Georg Jensen

Georg Jensen Bernadotte Serving Fork (Small), 925 Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Denmark | Since 1904
$450.00
SKU: GJ-3009116-FJ
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  • The Designer
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Bernadotte remains a classic since its introduction in 1939

The elegant fluting on the handle is the most recognisable feature of this collection. It calls to mind sophistication, the aristocratic elegance of the early 20th century. Swedish designer Sigvard Bernadotte was renowned for his taste and ability to infuse elegance into every one of his designs. He was particularly adept at working with silver.

In many ways, the Bernadotte collection is classically Georg Jensen. Constructed in sterling silver, it is both timeless and committed to a rich history; its provenance is Scandinavian and yet it is admired all over the world.

The proportions of the pieces make them comfortable to hold. Bernadotte is wonderful for special occasions or for sophisticated dining every day.
  • Brand:Georg Jensen of Denmark
  • Country: Denmark
  • SKU: GJ-3009116-FJ
  • Material: 925 Sterling Silver
  • Designer:Georg Jensen of Denmark
  • Dimensions:8 1/5"
Sigvard Bernadotte
Sigvard Bernadotte was born prince as son of the Swedish king. He lost his title when he married his first wife. He was given the title of count by the Great-duchess of Luxembourg Josephine-Charlotte, daughter of his aunt Astrid, Queen of Belgium.

He studied ornamental arts with Olle Hjortzberg but was first interested in theatre and studied stage design in Munich. He subsequently did some stage work in Berlin and designed a number of posters and stage designs and art directed three Swedish films.

Impressed by the work of U.S Industrial designers, like Henry Dreyfuss, Raymond Loewy, Walter Dorwin Teague, whom he visited in the early thirties, he redirected his talents and interests in design. He had a live long design contract with George Jensen for whom he designed mostly silverware. The quality of that work was recognized by the New York Metropolitan Museum who has a number of them in its permanent collection.

Before starting his own design office in Stockholm he was associated with Acton Bjorn in Copenhagen. This association that started in 1949 created the first real professional Industrial design office in Denmark.

With Acton Bjorn (1910-1992), he designed for Odhner and Rosti AS and a number of other Scandinavian companies like Facit, Nils Johan, AB Husqvarna Borstfabrik, NK, Bang & Olufsen (Beolit 500) and Pressalit. He also designed for Rosenthal. He was co-founder of the Swedish Industrial Designers Society (SID) and for several years (1961-1963) president of the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID) where he had served on the board since 1957.

Industrial Design might have been his "second" career choice, acting and theatre being his first love but unacceptable for the Swedish royal family, Sigvard Bernadotte became an important and influential industrial designer. Many of Sweden's early design icons were designed by him and both with Acton Bjorn and in Stockholm (Allied Industrial Designers) his offices were learning and starting points for many well known Swedish and Danish designers of the following generation.
Georg Jensen of Denmark
We are pleased to offer a special and unique assortment of the Georg Jensen Home & Design Collections. For the past century, Georg Jensen has stood for refined and organic design that is both pure and timeless. It is the elegant simplicity in Georg Jensen's products that surprises and delights the senses. Always distinctive and full of life, the serene flowing forms of Jensen designs are surprising enriched by exquisitely sculpted ornamentation. Fjorn Scandinavian offers the complete assortment of Georg Jensen Living, Steel & Sterling Flatware plus highlights from the Danish Heritage Collections. From Scandinavian Gifts and Barware to Sterling Cutlery and Heritage Gifts, Georg Jensen represents the elegance and luxury of Scandinavian Living.

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