RARE LAURIDS LONBORG DANISH MODERN TEAK OWL MID CENTURY MODERN BOJESEN FIGURINE. LAURIDS LONBORG DANISH MODERN TEAK OWL MID CENTURY MODERN BOJESEN FIGURINEThe owl has some black marks on his back and appears to have some white paint on the base. Offered for your review and consideration is this absolutely magnificent, mid-20th century, Laurids Lonborg vintage lathe-turned teak body and either maple or birch hardwood eye sockets, ears and nose, highly stylized Modernist wooden owl, carved figure. It features black beaded eyes and a soft, bulbous teak body. The eye sockets, ears and nose are routered and inserted into drilled out recesses in the teak body and affixed with adhesive glue. The birch or maple hardwood eye sockets have a concave profile and an interior round darker wood, perhaps walnut, upon which the black beaded eyes sit. The birch or maple nose and ears are carved out on their lower forms. LAURIDS LONBORG DANISH MODERN TEAK OWL MID CENTURY MODERN BOJESEN FIGURINE. The owl has some black marks on his back and appears to have some white paint on the base. Laurids Lonborg Danish Modern Teak Owl – Mid Century Modern Bojesen Style Figurine. For sale is a mid-20th century Laurids Lonborg wooden owl figurine, crafted in the Danish modern style from solid teak. This highly stylized piece captures the elegance of Danish design, with a lathe-turned teak body and skillfully carved details, reminiscent of works by Kay Bojesen and other Scandinavian modernists. This collectible owl features black beaded eyes with birch or maple eye sockets, nose, and ears, adding to its unique, minimalist charm. Condition: The owl has some black marks on its back and white paint on the base. Please see the pictures for exact condition. Style: Danish Modern / Mid Century Modern. Material: Teak body with birch or maple details. Features: Black beaded eyes, concave eye sockets, stylized ears and nose. Additional Context: Laurids Lonborg was a prominent Danish designer in the 1950s and 1960s, known for creating functional and decorative wooden items in the Danish modern style. This owl figurine is an excellent example of his work, reflecting the simplicity and organic beauty characteristic of Scandinavian mid-century modern design. Danish wooden animals like this were part of a movement that celebrated craftsmanship, natural materials, and minimalist aesthetics, making them timeless collector’s items. Inspired by iconic designers like Kay Bojesen, Lonborg’s pieces are highly valued by collectors for their quality and unique design, blending function with art. PLEASE SEE PICTURES FOR EXACT CONDITION AND DETAILS.
