Goshballs, you've gotta take your hat off to Anthropologie. Someone there has been mining the work of mid-century Danish designers (why hello Kay Bojesen, Hans Bolling, Kristian Vedel and J.V. Orel) and their modernist wooden animal creations. Not a bad move, considering that Scandinavian mid-century modern design is hotter in the mainstream context than ever.
In particular, this rather handsome 'obliging' bird clip, pictured above, is reminiscent of the dodo from JV Orel's 'Zoo Line' collection, which was originally made in Japan. Anthropologie's bird clip is made from mango wood and is a snip at £18.
But if you covet original J.V. Orel creations, you can find some good vintage specimens on Etsy. Keep an eye on my Etsy page, which I'll be updating with all my favourite finds, like this original Zoo Line wooden Dodo bird desk accessory, AU$99.66 (below) from A La Modern.
