The popular guardsman by Kay Bojesen has a new flag! The guardsman previously carried a paper flag, but now he has a lovely cotton textile flag, which is a more robust, longer-term solution. Kay Bojesen first sketched the standard bearer in 1942, and thi…
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The popular guardsman by Kay Bojesen has a new flag! The guardsman previously carried a paper flag, but now he has a lovely cotton textile flag, which is a more robust, longer-term solution. Kay Bojesen first sketched the standard bearer in 1942, and this impressive painted beech standard bearer comes with a cardboard sentry box bearing the monogram by permission of Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark.
Size: 22 cm
Material: Painted beech. Cotton flag.
Danish design
Kay Bojesen’s quirky, fairytale wooden figures make a beautiful gift that will last a lifetime. A cherished memory of a special day. For generations, Kay Bojesen was seen as the high spirits of Danish industrial design. Today, Kay Bojesen is regarded as one of Denmark's biggest designer names and his designs are among the most popular in Danish design. Kay Bojesen retained his childish curiosity and joie de vivre till the end. Kay Bojesen died at the age of 72 and left an important design heritage behind. A heritage that is now guarded closely by his grandchildren.