Kay Bojesen
Songbird Ernst by Kay Bojesen
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- The Designer
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- Brand:Kay Bojesen of Denmark
- Country: Denmark
- SKU: KBR-39407-RD-FJ
- Material: Solid Beech
- Care:Wipe with a dry cloth. Do not place in direct sunlight.
- Designer:Kay Bojesen
- Dimensions:H: 6 x L: 6.25"
- Gift:Rosendahl Gift Boxed
In spring 2014, Kay Bojesen Denmark is ready with a strong and noble new release, as the Songbird Family is joined by a seventh member. The distinguished gentleman 'Ernst', with his discrete grey plumage and striking black bill, is a perfect match for today's graphic interior design trends. Ernst is named after Kay Bojesen's father, who for years published a satirical magazine called The Octopus, and the well-known Danish publisher passed on his sense of humor, imagination and playfulness to his famed son. Kay Bojesen Denmark now pays tribute to this by dedicating the newest Songbird to Bojesen Senior and making Ernst the leader of the flock. Nothing less would do.
Since Kay Bojesen Denmark relaunched The Dog, The Rabbit and The Hippo last year, interest in Kay Bojesen's classic wooden designs has been tremendous. The Monkey and all his friends have gone from cool to cult, not least riding the wave of the nature trend as a strong element on the Scandinavian design scene. However, Kay Bojesen was just as colorful in his work as in his personality! We came to realize this at Rosendahl when the Bojesen Family gave us permission to flip through an old photo album and we found photos of a hitherto undiscovered feathered treasure: The Songbird. Chirpingly charming!
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."
