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Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey, large, teak
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey, large, teak
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey, large, teak
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey, large, teak
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey, large, teak
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey, large, teak
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey, large, teak
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey, large, teak
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey, large, teak
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey, large, teak
Kay Bojesen Wooden Monkey, large, teak

Description

The Wooden Monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen, is a beloved classic of Scandinavian design. This large monkey is made of teak and limba wood and it measures 46 cm in height. Legally harvested limba wood complies with the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR) and the plantation teak guarantees responsible harvesting and better living conditions for locals living close to the plantations.

Bojesen's monkey with its mischievous look and light coloured belly has transformed kids’ rooms into jungles and sparked dreams of far-away places since 1951. It has a permanent role on Danish television as the mascot of wildlife programs and as a prize in quiz shows. Every monkey consists of 31 wooden parts and is crafted by hand in Denmark. Due to slight variation in shade and wood grain, the monkeys have a unique and charming personality.

Kay Bojesen

Wooden Monkey, large, teak

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3–4 weeks

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Material
Teak, limba wood
Height
46 cm
Notes
Over time the teak parts may acquire a more golden brown shade due to exposure to light and air.
Care instructions
Clean with soft dry cloth

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Kay Bojesen

Kay Bojesen (1886-1958) is one of the most important pioneers of Danish design. Trained as a silversmith at the Georg Jensen workshop, he designed several products in silver, such as cutlery and serving dishes, including his famous Grand Prix cutlery. Kay Bojesen worked with other materials as well and was particularly interested of exploring the possibilities of wood. 

Best-known examples of Bojesen’s wooden designs are the wooden animals that have become classics of Scandinavian design. Bojesen’s wooden animals are still loved by children and adults as they were during the 1950s when they first appeared. The monkey, the bear and the elephant are more than just wooden sculptures – Bojesen wanted to create wooden characters with a heart and personality. The animals are sympathetic and inspiring – perfect as a toy and also as a piece of decoration. Bojesen’s wooden animals were an immediate success and for this reason, the wooden monkey was exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London during the 1950s. Bojesen was awarded many important prizes, such as the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale, and he was also appointed silversmith to the King of Denmark.

 

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