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1960s N.E. From - Danish - Sterling Silver Concave Modernist Cuff Bracelet

About the Item

An exceptional mid-century modern sterling silver cuff bracelet designed by the celebrated master silversmith Nils Erik From (N.E. From) in Denmark, circa 1960s. Visible in photos, this striking modernist piece highlights From's genius for sleek, structural minimalism. The bracelet features a bold, wide cuff silhouette crafted with a subtle, elegant concave curvature that brilliantly catches and reflects light along its highly polished surface. This investment-grade piece is fully and authentically stamped on the interior tip with From's coveted maker marks: "STERLING," "DENMARK," "N.E. FROM," and the "925S" silver purity hallmark. This bracelet is offered from the prestigious estate of Joan Conway Crancer, an esteemed St. Louis art collector, longtime Saint Louis Art Museum Trustee, and daughter of the famous painter Fred Conway. Preserved in pristine vintage condition with an exquisite natural patina and no dents or deep scratches, this authenticated modernist cuff represents the very best of mid-century Scandinavian studio silver craftsmanship backed by elite institutional provenance. Nils Erik From (Danish, 1908–1982) The Master of Scandinavian Geometry Nils Erik From (commonly known as N.E. From) stands as one of the most prolific and collectible forces in post-war Danish silver design. Trained as a silversmith, From opened his first workshop in 1931 at the young age of 23. While his earliest pre-war creations leaned into the organic, floral Skonvirke (the Danish Arts & Crafts) style, his design philosophy shifted dramatically in the 1950s and 1960s. He abandoned ornamental flora to become a vanguard leader of the space-age, geometric modernist movement that defined the golden era of Scandinavian jewelry. The N.E. From Aesthetic The hallmark of N.E. From’s mid-century aesthetic was the seamless marriage of clean lines, geometric architecture, and impeccably polished surfaces. His workshop became internationally renowned for bold, unadorned holloware-style jewelry, heavy abstract cuffs, and pieces featuring precisely cut cabochon stones (such as amber, rose quartz, and chalcedony) set in stark, sculptural silver frameworks. From's work achieved massive success across Europe and North America, celebrated for its premium heft, material precision, and uncompromising wearability. Legacy and Collectibility Though the N.E. From workshop closed following his passing in the 1980s, his pieces have seen a massive surge in international demand. Today, vintage jewelry collectors value N.E. From for his distinct, architectural silhouettes that capture the optimistic, forward-looking energy of mid-century Denmark. His jewelry is celebrated in definitive reference books on twentieth-century silver and remains a staple of high-end galleries specializing in modernist design. Mid-Century Modern (MCM). Scandinavian Modern / Danish Modern, Biomorphic / Organic Modernism The golden era of mid-century Scandinavian modernist silver is defined by a revolutionary cohort of designers who transformed jewelry into wearable art. In Denmark, legendary figures like Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe pioneered fluid, minimalist wrap-around chokers and cuffs for Georg Jensen, while Arno Malinowski became celebrated for his stylized animal and dolphin motifs. This Danish vanguard also included Astrid Fog, renowned for her bold, heavy, and architectural geometric statements, and Arne Johansen, iconic for his blocky, chunky, asymmetric lines. Meanwhile, Hans Hansen established a legacy of heavy, ultra-sleek, avant-garde geometric silver, pushing structural minimalism alongside designers like Bent Gabrielsen. Across the Baltic, Finland carved out a highly coveted niche focused on space-age, brutalist, and organic textures. Here, Björn Weckström’s molten, craggy silver landscapes for Lapponia achieved absolute pinnacle status alongside Elis Kauppi’s innovative "caged spheres" for Kupittaan Kulta and the abstract, enameled works of Kultateollisuus Ky. Norway further enriched the movement with expressive structures and premium enamel-on-silver, championed by the premier house David-Andersen—featuring modernist 1960s lines by Björn Sigurd Østern and Harry Sørby—the dramatic freeform guilloché enamel of Grete Prytz Kittelsen, and the heavy, expressive lost-wax cast pieces of Studio Else & Paul. Together, these masters defined a generation of design that remains intensely collected today.

Creator:
Niels Erik From (Designer)
Similar to:
Georg Jensen (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 2.32 in (5.9 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In fine condition 675.
Seller Location:
St. Louis, MO
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU820250887452