Kay Bojesen Dog Walnut Dachshund

How cute is this dachshund from Kay Bojesen Denmark, made of oiled walnut wood. The dachshund was born in 1934, an absolutely timeless design, a true design classic. Used as a popular toy in the playroom to a beloved design icon in a future home.

The dachshund is H11cm x W18.5cm x D7cm

Kay Bojesen Wooden figures

The series of wooden figures is based on Kay Bojesen's basic idea that toys should be simple, sturdy and should encourage play. Kay Bojesen also worked from the philosophy that wood only comes to life when it is given a story – a philosophy that was consistent with all his figures. That foundation and Kay Bojesen's unique talent have transformed his magical world of wooden figures into beloved classics and design icons that will last for decades.

Kay Bojesen is one of the great Danish designers. Like no other, he knew how to create original stories from wood. He had the gift of bringing the wood to life. Or as he put it: “Making the line smile”. And the lines certainly smile in each of the wooden animals – all of which have become iconic.

Most figures are turned from FSC®-certified beech wood and the manual production with painting and printing is done with the great precision and care that characterizes Kay Bojesen's wooden figures. The form is based on the original figures from Kay Bojesen's archive, which are simple and minimalist, but full of life and soul, radiating the sense of magic and adventure that was so part of Kay Bojesen's spirit and sense of storytelling.