Harald Christian Nielsen (20 July 1892 – 22 December 1977) was a Danish designer of silver for Georg Jensen. The younger brother of Georg Jensen's third wife, he joined the company at 17 as a chaser's apprentice but later became one of the company's leading designers in the 1920s and 1930s and Jensen's closest colleague.

Nielsen's father died when he was one year old and his mother then moved the family to Copenhagen. His eldest sister, Johanne, married Georg Jensen in 1907. In 1909, Nielsen began an apprenticeship as a chaser in his brother-in-law's silver workshop. The company paid for his drawing lessons with Carl V. Meyer.

Nielsen quickly rose through the ranks at Georg Jensen, becoming a designer in 1918. His early designs were influenced by the Art Nouveau movement, but he soon developed his own distinctive style, which was characterized by more...

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Set of twelve Georg Jensen sterling silver charger plates, by…

Set of twelve Georg Jensen sterling silver charger plates, by Harald Nielsen, model 600 Y, 1945-177, of circular form, with central well and spreading outer rim, marks below, total weight 7000gm, diameter 28 cm (12). Provenance: Estate of Renee Markovic

George Jensen silver goblet a fine Georg Jensen sterling silver…

Georg Jensen Silver Goblet: Harald Nielsen's Exquisite Sterling Wine

George Jensen silver goblet a fine Georg Jensen sterling silver wine goblet by Harald Nielsen, having a geometric stem with hand beaten bowl and round base. Height:14.5 cm. Weight: 328.3 grams.

A Georg Jensen sterling silver five piece tea and coffee…

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee Service

A Georg Jensen sterling silver five piece tea and coffee service, pattern '456', designed by Harald Nielsen (1892-1977), comprising a coffee pot, tea pot, cream jug and two twin handled basins. Date marks range from 1925-1980. Total weight 1796 gms, the…

A Georg Jensen sterling silver footed bowl, pattern '575E',…

Georg Jensen Harald Nielsen Sterling Silver Footed Bowl

A Georg Jensen sterling silver footed bowl, pattern '575E', designed by Harald Nielsen (1892-1977), circular with an outswept rim on a plain foot, with a subtle beaten finish. Approximately 420 gms, 7 cm high, 20.5 cm diameter.

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen sterling silver bowl, model 878,…

Harald Nielsen Sterling Silver Bowl for Georg Jensen

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen sterling silver bowl, model 878, Copenhagen, post 1945 with a hammered surface, stamped 'Dessin HN Denmark sterling 878 Georg Jensen', weight 1534 grams height 15.5 cm, diameter 27 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…

Georg Jensen sterling silver three piece tea set, No. 456,…

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tea Set by Harald Nielsen

Georg Jensen sterling silver three piece tea set, No. 456, designed by Harald Nielsen (HN ), tea pot no. 456 B, 17.5 cm high and total weight 595 grams, sugar bowl no. 456 B, 6.5 cm high and 155 grams & creamer no. 456 B, 8 cm high and 155 grams (3)

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen, hammered sterling silver bowl,…

Harald Nielsen Hammered Silver Bowl for Georg Jensen

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen, hammered sterling silver bowl, model 878, designed c. 1935, stamped 'Dessin HNDenmark sterling 878 Georg Jensen, weight 1534 grams height 15.5 cm diameter 27 cm

A Georg Jensen Orchid bud vase by Harald Nielsen (1892-1977)…

Georg Jensen Vase and Boxes Set

A Georg Jensen Orchid bud vase by Harald Nielsen (1892-1977) with graduated pair of Georg Jensen boxes by Henning Koppel (1918-1981), all marked sterling with numbers 757, 1121, 325, vase 22 cm high, (3)

A graduated set of sterling silver Georg Jensen coasters by…

Graduated Set Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Coasters

A graduated set of sterling silver Georg Jensen coasters by Harald Nielsen, each with typical with grapevine and foliate motif, 2 x large coaster (size 51D) 12 cm, 6 x (size 51B) 9 cm, 6 x (size 51C) 7.5 cm, 6 x (size 51) 6 cm diameter, total weight 667…

A fine set of eight Georg Jensen sterling silver wine goblets…

Harald Nielsen Sterling Silver Wine Goblets Set

A fine set of eight Georg Jensen sterling silver wine goblets by Harald Nielsen, on geometric stems with hand beaten finish to bowl, each 14-14.5 cm high

A Danish silver salad spoon, Pyramid pattern; designed by…

Harald Nielsen Pyramid Salad Spoon for Georg Jensen, Denmark

A Danish silver salad spoon, Pyramid pattern; designed by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen, Copenhagen. Length 13 cm. Weight 38.5g.

A pair of Georg Jensen Harald Nielsen sterling silver Pyramid,…

Georg Jensen Pyramid Serving Bowls, Sterling Silver

A pair of Georg Jensen Harald Nielsen sterling silver Pyramid, serving bowls, 600A, stamped HN with Georg Jensen silver marks, diameter 26 cm, total weight 1569gms

Two pairs of Georg Jensen Harald Nielsen sterling silver…

Georg Jensen Pyramid Salt & Pepper Shakers Set

Two pairs of Georg Jensen Harald Nielsen sterling silver Pyramid, salt & pepper shakers, each stamped with Georg Jensen silver marks, three with earlier 'GJ' monogram marks. Height 4.5 cm, total weight 159gms

A Georg Jensen Harald Nielsen sterling silver Pyramid, covered…

Georg Jensen Pyramid Jam Bowl

A Georg Jensen Harald Nielsen sterling silver Pyramid, covered jam bowl 583A, stamped with Georg Jensen dotted circle marks. Height 7 cm. Diameter 10.5 cm

A Georg Jensen Silver 'Pyramid' Pattern flatware setting for…

Georg Jensen Pyramid Pattern Silverware Set & Serving Implements

A Georg Jensen Silver 'Pyramid' Pattern flatware setting for eight plus extensive range serving implements designed by Harald Nielsen in 1926 all pieces stamped mid 20th century, 6500gms (all in)

A Georg Jensen sterling silver sugar bowl, 1945 onwards, model…

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl

A Georg Jensen sterling silver sugar bowl, 1945 onwards, model 456 B designed by Harald Nielsen, the two handled cup form bowl with a slightly flared rim and having a faint beaten finish to the interior and exterior, the elegant 'C' form threaded and…

A small Georg Jensen sterling silver tray, 1979 with date mark…

Georg Jensen Silver Tray, Harald Nielsen Design, 1979

A small Georg Jensen sterling silver tray, 1979 with date mark F10, model 600 B designed by Harald Nielsen, of pleasingly plain form the circular tray with low straight sides and a flattened rim, with an outer narrow channel; hallmarked underside with…