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A vintage Dansk carving set – one carving knife and one fork/ prong – in the iconic Fjord pattern designed by Danish industrial designer, Jens Quistgaard (1919-2008). A classic mid-century modern pattern, Fjord flatware was the first product introduced by the company, Dansk Designs, in 1954.
This carving set is in vintage condition and shows definite signs of use (Condition Report listed below). Original production in the early years of Dansk Designs (mid-1950s to mid-1960s) was in Germany, Denmark, and Finland before moving overseas to Japan and later other countries.
Carving Knife is marked “4 Ducks Logo + Dansk Designs Germany + IHQ + ©”.
Fork/ Prong is marked “Dansk Designs Germany + IHQ + ©”
Flatware is NOT dishwasher safe due to teak handles.
Full condition report and measurements listed below.
Background on Fjord:
Dansk Designs was started by an American couple, Martha and Ted Nierenberg, after a scouting trip to Europe in 1954 where they saw the work of Jens Quistgaard in what is now known as the Danish Museum of Art & Design. Here they saw the hand forged flatware of Jens Quistgaard. After some discussion, the Nierenberg’s convinced Quistgaard that his beautiful teak and stainless steel cutlery design could be produced in larger quantities and sold to the American market.
This flatware design was the beginning of a successful and long partnership between Quistgaard and the Nierenberg’s. Fjord flatware has been one of Dansk’s most popular designs since its debut in 1954.
Quistgaard designed flatware, dinnerware, furniture, and much more for decades and by the early 1980s had designed over 2,000 household objects for the company.
Quistgaard’s design is considered so iconic and valuable to the canon of mid-century design that examples of Fjord flatware are included in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art (Object Number: 2280.2001.1-5) and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (Object ID Number: 18488435).
Condition Report –
Markings:
- Carving Knife is marked “4 Ducks Logo + Dansk Designs Germany + IHQ + ©”.
- Fork/ Prong is marked “Dansk Designs Germany + IHQ + ©”
Condition:
- Natural variation in teak on each piece
- Carving Knife is a lighter wood tone than fork/ prong
- No splits/ cracks/ shrinkage to wood handles
- Original Dansk box in used condition with “Made in Germany” on side of box
- Box is sturdy but does show signs of age, wear, and use
Carving Knife
- Plug present
- Solid join
- Scratches/ signs of use/ spotting on stainless steel
Fork/ Prong
- Plug present
- Solid join
- Scratches/ signs of use/ spotting on stainless steel
Measurements:
- Carving Knife 14” inches in length
- Fork/ Prong 11 ¼ th inches in length -
SHIPPING
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Item(s) will ship via USPS Ground Advantage, UPS Ground, or UPS Ground Saver (Excluding furniture and oversized items. See specific guidelines for shipping of items by Freight)
In an effort to recycle and reduce waste, I often ship with recycled shipping materials -- you can reuse yourself after opening your package!
RETURNS
ALL items are final sale.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Elizabeth immediately by email at elizabeth@elizabethbagwellstudios.com
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