Kom, twaalflobbig

About this artwork

height 12.5 cm x diameter 23.5 cm x weight 954 gr

Art Historical Context

Georg Jensen’s “Kom, twaalflobbig” (Twelve-Lobed Bowl) of 1911 is a refined example of early twentieth-century Danish silverware. Standing just 12.5 cm high with a 23.5 cm diameter, the substantial 954-gram vessel was hand-raised from a single sheet of silver, its rim gently divided into twelve soft lobes. Jensen, who opened his Copenhagen workshop in 1904, championed the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement while embracing the fluid lines of Art Nouveau, and this bowl captures that moment of transition. The lobed silhouette is both decorative and practical, guiding the eye around the form and making the bowl comfortable to hold. Subtle hammer marks left visible on the surface celebrate the silversmith’s touch rather than concealing it beneath a polished veneer—a hallmark of Jensen’s philosophy that everyday objects should be beautiful as well as useful. Created at a time when Scandinavia was redefining modern design, the bowl embodies the region’s commitment to honest materials and graceful proportion. Today it remains an enduring reminder that even the simplest domestic vessel can carry the quiet elegance of fine craftsmanship.

About the Artist

Georg Jensen · 1866–1935

Danish silversmith.