Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
Danish, 1886-1958
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.
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Creator: Kay Bojesen
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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Teak
Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey Toy Danish Modern Teak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960s. Nice color and patina the cords are loosely sold AS/IS.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Teak
Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs.
This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood, Beech, Paint
Kay Bojesen, Toy or Decorative Sculpture, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak toy or animal sculpture designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Teak
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. The Elephant was created in 1953 by Kay Bojesen and from the start handmade in his s...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak
Bojesen Monkey Repair Kit
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boyesen's Monkey Repair Kit (Height 20 cm). For old and recent editions. EU shipping €3.00
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Teak
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 foot.
Appears to have a slender chipped area on th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Pair of Articulated Toys / Rabbit & Bear in Pale Oak by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of articulated toys; both a rabbit and a bear by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. #2036
Kay Bojesen's toys are world-famous Classic for childre...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak
Kay Bojesen, Early Horse Figurine in Beech, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measurement and info:
Type: Wooden horse toy/figure.
Material: Beech.
Color: Beech with natural patina and aging.
Design/maker: Kay Bojesen.
Origin: Denmark.
Period...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Kay Bojesen and Jorgen Bloch Lion in Natural Rope, Denmark 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope was designed I collaboration between Jorgen Bloch and K...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Rope
Giant-Sized King's Guardsman by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Weesp, NL
A very rare and monumental giant-sized model of the Royal Danish King's Guardsman hand crafted in wood having retaining its vivid original paint.
Thi...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Kay Bojesen Painted Wooden Puzzle, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bought from the collection of Danish Design Museum in Randers Denmark (now closed) this large puzzle designed by Kay Bojesen reigns among his rarest designs. This example is probably...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
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, is a world-famous Classic for children and adults...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak
Vintage Kings Guardsman Wood Toy by Kay Bojesen, 1970s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden kings guardsman in lacquered beech. It was designed by Kay Bojesen in 1942. It features movable head, arms and legs and it still has it original riffle. This example was manuf...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
Kay Bojesen, Vintage Painted Zebra Figure, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wooden toy zebra made from Danish beech and hand painted white and black.
It was designed by Kay Bojesen in 1936. This particular example was manufactured in the 1950s. It has bee...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
Vintage Dump Truck by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large dump truck with two men and a cargo consisting of seven blocks of lacquered beech. Designed and manufactured by Kay Bojesen in Denmark in the 1950s. T...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
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 limbs, legs, trunk and a removable head. This is an early example made between 1955-5...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak
1960s Scandinavian Modern Farmhouse Toys by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A brightly colored and whimsical miniature farm set by the Danish master of whimsey Kay Bojesen. The fifteen individual wooden pieces consist of a farmhouse of laminated beech with removable gray roof, two beds a bench, two tables, barn of laminated beech with red removable gate, the wooden figures of mom, dad, and youngster, livestock being wooden cows...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
Kay Bojesen Beech Toy Wagon 'a Family Trip', 1950s, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Wagon designed by Kay Bojesen in the 1950s features four characters in a wagon: mother, father and their two sons. This items has been loved and played with for many years and t...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
Vintage Painted Beech Zebra Figurine by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden toy zebra figurine. Material: Beech. Color: White and black.
Design: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period: Manufactured in the 1950s (Designed i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
Giant-Sized King's Guardsman by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A very rare and monumental giant-sized model of the Royal Danish King's Guardsman hand crafted in wood having movable arms and legs and retaining its ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
Kay Bojesen Original Painted Beech Zebra Figure with Patina, 1950s Danish Modern
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Type: Wooden toy zebra, Figurine. Material: Beech. Color: White and black.
Design: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period: Manufactured in the 1950s (Designed in 1935). Measurements: ...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Beech
Huge Wooden Toy Soldier by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Huge Royal Guardsman Standard-Bearer designed by Kay Bojesen. Includes the original Danish flag. Incredibly rare at this scale, Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kay Bojesen More Furniture and Collectibles
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Wood
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Kay Bojesen Bear Early Edition 1950 Danish Design
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Located in The Hague, NL
Original vintage genuine Kay Bojesen wooden articulated Bear toy. Designed and produced by Kay Bojesen, Denmark.
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Vintage 1950's small wooden monkey - Kay Bojesen style
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Small vintage 1950's wooden monkey by Kay Bojesen.
In nice original condition - beautiful patina on the wood - one piece of the monkeys left hand is missing.
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Vintage Scandinavian Oak Bear by Kaj Bojesen Denmark
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Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Original vintage genuine Kay Bojesen wooden articulated Bear toy was designed and produced by Kay Bojesen, Denmark in the 1950s.
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1930s Austrian Horse Toy
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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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.
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Danish Modern Teak & Wood Sheep Sculpture
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical rare sheep sculpture, handmade circa 1950s solid teak legs and face, covered with real leather and wool, beautiful piece of art rare to find.
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Early Original Bear by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950's
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Early Original Bear by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950's. This piece is stamped.
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1930s German Pull Toy Horse with Cart, Burlap over Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
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This antique toy horse, circa 1930s, is mounted on a wooden platform with whe...
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Kay Bojesen Rocking Horse, 1960s Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Balen, BE
Vintage original Kay Bojesen rocking horse. Made from solid beech with a lacquered finish.
Stamped on the underside Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Original...
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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.
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Kay Bojesen Vintage Articulated Wooden Monkey, 1970s
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Located in Esbjerg, DK
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Scandinavian Vintage Rocking Horse in wood by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen, Kay Bojesen
Located in Vorst, BE
Scandinavian children's rocking horse designed by Kay Bojesen in 1936.
The design is appealing not only to children.
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H 17.33 in W 28.75 in D 8.67 in
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Located in Utrecht, NL
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Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
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Kay Bojesen Jointed Monkey
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kay Bojesen articulating and jointed teak monkey. Bought from the original owner who had it in the early 1960's. At some point in the last 15 years he had his rubber bands replaced p...
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Kay Bojesen more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.
Kay Bojesen more furniture and collectibles are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kay Bojesen more furniture and collectibles, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 24 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original more furniture and collectibles by Kay Bojesen were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider more furniture and collectibles by Georg Jensen, Hans J. Wegner, and Kai Kristiansen. Prices for Kay Bojesen more furniture and collectibles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $12 and can go as high as $25,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $763.
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- Where is Kay Bojesen made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Kay Bojesen wooden toys and figures are made in Denmark, and have been since 1930. The founding designer Kay Bojesen was born in Copenhagen in 1886, and the company Kay Bojesen was sold in 1990 to the design house Rosendahl, which is also based in Denmark. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Kay Bojesen figurines.