This hand-carved Danish baby elephant from the 1960s embodies the language of Scandinavian mid-century modern design. Crafted from natural wood, the figure features a warm, honey-beige tone with a subtly satin finish that highlights hand craftsmanship and the wood grain’s organic texture. The sculptural silhouette is simplified and rounded, with conical legs and an elongated cylindrical trunk, achieving a playful yet balanced profile. The ears—made from a natural, fine-grained leather in a complementary light brown hue—provide a tactile, visual contrast to the smooth wood. All elements are seamlessly joined, with no visible mechanical fasteners, underscoring meticulous handiwork. The elephant is preserved in excellent condition, its surface retaining original patina, with only the faintest signs of age from light handling. This figurine resonates with the spirit of Danish modernism: geometric form quietly amplifies the chosen material, allowing wood and leather to speak for themselves. The softly abstracted lines and gentle contrast of textures evoke a time when everyday objects offered a hint of playfulness, and design served both aesthetic and practical needs. It is a sculptural gesture, as if whispering tales of Nordic interiors—pragmatic yet open to warmth—and of reverence for materials that need no concealment. The sculpture would complement a bookshelf, sideboard, or coffee table, especially alongside natural woven textiles, ceramics, or books in Scandinavian bindings. It may be paired with other wood or leather accents to highlight its mid-century lineage. The elephant would fit discreetly within a modernist arrangement or an eclectic collector’s space, contributing a note of refined craftsmanship and subtle, personal narrative to the interior.
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Height19 cm
Depth25 cm
Width5 cm
Dimension details
Width5 cm
Height19 cm
Depth25 cm
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