Kay Bojesen’s smiling black hippo is a fresh take on the collectable wooden animal that was designed in 1955 to guard the designer’s pencil on his desk. The new beech hippo was made slightly larger and painted with blackboard paint, so it can be used for writing notes and messages. White chalk included.
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Wooden Hippo, black
Kay Bojesen Denmark
Description
Kay Bojesen’s smiling black hippo is a fresh take on the collectable wooden animal that was designed in 1955 to guard the designer’s pencil on his desk. The new beech hippo was made slightly larger and painted with blackboard paint, so it can be used for writing notes and messages. White chalk included.
- Length: 21.5 cm
- Width: 5.5 cm
- Height: 9 cm
- Material Painted beech
- Colour Black
- Notes Wipe clean with a soft damp cloth.
- Product ID: RD39206
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Based on 2 reviews
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Karsten O | Verified Customer
Kreisfreie Stadt Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany
I love it soooo much. Beautiful well crafted piece
1 year ago
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Shira D | Verified Customer
Israel
Stunning! The included chalk was a great touch.
2 years ago
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