{"product_id":"gunnar-cyren-for-dansk-silver-plate-toucan-bird-figurine-paperweight","title":"Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver-Plate Toucan Figurine — Mid-Century Scandinavian Design — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA silver-plated toucan figurine designed by Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk — one of the most collectible pieces from his celebrated 1970s animal series. Clean Scandinavian form, functional as a paperweight, and immediately recognizable to mid-century design collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGunnar Cyrén (1931–2013) was a Swedish designer and glassblower best known for his work with Orrefors, but his silver-plated animal figurines produced for Dansk in the 1970s have become highly sought-after collectibles in their own right. The toucan form is one of the most distinctive in the series — the bold beak and compact body translate exceptionally well into the minimalist silver-plate treatment. This piece functions as both a sculptural object and a desk paperweight. No felt base or original packaging included. Silver plate in good vintage condition; age-appropriate patina present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDansk was founded in 1954 with a mission to bring Scandinavian design sensibility to the American home market. Their collaborations with European designers — Cyrén among them — produced objects that sat at the intersection of function and sculpture. The animal series in particular captured something that pure utility couldn't: a sense of wit and warmth within a rigorous design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCyrén for Dansk pieces are genuinely collectible and increasingly hard to find in good condition. The toucan is one of the stronger forms in the series. This is a desk object with a real design pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigner: Gunnar Cyrén\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Dansk\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver plate\u003cbr\u003eEra: 1970s\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition — age patina present, no felt base or packaging included.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: [DIMENSIONS]\u003cbr\u003eWeight: [WEIGHT]\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 1 — one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381270560953,"sku":"4512721","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/IMG-0662.jpg?v=1782617656","url":"https:\/\/foundinthefield.store\/products\/gunnar-cyren-for-dansk-silver-plate-toucan-bird-figurine-paperweight","provider":"Found in the Field","version":"1.0","type":"link"}