Hans Bolling is a celebrated Danish architect and designer who graduated from The Royal Danish Art Academy in the 1950s. Early in his career Hans had access to a turning lathe and began to craft small figures as gifts for his wife and close friends. The precision and personality in his objects paved the way for success and he began to sell the wooden figures in stores.

Fortunately, Bølling won a design award and invested the winnings into his own carpentry equipment. This kick-started the production of many now-famous designs including his Duck and Duckling, Oscar the Dog, and many other lovable wooden creatures. Hans Bølling has also designed furniture for leading Danish cabinetmakers which are now considered icons of the mid 20th century.

When Danish maker Architectmade approached Bolling to craft his iconic mid-century designs for a new audience it gave Bolling the opportunity to create Rufus, a much larger edition of his 1953 dog. Rufus has been handcrafted from oak and features smooth, rounded forms and exaggerated leather ears. He is a charming addition to a desktop, display area or child’s bedroom.