Nanna Ditzel was the most versatile and creative female designer that Denmark produced in the 20th century. Ditzel brought her talents to bear on a staggering array of forms — she designed furniture, jewelry, tableware and textiles; and she shaped her pieces using an equally astonishing variety of materials, from wood and wicker to silver, ceramics and fiberglass.
Born in Copenhagen, she trained as a cabinetmaker at the Royal Academy's furniture school — overseen by the great craftsman of the day, Kaare Klint — and graduated in 1943. Ditzel’s early work adhered to the classic Danish modernist tenets of simplicity, comfort and quality, and her armchairs, with their softly curved backrests are much in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Ditzel’s signature piece of that time is her Ring chair. Designed along with her husband, Jørgen Ditzel, a fabric maker, the chair has a semicircular padded armrest that seems to embrace the sitter. Ditzel began designing in wicker and in 1959 produced the Hanging chair. The piece, suspended from the ceiling by a chain, became a favorite for fashion shoots and may be as iconic of the 1960s as Eero Aarnio’s plastic Ball chair of 1963.
In 1956, Ditzel began designing for the Danish silverware firm Georg Jensen. In an association that lasted some 40 years, Ditzel would create organically shaped jewelry, barware, ceramic tableware and even tablecloths. Like her fellow Dane Verner Panton, Ditzel was not afraid to embrace industrial materials, and she began designing fiberglass chairs in the mid-1960s. Some of her most flamboyant work came toward the end of her career, in pieces such as 1989’s Bench for Two, with its shocking Op-art finish, or the Trinidad chair of 1992, with it’s sunburst-like, cut-though backs. Such feats of creativity were a fitting coda to one of the most imaginative, prolific and remarkable women of modern design.
Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen Design Sterling Silver Brooch
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Arnhem, NL
A designer brooch designed by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen numbered 326. The brooch is made of sterling silver. The brooch was created in 1956, this minimalist sterling silver brooc...
Sterling Silver
Eisenberg Aquamarine Noh Mask Clip
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Eisenberg Aquamarine Noh Mask Clip from the 1940's. Large gilt metal Noh Mask with jeweled faux aquas and crystal pastes with bearded pendant of collets set aqua pastes. ...
Gilt Metal
$1,935
H 1.78 in W 2.56 in D 0.6 in
GeorgianStyle Phoenix Birds Glass & Pave Crystal Artisan Silver Bar Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Remarkably more expressive than iconic phoenix brooches by Jean Schlumberger or Marcel Boucher, this unique Georgian-style three-dimensional bird bar brooch by an artisan silversmith...
Silver, Brass
$457
W 0.99 in L 1.89 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Large Leaf Vivid Textured Wavy Windy Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Large Vivid Textured Wavy Windy Leaf Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. ...
Gold Plate
$889
W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Round Sunburst Crystals Wirework Dome Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Unisex Circle Round Sunburst Starburst Shining Sparkling Crystals Wirework Domed Elegant Modenrist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Not any ...
Gold Plate
ANNE KLEIN vintage matte gold tone apple designer brooch
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AK ANNE KLEIN • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 32 ❤️❤️ ...
Vintage 14K Textured Gold Prancing Horse Brooch with Diamonds & Emerald Eye
Located in Miami, FL
A charming vintage 14k gold prancing horse brooch, beautifully sculpted with a rich hand-textured finish that gives the piece lifelike movement and character. Sparkling old-European ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Gold & Platinum 4.12ctw Diamond & Emerald 3 Birds on Branch Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 141 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 4.0ctw (approx.) 2 Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut -...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Adler 18kt White Gold Diamond Double Clip Brooch
By Adler
Located in Braintree, GB
An exceptional Adler 18kt white gold diamond double clip brooch, exquisitely crafted in a bow-form design. The piece can be worn as two separate clips. Each clip is fully pavé-set w...
