Georg jensen was born on august 31st, 1866 in the small town of radvad, a tiny rural factory town north of copenhagen surrounded with the beauties of nature. Browse our great selection of georg jensen inc usa flatware and silverware collections. The users of georg jensen s products should be able to own or wear georg jensen products with pride, knowing with certainty that the products are produced in a responsible way. An expansive study of the designs of danish silversmith georg jensen 18661935 and company, covering jewelry, hollowware, and flatware designed and produced from 1904 to the present. A story of weaving techniques and proud traditions that date back centuries. Evalotta sjostedt chief executive officer within my first year as ceo in georg jensen, we have taken the initial steps on a journey to transition and focus the georg jensen business and brand offering. The flatware patterns of georg jensen 1906 1916 1916 1920 1920 1927 1930 1953 1957 1966 fuschia pattern aka klokke 1906 designed by georg jensen. Kusa tea set by kengo kuma for georg jensen retail design blog. Repositioning georg jensen as a global luxury brand was particularly challenging. Born in 1866, jensen was the son of a knife grinder in the town of raadvad, just to the north of copenhagen. Born in 1866, jensen was the son of a knife grinder in the town of raadvad just to the north of copenhagen.
Georg jensen inc usa new york, ny this is the mark of the silver made in the us by american silversmiths during wwii, when jensen copenaghen production was unavailable. The 2009 christmas mobile from georg jensen is number 26 in its series of. How to use the georg jensen ring size chart if you have a ring that fits perfectly on the finger on which the georg jensen. The manual process of production means items also vary in weight and. Georg jensen is interested in attracting colleagues who can further strengthen the companys global position as a leading lifestyle luxury brand. Nanna ditzel joined georg jensen s roster of collaborative designers in 1954. His apprenticeship with the firm guldsmed andersen, ended in 1884, and this freed young georg to follow his artistic interests. From your kitchen to your table to your lounge room, every room of your home will benefit from a touch of georg jensen s distinctive elegance. After finishing at the royal academy of fine arts in 1892, georg jensen tried his hand at clay sculptures, before moving to the applied arts. Jensen began his training in goldsmithing at the age of 14 in copenhagen.
Curious as to how we determine the dates on many of our pieces. Jensen s life and the company he founded are thoroughly researched and interpretation of the marks used on jensen silver is provided. Georg jensen s history spans more than one hundred years, when danish silversmith, georg jensen, established a studio in copenhagen in 1904, and began crafting beautiful art nouveau pieces, designed. Mar 24, 2018 georg jensen, considered one of denmarks most famous and influential designers, was born in 1866 in radvaad, a small town north of copenhagen. Smithsonian libraries and archives, natural history building, 10 th st.
Georg jensen is a danish design house renowned for artistic boldness, superior craftsmanship, and creative collaborations. Georg jensen silver marks encyclopedia of silver marks. In the following decades, and especially after the second world war, the firm became known for its heavily bauhausinfluenced design and for its contributions to the danish modern design movement. A small nearby marsh was filled with blue clay, to which a child georg jensen began to play and experiment with turning his visions of nature into the small figures he enjoyed.
With a history of iconic design collaborations, georg jensen s core values are that of integrity and. Georg jensen as is a danish designer company with focus on silverware. Back to the founding of the company in 1756 and even further, to the 16th century, when weavers in the family behind georg jensen damask exercised their skill at the loom. The different hallmarks have been used during different period of time, and combined with our knowledge of silver content and the years of which th. Georg jensen vintage scandinavian jewelry for sale ebay. With a history that spans more than 100 years, the georg. Photo courtesy of georg jensen timed to coincide with womens history month, the collection will include some of ditzels most recognizable designs in silver, as well as some forthcoming lesserknown archival designs in 18k gold. Georg jensen bows nanna ditzel capsule for womens history. His apprenticeship, with the firm guldsmet andersen, ended in 1884 and this freed the young jensen to follow his artistic interests.
When he was 14, his family moved to copenhagen where he apprenticed with a. Consult georg jensens entire georg jensen catalogue on archiexpo. His artisanal skill and artistic talent combined with his continuous ability to identify and support design talent was the foundation on which he built georg jensen in copenhagen in 1904. Georg jensen born into a working class family in the town of raadvad just to the north of copenhagen in 1866, jensen was son of a knife grinder. Finn juhl 30 january 1912 17 may 1989 was a danish architect, interior and industrial designer, most known for his furniture design. Marks and information in american silverplate section. He was one of the leading figures in the creation of danish design in the 1940s and he was the designer who introduced danish. Georg jensen kuoli 1935, ja yrityksen otti hoitoonsa toiseksi vanhin poika jorgen adolf harding jensen 18951966. It was founded by silversmith georg jensen in 1904. Of particular interest to traberg was the stepped motif used extensively in pyramid, a collection designed by georg jensen legend harald nielsen in 1922.
