Baby Elephant Wooden Figure by Gunnar Flørning, Lucie Kaas
Baby Elephant Wooden Figure by Gunnar Flørning, Lucie Kaas
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The Baby Elephant is a small piece of Danish mid-century charm: a round-bellied calf with a long, curious trunk, first drawn in 1961 and still carved in wood today. At 11 cm tall it fits on a bookshelf, a desk or a windowsill, and it brings that room a little warmth.
Choose smoked oak for a deep, chocolate-brown grain, or rubberwood for a pale, honeyed finish. Each figure is unique, because wood is a living material and no two pieces carry the same grain.
The Design Story
The elephant was designed in 1961 by Gunnar Flørning together with the Danish illustrator Harry Vedøe, whose drawings were widely loved in children’s books by the well-known author Benny Andersen. That storybook spirit is what you see in the figure: soft curves, big ears and a gentle, slightly shy pose.
Copenhagen design house Lucie Kaas brought the elephant back as part of its Wooden Animals collection, which reinterprets traditional Danish wooden figures, once a familiar detail in Danish homes, for interiors today.
Take care of them, and they will take care of you.
About the Designers
Gunnar Flørning and Harry Vedøe created the baby elephant together in 1961. Harry Vedøe was a Danish illustrator whose work appeared in popular children’s books by Benny Andersen, and his playful line gives the elephant its friendly character.
Why You'll Love It
It is a real design object with a story: a 1961 Danish design, credited to its designers, not a generic souvenir.
The wood does the talking. Smoked oak shows dark, dramatic grain; rubberwood is light and calm. Both age gracefully.
It is small enough to style anywhere and pairs naturally with other Scandinavian wooden figures.
It makes a thoughtful gift for a design lover, a new home or a nursery shelf that is out of a child’s reach.
Where It's Best Placed
On a shelf among books, on a sideboard beside a lamp, or grouped as a pair, one smoked oak and one rubberwood, for a quiet contrast. Keep it out of direct sunlight and move it now and then so the wood colors evenly.
Product Details
| Brand | Lucie Kaas |
|---|---|
| Collection | Wooden Animals |
| Designers | Gunnar Flørning and Harry Vedøe (1961) |
| Wood | Smoked Oak or Rubberwood |
| Height | 11 cm (approx. 4.3 in) |
| Use | Decorative object only; not a toy and not suitable for children |
| Wood sourcing | From suppliers committed to responsible forestry, including FSC certification, according to Lucie Kaas |
| Lucie Kaas item numbers | GF01SO (Smoked Oak), GF01 (Rubberwood) |
| EAN | 5711542020054 (Smoked Oak), 5711542020016 (Rubberwood) |
Living With It
Wood is a living material and its color changes over time. Lucie Kaas recommends keeping wooden animals out of direct sunlight and changing their place in the home now and then to avoid uneven discoloring. Grain and color variations are natural features, not flaws. Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
Who It's Not For
- Children: Lucie Kaas states that its wooden animals are not toys and are not suitable for children; they are for decorative purposes only.
- Anyone wanting identical, uniform pieces: each figure’s grain and tone vary.
- Sunny windowsills in direct light, where the wood will fade unevenly.
About Lucie Kaas
Lucie Kaas is a Copenhagen design house founded in 2010 by Esben and Ellora Rasmussen. It works selectively with designers and brands across fashion, music, art and interiors, and its Wooden Animals collection revives classic Danish wooden figures alongside new interpretations.
Questions We Hear Most
Who designed the Lucie Kaas Baby Elephant?
Gunnar Flørning designed it in 1961 together with the Danish illustrator Harry Vedøe, whose illustrations appeared in Benny Andersen’s popular children’s books.
How do smoked oak and rubberwood look different?
Smoked oak is a deep brown with pronounced grain. Rubberwood is pale and warm. Because wood is natural, every elephant’s grain is a little different.
Will the wood change color over time?
Yes, gently. Lucie Kaas notes that wood color changes over time and suggests avoiding direct sunlight and moving the figure occasionally so it ages evenly.
Is the Baby Elephant a toy for a child’s room?
Lucie Kaas states that its wooden animals are not toys and are not suitable for children; they are for decorative purposes only. It can live on a high nursery shelf as decor.
Does the elephant pair with other Lucie Kaas animals?
It sits naturally with the brand’s other wooden figures, such as the Skjøde birds and the Teddy family, and two elephants in contrasting woods make a classic pairing.
Why We Love It
We love objects with a lineage. This elephant has been charming Danish homes since 1961, and it still feels fresh on a modern shelf.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Returns | Final sale |
Configurations and SKUs
| Smoked Oak | LM-LKA-GF01SO · Lucie Kaas GF01SO |
|---|---|
| Rubberwood | LM-LKA-GF01 · Lucie Kaas GF01 |
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