Attr. Skjøde Skjern - Figure - Teak

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Skjøde Skjern Danish mid‑century teak owl, model 53, dated January 1966, with a swivelling or positionable head, measurements 20.5 cm high × 10 cm wide × 10.5 cm deep, weight 886 g, in good vintage condition.

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Skjøde Skjern Denmark – Mid-Century teak owl – model 53 – dated 1–66 (January 1966) – rotatable or placeable head – Danish Modern

Description:
Elegant Scandinavian design object from the heyday of Danish modernism: a solid teak wood owl with a placeable rotating head — a feature that is documented among teak owls designed and possibly produced by Skjøde Skjern in Denmark in the 1950s–1960s.

The piece is finished in warm teak and features a contrasting wooden beak and inlaid eyes, with a clear mid-century design language that is both sculptural and functional. The underside bears a stamped model number “53” and the date “1–66” (January 1966), indicating production date and batch within the global Skjøde Skjern lines — comparable to other teak owls documented on collector and design platforms.

Materials: solid teak + contrasting eyes/beak
Origin: Denmark
Period: mid-20th century (1966)
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian
Condition: Good vintage condition with natural patina and minor signs of age

Keywords for collectors: Skjøde Skjern, Danish Modern, teak sculpture, owl figurine, Scandinavian design.

Dimensions: H 20.5 cm x W 10 cm x D 10.5 cm
Weight: 886 grams

This object is in nicely preserved condition with no defects and will be securely packed for smart shipping, sent registered and insured with tracking.

Seller's Story

I have a passion for vintage design, and my objects mainly come from Scandinavia. I seek out unique gems that are then offered to new owners through this platform. I ensure that the objects are very well packaged so they can arrive safely. I hope that, through my circular mission of sustainability, these beautiful objects can be given a second life, serving as a good example for many others.
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Skjøde Skjern Denmark – Mid-Century teak owl – model 53 – dated 1–66 (January 1966) – rotatable or placeable head – Danish Modern

Description:
Elegant Scandinavian design object from the heyday of Danish modernism: a solid teak wood owl with a placeable rotating head — a feature that is documented among teak owls designed and possibly produced by Skjøde Skjern in Denmark in the 1950s–1960s.

The piece is finished in warm teak and features a contrasting wooden beak and inlaid eyes, with a clear mid-century design language that is both sculptural and functional. The underside bears a stamped model number “53” and the date “1–66” (January 1966), indicating production date and batch within the global Skjøde Skjern lines — comparable to other teak owls documented on collector and design platforms.

Materials: solid teak + contrasting eyes/beak
Origin: Denmark
Period: mid-20th century (1966)
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian
Condition: Good vintage condition with natural patina and minor signs of age

Keywords for collectors: Skjøde Skjern, Danish Modern, teak sculpture, owl figurine, Scandinavian design.

Dimensions: H 20.5 cm x W 10 cm x D 10.5 cm
Weight: 886 grams

This object is in nicely preserved condition with no defects and will be securely packed for smart shipping, sent registered and insured with tracking.

Seller's Story

I have a passion for vintage design, and my objects mainly come from Scandinavia. I seek out unique gems that are then offered to new owners through this platform. I ensure that the objects are very well packaged so they can arrive safely. I hope that, through my circular mission of sustainability, these beautiful objects can be given a second life, serving as a good example for many others.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Attr. Skjøde Skjern
Weight
886 g
Style subtype
Danish design
No. of items
1
Style
Scandinavian design
Country of origin
Denmark
Material
Teak
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20.5 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Estimated period
1966
The NetherlandsVerified
2725
Objects sold
99.07%
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