Bordfolk Bunad Egg Cups in Norwegian Folk Costume by Lucie Kaas
Bordfolk Bunad Egg Cups in Norwegian Folk Costume by Lucie Kaas
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Norway’s regional folk costumes, in egg-cup form. The bunad is Norway’s festive dress, with patterns and colors that tell you which valley or county the wearer comes from. These eleven Bordfolk figures wear bunads from Fana, Hardanger, Nordland, Telemark, Rogaland, Sunnmøre and Trøndelag, plus two boys in blue and red.
The Design Story
Bordfolk (Danish for “table people”) is Lucie Kaas’s revival of the painted wooden egg holders that stood on Danish breakfast tables in the 1960s and 1970s. Designers Marie Willumsen and Esben Gravlev kept the classic shape, a little figure with a cup for a head, and dressed each one in a new outfit.
The bunad series brings Norway’s regional folk costumes to the same little figure.
About the Designers
Marie Willumsen and Esben Gravlev designed the Bordfolk collection for Lucie Kaas. Esben Gravlev Rasmussen co-founded Lucie Kaas in 2010 and is its creative director; his eye for graphic color runs through the whole range.
Why You'll Love It
They are a thoughtful gift for anyone with Norwegian roots: pick the bunad of their family’s home region.
The embroidery-inspired painting is detailed for a 7 cm figure.
Set out for 17 May, Norway’s Constitution Day, when bunads come out across the country.
Where It's Best Placed
On a Constitution Day breakfast, a holiday brunch table, or a display shelf as a small collection of Norway’s regions.
Product Details
| Brand | Lucie Kaas |
|---|---|
| Collection | Bordfolk |
| Designers | Marie Willumsen and Esben Gravlev |
| Material | Beech wood, hand-painted look |
| Height | 7 cm (approx. 2.8 in) |
| Use | Egg holder for a standard hen’s egg, or decoration |
| Lucie Kaas item numbers | BF01FA (Fana), BF01HAR (Hardanger), BF01NOB (Nordland, Blue), BF01NOG (Nordland, Green), BF01OT (East Telemark), BF01OTB (Telemark Beltestakk), BF01RO (Rogaland), BF01SU (Sunnmøre), BF01TR (Trønder), BF02B1 (Boy, Blue), BF02B2 (Boy, Red) |
Living With It
Beech is a natural material, so color and grain vary a little from piece to piece. Wipe each egg holder with a soft, damp cloth and dry it straight away; we recommend keeping painted wood out of the dishwasher and away from long soaks.
Who It's Not For
- Anyone wanting a dishwasher egg cup: these are painted wood, best wiped clean by hand.
- Toddlers’ play: they are tableware and decoration, not toys.
About Lucie Kaas
Lucie Kaas is a Copenhagen design house founded in 2010 by Esben and Ellora Rasmussen. It works with designers and artists across fashion, music, art and interiors, and makes objects meant to start a conversation: wooden figures, egg cups, kokeshi dolls and decorative pieces with a strong graphic point of view.
Questions We Hear Most
What is a bunad?
A bunad is a Norwegian folk costume. Each region has its own version, worn for celebrations such as weddings and 17 May.
Which regions are available?
Fana, Hardanger, Nordland (blue or green), East Telemark, Telemark Beltestakk, Rogaland, Sunnmøre and Trønder, plus a boy in blue and a boy in red.
Can these hold a real egg?
Yes. Like all Bordfolk figures, the head is a cup sized for a boiled hen’s egg.
Why We Love It
Heritage on a small scale, and a lovely way to keep a family’s home region on the table.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Returns | Final sale |
Configurations and SKUs
| Fana | LM-LKA-BF01FA · Lucie Kaas BF01FA |
|---|---|
| Hardanger | LM-LKA-BF01HAR · Lucie Kaas BF01HAR |
| Nordland, Blue | LM-LKA-BF01NOB · Lucie Kaas BF01NOB |
| Nordland, Green | LM-LKA-BF01NOG · Lucie Kaas BF01NOG |
| East Telemark | LM-LKA-BF01OT · Lucie Kaas BF01OT |
| Telemark Beltestakk | LM-LKA-BF01OTB · Lucie Kaas BF01OTB |
| Rogaland | LM-LKA-BF01RO · Lucie Kaas BF01RO |
| Sunnmøre | LM-LKA-BF01SU · Lucie Kaas BF01SU |
| Trønder | LM-LKA-BF01TR · Lucie Kaas BF01TR |
| Boy, Blue | LM-LKA-BF02B1 · Lucie Kaas BF02B1 |
| Boy, Red | LM-LKA-BF02B2 · Lucie Kaas BF02B2 |
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