A sculptural polar bear paperweight from the celebrated Dansk animal series, designed by Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Designs.
Produced in Japan during the 1970s–80s, these weighty, silver-plated cast-metal figures are highly collectible examples of Dansk’s playful yet refined approach to modernist design. Cyrén’s reductive lines capture the essence of the bear with striking simplicity — part sculpture, part functional desk accessory.
Stamped to base: Dansk Designs Japan GC
• Designer: Gunnar Cyrén (1931–2013)
• Maker: Dansk Designs
• Period: 1970s–80s production
• Origin: Japan
• Material: Silver-plated cast metal
• Mark: Dansk Designs Japan GC (as shown)
• Function: Paperweight / desk sculpture
Dimensions (approx.): L 7.5 cm × H 3.5 cm × D 2.5 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition, light surface wear and patina consistent with age. in undamaged original packaging / box.
