Big icons. Small sizes. Under the heading of Liliput, you can now create original stories made of wood with three of Kay Bojesen’s famous wooden figures in an even smaller miniature size, where the smiling lines of the small miniature versions can't help but bring out big smiles in eve
ryone who loves classic Danish design. Meet Bear measuring 9.5 cm, Elephant measuring 7.5 cm and Hippo, who measures just 6 cm. Like his bigger siblings, the Liliput Bear stands ready with his characteristic open arms and friendly expression. And even though it’s small, the Liliput Bear can still turn its head and move its arms so you can stand it up, sit or lay it down exactly as you like. The Elephant, with its long trunk and adorable ears, also has the same inviting round shape in the Liliput version as it does in the original from the early 1950s, when Kay Bojesen’s elephant figure was born at Kunsthåndværkets Spring Exhibition. Born in 1955 as a fun accessory for keeping pencils tidy on the desk, the Hippo will still bring smiles and style in its Liliput size when placed in the office or children’s room. All Liliput animals are from FSC®-certified beech wood, which guarantees that the trees used in production are planted, cultivated and felled responsibly.
The Liliput Bear also has details in FSC®-certified maple, which helps accentuate the Bear’s soft design. The individual parts of the animals are turned, ground and polished to look beautiful and feel nice to the touch. Even though the animals have become smaller, the great craftsmanship behind each individual Liliput figure is the same as it has always been.
The high quality of materials, design and finish shines through the three little friends, who in this unique bundle with all the Liliput figures are the perfect gift idea for anyone who appreciates the original Danish design that Kay Bojesen is known for – whether it’s for a big anniversary or a small child's birthday. Whether big, small, mini or Liliput, Kay Bojesen’s family of wooden animals has a very special appeal to children and adults alike. A wooden figurine is not a gift that is forgotten, but a dear friend that follows you throughout your life – from your childhood bedroom to a home of your own as an adult. Only design icons of a certain calibre can do this without losing relevance.
- Specifications
Untreated oak, untreated maple
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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 explored in particular the possibilities offered by wood.