Coffee set 1930

silver

round frame

3d sculpting

silver

3d printed part

sculptural image

3d shape

stoneware

bubble style

ceramic

handmade element

mechanical engineering model

This 1930 "Coffee Set" by Swedish artist Wiwen Nilsson (1897-1974) is a striking example of Art Deco design. The set, housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, includes a coffee pot, creamer, and sugar bowl, each crafted in polished silver with a distinctive geometric shape. The sharp angles and clean lines are characteristic of the Art Deco aesthetic, while the contrasting golden accents add a touch of luxury and elegance. The set's simplicity and functionality are a testament to Nilsson's skill and the enduring appeal of Art Deco design.

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Wiwen Nilsson developed a production line including expertly crafted hollow ware, flatware, jewelry, and sculpture after taking over his father's workshop in 1927. Skilled as both a designer and technical expert, Nilsson extended the functionalist impulse in Sweden to abstraction, approaching purely geometric forms throughout the 1930s. This coffee service is a fine example of his tempering of severe angularity and faceting with the addition of reeded molding or a gentle curve in the design.