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Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). Rocking horse made of patinated lacquered beech wood.
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Kay Bojesen (1886-1958).
Rocking horse made of patinated lacquered beech wood.
Mid-20th century.
Marked Kay Bojesen.
Appears in excellent condition with minor signs of use.
Dimensions: L 67 cm x H 44 cm.
Kay Bojesen (1886–1958) was a Danish designer and silversmith, best known for his iconic wooden toys, which have become classics in Danish design history.
Originally trained as a silversmith under the renowned Georg Jensen, Bojesen began to take an interest in wood as a material during the 1930s. Inspired by his son and the contemporary educational ideas about toys, he started designing wooden figures and animals that were imaginative, sturdy, and simple – and most importantly, encouraged play and creativity in children.
His most famous work is the monkey from 1951, made of teak and limba wood. It has become a symbol of Danish design and is often given as a gift for christenings, confirmations, and weddings. Bojesen's figures – which also include the elephant, the bear, the guardsman, and the hippopotamus – are characterized by rounded, soft shapes and a friendly, lively expression.
Kay Bojesen worked from a philosophy that “the lines should smile,” and he aimed to create toys that could accompany a person throughout life – from childhood to adulthood.
Although he originally did not view his wooden animals as art, they are now exhibited in museums and are considered design icons.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Lacquered
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th C.
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:København, DK
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1041245665352
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