Wall decoration - crane - Denmark

Rare Danish modernist teak/rosewood wooden wall sculpture – Arne Ingdam – Crane – circa 1960

An exceptionally elegant and sculptural wall decoration from Denmark, made in solid teak/palisander and designed as a stylized flying bird. This object is a textbook example of the pinnacle of Danish modernism and can be attributed with high certainty to the famous Danish wood artist Arne Ingdam.

The bird is built from a single, flowing, aerodynamic line:
an extremely slender beak, a streamlined body, and an openwork wing that lets light and shadow play on the wall. This formal language is characteristic of Ingdam’s work from the period 1955–1975, in which he gained international fame for his abstract, almost futuristic interpretations of birds in wood.

The sculpture is entirely hand-carved from solid teak/palisander, a beloved material in Scandinavian design due to its warm color, durability, and silky sheen. The natural patina that the wood has developed over the years enhances the sculptural depth and gives the object a particularly rich appearance.

Although the object is unsigned — which is very common for this type of work by Ingdam — its origin is unmistakably recognizable from the characteristic form, proportions, and technique. Such birds were sold in the 1960s through Danish design houses such as Illums Bolighus and Den Permanente and are today beloved collector's items.

Why is this piece special?
• Authentic Danish mid-century design
• Rare large edition
Iconic Ingdam-form language
• Fully handmade
• Stunning original patina
• Very decorative and museum-like in appearance

This type of wall bird is collected worldwide and regularly appears in international design auctions and gallery collections. For Arne Ingdam teak wall birds in this large, elegant version, the current auction prices are approximately as follows:

Type Realistic auction price:
Small / simpler €200 – €350
Average format €300 – €550

Specifications
• Designer: Arne Ingdam (attributed)
Origin: Denmark
Period: approximately 1955–1975
• Material: Solid teak/rosewood
• Form: Stylized flying bird
• Technique: Hand-carved and polished
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with a beautiful patina

An extremely refined and rare Danish modernist wall sculpture that effortlessly fits into a Scandinavian, Japandi, or gallery interior. This is not a decorative object, but a truly collectible design piece with international appeal.


Dimensions: L 38.5 cm x W 5.4 cm x D 1.5 cm

It is shipped with smart shipping, safely packed, and sent registered and insured.