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
Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Platinum Daisy Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Archival Daisy Brooch contains round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 6.38 total carats set in platinum. Beyond its ...
Diamond, Platinum
$46,774
H 0.99 in W 1.19 in L 2.76 in
Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18K Gold With Ebony Wood, Horn & Diamonds
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Eva Soussana and her partner the "Atelier Franck Mico", are proud to introduce to you the "Goliath" Scarab, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, man...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$46,774
H 0.99 in W 1.58 in L 2.37 in
Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Enamel and Ebony Wood
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Eva Soussana and her partner the "Atelier Franck Mico", are proud to introduce to you the "Hercules" Scarab, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, ma...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Imperial Green Jade and Diamond Cross Pendant by Dilys'
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Giving the traditional cross symbol an oriental reincarnation, the House of Dilys' is proud to present this sensational 18K White Gold pendant, adorned with 17 Imperial Green Jade...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,650
W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
Antique Victorian Natural Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Brooch in 14KT Filigree Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A dainty Victorian brooch for the most elegant woman! A single prong-set faceted amethyst is surrounded by natural seeded pearls in round bezels. All set in a 14KT gold round filigree setting, accented with a bow motif. Made c. early 1900s. This Victorian accessory...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
$98,500
W 1.4 in L 1.8 in
Lacloche Frères Important Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Earrings and Clip Brooches
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of Lacloche Freres clip brooches (convertible to earrings) from the Art Deco prime 1930s period featuring diamonds and Burma rubies set in platinum and 18 karat whit...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
$46,774
H 0.99 in W 2.37 in L 2.76 in
Exclusive And Iconic Beetle Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold And Ebony Wood
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Eva Soussana and her partner the "Atelier Franck Mico", are proud to introduce to you the "Helmet" Beetle, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, manu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Brooch from ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Peridot Green Tourmal
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Jade Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold 18kt with Diamonds and Rubies. This Brooch was Manufactured in ‘60s in...
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
8.60 Carat Emerald And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Striking vintage style brooch from our special Haruni atelier holding a 8.60 carat emerald at its centre set in yellow gold, surrounded by 108 del...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Sterle Paris Sapphire Diamond Turquoise Flower Brooch, 1950s
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular and highly collectible 1950s brooch by Pierre Sterlé designed as flower in full bloom and featuring round blue sapphires, cabochon turquoise and round brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Magnificent Bumble Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Enamel Diamond and Gold Bumble Bee Brooch
Diamond
Fancy Colour & White Diamond Cross Brooch and Pendant by Dilys'
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite brooch and pendant is the type of graceful yet fearless piece that evokes envy. This one-of-a-kind relic-inspired piece is set with 57 White Collection Grade Round Dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
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