Pre-war Georg Jensen Sterling Pyramid Centerpiece #636, Design: Harald Nielsen 1928, 1933-44

Georg Jensen – Jardinière / Centerpiece Bowl #636, Pyramid Pattern, Sterling Silver, Copenhagen 1933–1944Design: Harald Nielsen 1928 · Pyramid Collection · Documented in Georg Jensen Catalogue · Silver 925

Georg Jensen – Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver Pyramid Centerpiece No. 636, Harald Nielsen, 1933–1944

Georg Jensen sterling silver jardinière and centerpiece bowl No. 636, designed by Harald Nielsen in 1928 for the celebrated Pyramid collection and produced in Copenhagen between 1933 and 1944. This impressive Danish Art Deco silver centerpiece measures 40.2 cm (15.8 inches) across and weighs 1,305 grams of solid sterling silver. Distinguished by its elegant oval bowl, stepped pedestal foot and sculptural scroll handles, this early Georg Jensen creation represents an outstanding example of Scandinavian silver design between the wars.

Description:
An exceptional sterling silver jardinière, model No. 636, from Georg Jensen's celebrated Pyramid collection, designed by Harald Nielsen in 1928.

The elongated oval bowl features smooth, gently curved walls and an elegant, balanced silhouette. It rests upon a circular, stepped pedestal incorporating the distinctive geometric motif of the Pyramid series.

Two beautifully modelled lateral scroll handles, terminating in spherical elements, provide a striking decorative contrast to the restrained simplicity of the bowl.

The combination of architectural geometry, carefully controlled proportions and refined silver craftsmanship exemplifies the transition from traditional decorative silver to the modern Danish Art Deco aesthetic.

Measuring over 40 cm in width, the jardinière has a commanding presence as a dining-table centerpiece while remaining an elegant and highly collectible work of silver design.

Historical significance and original catalogue documentation:
The Pyramid collection, introduced by Harald Nielsen in 1928, is among Georg Jensen's most distinctive Art Deco designs.

Its stepped architectural forms and geometric ornament reflect the international fascination with ancient Egyptian art and architecture that intensified following the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.

The present centerpiece is documented in an original Georg Jensen company catalogue, page 74, where the design is illustrated under model No. 636 with the additional reference F-534.

This contemporary catalogue documentation provides an important historical reference for the identification of the model.

The square Georg Jensen hallmark dates the present example to the period 1933–1944, confirming its early production.

Harald Nielsen (1892–1977):
Harald Nielsen was one of the leading designers associated with the Georg Jensen Silversmithy and played a major role in developing its modern design vocabulary.

His work is characterized by architectural clarity, geometric ornament and a sophisticated balance between decoration and function.

The Pyramid pattern, designed in 1928, became one of his most recognizable achievements and remains a classic of Danish Art Deco silver.

Collector's interest:
This early sterling silver jardinière is particularly attractive to collectors of Georg Jensen holloware, Scandinavian Art Deco and historic Danish design.

Unlike the widely recognized Pyramid flatware, large centerpiece bowls from the same design tradition represent a more specialized category of Georg Jensen silver.

Its documented model number, early hallmark, substantial dimensions and excellent condition make this a distinguished example of the silversmithy's interwar production.

Details:
Designer: Harald Nielsen (1892–1977)
Manufacturer: Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen
Country: Denmark
Pattern: Pyramid
Model: No. 636
Design date: 1928
Production: 1933–1944
Object: Jardinière / centerpiece bowl
Material: Solid sterling silver, 925/1000
Hallmark: Square Georg Jensen mark, 1933–1944
Width: 40.2 cm
Depth: 20.5 cm
Height: 10.6 cm
Weight: 1,305 grams
Condition: Very good
Documentation: Original Georg Jensen catalogue, p. 74, model 636 / reference F-534

Literature:
David A. Taylor and Jason W. Laskey, Georg Jensen Holloware: The Silver Fund Collection, London, 2003.

Viewing:
The centerpiece may be viewed by appointment at our gallery in Düsseldorf, Germany. Further exceptional examples of Georg Jensen silver are available from our collection.

Denes Szy – Kunsthandel
Königsallee 27–31
40212 Düsseldorf, Germany
www.denes-szy.com

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