Kay Bojesen
Policeman, Black by Kay Bojesen
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- The Designer
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- Brand:Kay Bojesen of Denmark
- Country: Denmark
- SKU: KB-39241-FJ-OH
- Material: FSC™-Certified Painted Beech
- Care:Wipe with a dry cloth. Do not place in direct sunlight.
- Designer:Kay Bojesen
- Dimensions:H: 7.3"
The Policeman from Kay Bojesen was inspired by other uniformed institutions. The Policeman belongs to the same collection as the Guardsman and Postman. These uniformed wooden figurines have truly won peoples' hearts and are now permanent features in most Danish homes. The Policeman, in black, is a timeless interior decoration. He fits particularly well in modern designer homes, but can just as easily decorate any family home. The unique and timeless Policeman is made from beech and then painted black. At 18.5 x 7 x 4 centimeters, this delightful, uniformed wooden figure is the perfect gift for design lovers who appreciate its beauty and uniqueness.
Today, design being a well established and defined parameter, you may safely claim that Kay Bojesen, through his many groundbreaking projects and ideas within the world of applied arts, was the first industrial designer in Denmark. Since the relaunch of Grand Prix, now artfully manufactured in Japan and crafted in 18/8 stainless steel, former Head Chef of the world0famous Danish restaurant Noma, Matt Orlando, has chosen the flatware for his newly opened restaurant Amass in Copenhagen. The reason why: It symbolizes not only the essence of Danish craftsmanship, but also quality and functionality. The company is today purveyor to Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark.
However, the flatware has not only gained resonance in Europe but also in the US. Several design experts have emphasized the flatware as the most iconic Danish design from the twentieth century. The world famous American architect Michael Sheridan highlights Kay Bojesen's Grand Prix flatware as one of his favourite Danish designs. Sheridan explains, "The Grand Prix flatware is an industrial product but the curves have their roots in handcraft and a genuine joy of aesthetics. I have used it at home since 2002 and I would argue that it is the best all-around flatware of modern times."