Wooden Bear

Cute Wooden Bear

Full of soul, humor, and craftsmanship, this wooden bear appeals to the playful child in all of us. With its round nose and chubby belly, this cute and sturdy bear from Kay Bojesen quickly becomes a favorite among young and old alike, straddling the unique line between fantasy character and design object. Kay Bojesen ’s bear is made of oak and maple wood. The superb craftsmanship and high-quality wood ensure hours of fun for generations to come. The wooden bear is part of a collection of wooden animals designed by Kay Bojesen between 1935 and 1957. Today, the Danish company Rosendahl Design Group manufactures these wooden animals in close collaboration with Kay Bojesen ’s family.

The “ Reworked ” Anniversary Edition

For over 70 years, Kay Bojesen has brought life into many homes—especially with his figures, whose painted smiles bring a genuine smile to people’s faces. The family of figures and wooden animals is large and has now been expanded to include a very special addition: the wooden bear in the Reworked Anniversary Edition. He was designed with the intention of using materials responsibly and thoughtfully. That’s why the wooden bear in the Reworked Anniversary Edition, an upcycling process uses only wood scraps—all of which would otherwise have been discarded—such as teak, walnut, oak, ash, and maple. This lends the figures a sustainable dimension and places them in a modern context. The wooden bears feature a special anniversary embossing on their feet.

Legendary Wooden Figurine Design

Not only in children’s rooms, but also on shelves and in offices, the wooden animals from Kay Bojesen have become coveted collector’s items that are passed down from one generation to the next. That’s why these animals are perfect as gifts for any occasion where people live and play: baptisms, birthdays, confirmations, high school graduations, weddings, and anniversaries. Bojesen himself adhered to the mantra throughout his life that good design should be human, warm, and lively: “They should remind you of a circus, ” he usually said of his works, among which the charming wooden figures are among the most popular. Kay Bojesen With his user-friendly and modern design language, he ranks among the greatest Danish functionalists. In his naive designs, form and object, seriousness and play merge into a single entity. At the same time, Bojesen possessed the unique ability to bring wood to life, which has made his works international design icons.