Vintage Teak Scandinavian Gonk Troll Tomte Gnome Bookends Style of Hans Bolling

$395

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Awesome teak mid-century Scandinavian Gonk or Troll or Tomte or Gnome bookends in the style of Hans Bolling. Sometimes called optimist or pessimist. They are in fabulous vintage condition. Please see photos. Circa 1960s-1970s.

Bookends:

  • O/A Height – 6 Inches
  • O/A Width – 10.25 Inches
  • O/A Depth – 3.5 Inches
  • Width Alone – 5 1/8 Inches
  • Size of Figure – 4.75H x 2 x 3 Inches
  • Weight – 1.3 Pounds Both

 

Boxed Size:

  • Height – 10 Inches
  • Width – 15 Inches
  • Depth – 7 Inches
  • Weight – 4 Pounds
IN THE STYLE OF

Hans Bolling

STYLE / PERIOD

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MATERIALS

Fur, Teak

CIRCA

1960s, 1970s

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Description

These are so funky and cute!! Just look at these Scandinavian mid-century Gonk bookends attributed to Hans Bolling. They are comprised of teak with carved little figures with real fur hair and rope arms. Although we have settled on Gonk to call them, they have so many names. Sometimes called trolls. Often called Tomte. Others call them gnomes. And, many call them optimist and pessimist bookends. You should just call them yours!! Or they would make an awesome special gift.

Details

IN THE STYLE OF

Hans Bolling

STYLE / PERIOD

,

MATERIALS

Fur, Teak

CIRCA

1960s, 1970s