1 of 8

Christmas Birdies in Original Box by Ehrenreich for Hoptimist Denmark, 1960s

$433.74List Priceper set

About the Item

Christmas Birdies - set of six red and white Christmas "baby birdies", designed by Hans Gustav Ehrenreich in the late 1960s and produced by Hoptimist, Denmark. Charming set of birds in their original box - rare find! A set of six birds, cast in plastic, complete with movable wings and cute little faces. The set features three red birds and three white birds, each with a small silk tread - ready for use. It was in the late 1960s, that Danish furniture maker Hans Gustav Ehrenreich created the first prototypes for the Hoptimist; Birdie, Bimble and Bumble. He had already tinkered with many different materials and designs in his workshop at his house. By 1968 Ehrenreich began producing mobiles; Birdies. Later, he introduced Bimble and Bumble as well as Kvak, the frog. Ehrenreich participated in several international craft exhibitions, receiving honours both at home in Denmark and abroad. The Hoptimists were produced until 1974. In 2009 the Hoptimists were re-launched by the Danish designer Lotte Steffensen and the Hoptimist company. This is the vintage Christmas Birdies, which has not been re-launched. Spread some Christmas cheer with this set of six Christmas Birdies - hang them on your Christmas tree, in the window or use as table decorations. They are equally suitable as a fabulous Christmas gift for someone special. Condition: All birds are in very good vintage condition with minimal signs of usage and age - and they feature the original box. All hallmarked Ehrenreich Denmark. Please see the photos! Cleaned and packed in protective bag.

Creator:
Hans Gustav Ehrenreich (Designer),Hoptimist 1 (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 6
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Plastic
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1968
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition, minimal signs of usage and age. In their original box. Please see the photos!
Seller Location:
Frederiksberg, DK
Reference Number:
Seller: #162631stDibs: LU209339380193

20th Century Danish Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Broom pendant, necklace by Bent Gabriëlsen for Georg Jensen, Denmark 1960s

$2,085

H 24.41 in W 1.58 in D 0.32 in

Danish Design Midcentury Pianette by Louis Zwicki in Rosewood, 1960s

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Danish design A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of rosewood. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This pianette is made by ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Design Midcentury Pianette by Louis Zwicki in Rosewood, 1960s

$14,883

H 35.83 in W 49.22 in D 22.05 in

1960 s Chesterfield Lighter in Original Box w Paperwork by Continental Merch. Co

By Continental Merchandise Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

1960s Chesterfield Cigarette Advertising Lighter in Original Box with Paperwork — Continental Merchandise Co. This rare 1960s Chesterfield advertising lighter was produced by the Co...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1960 s Chesterfield Lighter in Original Box w Paperwork by Continental Merch. Co

$105

H 2.5 in W 1.75 in D 0.63 in

Piet Hein Solitaire Teak Board Game for Skjode, Denmark, 1960s

By Piet Hein

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Piet Hein 'Solitaire' rare teak board game for Skjode, Denmark, 1960s. A solid teak Solitaire game designed by Piet Hein (1905-1996) in the 1950s. Manufact...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Wood

Piet Hein Solitaire Teak Board Game for Skjode, Denmark, 1960s

$650

H 1.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

1960s Conical Municipal Christmas Decorations Vintage Mid-Century Plastics Set 3

Located in Hyattsville, MD

THE CONICALS were introduced in 1961 by General Plastics as some of the first Blow Molded municipal decorations on the market. These illuminated decorations were made from a polyethy...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

1960s Conical Municipal Christmas Decorations Vintage Mid-Century Plastics Set 3

$4,900 / set

H 36 in Dm 16 in

Rosenthal Box with Porcelain Tiles by Bjorn Wiinblad, 1960s

By Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in New York, NY

Rosenthal, Studio Line Wood cigarette box with four decorative porcelain tiles with gold glaze by Bjorn Wiinblad with round label Rosenthal Germany at b...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Rosenthal Box with Porcelain Tiles by Bjorn Wiinblad, 1960s

$1,200

H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

Shepherd Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique German set of eleven Putz stick-legged sheep with a shepherd boy and his dog. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativit...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Shepherd Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box

$1,120 / set

H 1.25 in W 12.25 in D 9.75 in

Danish Modernist Sterling Leaf Necklace by Bent Knudsen, 1960s

By Bent Knudsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This Mid-Century Modern necklace sometimes referred to as peak or leaf was made by the Danish silversmith Bent Knudsen. Bent Knudsen designed for the Hans Hanse...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish Modernist Sterling Leaf Necklace by Bent Knudsen, 1960s

$887

H 15.36 in Dm 0.52 in

Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s

By Skjøde Skjern, Piet Hein

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak. Designed and made ca. 1960s. This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom. Marked on bottom: Piet Hein Skjøde...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Leather, Teak

Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s

$428 Sale Price

20% Off

H 1.74 in W 9.93 in D 9.93 in

Danish Midcentury Cufflinks in Knotted 14 Carat Yellow Gold, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of draped or knotted gold cufflinks by the Danish goldsmith Henrik Munck Hansen. Executed in 14 carat yellow gold. Hallmarks reads: 585 - HMH. Beautiful unisex design and a gr...

Category