Parallel/Relief
Designed in 1931 by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen, who trained as an architect. This pattern is interesting, in that it has variations of shape in the spoons and forks. There are two versions of the spoons and three of the forks, which become gradually shorter and more rounded.
Mid-Century Modern is an artistic design period that flourished from the mid-1930’s to the mid-1960’s. ‘Modern’ pieces are minimalistic and are characterized by their organic and streamlined forms and lack of ornamental details.