A pair of cufflinks, sterling silver, Lund, 1956.
Signed Wiwen Nilsson. Ca 15 × 21 mm, total weight 12.5 g.
Wiwen Nilsson was a Swedish designer born in Copenhagen. He studied in his father’s workshop, as well as in Germany, Denmark and France. Nilsson is primarily known for his silver objects, characterised by geometric, elegant and austere forms. Nilsson made his debut at the Gothenburg Exhibition in 1923. He achieved his major breakthrough at the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930, where his innovative modernism was a great success. Nilsson created jewellery, table silver and dinner services, among other things.
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.
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