Alma Eikerman (1908 – 1995) was an American jewellery designer and silversmith. Eikerman was born in Pratt, Kansas, and graduated from Kansas State College in Emporia with a B.Sc. in 1934 and an M.Sc. in 1942. Read More →
Franz Rickert (1904-1991), a German Silversmith, apprenticed in Mayrhofer’s workshop, studied in Munich, and became a prominent silversmith and enameler, exhibiting in Paris.Read More →
A Helicon vase is a centrepiece named after Mount Helicon in Greece. It was sacred to the ancient Greek muses. Read More →
Arno Malinowski (1899-1976) was a Danish sculptor and metalworker known for his jewellery, mythological figurines, and significant contributions during Denmark’s German occupation.Read More →
Emmy Roth (1885 – 1942), a German Jewish silversmith, created innovative metalwork influenced by Baroque and modern design, gaining international recognition.Read More →
The impact of silver metal technology has driven the development of modern furnishings throughout the 20th century. The transformation of a chair into a sculptural statement, for example. Interior metal objects have not always been at the forefront of modern design within a multi-function. With the emphasis on warmth and comfort in the home, the scope for a wide range of metal products for this domain is not there.Read More →
Gunilla Jung was a Finnish designer (1905–1939) influential in glassware, lighting, and silverware, embodying Scandinavian Modernism through her innovative, functional aesthetics and timeless elegance.Read More →
Jean Puiforcat (1897-1945) was a renowned French Art Deco silversmith known for his geometric and elegant designs that combined silver with materials like lapis lazuli and ivory. After serving in World War I, he established his Parisian firm in 1921, co-founded the Union des Artistes Modernes, and left a lasting artistic legacy recognized in major museums.Read More →
Erik Magnussen was a Danish silversmith known for Art Deco and Cubist designs, contributing significantly to silverware in Denmark and the United States from 1925 to 1939.Read More →
Robert Radford Welch (1929-2000), an English designer and silversmith, blended Scandinavian modernism with practical design, leaving a lasting legacy and influencing future designers.Read More →