The famous Danish designer and sculptor Henning Koppel (1918-1981) designed a series of silver jewelry for the Georg Jensen company, which are an example of Scandinavian minimalism. His works were prize winners of various jewelry competitions, and they remain absolute bestsellers in the 21st century.
In 1945, Koppel began collaborating with the Georg Jensen silver workshop, where he designed jewelry, hollowware, and cutlery. His first works were a series of necklaces and bracelets resembling whale vertebrae and microscopic organisms.
In 1961, Koppel also began working for Bing & Grøndahl. His designs for the company included coffee and tea sets, cutlery samples, as well as several jugs and serving plates.
Koppel also created exclusive watch mechanisms and lighting systems for the Louis Poulsen brand, as well as original postage stamps for the Danish postal services.
During his career, he has received the highest honors: three gold medals at the Milan Triennale of Design, a prestigious international award from the American Institute of Designers and the Lunning Prize. Koppel’s creations are exhibited in various museums around the world.
