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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Early 20th c, Art Nouveau Armchairs by Anton Rosen
By Georg Jensen, Anton Rosen
Located in Allerum, SE
Early 20th c, Danish Art Nouveau armchairs in birch and pewter inlays by Anton Rosen (1859 - 1928) The chairs was designed for the "Grill Room" at the Palace hotel in Copenhagen in 1...
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Armchair
Located in London, London
This French armchair showcases a blend of elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The chair features a sturdy oak frame, with its legs and arm supports intricately turned, adding a s...
Oak
Early 20th Century French Armchair, Circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French armchair dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910. This handsome chair features a generously proportioned silhouette with gracefully shaped arms, a high back, and ...
Wood
$4,350
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 19.29 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Armchair Mod. 1307 by Prag-Rudniker, Austria ca. 1903
By Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication, Wilhelm Schmidt
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary early 20th century Art Nouveau armchair - Mod. 1307 (first edition!) - designed by Wilhelm Schmidt and manufactured by the famous basketwork company of Prag-Rudniker in...
Brass
$7,500 / set
H 42 in W 25 in D 21 in
Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Arm Chairs High backs with high wavy arms, fine floral and foliate carved motifs on the back, arms and bottom. Detail...
Fabric, Wood
$4,995 / set
H 31.5 in W 35 in D 33.1 in
Art Deco Armchairs, French Wood, Geometric Design, Early 20th Century
Located in High Point, NC
A sophisticated pair of Art Deco armchairs featuring geometric forms and balanced proportions. The design reflects the movement’s emphasis on symmetry, elegance, and modernity. Uphol...
Wood
$1,580
H 35.83 in W 18.51 in D 20.67 in
Danish Folk Art Armchair in Oak & Lambswool Seat, Early 20th Century, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted Danish armchair in solid oak, produced during the late 19th to early 20th century. The chair is executed in a refined blend of historicism and neoclassicism, fe...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
$5,900
H 30.31 in W 32.28 in D 30.71 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Black Armchair, School Of Josef Hoffmann, AT ca. 1910
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute stunning black early 20th century armchair from the famous "Vienna secession" period around 1910 in Austria. This rare, architectural Art Nouveau armchair - attributed to th...
Brass
Early 20th Century Worpswede Armchair
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Worpswede armchair from the 1910s/20s. Solidly crafted from oak with a removable rush-woven seat. Ready for everyday use. Dimensions Height: 63 cm (armrests) or 100 cm (backrest)...
Rush, Oak
$4,680 / set
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Easy Chairs, Danish Cabinetmaker, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant pair of Danish armchairs / easy chairs with newer upholstery in a refined, light neutral fabric with a distinctly cool undertone. The upholstery leans toward a soft stone ...
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Linen, Beech
Early-20th Century Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, France
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant Art Deco armchairs, likely from France, dating to around 1920. The rounded backrests and straight, upholstered armrests create a well-balanced and refined silhouett...
Fabric, Hardwood
$3,600
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Early 20th Century Art Deco Walnut Armchair Jules Leleu attributed
By Jules Leleu
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Art Deco blond walnut chair armchair Jules Leleu manner, Mid-Century Modern. Original Vintage waxed fabric in very good condition Desig...
Patent Leather, Walnut
Early-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs, France
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elegant Art Deco armchairs crafted from solid walnut. The edges of the legs are accentuated by a continuous trim, adding a refined detail to the design. The armrests are an...
Fabric, Walnut
Rocking Chair by Georg Jensen for Kubus
By Georg Jensen
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A model97 rocking chair designed by Georg Jensen and produced by kubus in Denmark in the mid 1950’s, the frame is solid teak with good colour and is great condition, the upholstery h...
Teak
Vintage Arm Chair By Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish sculptural arm chair with rounded back, 'z' frame, and newly upholstered seat. Great Scandinavian design. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)