Kay Bojesen - Officer with sword, small

Kay Bojesen Officer with sword.

These royal guardsmen have watched over the Danish castles since 1658 - with their bearskin, red dress uniform and a cross on the chest.

Kay Bojesen's popular Guardians got a Guardian. The guardsmen, who previously carried a flag or gun, are now equipped with a sword.

Ever since Kay Bojesen designed his guards in 1942, they have been popular, at national parties, as well as companies, with the Danish predominating on an international level.
The guards, are made of beech wood, and painted by hand  the guard house is the packaging.

In 1992 this design was awarded the Form-land prize with the approval of Her Majesty, Queen Margrethe of Denmark.

Handpainted Soldier in Beech Wood (packed in sentry box).

Size: Officer with sword H 22 cm.

About the designer:

Kay Bojesen (1886-1958) is one of the most important pioneers of Danish design. Trained as a silversmith in Georg Jensen's workshop, he designed various products in silver, such as cutlery and serving dishes, including his famous Grand Prix cutlery. Kay Bojesen also worked with other materials and was particularly interested in exploring the possibilities of wood.