Tripartite dish, stainless steel, Georg Jensen, Denmark 1970s

Karim Rashid for Georg Jensen – Tripartite stainless steel platter, Denmark, second half of the 20th century. A large serving platter or centerpiece resting on a circular base, the bowl formed of three rounded cavities joining in a fluid, organic composition. The polished surface reflects the light and highlights the purity of the lines. (Mark on the reverse: "GEORG JENSEN – DENMARK". Perfect condition. Biography: Founded in 1904 in Copenhagen, Georg Jensen is one of the most prestigious manufacturers of Scandinavian goldsmithing and design. Recognized for its combination of craftsmanship and modernist aesthetics, it has collaborated with major figures in 20th-century Danish design. Its creations, whether in solid silver, silver-plated metal or steel, are distinguished by an organic vocabulary and sober forms inspired by nature. This dish illustrates this search for fluidity and functionality, typical of Scandinavian design of the 1950s-1970s. Some subtleties: Georg Jensen (1866-1935) is the founder of the house in 1904 in Copenhagen. → He was a Danish goldsmith and sculptor, at the origin of the Art Nouveau and then modernist identity of the brand. Søren Georg Jensen (1923-1999) is his son. → Also a sculptor and designer, he worked for the family business and became its artistic director in the 1960s. → His style is more architectural, geometric and modern, a departure from his father's very naturalistic beginnings.