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Bernadotte Service

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silverware Service for 12
By Georg Jensen, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Hellerup, DK
A full Georg Jensen sterling silverware service for twelve in the iconic Bernadotte-pattern
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silverware Service for 12
By Georg Jensen, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Hellerup, DK
A complete Georg Jensen sterling silverware service for twelve in the Bernadotte pattern. Designed
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silverware Service for 6
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A complete Georg Jensen sterling silverware service for six in the Bernadotte pattern includes rare
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Sterling Silver Coffee Service by Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid-Century Modernist coffee or tea service in sterling silver designed by Sigvard Bernadotte for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pcs Luncheon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pcs Luncheon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Three Piece Coffee Set by Sigvard Bernadotte for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Sigvard Bernadotte, accented with a woven (presumably plastic) handle to insulate it for service. Sigvard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Recent Sales

Complete Georg Jensen Bernadotte Silverware Service
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen six-piece bernadotte silverware service. This is a sterling silverware service in
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' dinner service for six people.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass. Complete dinner service for six people
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Complete Dinner Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen sterling silver complete dinner service for 8 pers. 24 pieces. 8
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline'. Complete dinner service for six people.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass. Complete dinner service for six people
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Bernadotte Silver Flatware Service for Eight by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous 80 piece Georg Jensen Denmark flatware set in the Bernadotte pattern. Circa 1939 designed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte, Complete Four-Person Cutlery Service, 12 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Bernadotte, complete four-person cutlery service, 12 pieces. Bernadotte was
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Georg Jensen, "Bernadotte" Complete Six Person Cutlery Service, 24 Pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen: "Bernadotte" complete six person cutlery service, 24 pieces. Bernadotte
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Complete Lunch Service for Six Person
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen complete lunch service for six person. 12 parts. Six lunch
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Complete Lunch Service for Six Persons
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen complete lunch service for six persons. 18 parts. Six lunch
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Complete Lunch Service for 6 Person
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen complete lunch service for 6 person. 18 parts. Six lunch knives
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Complete Lunch Service for Six Person
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen complete lunch service for four person. 12 parts. Four lunch
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Complete Dinner Service for 6 People
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen complete dinner service for 6 pers. 18 parts. 6 dinner knives
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Vintage 1930s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' Brass Cutlery, Dinner Service for Eight People
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' brass cutlery. Complete dinner service for eight people. Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass. Complete lunch service.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass. Complete lunch service for four people
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' Brass Cutlery, Complete Dinner Service for 7 P
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' brass cutlery. Complete dinner service for seven people. Consisting
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' Brass Cutlery, Complete Dinner Service for 10 P.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' brass cutlery. Complete dinner service for 10 people. Danish design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' Brass Cutlery, Complete Dinner Service for 12 P
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' brass cutlery. Complete dinner service for 12 people. Consisting of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' Brass Cutlery, Complete Dinner Service for 6 P
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' brass cutlery. Complete dinner service for six people. Consisting
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' Brass Cutlery, Complete Dinner Service for 4 P
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' brass cutlery. Complete dinner service for four people. Consisting
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte by Georg Jensen sterling silver Flatware set, 24 pieces. Great Starter set! This set
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by George Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 74 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
timeless design. Rare BERNADOTTE BY GEORG JENSEN sterling silver Flatware set, 74 pieces. This set
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Complete Dinner Service for 4 Pers. 12 Parts
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen complete dinner service for four persons. 12 parts. Four dinner
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Complete Dinner Service for 6 Pers. 18 Parts
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen complete dinner service for six pers. 18 parts. Six dinner knife
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Complete Dinner Service for 4 Pers. 12 Parts
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen complete dinner service for four person. 12 parts. Four dinner
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Complete Dinner Service for 4 Pers 12 Parts
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen complete dinner service for four person. 12 parts. Four dinner
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Sigvard Bernadotte. Scanline cutlery set in brass. Dinner service for six people
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' cutlery set in brass. Complete dinner service for six people
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silver Cutlery Georg Jensen Complete Lunch Service for 14 Pers., 42 P
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silver cutlery Georg Jensen complete lunch service for 14 persons, 42 pieces. 14
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20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 62 pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
designer Sigvard Bernadotte was renowned for his taste and ability to infuse elegance into every one of his
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 63 Pcs New
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
New in factory sleeves Bernadotte by George Jensen sterling silver flatware set of 63 pieces. This
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Complete Dinner Service
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen sterling silver complete dinner service for 8 pers. 24 pieces. 8
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' Brass Cutlery, Dinner Service for 10 People
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' brass cutlery. Complete dinner service for 10 people. Danish design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Bernadotte Silverware Georg Jensen Complete Lunch / Fruit /Child Service for 14P
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernadotte silverware Georg Jensen complete lunch / fruit / child service for 14 persons. 28-piece
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' Brass Cutlery, Complete Dinner Service for Six P
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte 'Scanline' brass cutlery. Complete dinner service for six people. Danish design
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Silverplated Flatware Set For 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 113 Pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional dinner size Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling silver flatware set, 113 pieces.This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set 12 Service 60 Pcs Unused
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte by George Jensen stainless steel flatware service for 12, 60 pieces. This set includes
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set 12 Service 62 Pcs Unused
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte by George Jensen stainless steel flatware service for 12, 62 pieces. This set includes
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

BERNADOTTE BY GEORG JENSEN Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
designer Sigvard Bernadotte was renowned for his taste and ability to infuse elegance into every one of his
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Silver Plated Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte by George Jensen silver plated flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 63 Pcs New
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 63 Pcs New includes: 12 dinner knives
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

New Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
, original products in an inimitable style. Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. The
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Georg Jensen Bernadotte Silverware Service
By Georg Jensen, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Hellerup, Hellerup
This is a large Georg Jensen Bernadotte sterling silverware service in the Bernadotte pattern
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Bernadotte" Flatware Service
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver eight-piece flatware service for twelve in Bernadotte pattern. This
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20th Century Danish Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Bernadotte Service For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bernadotte service you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every bernadotte service was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the bernadotte service you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right bernadotte service, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made bernadotte service has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georg Jensen and Sigvard Bernadotte are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bernadotte Service?

The average selling price for a bernadotte service at 1stDibs is $3,900, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $21,878 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.