Skip to main content

Kay Bojesen Elephant

Vintage Original Articulated Elephant Figurine by Kay Bojesen Denmark c 1950s
Vintage Original Articulated Elephant Figurine by Kay Bojesen Denmark c 1950s

Vintage Original Articulated Elephant Figurine by Kay Bojesen Denmark c 1950s

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Troy, MI

Vintage Kay Bojesen elephant figurine in oak circa 1950s Two available and priced individually

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen
Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen

Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 5 in W 9 in D 3.25 in

Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in San Diego, CA

Articulated toy elephant by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. #1469 Kay Bojesen's elephant, born in 1953

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Oak

Kay Bojesen Pair of Carved and Articulated Oak Elephants, From Denmark
Kay Bojesen Pair of Carved and Articulated Oak Elephants, From Denmark

Kay Bojesen Pair of Carved and Articulated Oak Elephants, From Denmark

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Chicago, IL

, elephant figures, Kay BOJESEN elephants, articulated elephant figures. The darker elephant has a small

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Oak

Kay Bojesen 1950s Oak Elephant
Kay Bojesen 1950s Oak Elephant

Kay Bojesen 1950s Oak Elephant

$1,153

H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Kay Bojesen 1950s Oak Elephant

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Early elephant designed by Kay Bojesen in 1953. Its made from solid oak and features articulated

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Oak

Vintage Kay Bojesen Articulating Wood Toy Elephant
Vintage Kay Bojesen Articulating Wood Toy Elephant

Vintage Kay Bojesen Articulating Wood Toy Elephant

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Chicago, IL

A early Vintage Kay Bojesen Articulating wood toy elephant. signed with early Denmark signature on

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant, Denmark, c.1955
Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant, Denmark, c.1955

Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant, Denmark, c.1955

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.88 in W 3.75 in D 6.38 in

Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant, Denmark, c.1955

By Kay Bojesen

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant, Denmark, c.1960.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Pair Kay Bojesen White Oak Elephants, Iconic Danish Wooden Toy
Pair Kay Bojesen White Oak Elephants, Iconic Danish Wooden Toy

Pair Kay Bojesen White Oak Elephants, Iconic Danish Wooden Toy

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Oakland, CA

Classic Kay Bojesen wooden elephants crafted of solid white oak with articulating leg, neck and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys

Materials

Oak

Vintage Wood Articulated Elephant by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.
Vintage Wood Articulated Elephant by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.

Vintage Wood Articulated Elephant by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark.

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Pasadena, TX

A real original piece of articulated sculpture by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark. Length: 4.93" Width

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Kay Bojesen Reworked Mini Elephant In Multiple Wood Types 70th Anniversary
Kay Bojesen Reworked Mini Elephant In Multiple Wood Types 70th Anniversary

Kay Bojesen Reworked Mini Elephant In Multiple Wood Types 70th Anniversary

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Lejre, DK

Kay Bojesen Reworked Mini elephant anniversary model from 2023 in celebration of the 70th

Category

2010s Danish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Teak, Walnut

Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark

Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Odense, DK

Rare Kay Bojesen wooden toy elephant from the early 1950s in patinated oak with an amazing grain

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Danish Oak Elephant by Kay Bojensen
Danish Oak Elephant by Kay Bojensen

Danish Oak Elephant by Kay Bojensen

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.13 in W 3.75 in D 6.5 in

Danish Oak Elephant by Kay Bojensen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Danish Oak Elephant by Kay Bojensen, articulating arms, legs and trunk. Excellent condition.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

70th Anniversary Reworked Little Elephant By Kay Bojsen
70th Anniversary Reworked Little Elephant By Kay Bojsen

70th Anniversary Reworked Little Elephant By Kay Bojsen

$383 / item

H 4.93 in W 3.55 in D 6.7 in

70th Anniversary Reworked Little Elephant By Kay Bojsen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Lejre, DK

Little Elephant reworked by Kay Bojesen, released for the 70th anniversary, is a special edition of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Kay Bojesen Elephant
Kay Bojesen Elephant

Kay Bojesen Elephant

By Kay Bojesen

Located in New York, NY

Kay Bojesen carved oak elephant with good patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Animal Sculptures

