Old Modern Handicrafts

What Old Modern Handicrafts does

Old Modern Handicrafts, operating under the Captain Heritage brand since a 2025 rebrand, is a privately held, for-profit craft manufacturer and retailer founded in 1999 and headquartered at 1500 S Milliken Ave, Ontario, California. The company designs, handcrafts, and sells museum-quality wooden ship models, full-size wooden boats, and nautical-themed décor through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (omhusa.com), a global wholesale/dealer program, and direct phone sales. Production uses traditional plank-on-frame and plank-on-bulkhead construction methods combined with premium hardwoods (mahogany, western red cedar, teak, rosewood) and, for select lines, modern composite hull reinforcement; each piece requires hundreds of hours of artisan labor. The catalog spans nearly 2,000 maritime-inspired creations, including tall ships (Captain and Admiral lines, Fleet Admiral limited editions), battleships, cruise ships, sailing yachts, speedboats, Venetian gondolas, heritage watercraft (canoes, kayaks, dinghies), and bespoke commissioned models with 3-6 month build timelines.

The business operates on a one-time unit-sale model with price points ranging from roughly $160 for small decorative models to $78,300+ for full-size custom boats, with custom commissions requiring a 50% deposit. Customer segments include individual collectors and maritime enthusiasts (primary), hospitality and resort projects, museums, corporate and brand clients, homeowners, and resort/eco-tourism operators. Notable enterprise references include the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Grey Goose, National Geographic, the New York Times, Disney/ABC/NBC, Ralph Lauren, and RMS Titanic Attractions. Revenue is generated globally across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, supported by an international shipping network with custom wooden packaging.

The company is founder/owner-operated with 11-50 employees, no disclosed external funding, and no parent company. Distribution relies primarily on owned e-commerce and wholesale dealer partnerships, with brand awareness built organically through a multi-platform social media presence (130k+ Instagram, 95k+ Facebook, 79k+ TikTok followers) plus content marketing, email, and blog channels. Sub-brands Anne Home (nautical-inspired furniture) and Alison Nautical Fashion (apparel/accessories) extend the maritime aesthetic into adjacent lifestyle categories, while composite boats represent a product line aimed at buyers wanting traditional aesthetics with reduced maintenance.

Name

Old Modern Handicrafts

Legal name

Old Modern Handicrafts Inc.

Website

https://omhusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Old Modern Handicrafts, now branded Captain Heritage, is a California-based craft manufacturer and DTC retailer founded in 1999 that handcrafts museum-quality wooden ship models, full-size wooden boats, and nautical décor, selling globally to collectors, hospitality projects, museums, and maritime enthusiasts via its e-commerce site and wholesale dealer program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wooden Ship Models and Nautical Decor

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht Tenders & Auxiliary Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Day Cruiser, Bowrider & Runabout Manufacturing (IMAJAEAI)

Keywords

• Wooden ship models
• Handcrafted maritime decor
• Custom wooden boats
• Nautical decorative items
• Museum quality replicas

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wooden Ship Models: One-time sales of handcrafted wooden ship models ranging from small decorative pieces ($160) to museum-quality large models ($14,000+). Products include tall ships, battleships, cruise ships, sailing yachts, and historic replicas.
2. Full-Size Wooden Boats: Custom-built and semi-custom wooden boats including Venetian gondolas, canoes, kayaks, dinghies, and classic runabouts. Prices range from $6,000 to $78,000+ for custom builds. Production timelines of 3-6 months with 50% deposit required.
3. Custom Commissioned Models: Bespoke ship model commissions for collectors, museums, corporations, and hospitality venues. Building process takes 3-6 months. Includes volume discounts for multiple pieces.
4. Wholesale/Dealer Program: Wholesale pricing and dealer partnerships for retailers, distributors, and interior designers. Professional support materials and account assistance provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Old Modern Handicrafts (now Captain Heritage) manufactures and sells handcrafted wooden ship models, full-size wooden boats, and nautical décor built using traditional plank-on-frame construction with premium hardwoods including mahogany, western red cedar, teak, and rosewood. The portfolio spans nearly 2,000 maritime-inspired creations ranging from small decorative pieces to museum-quality large-scale replicas, with prices from $160 to over $78,000 for custom full-size builds. The company also offers bespoke commissioned vessels and nautical-themed furniture, lighting, fashion, and architectural models through its own e-commerce site and global dealer network.

