Description
Collection of three vintage silver-plated animal paperweights/decorative objects created by Scandinavian designer, Gunnar Cyren for Dansk Designs Japan (ca. 1970s).
Includes some of the rarer pieces from this line of zoo animals: giraffe, ram, and elephant.
All have been polished and are in very good, vintage condition with only light wear consistent with age.
Signed Dansk Designs Japan GC to undersides.
Listing is for all three animals.
Giraffe - 4" H x 2.25" L x 0.75" D
Ram - 1.75" H x 2.25" L x 1" D
Elephant - 2.25" H x 2.13" L x 1.75" D
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All have been polished and are in very good, vintage condition with only light wear consistent with age.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.25 in.
Width: 2.13 in.
Depth: 1.75 in.
Category: Paper Weights
Origin: Japan
Materials: Metal
Creator: Brand: Dansk Designs
Shipping:Domestic: Free shipping to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Brooklyn, NY
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In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Includes some of the rarer pieces from this line of zoo animals: giraffe, ram, and elephant.
All have been polished and are in very good, vintage condition with only light wear consistent with age.
Signed Dansk Designs Japan GC to undersides.
Listing is for all three animals.
Giraffe - 4" H x 2.25" L x 0.75" D
Ram - 1.75" H x 2.25" L x 1" D
Elephant - 2.25" H x 2.13" L x 1.75" D
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All have been polished and are in very good, vintage condition with only light wear consistent with age.
Dimensions:
Height: 2.25 in.
Width: 2.13 in.
Depth: 1.75 in.
Category: Paper Weights
Origin: Japan
Materials: Metal
Creator: Brand: Dansk Designs
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; All have been polished and are in very good, vintage condition with only light wear consistent with age.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Set of Three Vintage Silver-Plated Animal Paperweights/Figurines Designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
Estimate $90-$260
Starting Price
$65
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Well Collected: Vintage, Art & Interiors II
May 22, 2026 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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