Datti and Boje are cheerful skiing wooden dolls that Kay Bojesen designed in the 1940’s. The red-cheeked characters were named after his family members – his son Otto was called Boje, and Datti was the nickname of his daughter-in-law Ruth. The dolls are made of beech and feature skis, skiing poles and outfits painted with vibrant colours. |
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Boje the skier boy
Kay Bojesen Denmark
Description
Datti and Boje are cheerful skiing wooden dolls that Kay Bojesen designed in the 1940’s. The red-cheeked characters were named after his family members – his son Otto was called Boje, and Datti was the nickname of his daughter-in-law Ruth. The dolls are made of beech and feature skis, skiing poles and outfits painted with vibrant colours. |
Product details (4)
- Material
- Painted beech
- Width
- 2.36 in (6 cm)
- Depth
- 6.69 in (17 cm)
- Height
- 6.1 in (15.5 cm)
- Product ID
Designer
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958) is one of the most important pioneers of Danish design. Trained as a silversmith at the Georg Jensen workshop, he designed several products in silver, such as cutlery and serving dishes, including his famous Grand Prix cutlery. Kay Bojesen worked with other materials as well and was particularly interested of exploring the possibilities of wood.
Read moreReviews (4)
5
Based on 4 reviews
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Anonymous
Novo Mesto, Slovenia
Great remember on skiing days and wibter
407 days ago
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Tami L
Madison, United States
I love it. Instant family heirloom. Quality and design are couldn’t be better.
388 days ago
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Fiona B
Auckland, New Zealand
Very cute! A great little winter decoration! Very well made and carefully wrapped for it's trip to New Zealand!
233 days ago
Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 8/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees
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Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
Eco-friendly production 6/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
Climate impact 5/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
Sustainable materials 5/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
Circular design 4/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability