Wooden figures

Kay Bojesen is known for his imaginative figures. Try adding Kay Bojesen’s Monkey to your decor -  a classic among Kay Bojesen’s products and in Danish design generally. The monkey is iconic and will fit into the decor of almost any room. Let it decorate the children’s room and inspire play in far-away lands,  place it on the bookcase or display cabinet in the living room, or hang it in your office for some fun inspiration. The monkey will fit in exactly where it makes sense for you in your home decor.

The Kay Bojesen monkey was born in 1951 and is still a much-loved figure in the children's rooms and living rooms of multiple Danish homes. It can both sit and hang from its arms, which are designed as a small hook so that you can easily hang the monkey up. It is made in sustainable wood, the signature material in all of Kay Bojesen’s wooden figures and other wood products.

With Rosendahl Design Icons, it’s easy to find inspiration for your home decor and to find your favourite Danish design icons. On this page, find inspiration in Kay Bojesen’s beautiful products, which are certainly classic Danish design at its best.

The Kay Bojesen brand was founded in 1932, and so the story of a craftsman with a great sense of humour and plenty of curiosity began. Kay Bojesen created his figures based on a philosophy that good design should be accessible to everyone, a mission that he definitely achieved. For example, the monkeys lives on in multiple different Danish homes. Over the years, Kay Bojesen and his beautiful wooden figures have become synonymous with Danish design.

Kay Bojesen is the epitome of original Danish design, and his round, soft shapes and smiling lines crafted in wood each tell an original story. Kay Bojesen’s products are centred around children's imagination and their playful world. A world full of curiosity and creativity, which has inspired many of the iconic characters we know today - like the monkey.

The monkey and the other wooden figures from Kay Bojesen are also perfect gift ideas for both young and old alike. They are especially popular as gifts for christenings, confirmations, students, weddings and many of life's other special celebrations. Complete the collection with the other Kay Bojesen wooden figures from the animal range. The range includes the Elephant and the Songbird. All the figures come in beautiful wooden boxes, which you can also store them in if they are not to be permanently on display.

This page features all the wooden figures and other products from the classic Kay Bojesen brand, which is known for its creative and playful world, high quality craftsmanship and sustainable materials.

The number of imaginative and stylish wooden figures is long, perhaps because these appeal to children and adults alike.