed figures
The company founders Heinrich and Rosa manufactured the first dressed nativity in 1980. The master sculptor Heinrich carved the first nativity figures, which mother Rosa then clothed. Both are still working in the laboratory and represent an important pillar of the company.
Museum Heide
2012The Nativity Museum Heide
The Nativity Museum Heide was opened in May 2012 and currently comprises about 40 masterpieces by the most important Nativity makers in Italy and Austria, which are presented on an exhibition area of more than 500 m².