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A true original in Danish art meets a true original in Danish design. With the Kay Bojesen Songbird x Leif Sylvester collection, two of Denmark’s greatest mood-lifters in art and design come together in a heartfelt tribute to humour, creativity, and originality. Each of the Kay Bojesen Songbird x Leif Sylvester art figurines is unique in colour and expression. What they all have in common is that Kay Bojesen’s beloved design classic has been powerfully and lovingly transformed with Leif Sylvester’s hand-painted brushstrokes, giving each edition its own distinct personality. From their vibrant wingtips to the very core of their creative soul, they are originals. True originals. Just like Kay Bojesen’s designs have been since 1922 – full of character and spreading joy as cherished design icons across generations. And the meeting with the beloved multi-artist Leif Sylvester’s spectacular and life-affirming art has only made the iconic songbird even more expressive. The Kay Bojesen Songbird x Leif Sylvester Laughing Bird stands 20 cm tall and is crafted from FSC®-certified beechwood. It features a striking interplay of brown and yellow tones, and with its open beak and bold brushstrokes, it exudes Leif Sylvester’s cheeky attitude, packed with nerve and presence – a raw and contagious expression that is impossible not to smile at. And the joy only grows when you discover that Laughing Bird is both numbered and features the artist’s signature. In this brand-new and exclusive art edition, the iconic songbird dazzles in a colourful plumage of whimsical dots and enchanting circles. With pride, humility, and a twinkle in the eye, we continue Kay Bojesen’s design legacy. Because the Kay Bojesen Songbird x Leif Sylvester collection demonstrates a shared passion for durable and lasting creations – ones that are much more than just timeless. The kind that are full of personality, imagination, and uniqueness. The kind of design pieces that have that little extra something. The ones that spark conversations and bring a presence far greater than the space they physically occupy. Because the best art – the best design – is not just timeless. It feels alive. Please note that each art bird in the Kay Bojesen Songbird x Leif Sylvester series is hand-painted in accordance with Leif Sylvester’s original and distinctive artistic expression. As a result, every Kay Bojesen Songbird x Leif Sylvester Laughing Bird will naturally appear unique. The Kay Bojesen Songbird x Leif Sylvester Laughing Bird is produced in a limited edition of 800 pieces. Each individual artwork is numbered on the tail feather and features a printed version of the artist’s signature.

Kay Bojesen

Birds

The Birds series is a collection of songbirds with unique names in a wide range of playful colours. All birds in the Birds series are designed based on Kay Bojesen’s original drawings from the 1950s and produced in FSC®-certified  wood, which guarantees that the trees have been planted, cultivated and felled responsibly. Kay Bojesen designed with soul, humour and a twinkle in his eye and looked at the world from a child's perspective when creating new stories in wood. There had to be room for the imagination to unfold around the figures, and the simple design language, clear colours and friendly expressions have become his signature.
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Birds, Kay Bojesen

The songbirds

Naming of the birds

Kay Bojesen’s songbirds are a unique collection that comes in a wide range of cheerful colours. Each bird has been named and all the birds are designed based on Kay Bojesen’s original drawings from the 1950s.


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