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.
$427Sale Price|48% Off
Vintage Primeminister Stauning Beech Nutcracker Kay Bojesen, 1930s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid 1930s. Great original patina and humorous/cartoon'ish details like the neck rolls, circ...
Beech
Midcentury Serving Tray in Solid Teak by Kay Bojesen, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Serving tray in solid teak, designed by and made by Kay Bojesen. Great original condition.
Teak
Vintage Kay Bojesen Bamboo Roast Serving Set, USC, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Japanese inspired roast set in stainless steel and bamboo. Designed by Kay Bojesen and manufactured by USC in Denmark during the late 1960s. This set comes in its original box from...
Bamboo
Kay Bojesen Teak Condiment Set, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1962
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kay Bojesen 3 piece teak condiment set. Known for his articulated Jointed Monkey, Bojesen alson produced some outstanding Danish designs for dining as well! Turned from teak this set...
Glass, Teak
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Solid Teak Serving Plate by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
A Danish modern solid teak serving plate by Kay Bojesen, circa 1950s. The plate is in good vintage condition and measures 10.75"D x 1"H. It is sig...
Teak
Tray and dessert holder Attr. Peter Hvidt, Branded Denmark
By Kay Bojesen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Milano, IT
A refined set with Scandinavian charm, attributed to the creative genius of Peter Hvidt and originating in 1960s Denmark, this piece embodies the timeless elegance of Nordic design....
Plexiglass, Wood
Set of Three Teak and Limba Wood Figure by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of three teak and limba wood monkey figure with movable arms and legs. Made and marked by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Copyright.
Teak
Set of 10 Kay Bojesen Solid Teak Plates, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare and elegant set of 10 original charger plates crafted in solid teak, designed by Kay Bojesen and produced in Denmark in the 1950s. The plates display a beautiful warm patina and...
Teak
Kay Bojesen Vintage Danish Fish Knives for USC Copenhagen, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 6 Fish Knives designed by Kay Bojesen and manufactured by United Steel Company in Denmark during the 1950s. During this period KB worked as a Artistic Leader at the Company....
Stainless Steel
Vintage Danish Nutcracker and Bowl by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid 1930s. Great original patina that really highlights the rather cartoon'ish details like neck rolls, circular glasses and a bend nose. Everything synonymous with the attributes of the Danish Primeminister Thorvald Stauning (1924-26 & 1929-42) who's face the nutcracker...
Beech, Teak
$336Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Kay Bojesen Danish Teak Dust Bin Crumb Sweeper Set
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Kay Bojesen. Sweeper kit consisting of a sweeping tray and a brush of wood. Wonderful early impressed marks; k.b. eneret, translating kb exclusive, and Kay Bojesen paper label.
Teak
Vintage Lunch Knives by Kay Bojesen for USC Copenhagen, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 8 stainless steel and black resin dinner/lunch knives. Designed by Kay Bojesen and manufactured by United Steel Company in Denmark during the 1950s. During this period KB wo...
Stainless Steel
1950s Danish Teak Salad Bowl by Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen, Finn Juhl, Magne Monsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modern design Classic - lathe turned teak salad bowl in the largest size, design by Finn Juhl crafted by Magne Monsen for Kay Bojesen.
Teak
Raymor 1950s Black Wire Serving Stand and Bowl
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Raymor two-tiered black wire serving stand with handle, with matching circular pedestal bowl. Bowl measures 6 inches height x 14 inches diameter.
Metal
Midcentury Teak Serving Tray or Platter
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury teak serving tray or platter from Denmark, circa 1960s. The platter is 12" in diameter and .5" high. The piece is in very good...
Teak
$400
H 1.5 in W 11.25 in D 23.5 in
Large Early Stamp Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Staved Teak Serving Tray
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Dansk teak tray with duck logo marked JHQ , staved teak, Danmark . Very nice condition.
Teak
Danish Vintage Teak Serving Trays 1960s Set of 4
By Silva, Wiggers
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish vintage teak serving trays 1960s set of 4. Danish Mid-Century Modern teak trays. This set consists of: A large oval tray by Silva, ...
Glass, Teak
Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Rare Rosewood & Silver Plate Peppermill by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare Jens Quistgaard pepper mill of extraordinary design, part of Dansk's "Rare Woods" collection is made of rosewood with a silver plated band. There is a hole in the band to load...
