Mailbox 32

Automatic translation from Danish.

The Danish mailbox, together with the stamp, was introduced in 1851. The first 13 mailboxes were installed in Copenhagen and later spread to the rest of the country. At first, they varied in both size and color, but from 1860 they became more uniform and were given the characteristic mailbox red color. The red color is attributed to Louis Pio, who was a postal official at the time. In 1876, the classic shape with a curved top and bottom discharge was designed by Vilhelm Dahlerup, and has since been a strong national characteristic – adorned with the crowned post horn on top.

The mailbox measures approx. 34 cm in depth, 44.5 cm in width and 78 cm in height and weighs approx. 21 kg. It appears as a distinctive and iconic element in the home, whether used as an art object, Danish cultural heritage or personal keepsake. PostNord has donated the mailbox to the Danish Collection and is being auctioned by Lauritz.com, which is donating all fees and charges.

The mailboxes appear in the condition in which they were dismantled. A key to the mailbox is included. Model photo

The mailboxes have not been inspected. The buyer will subsequently receive a gift certificate and have the mailbox sent free of charge with Post Nord to addresses in Denmark. There is a cost for delivery outside the country's borders that is paid separately.

This auction is part of a larger charity auction in favor of the Danish Collection 2026.

All proceeds go directly and uncut to the Danish Collection 2026. Lauritz.com is thus donating all fees and charges involved from this auction to the good cause.

See the entire selection at Denmark's Collection 2026 here

See all mailboxes for sale in connection with Denmark's Collection 2026 here