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
David Webb "VIRGO" Diamond & Gold Brooch/Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb diamond 18k Yellow & White Gold "VIRGO" Brooch / Pendant. The brooch / pendant features face of woman looking straight ahead, with her wavy hair spread around in a ci...
Diamond, Gold
Large EISENBERG Rhinestone Dangle Brooch, 1950's
By Eisenberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Eisenberg originally produced jewelry to accessorize their clothing line and though their fashions were popular, the brilliant pieces of costume jewelry were the real showstoppers. T...
Silver
Chanel camellia brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) White camellia brooch decorated with a black silk bow. A Collection circa 1985 under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good conditi...
French Couture Feathered HandPainted Silk RoseFlower Large Brooch HatPin, 2004
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Chicago, IL
This couture French silk-chiffon flower hat-pin brooch accented by emu feathers was painted, cut and appliqued by hand to appear like a large rose. It was acquired in France in Janua...
Silver
Signed Napier Gold-Plated Patriotic Bear Brooch with American Flag
Located in Milford, DE
Signed Napier Gold-Plated Patriotic Bear Brooch with American Flag and Rhinestone Eyes This playful vintage brooch by Napier features a textured gold-plated teddy bear clutching an e...
Gold Plate
$492
W 1.58 in L 2.17 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Crystals Pink Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Basket Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Pink Flower Green Leaf Enamel Bouquet Basket Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches, since over 70 years. 100% genuine. A ...
Gold Plate, Enamel
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Bull Head Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone resin bull head brooch. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 5.2 cm (2.05 inches) / max. wi...
Victorian Gold Enamel Flower Brooche 0.12 Carat Natural Euro Diamond, circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Flower Brooche 0.12 Carat Natural Euro Diamond Circa 1920. 5.9 grams
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Retro Gold Butterfly 2.35 Carat Natural Diamond, Gem Opal & Enamel Brooche, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro Yellow Gold Butterfly Opal & Enamel Brooche. Circa 1960. Set in the brooche are 83 natural round diamonds weighing approximately 1.35 carats and one natural opal weighing app...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Enamel
$9,900Sale Price|60% Off
Emilio Jewelry 4.70 Carat Handmade Brooch or Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 4.70cts Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vs Cut: Excellent As noted we are vetted and rated a Top Seller on 1stdibs falling into the top 25% of dealers listed...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Salvador Dali-Inspired Leaf Veined Hand Brooch: Vegetal Vision
By Dali-Joies
Located in New York, NY
The Dali-inspired Leaf Veined Hand pendant brooch is ornamented with oval faux cabochon ruby nails and a round emerald faux cabochon on the stem. Made of 18 karat yellow gold plate. Dali's "Mà de fulla venosa (Leaf Veined Hand)" was created in fine jewelry in 1949, this brooch is a 2001 re-edition. Signed: Dali Joies...
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 9.0 grams Measurement: 56mm(2.2") long x 26mm(1.02") wide Hallmark: ©1985 TIFFANY&Co. 750 Cond...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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