Arne Jacobsen (b. Copenhagen 1902, d. s.p. 1971) “AJ”. Stainless steel cutlery. Designed 1957. Made and stamped by A. Michelsen. (80) Comprising: 9 dinner forks, 2 dinner spoons, 14 luncheon knives, 8 luncheon forks, 11 soup spoons, 12 latte spoons, 4 dessert spoons, 6 teaspoons, 12 coffee spoons, 2 salat sets. In 1957, the “AJ” cutlery was designed as a part of Arne Jacobsen’s ensemble for the SAS Royal Hotel and was initially custom-made for the hotel restaurant. From 1957 until circa 1977 the cutlery was manufactured by A. Michelsen, subsequently by Georg Jensen. In Stanley Kubrick’s famous science fiction motion picture “2001: A Space Odyssey”, the “AJ” cutlery is used by the passengers of the space shuttle. Literature: Carsten Thau & Kjeld Vindum: “Arne Jacobsen”, ill. pp. 146–147, 440, 474 and 475. Condition Normal wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Preview In Lyngby Auction Modern art and design, 2 April 2024 Category Modern Decorative Art Selling 2 April at 10:18 pm Estimate 12,000 DKK
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Arne Jacobsen (b. Copenhagen 1902, d. s.p. 1971) “AJ”. Stainless steel cutlery. Designed 1957. Made and stamped by A. Michelsen. (80) Comprising: 9 dinner forks, 2 dinner spoons, 14 luncheon knives, 8 luncheon forks, 11 soup spoons, 12 latte spoons, 4 dessert spoons, 6 teaspoons, 12 coffee spoons, 2 salat sets. In 1957, the “AJ” cutlery was designed as a part of Arne Jacobsen’s ensemble for the SAS Royal Hotel and was initially custom-made for the hotel restaurant. From 1957 until circa 1977 the cutlery was manufactured by A. Michelsen, subsequently by Georg Jensen. In Stanley Kubrick’s famous science fiction motion picture “2001: A Space Odyssey”, the “AJ” cutlery is used by the passengers of the space shuttle. Literature: Carsten Thau & Kjeld Vindum: “Arne Jacobsen”, ill. pp. 146–147, 440, 474 and 475. Condition Normal wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Preview In Lyngby Auction Modern art and design, 2 April 2024 Category Modern Decorative Art Selling 2 April at 10:18 pm Estimate 12,000 DKK
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