Woud Rina Rhinoceros - Oak

The Woud Rina Rhinoceros is one of those wooden sculptures that somehow manages to capture a real personality in just a few simple curves and angles. Designer Steffen Juul looked at rhinoceros features and figured out how to distill them down to this charming, minimalist form made from solid oak with a matt lacquered finish that feels substantial but not heavy. The genius is in those deep black inset eyes that give Rina this soulful, almost contemplative expression - you can actually see different moods depending on how you tilt the head, which detaches and reattaches so you can adjust the angle. Available in mini (about 3.7 inches long), small (5 inches), and medium (8.1 inches wide) sizes, so you can choose what works for your space or build a whole rhinoceros family situation if that's your thing.

What makes Rina particularly appealing is how interactive it is without being gimmicky - the tilting head means you can actually change its expression when you need a little distraction or want to match your mood. The solid oak construction gives it this warm, natural quality that ages well, and the proportions are just right for sitting on a desk, bookshelf, or side table without looking out of place. Works great as a solo piece, but honestly gets even more interesting when paired with Hibo the Hippopotamus or Nunu the Elephant from the same collection to create this whole Danish wooden zoo. The craftsmanship feels like something you'd keep for years rather than something that'll lose its charm after a few months.

Woud approaches design from Denmark with founders Mia and Torben Koed focusing on creating pieces that bring joy through small daily interactions. Designer Steffen Juul, who's been running his own studio since graduating from the Danish Design School in 1996, specializes in that connection between object and user - he wants people to feel something positive every time they see his designs. The company builds on traditional Danish woodworking traditions while pushing into more contemporary forms, understanding that good decorative objects should enhance daily life through those little moments of connection rather than just filling space on a shelf.