Georg Jensen

Scandinavian Design for Living

Alison Fisher, Alison Fisher, Maggie Taft , Thomas C. Thulstrup

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Yale University Press
10 July 2018

Decorative arts; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Antiques & collectables: gold & silver (other than jewellery)

A beautifully illustrated look at how Georg Jensen pushed the boundaries of modern domestic design

In 1904 Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866–1935) founded one of the world’s most celebrated design companies. Famous for its signature silver tableware that combines gleaming sculptural forms with lush ornament, Jensen’s eponymous firm has stood at the forefront of domestic design for over a century by combining an innovative and experimental spirit with a commitment to traditional craftsmanship. Tracing the evolution of Georg Jensen silver from its place in the company’s initial emergence through its continuing role as a touchstone for the global identity of Danish design, this book examines the creative processes and business practices behind Jensen’s stunning bowls, pitchers, coffee services, and other domestic objects.

Lavishly illustrated with works ranging in style from organic to industrial, Georg Jensen is full of new insights gleaned from the company’s own archives and situates Jensen’s work in the broader context of 20th-century design. This unprecedented study includes scholarly essays by Alison Fisher, Maggie Taft, and Thomas C. Thulstrup that delve into the significant and continuing impact of Georg Jensen silver on modern domestic taste.

Distributed for the Art Institute of Chicago

Exhibition Schedule:

The Art Institute of Chicago

(06/22/18–09/09/18)

Contributions by: Alison Fisher, Maggie Taft, Thomas C. Thulstrup, Thomas Thulstrup
Edited by: Alison Fisher
Imprint: Yale University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 267mm, Width: 238mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 1.511kg
ISBN: 9780300232998
ISBN 10: 0300232993
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 10 July 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alison Fisher is Harold and Margot Schiff Associate Curator of Architecture and Design at the Art Institute of Chicago. Maggie Taft is an independent art historian specializing in 20th-century design. Thomas C. Thulstrup is director of The Museum at Koldinghus.