Georg Jensen Sølv

Published in 1966, this volume serves as a formal documentation of the design legacy of Georg Jensen, the Danish silversmith whose eponymous company became synonymous with Scandinavian modernism. It was produced during a period when the brand sought to curate and archive its historical influence, bridging the gap between Jensen’s turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau roots and the minimalist aesthetic that dominated mid-century design. The text provides a record of the silversmithing techniques and artistic philosophy that established the company as a leader in international decorative arts.

The book highlights the collaborative spirit of the firm, featuring the contributions of various designers and craftspeople who worked under the Jensen name. It is written as a tribute to the craftsmanship behind the company’s flatware, holloware, and jewelry collections. Critics and design historians often cite publications from this era for their role in solidifying the Jensen aesthetic in the global market, documenting how the firm successfully translated traditional metalwork sensibilities into the clean, functionalist language of the post-war design movement.