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Harald Nielsen

1892 - 1977

Harald Nielsen started as a chaser apprentice at the Georg Jensen silversmithy in 1909. At the same time he also took drawing lessons at painter Carl V. Meyer. One of his tasks in the silversmithy was to go through the drawings and adjust them for production. He also made drawings and designs for both flatware and hollowware himself. His sister Johanne married Georg Jensen and thus he became Jensen's brother-in-law.

At the outset, Nielsen’s designs reflected influences of the popular Art Nouveau style of the time. He quickly departed from Art Nouveau to develop a distinctive style incorporating Art Déco design language, but with overall serious innovation. Nielsen was very much inspired by designer Johan Rohde who also worked for Jensen.

Nielsen was an outstanding draftsman and created some of the most successful Jensen designs throughout the 1920s and 1930s. He is perhaps best known for his Pyramid pattern, which was designed in 1926 and inspired by the exhumation of Tutankhamen’s tomb by Howard Carter and the many remarkable artifacts from that discovery. Pyramid is a very sought after Art Deco pattern and the silverware was supplemented by an extensive range of matching hollowware pieces.

Nielsen’s version of the Old Danish silver cutlery from 1947, a reaction to Denmark’s occupation during World War II, became one of his most famous. A favourite for several generations, the thoroughly Danish design and solid expressive feeling of precious silver has made for an enduring line.

After Georg Jensen’s death in 1935, Harald Nielsen made it his own life’s work to carry on the work of the master. From 1954-1958 he was the director of the silversmithy and from 1958-1962 he was the artistic leader of the design studio and from 1962-1967 Nielsen was artistic advisor for Georg Jensen silversmithy.
In the end, Nielsen spent more than half a century at Georg Jensen.

Designed by Harald Nielsen

  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Dinner Spoon Large 001

    950 DKK 12 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Nut Pick Ornamental Pattern 68B

    1,900 DKK 2 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Letter Opener-Bookmark 198

    2,500 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Dinner Spoon 011

    900 DKK 6 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Dinner Fork 012

    900 DKK 8 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Dinner Knife, Short Handle 013

    1,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Dessert Spoon 021

    750 DKK 13 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Dessert Spoon 021

    750 DKK 35 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Dessert Spoon 021

    750 DKK 42 in stock
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  • Early Georg Jensen Medium Pyramid Napkin Ring 22B

    2,100 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Luncheon/Salad Fork 022

    700 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Luncheon Knife 023

    750 DKK 12 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Luncheon Knife 024

    750 DKK 2 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Luncheon/Salad Knife, Long Handle 024

    750 DKK 2 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Teaspoon Large/Child Spoon 031

    600 DKK 13 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Large Teaspoon/Child Spoon 031

    700 DKK 0 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Teaspoon Small 033

    400 DKK 3 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Teaspoon Small 033

    500 DKK 3 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Coffee Spoon 034

    450 DKK 40 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Salad Fork 041

    1,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Fruit/Child Knife 045

    1,200 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring 46A Hematite

    3,500 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ring 46C

    2,400 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Bouillon Spoon 053

    700 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Fruit/Child Knife 072

    600 DKK 6 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Grapefruit Spoon 075

    700 DKK 6 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Bell Push 77

    9,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Grapes Bracelet 96

    6,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Grapes Necklace 96A

    8,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Salt Cellar 102

    2,100 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Salt Cellar 102 & Salt Spoon 103

    2,600 DKK 6 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Salt Spoon 103

    500 DKK 2 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Elsinore Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Large 111

    3,700 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Serving Spoon Small 115

    1,500 DKK 2 in stock
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  • Vintage Signed Georg Jensen Box 134B

    9,500 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Cold Cuts Fork 144

    750 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Lemon Fork 146

    600 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Gravy Ladle 153

    2,700 DKK 4 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Compote Spoon 161

