A Hoptimist stands for joy, hope and optimism. But also for classic design. The classic Hoptimist is also available in an exclusive, shiny chrome version that will add an eye-catching accent to any room. Its reflective surface mirrors its surroundings, just as smiles are mirrored from person to person. H 15 cm, D 10 cm

With a strong belief in the power of smiles, Gustav Ehrenreich founded his happy Hoptimist movement in the late 1960s. The aim was to create a figurine that would serve as a constant reminder to stay positive and optimistic. For although the 1960s are often referred to as the “Swinging Sixties”, the decade was marked by unrest. This made Ehrenreich’s design a welcome spreader of joy in an otherwise turbulent time.
Bimble and Bumble represent the very first Hoptimists designed by Ehrenreich: A girl with smiling eyes wearing a dress and an alert, inquisitive boy with a tuft on his head. Today, the happy Hoptimists are part of Danish design history and they spark joy all over the world.