Product overview

Captain Heritage (formerly Old Modern Handicrafts) offers a diverse portfolio of handcrafted wooden maritime products centered around museum-quality ship models, full-size wooden boats, and nautical decor. The core product lines include the Admiral Line and Captain Line tall ship model collections, Fleet Admiral Series limited editions, and specialized naval vessel models (battleships, cruisers, destroyers). The company also produces heritage watercraft such as Venetian gondolas, canoes, kayaks, and dinghies available as both display models and full-size functional boats. Custom Made Models and Custom Wooden Boats represent bespoke commissioning services where customers can request personalized vessels with specific specifications. Supporting product lines include nautical furniture and decor under the Anne Home sub-brand, aviation and automobile models, and various maritime-themed accessories. The company employs traditional plank-on-frame and plank-on-bulkhead construction methods using premium hardwoods including mahogany, western red cedar, teak, and rosewood. With nearly 2,000 maritime-inspired creations in their catalog, the portfolio spans from entry-level display models to exclusive limited-edition museum-quality replicas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tall Ship Models - Admiral Line
• Tall Ship Models - Captain Line
• Fleet Admiral Series
• Battleship Ship Models
• Cruise Ship Models
• Speed Boat Models
• Venetian Gondolas
• Heritage Watercraft (Canoes, Kayaks, Dinghies) Full-size and model wooden canoes, kayaks, rowing boats, dinghies, and Whitehall-style boats built with traditional craftsmanship. 6ft display canoes ~$2,188-$2,219; 10-12ft canoes ~$4,014-$4,696; full-size kayaks 15-19ft ~$5,484-$7,264.
• Full Size Wooden Boats
• Composite Boats
• Custom Made Models
• Custom Wooden Boats
• Architecture Models
• Automobile Models
• Aviation Models
• Anne Home Nautical Furniture and Decor Sub-Brand
• Alison Nautical Fashion

Quantifiable outcome

• 26+ years of operation with established market presence
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Model Shipways: Specializes in wooden ship model kits, plans, and supplies for hobbyist builders. Adjacent to OMH's decorative model business with overlapping vessel subjects (tall ships, naval vessels), but operates in the kit/hobbyist segment rather than finished decorative products.
• Rockport Marine: Maine-based custom wooden boat builder serving both new construction and restoration of classic yachts and workboats. Comparable in traditional wooden boatbuilding expertise and custom build model, though operating at the luxury yacht end of the market.
• Brooklin Boat Yard: Maine-based custom wooden boat builder focused on cold-molded construction of classic and contemporary designs. Directly comparable in craftsmanship approach and full-size wooden boat construction, though positioned at higher price points for yacht tenders and custom vessels.

Direct peers

• Hampton Nautical: Online retailer selling wooden ship models, globes, telescopes, and nautical home décor directly to consumers. Closely comparable to OMH in product mix (decorative ship models, nautical décor, gift items), target customer (collectors and homeowners), and D2C e-commerce go-to-market.
• Authentic Models: Amsterdam-based manufacturer and retailer of decorative ship models, globes, bar cabinets, and nautical home accessories. Highly comparable in heritage positioning, premium pricing strategy, and product categories (model ships, globes, nautical décor).

Broad incumbents

• Ralph Lauren Home: Iconic lifestyle brand offering nautical-inspired home furnishings, apparel, and décor across a global retail network. Overlaps with OMH in nautical home décor category and is also an OMH customer; broader portfolio and substantially greater scale make it a broad incumbent in adjacent nautical aesthetics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/omhinc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@captainheritageUS
• Facebookfacebook.com/captainheritage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/captainheritage
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodenmodelships
• TikToktiktok.com/@captainheritage_us
• Pinterestpinterest.com/captainheritage

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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