Oak Lovebirds by Kay Bojesen

I Just love these white and smoked oak Lovebirds by Kay Bojesen. Together with Kay Bojesen’s other wooden figures, the Lovebirds are placed in the unique crossroads between imaginary figure and design object. Full of soul, humor, craftsmanship and with a twinkle in their eyes – and thus appealing to the child in all of us.

Kay Bojesen created his wooden figures with love, imagination and intelligence. Today his classic designs are found in countless Scandinavian homes -whether in the children’s rooms, on the shelf or at the office. The Kay Bojesen Lovebirds or “Turturduvorna” in Danish, wooden figurines designed by Kay Bojesen in the 1950s finally return after a long hiatus. This incredibly cute set of two smaller Songbirds in oak and smoked oak was created by Kay Bojesen as a gift for his own friends and was never before put in commercial production. But now, after more than half a century, the loving little couple is finally available and is ready to brighten up our homes!

Modern design is part of the Denmark’s national identity and daily life. Many Danish products, including the Kay Bojesen wooden toys, have become archetypes or icons of 20th century design. These Lovebirds are carefully carved and detailed wooden figures of the highest quality.

Kay Bojesen’s world-famous wooden figures are classic gifts for children and adults alike. Each character is hand-crafted in Denmark by expert craftsmen and furniture makers, and has movable parts. When you give or receive a Kay Bojesen you can take pride in its Scandinavian authenticity.

Kay Bojesen’s premise in his work was a conviction that his objects should have life, blood and a heart. People should want to pick them up, and they should radiate humanity, warmth and vibrancy. The Lovebirds by Kay Bojesen were produced in accordance with Bojesen’s motto that lines should smile. In the early 1950s, it was so popular that it was exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Oak Lovebirds by Kay Bojesen are available at RoyalDesign.no (ad link) or RoyalDesign.co.uk (ad link)