Lucie Kaas Mice (set of 2) | Maple & Tropical Chestnut

Description

Th. Skjøde Knudsen had an uncanny talent for carving out wooden figures. In 1960 he established his own factory located in Skjern.

The mice were designed in 1958 and are known as one of Skjøde’s best designs. The variations of the wood used and the simple details surrounding the mice underline the true handicraft of the Skjøde Collection.

Mice is sold as a set of 2.

Designed by: Theodor Skjøde
Product Material: Maple & Tropical Chestnut Wood
Dimensions: 4cm x 7cm x 5.5cm (LxWxH per mouse)

Care Instructions: Wood is a living material and overtime the color of wood will change. To minimize uneven discoloring it is recommended to not put wooden animals in contact with direct sunlight and change its place in the home now and then. Wood grain and colour variations are not considered quality failures but natural features of the product.

Wooden Animals Collection: 

The wooden animals from Lucie Kaas are a combination of old Danish designs together with new interpretations of a Scandinavian classic.

The design of the pieces is a fine art, for which Lucie Kaas has worked to modernize while still maintaining traditional details. Though typically seen as a detail in Danish households, the wooden animals have found their way into homes of celebrities around the world such as Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Jennifer Garner, Hilary Duff and many more.

About Theodor Skjøde: 

The Danish designer Theodor Skjøde Knudsen (1927-2007) had an uncanny talent for wooden handicrafts. Though exercised as a hobby in his spare time, the submission of his works to an exhibition at the Charlottenborg Art Museum in 1956 gave birth to a 20 year full time dedication to the art.

Due to the growing demand for his products, he opened his own factory in 1960 in Skjern leading to collaborations with well-known Piet Hein as well as having his work requested by the Queen Margrethe of Denmark. Th. Skjøde Knudsen was a versatile artisan and his product range included anything from wooden animals to board games and wooden dishes – simplicity and quality being the key characteristics that describe his designs.

The factory closed in 1977, but his designs was brought to life again by Lucie Kaas in 2014 honoring Skjøde’s uncompromising approach to craftsmanship.