Silver Plate, Brass
Egyptian Serving Tray in Hand Engraved Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-engraved Egyptian serving tray in brass. Imported as a souvenir to Denmark circa 1950-60. It features ornamented handles, hieroglyphs and pharaoh depictions. Measurements: L: 47...
Brass
1930s Glassware with Copper Overlay
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three drinking glasses with flowers cutouts in copper overlay, circa 1930s. The glasses have beautiful copper patina on the outside, with a green...
Glass
Dansk Teak Serving Tray
By Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful teak serving tray by Dansk, made in Denmark.
Teak
$460
H 3.13 in W 11.38 in D 3.75 in
Gorgeous Brass Lizard Nutcracker Vintage, France, 1960s Mid Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s french large and heavy nutcracker shaped like an lizard. Nice addition to your room, to use it as is or just for your collection of bronze items. Found at an esta...
Bronze, Brass
1960s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill with Salt by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
A 1960s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Salt & peppermill made of teak, in the style of a chess piece. Stamped Dansk Designs Ltd Denmark JHQ. Nice o...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Large Solid Teak Tray by Digsmed Denmark
By Flemming Digsmed
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Danish manufacturer and editor of decorative objects and tableware in teak during the 1960s and 1970s. The factory closed in 1975.
Teak
$1,570Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.97 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
French Faux Bamboo Vanity Tray or Serving Tray in Brass and Bronze
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful early 20th century faux bamboo brass tray with handles and foliage details. France, 1930s This eye-catching faux bamboo tray with mi...
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 5.52 in Dm 7.88 in
Kay Bojesen Kitchenware "Plat de Menage" in Bangkok Teakwood, Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare complete set of "Plat de menage" tableware made at Kay Bojesens workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark in the 1960s. All items are designed by Kay Bojesen and were handmade form t...
Teak
Midcentury Serving Tray in Solid Teak by Kay Bojesen, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Serving tray in solid teak, designed by and made by Kay Bojesen. Great original condition.
Teak
Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen Teak Footed Bowl
By Kay Bojesen, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen Teak Footed Bowl. Finn Juhl designed some of the most beautiful items in the world and his series of turned wood bowls are ...
Teak
Sold
H 6.3 in W 0.79 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Kay Bojesen Bamboo Knives for USC Copenhagen, 1950s, Set of 12
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of 12 Fruit/Butter Knives designed by Kay Bojesen and manufactured by United Steel Company in Denmark during the 1950s. During this period KB worked as a Artistic Leader f...
Stainless Steel
Set of Three Teak and Limba Wood Figure by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of three teak and limba wood monkey figure with movable arms and legs. Made and marked by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, Copyright.
Teak
Early Mid Century Modern Table Crumber
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An early Mid-Century Modern period silent butler or table crumber by Kay Bojesen (Denmark, 1886-1958). Teak. Danish copyright. Marked fully on tray base....
Teak
Vintage Kay Bojensen Rosewood Corkscrew Wine Opener, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very rare wine opener designed by Kay Bojesen and manufactured by USC (United Steel Company) in Copenhagen, Denmark in the early 1950s. Measurements: W: 11...
Stainless Steel
Teak Catch-All Tray by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Littleton, CO
A beautiful-grained small tray by Kay Bojesen in Siamese teak, his preferred wood type. Denmark, 1950s. Note: Free shipping also includes Alaska and Hawaii via USPS.
Teak
Vintage Bamboo Roast Serving Set by Kay Bojesen, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Japanese inspired roast set in stainless steel and bamboo. Designed by Kay Bojesen and manufactured by USC in Denmark during the late 1960s. This set comes in its original box from...
Bamboo
1960s Danish Teak Serving Tray Platter by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Teak serving tray from the 1960s, designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Solid teak platter with solid teak handle. Stamped on the underside: Kay Bojesen, Denmark, teak. In good ov...
Teak
Ultra Rare Kay Bojesen Teak Kitchen Set, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare complete kitchen set by Kay Bojesen. All hand turned from solid Siamese teak, his preferred wood-type. Four pieces in total: pepper Shaker, pepper mil...
Teak
Finn Juhl Teak Bowl for Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1951
By Kay Bojesen, Finn Juhl, Magne Monsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl teak bowl. Designed 1951 and made at Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Marked.
Teak