Fontanini
Fontanini Holy Family 3-Piece Set, 12 in Scale
Mary, Joseph and the Infant in the Fontanini 12 in Collection, hand-painted polymer made in Bagni di Lucca, Italy, with the maker's box.
Statuary, Stations & Nativities
Nativity Sets
A church nativity is set up in the narthex, a side chapel or the sanctuary from Christmas Eve through the Baptism of the Lord. Larger pieces stand on the lawn through Advent. Church-scale sets are built piece by piece: a Holy Family, a stable, then shepherds and kings in later years. Figures here come in the Fontanini 12 in Italian polymer scale and the Joseph's Studio 27 in resin and stone scale. There is also a 4 ft PVC outdoor silhouette set.
Decide the scale before buying any figure, because pieces from different lines do not match. The Fontanini 12 in Collection suits a side chapel or narthex table and has a matching LED-lit stable. The Joseph's Studio 27 in scale figures are large enough to stand in the sanctuary and be seen from the pews. For the lawn, the VINGLI silhouette set is weather resistant and stakes into the ground.
9 nativity sets
The nativity pieces below are listed by scale, material, country of origin and indoor or outdoor use.
Fontanini
Fontanini LED Lighted Italian Stable, 12 in Scale
An Italian-made stable with built-in LED lighting, sized to house Fontanini 12 in Collection figures; the maker lists no dimensions.
Fontanini
Fontanini Mary Figure, 12 in Collection
A single hand-painted polymer Mary from the Fontanini 12 in Collection, model 72912, made in Italy to add to or replace a set piece.
Joseph's Studio
Joseph's Studio Joseph Figure, 27 in Scale Nativity
A Joseph figure for the 27 in scale nativity, 27.5 in high, 10.75 in wide and 8.75 in deep, in colored resin and stone.
Joseph's Studio
Joseph's Studio Mary Figure, 27 in Scale, 16 in High
A Mary figure matching the 27 in scale collection, 16 in high, 9 in wide and 7.5 in deep, in colored resin and stone.
VINGLI
VINGLI Outdoor Holy Family Silhouette Nativity, 4 ft
A white PVC silhouette nativity about 4 ft tall showing Joseph, Mary, the Infant, a sheep and a donkey, with stakes for lawn display.
Holy Land Market
Olive Wood Nativity Set with Folding Stable, 14 Pieces
Fourteen hand-carved figures 4.5 to 7 in tall with a folding olive wood stable, a certificate and a Nativity story booklet.
Holy Land Market
Small Olive Wood Nativity Set, 12 Pieces
Twelve loose 3 in olive wood figures with a plain-roof stable 8 in wide, plus a certificate and Nativity Story booklet.
Holy Land Market
Extra Large Olive Wood Nativity Set, 10.5 Inch Figures
Hand-carved Bethlehem olive wood nativity with figures about 10.5 in high, shipped with a certificate and Nativity story booklet.
Side by side
The specifications the makers publish, in one table.
| Product | Color | Unit Count | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontanini Holy Family 3-Piece Set, 12 in Scale Fontanini | Multi Colors | 1 | — | Check availability |
| Fontanini LED Lighted Italian Stable, 12 in Scale Fontanini | Yellow | 1 | — | Check availability |
| Fontanini Mary Figure, 12 in Collection Fontanini | — | 1 | — | Check availability |
| Joseph's Studio Joseph Figure, 27 in Scale Nativity Joseph's Studio | Multicolored | 1 | 27.5 inches | Check availability |
| Joseph's Studio Mary Figure, 27 in Scale, 16 in High Joseph's Studio | Beige and Brown | 1 | 16 inches (H) x 9 inches (W) x 7.5 inches (D) | Check availability |
| VINGLI Outdoor Holy Family Silhouette Nativity, 4 ft VINGLI | White | 1 | — | Check availability |
| Olive Wood Nativity Set with Folding Stable, 14 Pieces Holy Land Market | Natural Olivewood | 14 | — | Check availability |
| Small Olive Wood Nativity Set, 12 Pieces Holy Land Market | Natural Olivewood | 12 | Small | Check availability |
| Extra Large Olive Wood Nativity Set, 10.5 Inch Figures Holy Land Market | Natural Olivewood | 6 | 12.5 high x 15 wide Stable and 10.5 Inch Figures | Check availability |
Questions before you order
What scale nativity does a parish church need?
For a sanctuary creche seen from the pews, the 27 in scale is typical, with Joseph standing about 27.5 in tall. A 12 in scale set works on a narthex table or in a side chapel. Match every later purchase to the same scale and maker.
Can a church build the set over several years?
Yes. Both Fontanini and Joseph's Studio sell individual figures within a fixed scale. A parish can begin with the Holy Family and a stable, then add shepherds, animals and the Magi in later years. Keep the model numbers so replacements match.
Which nativity pieces can go outside?
Only the VINGLI PVC silhouette set is made for rain and snow and comes with ground stakes. Fontanini polymer and Joseph's Studio resin figures are indoor pieces. If used in a covered outdoor creche, bring them in before freezing weather.
How should nativity figures be stored after Epiphany?
Keep the original boxes and foam; Fontanini ships figures in the maker's packaging for this reason. Wrap painted figures in tissue, store upright in a dry room, and keep the LED stable's wiring coiled and dry. Label boxes by scale and piece.