description Henning Koppel Overview
Henning Koppel (1918-1981) was a Danish designer, sculptor, and illustrator whose work for Georg Jensen helped define the company's mid-century silver and jewelry. His pieces use smooth, asymmetrical, organic forms rather than historical ornament, and his output included hollowware, flatware, jewelry, and related objects. He is relevant to collectors and students of Danish modern design, especially those interested in the relationship between sculpture and functional metalwork.
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Who was Henning Koppel, and which company did he design for?
Henning Koppel was a Danish sculptor and designer best known for his work with Georg Jensen. He began his long collaboration with the silver company in 1945 and designed jewelry, hollowware, and flatware.
What makes Henning Koppel's jewelry recognizable?
His jewelry uses flowing, organic curves and a sculptural approach rather than ornate historical decoration. The forms reflect the modernist language that made mid-twentieth-century Scandinavian design internationally influential.
Did Henning Koppel design only jewelry?
No. Koppel also designed silverware, tableware, porcelain, glass, steel, and other objects during his career with Georg Jensen and beyond.
What is Georg Jensen piece 1041 by Henning Koppel?
Piece 1041 is a 1954 sculptural silver work with the undulating organic form associated with Koppel. It was hand-hammered from a sheet of silver weighing about 12 kilograms, showing how his design practice extended beyond wearable jewelry.
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