1998 Dept. 56 Seasons Bay "Chapel on the Hill" House. Measures 8 3/4" to top of steeple and is about 9" wide. Excellent condition. Comes with box and a light cord.
This 1998 "Chapel on the Hill" from the Dept. 56 Seasons Bay series is a magnificent example of coastal architectural miniature work. Standing nearly nine inches tall to the tip of its elegant steeple, the piece captures the serene and stately presence of a seaside sanctuary. The design features intricate shingle textures and a refined color palette of crisp white and slate blue, perfectly evoking the misty, maritime atmosphere of the Seasons Bay collection. Unlike the more colorful holiday villages, this series is prized for its sophisticated, realistic proportions and subtle, elegant detailing.
While typically part of a coastal village display, this chapel fits beautifully into a Dark Academia aesthetic, serving as a miniature monument to Gothic-inspired architecture and quiet reflection. It would look stunning placed on a shelf among heavy bookends or as a solitary lit accent in a dim library corner. Released in 1998, this set is in excellent condition and is remarkably complete, including the original box and a functioning light cord to illuminate the arched windows from within. The craftsmanship of the steeple and the stonework at the base reflects the high standard of late-90s Department 56 production, making it a centerpiece-quality item for serious collectors and lovers of historic architecture alike.
This item is vintage, over 25 years old.