Diamond, White Gold
$13,975
W 0.88 in L 1.57 in
Marcus & Co. Art Deco Carved Jade Diamond Platinum Floral Brooch Pendant Clip
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear-shaped jade tablet pierced and carved to depict florals Measuring 31.5 x 18.0 mm - translucent medium green with mottling Prong set in a sweeping platinum frame surr...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$719
W 0.28 in L 2.8 in
18 k solid gold stick pin - rose cut diamond clover - Antique Victorian brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Victorian clover pin. This lovely antique 18 karat pinkish gold gold pin is set with four rose cut diamonds. The diamonds are set as if they are the three l...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Fly Brooch
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold fly brooch, featuring the body embellished with round blue sapphires and brilliant white diamonds. Detailed wings and legs crafted in gold and bezel set sapph...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,497
W 0.86 in L 1.1 in
Thomas L Mott Antique Yellow Gold Tyneside Scottish Brigade Sweetheart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 18 karat yellow gold 'Tyneside Scottish Brigade' regimental brooch made by Thomas L Mott; part of our diverse antique jewelry and e...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nanna Ditzel Gold "Ëye" Bangle for Georg Jensen Circa 1960
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold Ëye"bangle by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen, c. 1960, Denmark. Stamped Georg Jensen, 750, 18K, numbered. Inner circumference measures 7.25". Medium size. A highly collectible, easy to wear bangle, day and night, with stunning effect Nanna Ditzel was the most successful Danish designer across fields – furniture and jewelry – in the 20th century. She began to create jewelry while her children slept and went on to become the first woman to design for Georg Jensen. She won international awards for her simple yet finely shaped works in silver and gold, advancing the “Scandinavian style” in jewelry and furniture. Two of these bangles are available on 1stDibs at Mahnaz Collection.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nanna Ditzel Gold "Ëye" Bangle for Georg Jensen Circa 1960
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold bangle, by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen, c. 1960. Stamped Georg Jensen, 750, Danmark, numbered. Inner circumference measures 7.25". Highly collectible Ëye" bangles that look fabulous on, day or night. Nanna Ditzel was the most successful Danish designer across fields – furniture and jewelry – in the 20th century. She began to create jewelry while her children slept and went on to become the first woman to design for Georg Jensen. She won international awards for her simple yet finely shaped works in silver and gold, brilliantly advancing the “Scandinavian style" both in jewelry and furniture. Two of these bangles are available on 1stDibs at Mahnaz Collection.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Georg Jensen Boomerang 925 Silver Necklace Model 276
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a modernist piece designed by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen in the 1960s. It is made of 925 silver; has a toggle closure, and is engraved 925 S Denmark, Georg Jensen and 276....
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring, Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Stamford, CT
A sweeping modernist ring, hallmarked and designed by Nanna Ditzel from the Danish silversmithing shop of Georg Jensen in Denmark c. 1940-50. The ring in solid sterling is like a scu...
Sterling Silver
Denmark Nanna Ditzel Sterling Silver Bangle #155
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Georg Jensen Denmark, designed by Nanna Ditzel, sterling silver bangle bracelet, #155. Modernist design by Nanna Ditzel from the later half of the 20th century. Measures 2 ...
Sterling Silver
1960s Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen Gold Necklace
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
A rare polished 18 karat gold necklace, by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen, c. 1965. The necklace is stamped Georg Jensen, 750. Design #1159.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen Sterling Earrings Designed by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling Earrings # 136D, designed by Nanna Ditzel. Sterling Silver elliptical plain concave design. Stamped with Georg Jen...
Georg Jensen Gold and Star Ruby Stylized Shell Brooch
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
A gold stylized shell form brooch set with a cabochon star ruby, in 18k. Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel for Georg Jensen, #1328. Denmark
Ruby, 18k Gold
Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver split disc necklace designed in 1958 by Nanna and Jorgen Ditzel for Georg Jensen. Pendant measures 2.5" in diameter and suspends from a 28" chain that is original to...
Sterling Silver
Rare Georg Jensen Nanna Ditzel Lilypad Ring
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Georg Jensen Lilypad Ring designed by Nanna Ditzel, Denmark, C. 1970. The ring in the form of a lily pad offset with hematite sphere. Present Ri...
NANNA DITZEL for GEORG JENSEN Sterling Silver Earrings
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning pair of kinetic earrings designed by Nanna Ditzel for Georg Jensen of Denmark. Earrings are 3 1/2" in length and make a lovely sound when worn. Signed Georg Jensen, 925 ...
Sterling Silver