Wooden Toy - Ursa the Bear by designer David Weeks

New York designer David Weeks takes sustainably harvested beech wood to create Ursa the Bear. Ursa’s powerful hardwood frame can hold many poses, and her elastic-band muscles and durable wood limbs make her almost impervious to breakage. Ursa and her friends, Hanno the gorilla, Hanno Jr., and Ursa Minor are an enduring classic that will withstand generations of play. 6.5"W X 13.5"H X 5.75"D

Originally from Athens, Georgia, David Weeks studied painting and sculpture at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he earned a BFA in 1990. He worked in the studio of jeweler Ted Muehling before founding David Weeks Studio in 1996. David has designed products from lamps to home accessories, chandeliers, mobiles, lounge seating, and custom retail, commercial, and residential projects. His lighting and furniture design has garnered several awards, and his work was featured in the Cooper-Hewitt's National Design Triennial: Inside Design Now. Apart from his personal work, David also teaches at Parsons School of Design as an adjunct professor.