Spring Copenhagen
Danish design since 2015. Timeless pieces crafted from natural materials—from the legendary PepperBird pepper mill to the whimsical Woodies.
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Spring Copenhagen was founded in 2015 in Copenhagen with a clear conviction: good design belongs in everyday life — not in a museum. The brand bridges classic Danish design icons with contemporary creatives, producing objects that are functional, long-lasting, and full of genuine character. Their best-known product is the PepperBird pepper mill from the 1950s, which Spring Copenhagen relaunched in 2015. Since then, a collection has grown that brings kitchen, home, and desk together — always from natural materials, always with a story behind it.
Who is Spring Copenhagen?
Spring Copenhagen is built on the conviction that the best design objects don't draw attention to themselves — they simply belong. The brand works with a carefully selected group of designers, each with a distinctive handwriting. Chresten Sommer creates animal figures with a Japanese-minimalist influence — hedgehog, squirrel, owl, penguin, horse. Thor Høy developed the Woodies series: everyday objects — avocado, hot dog, baby bottle — transformed into roly-poly characters with personality. mencke&vagnby designed the Birthday Train and the swallow pair. Allan Nøddebo created the Viva serving trays in light wood. What connects these voices: wit, precision, and respect for material. The result is a collection with no single face — but always unmistakably Spring Copenhagen.
The Collection at Charles & Marie
At Charles & Marie you'll find Spring Copenhagen's strongest product lines. The Woodies by Thor Høy are roly-poly figures made from wood, inspired by everyday objects: Alfredo Avocado, Harry Hot Dog, Wendy Waffle, Cha-Cha Cherries, Billy Baby Bottle — small characters with big presence. The animal figures by Chresten Sommer — Stick Mini (hedgehog), Chippy (squirrel), Frost (penguin), Wise White (owl), Comet (horse) — are lathe-turned from wood, as minimalist as they are full of detail. The Angel series (Aura, Gloria, Lucia) brings Danish Christmas tradition into a contemporary form. Also available: the iconic PepperBird pepper mill, the Birthday Train rolling elephant, the Viva trays in wood, and the Calendar Countdown Candle by Thomas Dam — an advent candle with a built-in calendar.
The Designers
Spring Copenhagen gives its designers space — and it shows. Chresten Sommer works with a reductiveness that recalls Japanese craft: his figures reveal just enough for the animal to be recognisable — and no more. Thor Høy thinks in wit and surprise: what happens when an avocado becomes a character? The Woodies are the answer — and a considerable commercial success. mencke&vagnby (the duo Ana Mencke and Bo Vagnby) stand for nostalgia without kitsch: the rolling Birthday Train is a design object that feels like a childhood toy. Allan Nøddebo designs everyday objects that convince through proportion — the Viva trays are a fine example. These different voices make Spring Copenhagen more than a brand — it is a curatorial position.
As a Gift
Spring Copenhagen is one of the most reliable gift brands for design lovers. The Woodies work for everyone: playful enough for children, refined enough for adults — and compact enough not to fill a drawer. The Chresten Sommer animal figures work as desk companions, windowsill decoration, or as an addition to a child's room that parents also enjoy looking at. The Birthday Train is the classic children's gift upgrade: functional (it rolls), decorative, and grows with the child — a new animal added every year. The Angel series is an alternative to conventional Christmas decorations that collect dust after one season. Spring Copenhagen lasts longer than a season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Copenhagen?
Spring Copenhagen is a Danish design brand, founded in 2015 in Copenhagen. The brand collaborates with independent designers to develop everyday objects from natural materials — for home, office, and kitchen. Their approach: authentic, durable, and accessible design that connects classic Danish design tradition with contemporary voices.
What is the PepperBird?
The PepperBird is a pepper mill originally designed in the 1950s. Spring Copenhagen relaunched it in 2015 — as the brand's first and still best-known product. The design combines an organic bird body with a precise grinding mechanism. A classic of Scandinavian craftsmanship that is equally functional and decorative.
What are the Woodies?
The Woodies are a series of roly-poly figures made from wood, designed by Thor Høy. Each figure is modelled on an everyday object — avocado, hot dog, waffle, baby bottle, cherries — and given its own character in the process. The figures can be knocked over and will right themselves again. For desks, shelves, or as a gift that starts conversations.
Who designs the animal figures?
The animal figures — Stick Mini (hedgehog), Chippy (squirrel), Frost (penguin), Wise White (owl), Comet (horse) — are designed by Chresten Sommer. Sommer works with a minimalist visual language reminiscent of Japanese craft: the animals are clearly recognisable, but never naturalistic. Lathe-turned from wood, in small formats — for children and design lovers alike.
What materials are Spring Copenhagen products made from?
Spring Copenhagen works consistently with natural materials — primarily wood. The figures, trays, roly-polies, and mills are made from various types of wood, depending on the product and designer. The material is part of the design language: visible, tactile, and long-lasting. There are no plastic alternatives in the core collection.
What age are the Woodies and figures suitable for?
Most Spring Copenhagen figures are suitable for children aged 3 and up, while also being designed as decorative objects for adults. They fulfil both requirements: robust enough for children's hands, beautiful enough for the bookshelf or desk. Please check the age guidance on the individual product page.
What is the Birthday Train?
The Birthday Train (by mencke&vagnby) is a rolling wooden elephant train that can hold birthday candles. The idea: the train can be extended with an additional animal every year. It grows with the child and becomes a personal collection object. One of the best gifts for children between 1 and 6 years old.
Is Spring Copenhagen a good choice for office or corporate gifts?
Yes — particularly the Woodies and smaller animal figures are excellent as office gifts. They are compact, high-quality, and have a craftsmanship that is immediately visible. Not a throwaway product. For larger quantities, feel free to get in touch — we are happy to advise on corporate gifts and bulk orders.
Spring Copenhagen at Charles & Marie — Danish design from natural materials. Woodies, animal figures, PepperBird and more: objects that stay in everyday life.