    1,300 DKK 2 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Jam Spoon 163

    900 DKK 6 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Small Glass Coaster 193A

    320 DKK 3 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Pastry Server 203

    2,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Grapes Brooch 217A by Harald Nielsen

    2,400 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Bottle Opener, Short Handle 271

    700 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Pair of Vintage Georg Jensen Art Deco Candelabra 278

    75,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Pocket Bottle Opener 305

    600 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Art Deco Coffee Service 319

    48,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Cup 319

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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pitcher 319A by Harald Nielsen

    1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Napkin Ring 22C

    2,100 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Small Vintage Georg Jensen Cup 444A by Harald Nielsen

    1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Tea & Coffee Service 456

    45,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Bud Vase 500

    1 in stock
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  • Set of Eight Georg Jensen Stemmed Goblets/Cups 520

    53,500 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Five-Light Candelabra 537A

    100,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Three-Light Candelabra 537C

    75,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lidded Tureen 547 by Harald Nielsen

    39,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lidded Tureen 547C By Harald Nielsen

    42,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Extra Large Hip Flask 550A by Harald Nielsen

    34,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Art Deco Sterling Silver Candy Bowl 580A

    8,400 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Set of 12 Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Charger Plates 600Y

    120,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Deco Cup/Beaker #671

    3,750 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Pre-War Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Coffee Set 600A

    1 in stock
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  • Rare Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Oval Serving Platter 600S

    110,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Set of 12 Georg Jensen Pyramid Luncheon Charger Plates 600E

    120,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Cups/Beakers Set of Six

    39,900 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Small Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Art Deco Tray 600I

    28,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Baccarat Decanter 206

    18,000 DKK 2 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Condiment Jar and Plate

    15,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Decanter 206

    18,000 DKK 2 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Serving Platter 600M

    30,000 DKK 2 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Tea Strainer Stand 600A

    4,000 DKK 3 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Pyramid Bowl 600A by Harald Nielsen

    26,250 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Pair of Georg Jensen Art Deco Candlesticks 604A

    24,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Candelabra 619

    75,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Candelabra 619

    75,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • A Pair of Extra Large Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Centerpieces 622B

    150,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Pair of Georg Jensen Pyramid Candelabra 630A

    75,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Art Deco Candelabra 630B by Harald Nielsen

    75,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Cruet Set 632

    25,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Pyramid Cruet Set 632

    25,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Mustard Pot 632

    6,300 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Match Box Holder 637B

    23,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Smoker’s Set 639 by Harald Nielsen

    18,900 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Pyramid Sugar Caster 645

    28,000 DKK 2 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Art Deco Chamber Candlestick 668A

    1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Vase 676

    14,700 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Vase 676

    14,700 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Sauce Boat 686 by Harald Nielsen

    36,750 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Rare Vintage Georg Jensen Candlesticks 691B Harald Nielsen

    72,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Wine Cooler 725B

    150,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Chairman’s Bell 729

    47,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Deco Coffee Service 736 Harald Nielsen

    57,500 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Pair of Georg Jensen Art Deco Candlesticks 748 Harald Nielsen

    12,600 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Art Deco Vase 750C

    1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl 752B by Harald Nielsen

    100,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Art Deco Centerpiece Bowl 752B by Harald Nielsen

    100,000 DKK 3 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bud Vase 757

    14,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Mustard Pot 815A

    8,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box 827

    1 in stock
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  • Early Extra-Large Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Candleholders 860

    84,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Round Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Tray 875A

    42,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box 883

    18,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Jam Jar 891B & Spoon 41

    16,000 DKK 2 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Tea & Coffee Service 917

    75,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Charger Plate 1014

    12,000 DKK 3 in stock
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  • Set of Twelve Georg Jensen Old Danish Charger Plates 1014

    150,000 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Vintage Georg Jensen Iron & Silver Brooch 5028 by Harald Nielsen

    1,500 DKK 1 in stock
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  • Georg Jensen Old Danish Sterling Silverware Service 12 Settings

    55,000 DKK 1 in stock
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