Wiwen Nilsson
Covered by droit de suite
Image rights
The artworks in this database are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without the permission of the rights holders. The artworks are reproduced in this database with a license from Bildupphovsrätt.
For condition report contact specialist
A pair of Wiwen Nilsson sterling candlesticks, Lund 1958.
Koniskt, fasetterat ben, rund ljushållare med manschett. Höjd 36,5 cm.
Fyllda, smärre slagmärken. (2)
Literature
Kerst Holmquist, "Silversmeden Wiwen Nilsson", Lund 1990. Se sidorna 106-107.
More information
Modellen formgiven år 1929.
Designer
Wiwen Nilsson was a Swedish designer born in Copenhagen. He studied at his father's workshop, as well as in Germany, Denmark, and France. Nilsson is primarily known for his objects created in silver with geometric, clean, and austere forms. Nilsson debuted at the Gothenburg Exhibition in 1923. At the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930, he had his major breakthrough, and his innovative modernism was a success. Nilsson created, among other things, jewellery, table silver, and services.
Read more