Hoptimist Viking

Originally, it was the Danish furniture maker Hans Gustav Ehrenreich (1917-1984) who designed the cheerful and cute wobbling figures in 1968. The vibrant colors and round shapes that characterize his figures were very much in line with the trends of the time. Ehrenreich participated in several international exhibitions and received numerous awards for his craftsmanship both at home and abroad.

The figures can make a difference. They can bring a smile to your face and inspire you to take action. A smile often begins with another smile. The figures smile at you, waiting for your reaction. Perhaps a smile, or maybe even a gentle tap that sets the figure in motion. It thanks you for your attention and bounces with an excess of energy right in place. Completely predictable and every time.

Children intuitively understand this. They immediately see what the figure gives back when they touch it. The same childlike expectation encourages adults to raise their hands and gently press on the figure. The rest is mechanics. When the energy from the hand compresses the spring, the figure comes to life. Not much, not for long, but just as we expected.

Design: Hans Gustav Ehrenreich

Height: 9.5 cm
Diameter Ø: 5 cm

Material: Plastic
Color: Red.