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 Origins of LEGO The story of LEGO begins in 1932. A Danish carpenter, Ole Kirk Christiansen, started it all. He founded a small company that made wooden toys. The name “LEGO” comes from the Danish phrase ‘leg godt,’ meaning ‘play well.’ At first, LEGO did not make the plastic…