Kay Bojesen Elephant in Oak
Kay Bojesen Elephant in Oak

Kay Bojesen Elephant in Oak

Sold

H 4.34 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in

Kay Bojesen Elephant in Oak

By Kay Bojesen

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kay Bojesen (1886-1958) elephant in oak. Stamped Kay Bojesen, Denmark copyright. Designed in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Toys and Dolls

Kay Bojesen Wooden Elephant Figurine
Kay Bojesen Wooden Elephant Figurine

Kay Bojesen Wooden Elephant Figurine

Sold

H 5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

Kay Bojesen Wooden Elephant Figurine

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An original wooden elephant figurine by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, circa 1960s. The figurine consists of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Kay Bojesen Wooden Elephant Figurine
Kay Bojesen Wooden Elephant Figurine

Kay Bojesen Wooden Elephant Figurine

Sold

H 5 in W 2.5 in D 7 in

Kay Bojesen Wooden Elephant Figurine

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An original wooden elephant figurine by Kay Bojesen. Denmark, c.1960s. The figurine consists of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Signed, Denmark, 1960s
Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Signed, Denmark, 1960s

Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Signed, Denmark, 1960s

Sold

H 4.92 in W 3.94 in D 6.54 in

Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Signed, Denmark, 1960s

By Kay Bojesen

Located in New York, NY

Kay Bojesen oak elephant signed, Denmark, 1960s. Complete with moveable parts. Very good original

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant from Denmark
Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant from Denmark

Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant from Denmark

Sold

H 4.93 in W 3.94 in D 6.54 in

Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant from Denmark

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Munster, NRW

Solid oak elephant, with moveable trunk and legs. Marked on bottom of foot, Kay Bojesen, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Kay Bojesen, Vintage Articulated Oak Elephant, designed 1953, Denmark
Kay Bojesen, Vintage Articulated Oak Elephant, designed 1953, Denmark

Kay Bojesen, Vintage Articulated Oak Elephant, designed 1953, Denmark

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

We are pleased to offer three vintage examples of the wooden elephant toy that was designed by Kay

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage Elephants by Kay Bojesen, Matching Patina, Denmark, circa 1970
Pair of Vintage Elephants by Kay Bojesen, Matching Patina, Denmark, circa 1970

Pair of Vintage Elephants by Kay Bojesen, Matching Patina, Denmark, circa 1970

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of patinated oak elephants designed by Kay Bojesen in 1953. They are made from solid Danish

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Elephant
Elephant

Elephant

Sold

H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 6.3 in

Elephant

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Elephant in oak Kay Bojesen . Production 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Kaj Bojesen Elephants
Kaj Bojesen Elephants

Kaj Bojesen Elephants

Sold

H 5 in D 2.5 in

Kaj Bojesen Elephants

Located in New York, NY

Two early Kay Bojesen carved oak elephants with beautiful patina.

Category

20th Century Danish Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Original 1960s Vintage Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Danish
Original 1960s Vintage Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Danish

Original 1960s Vintage Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Danish

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Original vintage Kay Bojesen elephant A wonderful vintage elephant designed and produced by Kay

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen
Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen

Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen

Sold

H 5 in W 9 in D 3.25 in

Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in San Diego, CA

Articulated toy elephant by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. Kay Bojesen's elephant, born in 1953, is a

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Oak

Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant
Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant

Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant

Sold

H 5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant

By Kay Bojesen

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Early Kay Bojesen oak elephant from Denmark. This piece is marked to the bottom of the foot.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen
Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen

Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen

Sold

H 5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

The Classic oak elephant with movable legs and trunk.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant from Denmark, 1960s
Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant from Denmark, 1960s

Early Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant from Denmark, 1960s

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Munich, DE

Kay Bojesen oak elephant signed, Denmark, 1960s. Complete with moveable parts. Very good original

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Vintage Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant from Around the 1960s
Vintage Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant from Around the 1960s

Vintage Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant from Around the 1960s

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Lejre, DK

Vintage Kay Bojesen oak elephant from around the 1960s. Very good original condition. Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Vintage Articulated Toy in Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen, Denmark
Vintage Articulated Toy in Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen, Denmark

Vintage Articulated Toy in Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen, Denmark

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE

A real vintage classic - the elephant by Kay Bojesen. Made in Denmark. Early example from the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Elephant in Oak, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century
Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Elephant in Oak, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century

Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Elephant in Oak, Danish Design, 20th-21st Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kay Bojesen, Denmark. The elephant in oak. Danish design, 20th-21st century. Measures: 12.6 x 16.6

