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Georg Jensen

Danish, 1866-1935

For over a century, Georg Jensen has produced some of the finest objects in Scandinavian modern design, including silver tableware, serving pieces, home decor, jewelry and more, frequently partnering with leading artisans to expand its offerings and respond to shifting tastes. Known for minimal aesthetics that reference nature, the craftsmanship of this legendary Danish silverware firm has regularly married function with thoughtful and beautiful design.

Founder Georg Jensen (1866–1935) was born in the small town of Radvaad, Denmark, and began his training as a goldsmith at 14. After studying sculpture and then training with master silversmith Mogens Ballin, he established his own silver business in Copenhagen in 1904. By 1918, the company was successful enough to open a shop in Paris.

Jensen’s firm produced an incredibly vast range of silver objects, from serving dishes and barware to centerpieces and chandeliers. For his early work, which bore ornate floral details and other organic forms of Art Nouveau, Jensen looked to the splendors of the natural world. The 1905 Blossom teapot, for instance, was topped with a magnolia bud and deftly balanced on toad feet, while some of Jensen’s best-known flatware patterns included Lily of the Valley, introduced in 1913, and Acorn, which debuted in 1915.

Collaboration with outside designers, long before such partnerships were common in design, would lead to some of the company’s most popular and enduring work of the mid-century. Sigvard Bernadotte and Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe created collections, as did Henning Koppel, whose curvy 1952 Pregnant Duck pitcher is a Georg Jensen classic.

After evolving and expanding throughout the 20th century, Georg Jensen was acquired by Investcorp in 2012. Today, the company is a global luxury brand with more than 1,000 stores around the world. It continues to produce seductive new pieces, such as a tea service made with Marc Newson in 2015, as well as timeless heritage designs, including the relaunch in 2019 of the 1018 solid sterling-silver Tureen 270. In 2020, the firm introduced the Jardinière 1505. Sculptural and richly decorative, the never-before-realized showpiece is hand-hammered from sheets of the finest sterling silver and is based on a 1915 sketch from Jensen’s archives.

Find an exquisite collection of Georg Jensen serveware, ceramics, silver and glass today on 1stDibs.

Georg Jensen Moonlight Blossom Moonstone Silver Ring 48
By Georg Jensen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new Georg Jensen sterling silver ring from Moonlight blossom collection, with moonstones. Ring top is 21mm wide. Available in sizes : 54, 53...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Georg Jensen

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Moonstone, Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Acorn Earrings # 4 Design
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling Acorn Earrings # 4 Design. Vintage, GJ intertwined mark, 925S Denmark and design number 4. Drop: 3.25 cm. item Wei...
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20th Century Danish Georg Jensen

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Torun Hook Gold Silver Ring 204 A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new Georg Jensen sterling silver and 18k gold ring from Torun collection. Ring top - 6.5mm wide. Available in sizes: 56, 54, 55, 52, 51. Model # 3560660. Marked: GJ mark, 925 S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Georg Jensen

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Gold, Silver

Pair of Georg Jensen Silver Double Dolphin Cufflinks, circa 1950, Copenhagen
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
Pair Of Georg Jensen Silver Double Dolphin Cufflinks,Circa 1960,Copenhagen This delightful sterling silver pair of cufflinks have a swivel oval bar at the back, so they go through th...
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1960s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Georg Jensen

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Silver

Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cufflinks No. 80
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver cufflinks Model no. 80. Designed by Harold Nielsen for Georg Jensen Simply a wonderful pair of cufflinks from one of Denmark's premier ...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Georg Jensen

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Sterling Silver

  • Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cufflinks No. 80
  • Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cufflinks No. 80
  • Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cufflinks No. 80
  • Pair of Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cufflinks No. 80
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H 0.4 in. W 0.95 in. D 0.91 in.
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Landby/Nordic #76 Coffee Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Landby / Nordic #76 pattern demitasse spoon. By Georg Jensen. Designed by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen in 1937. With a post-1945 factory mark. Simply a wonderful Georg Jensen spoon...
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20th Century Danish Modern Georg Jensen

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Sterling Silver

  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Landby/Nordic #76 Coffee Spoon
  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Landby/Nordic #76 Coffee Spoon
  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Landby/Nordic #76 Coffee Spoon
  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Landby/Nordic #76 Coffee Spoon
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H .38 in. W 1 in. L 4.13 in.
Georg Jensen Vivianna Diamond Bangle Watch XS
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Vivianna Bangle Watch Model: 326 Serial: 141371 This beautifully designed open bangle watch by Georg Jensen has a round case 27mm in diameter Pave diamond dial is se...
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Late 20th Century Danish Georg Jensen

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Sterling Acorn Pendant No 188
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling Acorn Pendant No 188 design by Georg Jensen himself 1866 – 1935. No longer in production. Height of drop 0.90 inch...
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20th Century Danish Georg Jensen

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Sterling Silver

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Georg Jensen Blossom Teapot
Georg Jensen Blossom Teapot
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Georg Jensen Blossom Teapot
By Georg Jensen
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Styles
Art Nouveau
The very first of Danish silversmith Georg Jensen’s teapots, the Blossom teapot exemplifies the natural motifs and Japanese influence central to the Art Nouveau movement, which spread across Europe at the turn of the 20th century. Jensen (1866–1935) brought the first Blossom teapot to market in 1905, just a year after founding his eponymous silversmith workshop in Copenhagen. Before finding his calling working in silver, Jensen had trained as a sculptor and ceramicist, studying at the Royal D...
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Georg Jensen jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs

1stDibs offers a range of Georg Jensen jewelry and watches. These unique items were designed with extraordinary care, often using silver. While looking for the most fashionable vintage or antique Georg Jensen jewellery to pair with your ensemble, you will find that Georg Jensen diamond jewelry & watches from our inventory of 33 can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. This collection contains 848 pieces as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. Georg Jensen's modern and art nouveau styles are among the most popular styles of jewelry and watches available on 1stDibs. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th Century. Many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Antinori Fine Jewels, Roshe Jewels and Five Star Jewelry if you are looking for additional options. Prices for Georg Jensen watches and jewelry can vary depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at $40 and tops out at $60,400, while pieces like these can sell for $933 on average.
Questions About Georg Jensen
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Georg Jensen was a Danish designer known for producing jewelry, lighting, home decor and silverware out of silver and other materials. He was born in Raadvad, Denmark, on August 31, 1866, and died on October 2, 1935, in Copenhagen, Denmark. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of Georg Jensen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Georg Jensen, say "GAY-org JEN-sin." Many people mispronounce the first word as the English name "George," but it is actually Danish. Designer Georg Jensen was born in Raadvad, Denmark, in 1866. Find a collection of Georg Jensen on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy Georg Jensen directly from the brand on their official website and many reputable online platforms, including 1stDibs. In addition, more than 1,100 brick-and-mortar retailers carry Georg Jensen jewelry, silverware and home decor. You'll find a large selection of Georg Jensen on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    As of December 2021, Georg Jensen currently makes their products in two locations. One is in Hjørring, Denmark, and the other is in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The company Georg Jensen A/S has its headquarters in Frederiksberg, Denmark. Shop a large selection of Georg Jensen on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To clean Georg Jensen stainless steel, hand wash the item with warm water and a mild dish soap. If you need to loosen stubborn dirt, use a soft-bristled brush. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of Georg Jensen designs.

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