The Birth of LEGO and Its First Creation LEGO began as a small carpenter’s workshop in Denmark, in 1932. It was founded by Ole Kirk Christiansen, who initially crafted wooden toys. The name ‘LEGO’ came from the Danish words ‘leg godt,’ meaning ‘play well.’ The company took a turn towards…
The Birth of LEGO: A Brief History The story of LEGO begins in 1932. A carpenter from Billund, Denmark, named Ole Kirk Christiansen started it all. He named his small company LEGO, a word crafted from the Danish phrase ‘leg godt’. This means ‘play well’. Initially, LEGO created wooden toys.…