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys

Materials

Wood

Articulated Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen
Articulated Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen

Articulated Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen

Sold

H 5.25 in W 4 in D 7 in

Articulated Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Hudson, NY

Solid oak elephant, with moveable trunk and legs. Marked on bottom of foot, Kay Bojesen, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Toys and Dolls

Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen, 1960s
Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen, 1960s

Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen, 1960s

Sold

H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

Oak Elephant by Kay Bojesen, 1960s

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Kobenhavn S, DK

Early original elephant in oak. Manufactured by Kay Bojesen, 1960s. We ship this item worldwide

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Toys and Dolls

Monkey Teak Sculpture by Kay Bojesen
Monkey Teak Sculpture by Kay Bojesen

Monkey Teak Sculpture by Kay Bojesen

Sold

H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in

Monkey Teak Sculpture by Kay Bojesen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Roma, IT

in magnificent journeys. Kay Bojesen's monkey becomes a lifelong friend who follows you from child

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Figure, Denmark
Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Figure, Denmark

Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Figure, Denmark

Sold

H 5 in W 3.75 in D 9 in

Kay Bojesen Oak Elephant Figure, Denmark

By Kay Bojesen

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This delightful Danish modern 1950s solid oak elephant figure was designed by Kay Bojesen in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Articulated Oak Elephant Sculpture by Kay Bojesen
Articulated Oak Elephant Sculpture by Kay Bojesen

Articulated Oak Elephant Sculpture by Kay Bojesen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Long Beach, CA

Articulated Oak Elephant Sculpture by Kay Bojesen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak

People Also Browsed

Kay Bojesen Vintage Puffin
Kay Bojesen Vintage Puffin

Kay Bojesen Vintage Puffin

$1,003

H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Kay Bojesen Vintage Puffin

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Krefeld, DE

Vintage and early puffin designed by Kay Bojesen. It is marked with the old sticker: Kay Bojesen copyright Denmark.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952
Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952

Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952

$4,060Sale Price|30% Off

H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 5.12 in

Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Geneva, CH

Rare Iconic vintage largest articulated monkey designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1952. Teak and limba. Articulated joints, head, arms, legs. Can be hung by hands and feet on a shelf ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Kay Bojesen, Vintage Early Large Monkey, teak and limba wood, stamped, 1950s
Kay Bojesen, Vintage Early Large Monkey, teak and limba wood, stamped, 1950s

Kay Bojesen, Vintage Early Large Monkey, teak and limba wood, stamped, 1950s

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

This is a vintage early example of the largest production monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Constructed from teak and limba wood, the joints are articulated allowing the monk...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Kay Bojesen Elephant", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Kay Bojesen Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kay bojesen elephant available at 1stDibs. Each kay bojesen elephant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood and oak. There are many kinds of the kay bojesen elephant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A kay bojesen elephant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Kay Bojesen Elephant?

The average selling price for a kay bojesen elephant at 1stDibs is $645, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $1,836 for the highest priced.

Kay Bojesen for sale on 1stDibs

Silversmith and designer Kay Bojesen became world-famous for creating wooden toys that had a soul and an impish sense of humor. With more than 2000 pieces to his name, he was one of Denmark's most prolific artisans in the 20th century. He is best known for his playful and cheerful monkeys, royal lifeguards and other wooden toys, but his repertoire of products also includes jewelry, cutlery, teapots and silver goblets. Kay Bojesen graduated as a silversmith in 1910 after completing his apprenticeship with silversmith Georg Jensen. As one of the first Danish artisans to do so, he embraced functionalism. He was among the pioneers who organized Den Permanente association – a cooperative of artists that included a shop and exhibition space, which over the decades came to represent the best in Danish and Scandinavian design. The year 1919 became the start of a New Era for Kay Bojesen. His son Otto was born and this life event sparked Kay Bojesen's imagination. In the 1930s, he started to indulge his interest in wood. He created a range of wooden toys that all lived up to his ideal that design should be round, soft and have a good feel to it. His idea was not to create lifelike copies of real animals or to be too sophisticated or focus too much on detail, but instead to create imaginative toys in designs based on a child's world where “lines need to smile”. With this basic philosophy in mind, Kay Bojesen created his beloved wooden toys that appeal to the child within us all. Kay Bojesen retained his childish curiosity till the end and left an important design heritage behind.