Bernadotte vase – Oval – Georg Jensen

The Bernadotte collection by Georg Jensen, designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte (1907-2002), embodies the essence of Scandinavian design, where functionality blends with refined aesthetics. The vases and candleholders in this range, marked by the designer's emblematic grooves, reflect a perfect balance between Art Deco influence and 1930s functionalism. These pieces transform interior design into an experience of timeless elegance, sublimating both festive tables and everyday spaces.

Bernadotte vases are distinguished by their sleek cylindrical shape, adorned with fine grooves that catch the light and add sophisticated visual texture. Available in a range of sizes, they allow for versatile presentation, accommodating opulent bouquets as well as delicate flowers. Inspired by Bernadotte's vision, they transcend their utilitarian function to become truly sculptural objects, evoking a timeless modernity.

Bernadotte candleholders, meanwhile, embody elegant versatility. Designed to accommodate a stick candle at one end and a tea light at the other, they offer a variety of lighting moods. Available in different heights, these polished stainless steel candleholders feature the same distinctive grooves, creating a play of reflections that magnifies candlelight. Their round shape and reversible design make them both practical and decorative, ideal for adorning a festive table or windowsill.

Designer 

Sigvard Bernadotte

Sigvard Bernadotte (1907-2002), Swedish prince and second son of King Gustav VI Adolphe, is a key figure in Scandinavian design. Trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm in 1929, he discovered functionalism at the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930, under the influence of architect Gunnar Asplund. This movement, which emphasized simplicity and practicality over ornamentation, shaped his approach to design. After losing his royal title through marriage to a commoner, Bernadotte devoted himself fully to a career in industrial design, collaborating with brands such as Georg Jensen, Rosenthal and Bang & Olufsen. His long collaboration with Georg Jensen, which began in 1930, marked a turning point in the brand's history, introducing a clean modernism that contrasted with the Art Nouveau floral motifs of his early days.

Bernadotte excelled in the creation of objects that were both elegant and functional, ranging from luxury goldsmithery to everyday objects. His work, recognized by institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of New York, where some of his pieces are exhibited, reflects a modernist sensibility influenced by American industrial designers such as Raymond Loewy. Co-founder of the Swedish Society of Industrial Designers and president of the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (1961-1963), Bernadotte leaves a lasting legacy in Scandinavian design.