Wooden Dog

Cute Wooden Dog Figurine

The wooden dog from Kay Bojesen is part of a collection of wooden animals designed by Kay Bojesen between 1935 and 1957. Although it is not meant to be a replica of a real animal, the wooden dachshund has a strong personality full of life: It stands there irresistibly, just waiting for a stick to be thrown or a treat to fall its way. Thus, the wooden dog from Kay Bojesen occupies that unique space between a fantasy figure and a design object. Full of soul, humor, and craftsmanship, it appeals to the playful child in all of us. The wooden dog from Kay Bojesen has a clean, modern look without any superfluous details, and its timeless design delights young and old alike.

Legendary Wooden Figure Design

But not only in children’s rooms—the wooden animals from Kay Bojesen have also become sought-after collector’s items on shelves and in offices, passed down from one generation to the next. That’s why these animals are perfect as gifts wherever people live and play: christenings, birthdays, confirmations, high school graduations, weddings, and anniversaries. The Danish manufacturer Rosendahl Design Group produces Kay Bojesen ’s wooden animals in close collaboration with his family, crafting them from high-quality oak and walnut wood that gains charm over the years. Bojesen himself adhered throughout his life to the mantra that good design should be human, warm, and lively: “They should remind you of a circus, ” he usually said of his works, among which these 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 playfulness 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.