Tag Archives: vintage silver

object of desire – gorham silver tureen

This marvelous Gorham silver tureen is not my usual object of desire, but take a closer look and I think you’ll be persuaded that this is a great piece of sculptural art. Made in 1883 by one of America’s finest … Continue reading →

vintage viennese design with class: otto prutscher

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When I think of vintage Viennese design, I immediately think of Josef Hoffman and the Jugenstil and Secessionist Movements that flourished in Vienna during the opening years of the twentieth century. To me – while certainly an era of creative … Continue reading →

buccellati silver, inspired by nature

Buccellati silver clearly draws great inspiration from the natural world around us. More than any other firm of silversmiths that I can think of, their beautiful silver bowls, centerpieces and table articles are created using forms that all of us … Continue reading →

modern silver accessories from wiener silber manufactur

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Modern silver accessories are the finishing touches to any well-designed room. They hit just the right note, saying that this is a home with sophisticated taste. I’ve written about many of my favorite silversmiths over the years, but luckily I … Continue reading →

setting a chic dinner table – christofle silver knife rests

Knife rests are a wonderful practical invention whose sole purpose is to keep greasy and messy knife blades off your good tablecloth. You place one at each place setting with the knife blades resting on them. The French must be … Continue reading →

a tattooed tiffany silver pitcher at sotheby’s

Tiffany and Company have been counted amongst the leading names of New York’s premier luxury brands for well over 150 years. Their partnership with contemporary designers like Paloma Piccaso, which began in 1980, has only helped to further build on … Continue reading →

what’s swedish for rare? olaf skoogfors

Olaf Skoogfors (1934-1975) is not a name rolling off everyone’s tongue. A Swede who grew up in the United States, he began his long career working with silver having studied at the School for American Craftsmen in Rochester before apprenticing … Continue reading →