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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Impressive Lars Dahlberg Swedish Silver Tureen 1919, 1919
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large and substantial Swedish silver lidded tureen by Lars Dahlberg, dating from 1919. This remarkable piece is richly decorated with intricate hand-chased details that would have ...
Silver
Italian solid silver 800's tureen in baroque style
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Baroque style oval tureen, made entirely by hand. The baroque style of this tureen is very light with grooves typical of the style but not evident to allow the object to be easily pl...
Silver
$6,307Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.09 in W 13 in D 12.21 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Vegetable Dish, Tureen
By Argenterie Lala
Located in VALENZA, IT
Tureen in sterling silver in Baroque style. The dish measures 31cm in diameter and was left smooth with the brim raised. On the plate, scrolls and shells typical of the Italian Bar...
Sterling Silver
$650
H 9.5 in W 11.5 in D 9 in
Antique French Regency Baroque Floral Repousse Silver Plated Soup Tureen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Regency Baroque Floral Repousse Silver Plated Soup Tureen with Monogram believed to read "HCK from MSR". Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 9.5" H x 11.5" W x 9" ...
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Snail Tureen, 1990
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver Plate Snail Tureen, 1990’s. Original condition. Measures 19.5” long 11” deep 9” tall
Silver Plate
Vintage Regency Ornate Hammered Silver Fruit Tureen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This ornate silver vessel exudes Old World grandeur, with its richly embossed surface teeming with fruits, leaves, and tiny crustaceans—almost like a harvest spilling over. The domed...
Metal
$36,399
H 11.4 in W 8.3 in D 11.2 in
Antique George IV Sterling Silver Soup Tureen by James Barber, 1821
By James Barber & William Whitwell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique George IV English sterling silver soup tureen assayed in York; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This magnificent antique George IV English sterling silver soup tureen has an oval rounded form. The lower portion of the body is encompassed with impressive chased fluted decoration in a subtle swirl design. The decoration to the body incorporates an impressive scrolling leaf bordered cartouche to either side, each displaying an exceptional contemporary bright cut engraved marital coat of arms* depicting on the dexter a chevron between three crosses paty and the sinister a quadrangular castle. The coat of arms is surmounted with a bright cut engraved crest displaying a tent adorned or lined charged in the interior with a cross paty of the third. The plain waisted upper portion is encompassed with a Fine and impressive applied gadroon decorated border to the flared rim. This antique soup tureen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Jean-Baptiste-Francois Chéret Louis XV Silver Tureen
By Cheret Francois
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by French master silversmith Jean-Baptiste-François Chéret, this period Louis XV tureen boasts exceptional decoration, including delicate and refined engraving, shell and acanthus accents, and a remarkably detailed cast finial of cauliflower, celery and carrots. Thanks to a very strict guild system, French silver has always been among the finest in the world. It was also subject to the various fiscal crises of the late 17th and 18th centuries, as both Louis XIV and Louis XV issued edicts demanding that all silver be brought to the mint for melting, with the resulting coin to be used to replenish depleted state treasuries. French silver from this extravagant era survives only in relatively small quantities, and is thus in great demand by collectors. The tureen is marked on the interior lid and underside. The large object charge mark identified as a crown over the letter “A...
Silver
Large English Silver Plate Tableware Covered Tureen
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the refined elegance of our Large Early 20th Century English Silver Plate Tableware Covered Tureen. This striking piece boasts a sleek and clean Art Deco design, featuring a distinctive boat shape with two gracefully arched, S-shaped handles seamlessly attached to its sides, resting regally on a round footed base. The covered portion of the tureen continues the same sophisticated design, culminating in a finely crafted tureen finial on the top. The entire ensemble reflects the quintessential Art Deco style, combining simplicity with a touch of modernity. In impeccable condition and without any dents, dings, or repairs, this tureen is a testament to its enduring quality. The maker's mark discreetly placed underneath attests to its authenticity and craftsmanship. Measuring an impressive 17 inches in length, 9 inches in width, and 11.5 inches in height, this tureen is not just a functional piece but also a statement of refined taste. Whether you're a collector or someone who appreciates the timeless appeal of Art Deco design, this English Silver Plate Covered Tureen...
Silver Plate
Armorial Sterling Silver Tureen, London, circa 1817
Located in Atlanta, GA
Joseph Craddock and William Ker Reid, 1817. Sterling silver lidded George III tureen bearing Langton family coat of arms. Appropriately marked. Dimensions: Height 10 3/4" x width 16"...
Silver
$37,810
H 10.63 in W 15.56 in D 9.85 in
Stunning George IV Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen - London 1827
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1827 by Benjamin Preston, this incredible, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is a masterpiece of the regency style, with cast and applied feet and handles,...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Soup Tureen in Silver Metal with Lid
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid silver metal tureen made in the 30's of fine Italian manufacture. The tureen has very sinuous and soft shapes and it is entirely made of silver plated metal. The vintage tureen...
Metal
French Empire First Standard Silver Tureen
Located in New York, NY
A Rare French Empire First Standard silver tureen in the Neoclassical taste. In 950 silver. Dimensions: H:12 Diameter:10 W:13½ Inches.
Silver