Designed by Kristian Vedel in 1959, this Large Wooden BIRD from Vedel’s BIRD series was one of the most successful Danish products from the 1950s. Each bird is handmade by a wood-turner in Denmark, and the spherical head can be tilted and turned to create different expressions. It's shown here in smoked oak wood.  Photo 3 of 4 in Icons of Danish Design: Wooden Ducklings and Birds by Marianne Colahan

Icons of Danish Design: Wooden Ducklings and Birds

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Designed by Kristian Vedel in 1959, this Large Wooden BIRD from Vedel’s BIRD series was one of the most successful Danish products from the 1950s. Each bird is handmade by a wood-turner in Denmark, and the spherical head can be tilted and turned to create different expressions. It's shown here in smoked oak wood.