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Period: 1950s
Creator: Kay Bojesen
Kay Bojesen, Vintage Early Large Monkey, teak and limba wood, stamped, 1950s
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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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
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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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Beech, Paint

Kay Bojesen, Toy or Decorative Sculpture, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
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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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

Kay Bojesen Early Handmade Wooden Oak Elephant Children's Toy, 1950s, Denmark
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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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Giant-Sized King's Guardsman 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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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Kay Bojesen, Early Horse Figurine in Beech, Denmark, 1950s
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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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Kay Bojesen Painted Wooden Puzzle, 1950s
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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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Vintage Dump Truck by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
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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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Kay Bojesen 1950s Oak Elephant
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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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Huge Wooden Toy Soldier 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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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Kay Bojesen Beech Toy Wagon 'a Family Trip', 1950s, Denmark
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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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Vintage Painted Beech Zebra Figurine by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
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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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Giant-Sized King's Guardsman 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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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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Rare Big Adjustable Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
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Lladró Horse Race Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Race of horses figurine joined together and one of them attached to the white, glossy and matte porcelain base limited series. The thrilling energy of a horse race, captured in all i...
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Vintage 1950's small wooden monkey - Kay Bojesen style
By Kay Bojesen, Zoo Line
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
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. See pictures. You can e...
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Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a lovely cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in th...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mid-century Kay Bojesen Medium Monkey
Located in Oakland, CA
Original Kay Bojesen wooden monkey, designed in 1951, Denmark. This iconic danish toy is sculpted from solid teak and limba wood, it showcases segmented limbs and movable head, arms,...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

Mid-century Kay Bojesen Medium Monkey
Mid-century Kay Bojesen Medium Monkey
H 18.5 in W 17.75 in D 6.1 in
1930s German Pull Toy Horse , Burlap Over Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful antique German toy, a pull toy, a pull horse toy. This antique toy horse, circa 1930s, is mounted on a wooden platform with wheels. The ca...
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German Art Deco 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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1930s German Pull Toy Horse , Burlap Over Wood
1930s German Pull Toy Horse , Burlap Over Wood
H 14.18 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An abstract hobby horse designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Composed of two arched panels of birch plywood divided by a solid birch shaft and topped with a charming red knob...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Birch, Plywood

Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings. Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Danish Kay Bojesen 1950s Wooden Oak Hippo Figurine Desk Pencil Holder
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Kay Bojesen " The Hippopotamus" oak figurine. Kay designed in 1955 because he needed a device to store his pencils. This hippo desk accessory ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

1960s Medium Size Teak Ape Monkey by Kay Bojesen
Located in Victoria, BC
The rare, larger version of the 1960s Teak Ape Monkey by Kay Bojesen is a true treasure for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This extraordinary wooden figurine represents the epitome of Danish design from the mid-20th century. Meticulously handcrafted with teak wood, this majestic monkey stands...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

Kay Bojesen Bear Early Edition 1950 Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Original vintage genuine Kay Bojesen wooden articulated Bear toy. Designed and produced by Kay Bojesen, Denmark. This beautiful toy is in wonderful...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Previously Available Items
Set of Three Teak and Limba Wood Figure 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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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

Wooden Toy Soldiers by Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of Royal guardsmen designed by Kay Bojesen. Each soldier Includes a 1950s Magasin du Nord labels. Lovingly used with lots of patina. Denmark, 19...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Wooden Toy Soldier by Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Royal guardsman designed by Kay Bojesen. Denmark, 1950s.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Wooden Toy Soldier by Kay Bojesen
Wooden Toy Soldier by Kay Bojesen
H 9 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
Largest Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Large monkey by Kay Bojesen. Originally designed, 1951. Kay Bojesen’s monkey comprises 31 parts and is made of limba wood and sustainable teak. Each on...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

12 Vintage Royal Guardsmen by Kay Bojesen from 1950s
Located in Krefeld, DE
A Set of 12 guardsmen, old production. All marked Kay Bojesen Copyright Denmark. 4 different types of Guardsman: 2 smaller drummers, height 20cm, the others 22 cm, 2 drummers, 3 gua...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Collection of Fourteen Danish Vikings by Hans Bolling and Bojesen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A cool collection of fourteen Danish Viking toys by Hans Bolling and Kay. The Vikings are made out of mix woods and real fur. They are from the 1950s-19...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fur, Maple, Teak

Kay Bojesen Large Rocking Horse of Patinated Lacquered Beech "The Arab"
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare and large edition of Danish designer Kay Bojesen´s iconic and beloved children’s rocking horse. This larger model, called "The Arab" w...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Rare Kay Bojesen Beech Toy Bus with Passengers, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This bus designed by Kay Bojesen in the 1950s features five characters : 4 passengers and one bus driver. This item has been loved and played with for many years and this shows in th...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Kay Bojesen Beech Toy Wagon 'Mom & Dad on Trip', 1950s, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Wagon designed by Kay Bojesen in the 1950s features two characters in a wagon: mother and father. Please notice that mom is in the driverseat and dad does not even fit... This i...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Kay Bojesen Monkey Teak Signed
Located in New York, NY
Kay Bojesen monkey teak signed. Medium to large scale toy monkey in teak and limba wood with articulated joints, movable head, arms and legs. Impres...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

Kay Bojesen Monkey Teak Signed
Kay Bojesen Monkey Teak Signed
H 18.1 in W 18.1 in D 5.12 in
Kay Bojesen Beech Toy Wagon 'a Family Trip', 1950s, Denmark
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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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Kay Bojesen Elephant in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958) elephant in oak. Stamped Kay Bojesen, Denmark copyright. Designed in 1952. Measures: 21 x 11 cm. In good condition.
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Kay Bojesen Elephant in Oak
Kay Bojesen Elephant in Oak
H 4.34 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in

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