Get the best deals on georg jensen vintage scandinavian jewelry when you shop the largest online selection at. We live in a time when most of us use many technological aids in our everyday life and. This has entailed a move to unite our products under one brand, and. Shop georg jensen inc usa patterns replacements, ltd. Founded by the danish silversmith georg jensen in 1904, at the height of the art nouveau era, the. He began his training in goldsmithing at the age of 14 in copenhagen. He is the son of danish silversmith and designer georg arthur jensen 18661935 and his wife magdalene hanna agnes christiansen 18881966. The mystery designers for georg jensen usa june 1, 1996 by ginger moro. The collection can be mixed and matched thanks to the carefully coordinated colours and timeless designs.
Chocolate service, blossom pattern, georg jensen, copenhagen, designed c. Feb 23, 2021 this spoon was made by georg jensen to commemorate the bicentennial of the united states in 1976. Georg jensen official online shop free gift wrapping. We are fortunate enough to have obtained a handful of old catalogs and internal documents pertaining to the hallmarksused by the georg jensen silversmithy. Address soren jensen the graham building 30 south 15th street 15 floor, pipeline philadelphia pa.
Georg jensen, danish silversmith and designer who achieved international prominence for his. Georg jensen icons tell the story of our heritage and our future. With most georg jensen rings, the sizes indicated are based on the size of the inner circumference of the rings opening in millimeters mm. Main page contents current events random article about wikipedia contact us donate. Experience the delight of a tea towel designed and woven based on its drying capacity regardless whether the fabric is cotton, wool, linen or a mixture. Georg jensen a tradition of splendid silver pdf download. Kumas tea set is priced slightly lower than last years collaboration between georg jensen and designer marc newson, which attracted.
Ib georg jensen born august 5, 1927, hellerup, denmark, is a danish ceramist, designer and author by the alias muk he is the son of danish silversmith and designer georg arthur jensen 18661935 and his wife magdalene hanna agnes christiansen 18881966. The georg jensen ring size chart must be printed on an a4 size page. Eu declaration of conformity english pdf file, 674. Gundlachpedersen 1934 ib just andersen 1937 johan rohde 1937 harald nielsen. We have a long history of producing elegant and authentic silver hollowware. This mark was also used on some of the smaller pieces in later years and bears a striking resemblance to the more current hallmarks used. Nov 05, 2012 georg jensen is a global luxury brand that designs, manufactures and distributes jewelry, watches, fine silverware and highend housewares. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. In 1901, he abandoned ceramics and resumed work as a silversmith and designer with the master, mogens ballin. Find support for your philips georg jensen power bank tajp. Ginger moro is an author, lecturer and dealer in antiques and vintage jewelry and early 20th century works on paper. You can clearly see the georg jensen hallmark with the crown which was used between 1925 and 1932. View support for your philips georg jensen power bank tajp. Georg jensen history the danish silver company georg jensen was founded in 1904 and by the 1920s it had shops all over the world.
Georg jensen sterling silver raresterling antiques we. Georg jensen is best known for its silverware and flatware, and rightly so. May 14, 2018 for more than a century, the georg jensen workshop in copenhagen, denmark, aka the smithy, has produced jewelry, tableware, bar and wine accessories, cutlery, hollowware, and home decor items made of sterling silver for discerning clients worldwide. Especially when considering the variety of different standards of measurements used throughout the world. Georg jensen is a brand with a heritage that stands for excellent craftsmanship, superior luxury and timeless, elegant design. Georg jensen silver history born in 1866, jensen was the son of a knife grinder in the town of raadvad just to the north of copenhagen. To check that the ring size chart has been printed properly, take a ruler and measure the sample below. With over 15 different nationalities working at the headquarters hq in frederiksberg, denmark, we have a diverse multicultural work environment. Manufacturing, any industry that makes products from raw materials by the use of manual labour or machinery.
Ib georg jensen born august 5, 1927, hellerup, denmark, is a danish ceramist, designer and author by the alias muk. To assist our customers in the us and other countries, we provide the following conversion chart below. Georg jensen as originally georg jensens solvsmedie as is a danish designer company with focus on silverware. The philosophy of georg jensen himself was to create democratic designs possessing both functionality and beauty. To assist our customers in the us and other countries, we provide the following conversion chart.
Established in 1904 by master silversmith georg jensen the danish design house is recognised for its artistic boldness and superior craftsmanship while offering a wide range of lifestyle products. In addition, it will add a decorative element to the kitchen, both when being used and hanging to dry. Georg arthur jensen 31 august 1866 in radvad 2 october 1935 in copenhagen was a danish silversmith and founder of georg jensen as also known as georg jensen solvsmedie. The case proceeds to provide a historical, strategic, and identityrelated. We have more than 10 subsidiaries across the globe including a strong retail presence in australia. Her most recent book, european designer jewelry, explores jewelry in countries in europe and scandinavia. This includes fine georg jensen jewellery, cutlery, homeware, kitchenware and clocks. Pdf communication perspectives on a luxury brand organization. A look at the history of georg jensens jewellery designs. By adjusting the scale and proportion of nielsens classic design. The son of a blacksmith and born in 1866, georg jensen grew up in a poor family in the little industrial town of raavad north of copenhagen. The 1041, a ternary form that showcased henning koppels love for organic curves, was created in 1954 for an exhibition celebrating georg jensen s 50th anniversary.
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