Johan Rohde Centerpieces

This fabulous Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza features Jensen's iconic grape motif, a celebrated range of pieces which were inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic coupled with time the artist spent traveling in Italy. Georg Jensen was born in 1866 and trained as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1892. Jensen began his artistic career in ceramics and started working with silver in 1904. He went on to establish his own smithy in Copenhagen and like many others working during the Art Nouveau period, was strongly influenced by natural forms and structure found in flowers and plants. As mentioned above, Jensen spent time in Italy shortly after the turn of the century and developed an appreciation for ancient Roman silver work. He was also struck by the work of more recent Italian artists and was particularly influenced by those pieces which drew upon classical mythology, such as Baroque painter Caravaggio's 'Bacchus'. Jensen combined these influences with emerging Art Nouveau organic motifs, leading him to utilize the malleable qualities of silver to create his renowned Grape Collection. This form of this silver tazza was initially designed by Jensen in 1918. The piece has a round pedestal foot which rises to a thick columnar stem reminiscent of the twisting trunk...

George Jensen sterling silver Tazza compote with grape leaf motif #263A, circa 1918. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 5" diameter x 5" H.

Monumental Acanthus by Georg Jensen & Wendel sterling silver flatware set, 171 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, short handle, 9" 12 dinner forks, 7 1/4" 12 luncheon kniv...

We are thrilled to offer you this pair of sterling silver candlesticks by Georg Jensen. Jensen silver is all the way up there when it comes to quality, craftsmanship and design. Th...

Nice sterling bowl marked Georg Jensen USA, hand hammered 257.

The superb Scandinavian Modern Acanthus or Dronning pattern of sterling silver flatware was designed by Johan Rohde in 1917 for Georg Jensen. Service for 8 includes: 8 large knives ...

Georg Jensen sterling silver pitcher in pattern number 385A, made in the 1930s, beautifully hand hammered and showcasing stylized natural motifs. It measures 6 7/8'' in height by 5 3...

Large Antique French Silver Centrepiece Jardiniere Vase Mythology Émile Sanner French, Late 19th Century Height 40cm, width 80cm, depth 35cm An outstanding example of 19th century ...

Silver jardinière composed of a cut-crystal, oval bowl resting in a silver frame. The scalloped edge of the crystal bowl is decorated with radiating and diamond-shaped patterns. The silver frame is richly decorated with openwork ribbons, Greek waves...

Acorn sterling silver dinner set. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. This set comprises 104 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 3/4), 12 salad forks (6 5/8),...

We are honored to offer you this sterling silver Tiffany centerpiece from the late nineteenth century. Just an exquisite piece of sterling silver hollowware...

Pair of sterling silver compotes / tazzas by Theodore Starr. Embellished in a grape and vine design around border and on base. Standing on three feet in the motif of claws. Measuring...