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Henning Koppel at Saffronart

July 23, 2013

Tarika Agarwal examines the Henning Koppel coffee set available as part of Saffronart’s upcoming Travel & Leisure Auction

A Magnificent Silver Coffee Set No. 1017 by Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen

A Magnificent Silver Coffee Set No. 1017 by Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen. Image Credit: http://www.saffronart.com/customauctions/PreWork.aspx?l=8661

Mumbai: Henning Koppel is largely responsible for what we have come to think of as “Danish design”.

Koppel was an early pioneer of functionalism in design: his mission was to make everyday life products beautiful as well as practical. He was trained as a sculptor and began collaborating with Georg Jensen in 1946.

When Henning Koppel died in 1981, aged 63, he had created an astonishing range of work: from stainless steel cutlery such as the “New York” line, which found its way into the homes of millions, to magnificent one-off signature pieces such as the silver and crystal chandelier he designed to celebrate the 75-year anniversary of Georg Jensen in 1979.

At Saffronart we have the great fortune to auction a highly sought after sterling silver coffee set, design no. 1017, by Henning Koppel (Lot 110).

The handles on the coffee pot is crafted from guaiacum, a South American hardwood. The coffee pot measures 6″ (15cm) in height, the creamer 3″ (1.5cm) and the sugar bowl 1 3/4″ (4.5cm).

Along with this set, other beautiful Georg Jensen flatware will be available as part of the auction, scheduled to take place on the Saffronart website on 29-30 July, 2013.

George Jensen at Saffronart

July 20, 2013

Tarika Agarwal talks about the rare Georg Jensen Scroll Pattern flatware, part of Saffronart’s upcoming Travel & Leisure Auction

Georg Jenson, Flatware Set

Georg Jenson, ‘Scroll’ Pattern Flatware

Mumbai: Georg Jensen, an artistically gifted Danish boy from a working-class family who aspired to become a sculptor, grew up to be a silver smith and founded a fim that designed jewelry, flatware and hollowware that earned him international acclaim and significantly influenced the direction of decorative arts.

The ‘Scroll’ or ‘Saga’ pattern is one of the most rare and significant patterns in the Georg Jensen flatware line. It was designed in 1927 by Johan Rohde for the firm in Denmark. This pattern is very substantial and requires a lot of hand crafting. There is a high relief scroll pattern at the center of each piece’s handle, as well as an all-over hand hammered finish.

The set being offered at Saffronart’s Travel & Leisure auction is in excellent condition. It includes dinner knives, butter knives, dinner forks, teaspoons, tablespoons and dessert/salad forks.

Along with this set, other beautiful Georg Jensen flatware and hollowware will be available as part of the auction, scheduled to take place on the Saffronart website on 29-30 July, 2013.