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.
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- Who is Georg Jensen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 26, 2024Georg Jensen was a designer born in the small town of Radvaad, Denmark. He trained as a goldsmith, studied sculpture, trained with master silversmith Mogens Ballin and eventually established his own silver business in Copenhagen in 1904.
For over a century, Jensen’s eponymous firm 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.
Find exquisite Georg Jensen jewelry on 1stDibs. - How do I pronounce Georg Jensen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 26, 2024To pronounce Georg Jensen, say "GAY-org JEN-sin." In Jensen’s native Denmark, the designer's name is pronounced “GI-yo YEN-sen” (the “G” sound is hard, as it is with “give” or “gum”).
Georg Jensen was a designer born in the small town of Radvaad, Denmark. He trained as a goldsmith, studied sculpture, trained with master silversmith Mogens Ballin and eventually established his own internationally celebrated silver business in Copenhagen in 1904.
Find antique Georg Jensen jewelry on 1stDibs. - Where is Georg Jensen made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 26, 2024Georg Jensen products are made in Copenhagen (Denmark), Hjørring (Denmark) and Chiang Mai (Thailand). 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.
Find antique Georg Jensen jewelry and other other items on 1stDibs. - Where can I buy Georg Jensen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You 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.
- Is Georg Jensen a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Yes, Georg Jensen is a luxury brand. The quality of the materials and craftsmanship indicative of Georg Jensen pieces fit the definition of luxury. 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. The brand frequently partners 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. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Georg Jensen decorative objects, tableware and jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Yes, some Georg Jensen jewelry is collectible. Many collectors prize the Danish company's Art Nouveau silver pieces. However, age, style, jewelry type, condition and rarity determine how much specific pieces are worth. Explore a large collection of Georg Jensen jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 26, 2024To clean Georg Jensen stainless steel, hand wash the item with warm water and mild dish soap. The brand recommends that you use a sponge when cleaning. Your Georg Jensen tableware should be cleaned after each use, and if you need to loosen stubborn dirt, use a soft-bristled brush. Experts strongly recommend against the use of a dishwasher when it comes to cleaning Georg Jensen tableware and decor.
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