The very first of Danish silversmith Georg Jensen’s teapots, the Blossom teapot exemplifies the natural motifs and Japanese influence central to the Art Nouveau movement, which spread across Europe at the turn of the 20th century. Jensen (1866–1935) brought the first Blossom teapot to market in 1905, just a year after founding his eponymous silversmith workshop in Copenhagen. Before finding his calling working in silver, Jensen had trained as a sculptor and ceramicist, studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and going on to work as a modeler in a porcelain factory and later started his own studio. In 1901, though, the designer changed paths, embarking on an apprenticeship with Mogens Ballin, the master silversmith who also had a background as a painter.
This kind of varied artistic background may just be what set Jensen apart: His best work displays a sculptural quality and attention to artful, often ornate, detail. The Blossom teapot epitomizes this, mixing a variety of symbolic design elements for a one-of-a-kind serving piece. Squat and low-slung at just over four inches tall, the teapot stands in contrast to the more slender silhouettes of traditional models. It’s set on “toad’s feet” and topped with a magnolia — not in glorious bloom, but in the hopeful form of a young bud — a flower symbolic in Japanese culture that also acts as a handle. Such a marriage of decoration and functionality speaks to the Art Nouveau ethos of incorporating natural elements wholly into a design and not purely as decoration.
The Blossom teapot also showcases a technique that would become one of Jensen’s trademarks: delicate hammer marks across the surface of the silver, reducing its shine and lending it an organic quality that stands in contrast to the pristine reflective surface of traditional polished-to-perfection tea services.
Georg Jensen continues to manufacture the Blossom teapot today, decades after the death of its founder, with just one notable change: The original teapot featured a handle of carved ivory; bans on the sale of the material prompted a swap to ebony, whose dark hue makes a dramatic contrast to the soft glow of the silver. The Blossom teapot is made by the company’s most skilled silversmiths, who hand-hammer the body, solder the feet and magnolia bud top and attach the handle and spout to precise specification to ensure easy flow of tea. Some things no machine can imitate.
Vintage Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Serving Fork and Spoon Set, 1930's
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Blossom pattern hand hammered sterling silver salad or serving set. Hallmarked dating to 1933-1944. In excellent condition. Designed in 1905 by Georg Jensen, the delica...
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Vintage Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Cheese Scoop, 1930's
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage Georg Jensen Blossom pattern hand hammered sterling silver cheese scoop. Hallmarked, dating it to 1933-1944. In excellent condition. Designed in 1905 by Georg Jensen, the ...
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Henning Koppel 1052 Handmade Sterling Silver Pitcher for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen, Henning Koppel
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Launched in 2008 to coincide with master designer Henning Koppel's 90th birthday, Masterpieces revisits Georg Jensen's original silver hollowware. Of all the designers to work with G...
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Silver Center Denmark Art Deco Georg Jensen Model 234 C
By Georg Jensen
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Danish Art Deco Georg Jensen Silver Centerpiece Model 234 C Beautiful Art Deco Georg Jensen silver centerpiece with a base supported by an ornate stand that has sculpted figures and ...
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Georg Jensen sterling silver footed bowl, 413 B
By Georg Jensen
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER FOOTED BOWL. The sterling silver bowl marked #413/B, with the Georg Jensen trademark used 1925-1932, designer Johan Rohde. Dimensions: 7.25" x 4.25"H. W...
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H 6 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Set of Eight Sterling Silver Blossom Salad Forks by Georg Jensen, Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Eight Sterling Silver Blossom Salad Forks by Georg Jensen, Denmark Designed in 1905 by Georg Jensen, the Blossom cutlery pattern is delicate and genteel - representative of J...
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Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Hammer 107
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A rare sterling silver Georg Jensen hammer, design #107 by Johan Rohde circa 1919. The design is attributed to Rohde's acorn pattern, featuring an acorn top finial attached to a soli...
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Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Table Lighter #203A
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Georg Jensen sterling silver table lighter in pattern 203A with small engraving on the body. A great gift and addition to one's...
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Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver 925 Money Clip #369
By Georg Jensen
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Georg Jensen, number 369, 925 sterling silver round horseshoe style money clip. Made in Denmark. Dimensions: 2" x 0.25" (Diameter x Height) / 22.8 g
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Georg Jensen, Sigvard Bernadotte, Modern sterling silver bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen. Sigvard Bernadotte (1907-2002). Modern sterling silver bowl, dessin no. 823 Sterling silver bowl with round fluted feet, designed by Sigvard Bernadotte. Made in ...
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H 1.2 in W 23 in D 11 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Fish Platter and Mazarine #206
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
An exceptionally early and rare Georg Jensen silver fish platter along with mazarine #206, designed by Georg Jensen in 1918. This piece originates ...
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Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Salt Cellar and Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Mateo, CA
Sterling silver salt cellar and spoon model 110 by Georg Jensen. This is hand hammered. The handle folds around to the bottom and ends with two ball feet. The end of the spoon has a ...
