Steering wheel

One of the most recognizable elements of sailing is the ship's wheel. It is primarily an extremely helpful device on a ship, but also a symbol of, among other things, sound decisions and authority. Therefore, it is worth using it as a luxurious home decoration and giving it as a gift to a loved one.

The ship's wheel is an extremely helpful device on a ship

The ship's wheel is one of the essential elements of a ship's construction. It is connected to the rudder blade and together they allow the boat to be steered on the right course. The wheels are made of wood with the addition of brass and stainless steel. This combination guarantees reliability, long service life on the ship, and an exclusive appearance. Some modern inland vessels have two wooden ship's wheels. They are widely spaced, making it easier to turn the wheel and count its rotations.

The classic ship's wheel has a diameter of 60 cm. The protruding spokes are called handles, and it is these that the captain holds while turning the rim. The traditional wheel is mounted on the ship rotatably, on a horizontal axis in the steering column. It is one of the most recognized nautical symbols and also a hallmark of every captain and ship enthusiast.

Do sailboat elements work as gifts in a nautical style?

Both the ship's wheel and other nautical accessories from Luxury Gifts, available in our online store, are perfect gifts for any sea and ocean lover. They have a unique appearance and solid craftsmanship. We currently offer you wooden ship's wheels that can be hung on the wall, versions with a captain's bell made of bronze, or a ship's wheel statuette for a regatta participant.

Accessories related to sailing, originating, for example, from the Erre Emme manufactory, can be given not only to a sea lover but to anyone. Their symbolism refers to life events. Telescopes allow you to reach where the eye cannot see, compasses are symbols of balance, and the ship's wheel of responsibility and success.

Top 10 favorite sailing quotes to personalize the handle or spokes of a ship's wheel

Both the ship's wheel from Virtus 1945 and the tiller can be easily and wonderfully personalized. All you need to do is engrave one of the following quotes on them:

1. “The joys of a sailor are as simple as the joys of a child” – Bernard Moitessier.
   
2. “A hungry helmsman is an angry helmsman!” - author unknown.
   
3. “The sea is a great thing” – Tadeusz Dołęga–Mostowicz.
   
4. “They change the sky, not the soul, who sail across the seas” — Horace.
   
5. “In twenty years, you will be more disappointed by what you didn’t do than by what you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, dream, discover” - Mark Twain.
   
6. “A hard day at sea is still better than any day in the office" - author unknown.
   
7. “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came…” - John F. Kennedy.
   
8. “Let’s sail merrily, merrily! On life’s stormy stream” — Edmund Wasilewski.
   
9. “We feel that our work is just a drop in the ocean, but without it, the ocean would be poorer” – Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
   
10. “Hold a seashell straight to your ear, listen to the deep sea's roar. What color is the water today? You still want to return… The sea calls you!" - Kalina Rokosz

Wooden ship's wheel as an elegant, nautical decoration for your home

A large, wooden ship wheel or a flat tiller, which is a steering stick, is a great idea for a beautiful home decor. This accessory is one of the most distinctive motifs associated with nautical themes and maritime style. Carefully crafted from the highest quality materials, it can be a clear and bright message for your guests. In everyday life, the wheel symbolizes strength and leadership.

The 60cm ship wheel by Astra Argenti will beautifully stand out in the living room, home office, and office study, as well as when mounted on a wooden terrace reminiscent of a deck. It is important that it occupies a place of honor in the given room.

We invite you to shop at our online store Luxury Products. You will find beautiful and prestigious models of ship wheels with original mounts, as well as their brass statuettes, which can be a beautiful decoration for your desk or an exclusive gift for your boss. Our site features nautical accessories in good style, and you can shop quickly, pleasantly, and in line with your sense of aesthetics, style, and luxury.