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Georg Jensen Compote

Georg Jensen Compote in Hammered Sterling Silver, Model Number 641B
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen compote in hammered sterling silver, model number 641B. Designed by Ove Brøbech 1933
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Beaded Sterling Silver Compote Spoon 161
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen compote spoon, item #161 in Beaded pattern, design #7 by Georg
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20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Compote Spoon, Pattern 21
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen compote spoon, Ornamental pattern #21 by Georg Jensen from circa 1912
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20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Compote Spoon in Leaf Pattern 21
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen compote spoon, the bowl of the spoon is chased into a stylistic leaf
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Tazza / Compote in Grape Pattern #264A
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza or compote bowl in the celebrated Grape pattern number 264A
Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote with Grape Motif 263 B
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful sterling Tazza compote in grape motif by Georg Jensen, circa 1918. Marked 263 B. Very
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Vintage 1910s European Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pre 1945 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif
By Georg Jensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This fabulous Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza features Jensen's iconic grape motif, a celebrated
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote With Grape Motif, 263 A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toledo, OH
George Jensen sterling silver Tazza compote with grape leaf motif #263A, circa 1918. Very nice
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Vintage 1910s European Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Tazzas / Compotes in Grape Pattern #264A
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen pair of sterling silver tazzas or compote bowls in the celebrated Grape pattern number
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20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1933-44 Danish Sterling Silver Compote by Georg Jensen
By Johan Rohde, Georg Jensen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1933-44 Georg Jensen sterling silver compote, Denmark. With designer mark of Johan Rohde (1856-1935
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Vintage 1930s Danish Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid. Compote spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Compote spoon in sterling silver. Hallmark: 1915-1932. Perfect condition
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid. Compote spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Compote spoon in sterling silver. Hallmark: 1915-1932. Perfect condition
Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid. Compote spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid. Compote spoon in sterling silver. Dating: After 1945. Hallmarked. In
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Compote Spoon 161
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver compote spoon, item #161 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid compote spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid compote spoon in sterling silver. Dated 1939. In perfect condition. Dimensions
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Compote Spoon 161
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver compote spoon, item #161 in the Acorn pattern, design #62 by Johan
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, "Lily of the Valley". Compote spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Denmark, c. 1913–1925 Compote spoon in the "Lily of the Valley" pattern. Polished
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Vintage 1930s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid compote spoon in sterling silver. 1915-1932 hallmark.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid compote spoon in sterling silver. 1915-1932 hallmark. Dated 1933. In perfect
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Large Beaded Compote, Sterling Silver Bowl with Pierced Edge
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, large beaded compote. Sterling silver bowl with pierced edge. Produced by Georg
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen "Louvre" bowl / compote in sterling silver. Art Nouveau style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Louvre" bowl / compote in sterling silver. Art Nouveau style with nature's organic
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Georg Jensen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Grape Compotes
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Danish Modern sterling silver compotes. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Wide and deep
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Recent Sales

Largest Georg Jensen sterling "Grape" compote
By Georg Jensen
Located in Fairfield, CT
This sterling "Grape" compote is one of the best known Georg Jensen designs. Originally designed
Category

20th Century Danish Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Large Grape Compote, no. 264A
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Large Grape Compote, no. 264A. Iconic example of Georg Jensen's superb design and
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Compote No. 264 by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A Georg Jensen (Denmark, 1866 - 1935) sterling silver compote numbered 264 at base with Georg
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Danish Pair of Sterling Silver Compotes #197 A
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
and spreading circular foot. Hallmarks: Georg Jensen mark for 1919-1927/ 197 A/ 925 S/ Danish Assay
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Early 20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Very Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Compote
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A vintage sterling silver compote #446, designed in 1924 by Georg Jensen. Measures 7 5/8" in height
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Soup Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Compote
H 7.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Sterling Silver Tazza, Designed by Georg Jensen in 1918, Executed 1925-1932
By Georg Jensen
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Gorgeous hammered sterling silver tazza with grapes (model no. 263) designed by Georg Jensen in
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Vintage 1920s Danish Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Compote Bowl No. 197B
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen sterling silver compote bowl no. 197B. This charming bowl is perfect for a compact
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Compote in Hammered Sterling Silver, Model Number 641B
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen compote in hammered sterling silver, model number 641B. Designed by Ove Brøbech 1933
Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Compote in Hammered Sterling Silver, Model Number 641B
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen compote in hammered sterling silver, model number 641B. Designed by Ove Brøbech 1933
Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Compote
Located in Stamford, CT
A signed and stamped Georg Jensenleaf compote designed by Johan Rohde ( 1856 - 1935 ). Stamped
Category

