Vintage Kay Bojesen Teak Viking Figurine Large Danish Folk Art Wooden Gonk
£60.00
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Vintage Kay Bojesen Teak Viking Figurine Large Danish Folk Art Wooden Gonk
£60.00
Item Overview
- Type: Vintage Hand-Carved Teak Viking Figurine / Mid-Century Scandinavian Folk Art Character
- Brand: Kay Bojesen Style
- Designer: Kay Bojesen Design Profile
- Manufacturer: Danish Mid-Century Toy Workshop (Copenhagen Region)
- MPN: Does Not Apply (Authentic vintage hand-crafted studio design)
- Place of Origin: Denmark (Scandinavian Modern Heritage)
- Style: Danish Modernism / Mid-Century Modern Folk Art / Minimalist Wooden Curio
- Colour: Rich Golden Teak, Deep Espresso Brown Grain Lines, and Creamy Fluffy White Fur Beard
- Design Era: Mid-Century Modern Golden Era (c. 1960s)
- Material: Solid Premium Danish Teak Wood, Organic Leather/Hemp Cord Elements, Real Fur Trim
- Set Includes: One (1) Single Articulated Wooden Viking Warrior Figurine
- Features: Ball-Jointed Movable Weapon Arm, Sculptural Broadaxe Pole, Round Integrated Teak Shield, Elongated Flat Foot Plates, Deep-Set Pointed Horned Helmet.
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition displaying exceptional structural preservation. The premium teak body is completely solid, showcasing a deep natural oil sheen free from perimeter chips, cracks, or restoration. The natural fur beard is beautifully full, soft, and firmly set. Both the defensive shield and towering broadaxe are completely intact and secure.
- Size and capacity: Stands at a substantial total height of approximately 17.8 cm (7 inches), with a maximum width profile of 12.7 cm (5 inches) across the weaponry, and an outer depth profile of 13.3 cm (5.25 inches).
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This iconic piece dates precisely to the height of the Scandinavian design boom (c. 1960s). The specific use of rich, tight-grained Danish teak, the characteristic multi-piece turned body contours, and the delicate integration of real fur elements are textbook diagnostics identifying authentic 20th-century Danish workshop craft.
- Historical Note: Kay Bojesen remains a monumental figure in Danish design history, globally celebrated for transforming rigid industrial timbers into warm, soulful, and whimsical wooden animals and characters. His iconic Viking series, introduced in the mid-century era, captured the imagination of post-war collectors by stripping away traditional historical aggression to focus on pure geometric modernism. Carved from highly prized tropical teak, these figures feature brilliant design notes like the single-handed broadaxe and the circular shield. These high-quality art pieces were highly fashionable luxury exports, frequently styled on minimalist rosewood sideboards across the UK and USA as definitive emblems of elite mid-century taste.
Description
A magnificent and highly sought-after acquisition for serious collectors of Danish Modernism, mid-century wood curators, or Scandinavian art stagers, this vintage teak Viking figurine is brimming with historical design authority. Masterfully turned from fine golden-brown teak wood, the character balances a striking architectural horned helmet above a thick, wonderfully tactile body, complete with its original broadaxe and defensive round shield. The wood's natural grain creates a beautiful organic texture that contrasts elegantly against the cloud-like fluff of its real fur beard, making it a spectacular statement piece for a modern retro mantlepiece or executive desktop.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Iconic Kay Bojesen Silhouette: Showcasing the definitive ball-jointed utility arm, geometric spade-axe profile, and flat footwear elements unique to the Danish line.
- Premium Danish Teak: Crafted from dense, slow-cured vintage teak wood, celebrated for its superb deep grain configurations and heavy handling weight.
- Pristine Real Fur Beard: Retains a full, deep-pile cream hide mustache and beard assembly that drapes cleanly over the central body torso.
- Articulated Display Options: The main right arm is ingeniously engineered to rotate, allowing the collector to dynamically angle the battleaxe for styling preferences.
Condition Report
This vintage Danish teak sculpture is in exceptional condition, demonstrating premier collector care over the decades. The teak wood sections are structurally flawless, beautifully jointed, and completely free from stress cracks, sun-fading, or localized water rings. The wood retains a gorgeous hand-rubbed wax satin finish that accentuates the grain. The natural fur elements remain clean and firmly attached with no bald patches or historic storage discolouration. (Please see the detailed gallery images for a closer look at the surface patina and exact physical measurements).
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: High-value mid-century design items demand elite protection. The extended axe assembly and delicate pointed helmet horns will be safely enveloped in custom high-density foam padding. The entire figurine will be double-wrapped in premium bubble cushioning and shipped in a heavy-duty box surrounded by impact-absorbing fill to ensure pristine arrival.
- Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.