Architectmade Duck Wooden Bird

Duck | Architectmade

The wooden duck Duck by Architectmade was designed by Hans Bølling after a crossing mother duck with ducklings made headlines in 1959.

On a beautiful spring day in Copenhagen, a proud mother duck with ducklings waddled through traffic during rush hour.
A policeman immediately stopped all cars and pedestrians so that the ducks could cross unharmed.
This event was photographed by passers-by and published in many Danish newspapers. The incident touched the hearts
of the Danes and has become a symbol of the Danish attention to nature and the ability to appreciate small everyday wonders.

Inspired by the above story, Hans Bølling designed the Ducklings at the time.
He was so charmed by the story that he brought them to life in smooth teak so that everyone could put them on the windowsill.

Duck and Duckling are handmade from solid teak wood with moveable heads.
The ducks are packed in a beautiful box, making them extra nice to give as a gift.

Dimensions |
Duckling: W: 6 cm, H: 8,7 cm
Duck: W: 10,3 cm, H: 18,5 cm

Hans Bølling
Bølling’s work is known for its play, humor and wit. A passionate spirit whose practice and products are inspired by creative diversity.
Early in his career he began to craft small figures from botanicals as gifts for family and friends. The precision and personality
in his objects paved the way for success as he quickly began to sell the wooden figures to stores.
Bølling won an award for the designs and invested the winnings into his own carpentry machine.
The access to the means of production kick-started the production of Bølling’s now-famous Duck and Ducklings in the 1950’s.
Years later, Hans still stops by the Architectmade office, checking in on his beloved products, his lively, cheerful spirit inspiring more ideas than we know what to do with.

Architectmade at North Sea Design

At North Sea Design we love quality brands from Scandinavia and fully support the vision of Architectmade:
"Built to last. Born to be passed on".
In addition to the wooden animal figures, Architectmade also produces designs by our favorite Danish designer Finn Juhl, all made with great craftsmanship.
Visit our store in Vorden (Achterhoek)where we have, besides the wooden birds and ducks, the Finn Juhl Turning Tray and teak wooden FJ Bowl on display.
North Sea Design is an official dealer of the Danish brand Architectmade, you can order all items from us, including the items you miss in our webshop.
For advice on the interior design and styling of your home you can also visit the North Sea Design store.