Early 20th Century Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Compote
Georg Jensen Compote
H 5.25 in Dm 8.5 in
George Jensen Oval Base Compote, Berry Stems and Leaves Designed by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful compote in the berry stems and leaf pattern. Designed by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen
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Vintage 1920s European Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Compote
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful Georg Jensen compote with grape clusters that hang under flaring circular bowl (7 1/8
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20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Denmark Continental Hammered Sterling Silver Compote Serving Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Hammered solid Sterling silver compote serving spoon in the Georg Jensen Denmark 1908 Continental
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20th Century Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Georg Jensen School Sterling Silver Compote, circa 1930
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern sterling silver compote in the manner of Georg Jensen offers flared bowl
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Compote with Pedestal Base 3-D Grapes #296E
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Extraordinary Georg Jensen sterling silver compote marked #296E. This piece
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Denmark Compotes
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of tazzas have that distinctive Danish look, one might even say Jensen-esque. Clumps of
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Vintage 1920s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Denmark Compotes
Denmark Compotes
H 5.5 in Dm 6 in
Georg Jensen Silver Comport Dish Bowl Centrepiece Pattern 264A c. 1960 Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
An magnificent vintage Georg Jensen Silver Compote in pattern no 264 A featuring an elegant grape
Category

20th Century Danish Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid compote spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Pyramid compote spoon in sterling silver. Hallmark: After 1945. In excellent condition
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid Compote Spoon, Designed by Harald Nielsen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen pyramid compote spoon. Designed by Harald Nielsen in 1926 Early stamp. In perfect
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus. Small compote spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Cactus. Small compote spoon in sterling silver. Hallmarked after 1944. In perfect
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, Large Beaded Compote. Sterling Silver Bowl with Pierced Edge
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, large beaded compote. Sterling silver bowl with pierced edge. Produced by
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Vintage 1910s Danish Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen, "Louvre" Bowl / Compote in Sterling Silver, Art Nouveau Style
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen. "Louvre" bowl / compote in sterling silver. Art nouveau style with nature's organic
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acadia. Art Deco compote/sugar spoon in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen Acadia. Art Deco compote/sugar spoon in sterling silver. Stamped with 1933-1944
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Comport Dish 1929 Design by Johan Rohde 574 Tazza
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde, George Stockwell 1
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Georg Jensen solid Silver Compote with a wide hammered silver bowl on a stylised leaf
Category

20th Century Danish Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Early Georg Jensen Hand-Hammered Covered Compotes
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of early sterling silver covered compotes. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Each: Curved
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Compote 178 Johan Rohde
By Johan Rohde, Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, Hellerup
This is a vaintage 830 silver Georg Jensen compote with spiraled stem and leafy decoration under
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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Large Compote No. 285B
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen compote, no. 285B. Designed by Georg Jensen in 1918. Stepped spreading base, rises
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Covered Compote
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and rare piece is designed by Johan Rohde and Georg Jensen respectively, the bowl is
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Vintage 1940s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Compote No. 285A
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Compote No. 285A Exceptionally rare Georg Jensen candy dish
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Vintage 1910s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Compote Trio No. 285A and No. 285B
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptionally rare Georg Jensen candy dish designed in 1918. On a stepped circular base, rising to
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Vintage 1930s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Rare Lidded Bowl No. 273
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Georg Jensen sterling silver covered compote dish, no. 273. Early art deco design.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Candy Compote
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Handsome Georg Jensen (Denmark, 1866-1935) sterling silver candy compote designed by Johan Rohde
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Compote Bowl No. 197B
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen sterling silver compote bowl no. 197B. This charming bowl is perfect for a compact
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Vintage 1940s Danish Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Grape Compote No. 263B
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen sterling silver large grape compote No. 263B. Iconic example of Georg Jensen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Sterling Silver

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Georg Jensen Compote For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal georg jensen compote for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every georg jensen compote was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a georg jensen compote — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A georg jensen compote, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one georg jensen compote that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georg Jensen and Gundorph Albertus produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Georg Jensen Compote?

A georg jensen compote can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,295, while the lowest priced sells for $151 and the highest can go for as much as $8,000.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.