An early production wooden dachshund by Danish designer Kay Bojesen, carved from solid teak. The head, legs and tail are articulated, allowing the figure to be positioned in different ways. Stamped ‘Kay Bojesen Copyright Denmark’, the piece retains its original surface patina and signs of wear consistent with its age.
Kay Bojesen (1886–1958) was a Danish designer and silversmith best known for his wooden animal figures. Combining simplified forms with articulated construction, his designs became closely associated with Scandinavian mid-century modernism. His wooden toys remain recognised examples of 20th-century Danish design.
Origin: Denmark
Period/Style: Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century
Date: circa 1950
Material: Teak
Dimensions: 15.5cm height × 30cm width × 9.5cm depth
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An early production wooden dachshund by Danish designer Kay Bojesen, carved from solid teak. The head, legs and tail are articulated, allowing the figure to be positioned in different ways. Stamped ‘Kay Bojesen Copyright Denmark’, the piece retains its original surface patina and signs of wear consistent with its age.
Kay Bojesen (1886–1958) was a Danish designer and silversmith best known for his wooden animal figures. Combining simplified forms with articulated construction, his designs became closely associated with Scandinavian mid-century modernism. His wooden toys remain recognised examples of 20th-century Danish design.
Origin: Denmark
Period/Style: Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century
Date: circa 1950
Material: Teak
Dimensions: 15.5cm height × 30cm width × 9.5cm depth
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