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$332 / item
H 11.23 in W 6.11 in D 4.73 in
1.2L HK Pitcher Made In Stainless Steel By Henning Koppel For Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen, Henning Koppel
Located in Lejre, DK
The HK Pitcher from Georg Jensen has a capacity of 1.2 liters and is crafted from stainless steel. Designed by Henning Koppel, the pitcher combines functionality with an elegant and ...
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$1,452 / set
H 0.79 in W 1.19 in D 5.91 in
Georg Jensen Annual Spoons Gilt Sterling Silver with Enamel, Set of 10
By Georg Jensen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Annual spoons 1980-1989 in original box, designed by Annelise Björner, edited by Georg Jensen. Annual spoons series began in 1971. Each spoon is crafted in sterling silver, then gold...
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Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Casserole 3
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen casserole with beautifully hand-carved ebony handle, design #3 by Georg Jensen from circa 1914. Dimensions: The actual casserole measures 6 1/2"...
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A Serving Spoon from Georg Jensen, Model 41, Denmark, '1945'
By Georg Jensen
Located in Delft, NL
A serving spoon from Georg Jensen, model 41, Denmark (1945-) A serving spoon from Georg Jensen with a curled handle with a round and sleek motif. The bowl of the spoon is slightly...
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Georg Jensen Early Danish Silver Cream Ladle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Georg Jensen, Danish, early silver Continental cream ladle dating between 1910 and 1925. The Continental range was designed by Georg Jensen in 1906 and the...
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Georg Jensen Silver Pitcher
By Georg Jensen
Located in London, GB
A stylish sterling silver jug/pitcher made by the Danish firm of Georg Jensen and designed by one of the giants of the firm, Johan Rohde.
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H 5.875 in W 11 in D 9 in
Early 20th Century Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Style ''Blossom'' Sterling Tea Set
By Georg Jensen
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite and rare Georg Jensen (1866-1935) tea set is exemplary of the Art Nouveau style gloriously celebrating natural elements, specifically the magnolia blossom. The flower ...
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Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Serving Spoon #141
By Georg Jensen
Located in Huntington, NY
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Serving Spoon For over a century, Georg Jensen has produced some of the finest objects in Sca...
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Scroll Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Lg European Size Rare
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding scroll by Georg Jensen Danish sterling silver flatware set with extra large European size knives and Forks - 132 Pieces. This set includes: 12 large European size knives, 9 3/4" (rare) 12 large European size forks, 7 3/4" (rare) 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4" 12 hollow handle butter spreaders, all-sterling, 5 3/4" 12 cocktail/oyster forks, 6 1/8" 12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/8" 12 bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/4" 12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/4" 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 3/4" Includes Bonus brand new storage chest. Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished to pristine condition and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping. This is a rare opportunity. The "Scroll" or "Saga" pattern was designed in the year 1927 by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen. It features a subtle hammered finish and wonderful balanced pieces with heavy weight. The dinner knives and forks in this set are the rare and desirable European Extra-large size. About the designer, Johan Rohde: Johan Rohde (1856-1935) was a distinguished Danish painter, graphic artist, designer and critic. Born into a well-to-do merchant family in Randers, he went on to a career in art. In 1875 he studied painting and drawing in the studio of Fredrik Rohde, Wenzel Tornoe...
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Pyramid by Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 pc Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size pyramid by Georg Jensen Danish sterling silver flatware set - 72 pieces. This set includes: 112 dinner knives, 8 7/8" 12 dinner forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" ...
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Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 134 Pcs Dinner XL
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dinner Size Flatware set - 134 pieces including extra large dinner knives and extra large dinner forks. This set includes: 12 extr...
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Arne Jacobsen by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 42 Pcs Estate
By Georg Jensen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arne Jacobsen by Georg Jensen Denmark stainless steel This wonderful estate Mid-Century Modern matte finish Arne Jacobsen by Georg Jensen stainless set...
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Georg Jensen Sigvard Bernadotte Sterling Silver Tea Set 5pc Modern #1015
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Masterfully crafted Georg Jensen sterling 5pc coffee set designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, made circa 1945-1977. Fantastic Mid-century Danish modern shape. The foote...
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Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 113 Pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional dinner size Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling silver flatware set, 113 pieces.This set includes: 12 dinner knives, long han...
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Cactus by Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cactus by Georg Jensen Danish sterling Silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, short handle, 8" 8 Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 5 3/8" ...
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Acanthus by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 10 Dinner Spoons, 7 3/8"
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Acanthus by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver group of 10 dinner Spoons, 7 3/8" Excellent condition, with no monograms. Beautifully professionally polished and sealed in individual plast...
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Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 75 Pc XL Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Acorn by Georg Jensen sterling silver dinner size flatware set with desirable extra large dinner forks and knives - 75 pieces. This set includes: 8 extra large dinner knives, 9 7/...
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