Kay Bojesen Denmark

Kay Bojesen (15 August 1886 – 28 August 1958)

Kay Bojesen is celebrated as one of the most important Danish Designers of the 20^th century, achieving global acclaim for his remarkable talent for crafting wooden animals imbued with soul, humor, and character. In 1951, his iconic wooden Monkey, crafted from Teak and Limba, swiftly became a Danish design icon. To this day, it remains one of the most cherished and significant gifts into Danish households.

Kay Bojesen trained as a silversmith in 1910 after having been apprentice at Georg Jensen. Kay Bojesen was one of the first Danish artisans to be impressed by functionalism. He was one of the initiators of ‘Den Permanente’ (The Permanent), a business and showcase that presented the best in Danish and Scandinavian design for many decades. Indeed, the clean lines that we know from Danish furniture design and architecture from that same era are clearly visible in Kay Bojesen’s work.

In 1991, Erik Rosendahl gets permission to produce selected toys and designs in wood, as well as the Grand Prix cutlery in steel, the latter of which was transferred back to Kay Bojesen ApS in 2009. Today the wooden figures are still managed by Rosendahl Design Group.

Ethically sourced
Created with considerations around supporting human rights and ethical labor.
Fair trade
Materials are produced and traded in accordance with global fair trade standards.