The Fontanini family has been producing figurines in Italy since 1908.  One of the more popular producers of nativity sets, their figurines have evolved over the years from production using plaster or paper mache to a polymer resin.  Fontanini figurines vary in size from the smallest series, 2 1/2 inches, to the most common among collectors, 5 inches, to the largest, about 50 inches.

Photo of Fontanini Nativity and Figurines by Jim, the Photographer on Flickr.

Fontanini collectibles are now sold in the United States with a box and story card, which may or may not be present when sold from collector to collector.  The story card tells the role of the figure in the Bethlehem nativity story.

If you are looking for a nativity scene to add to your collection of christmas collectibles, you should be able to find one among the listings below.  If you cannot find a Fontanini Nativity Set that you like, you should check out our selection of other nativity sets.