Wiwen Nilsson
Wiwen Nilsson was a Swedish jewelry designer who is considered one of the most important figures in Swedish jewelry design of the 20th century. He was born in 1888 in the city of Malmö and worked as a silversmith and designer for many years.
Nilsson's jewelry designs were characterized by their simplicity, elegance, and use of high-quality materials such as silver and gold. He often drew inspiration from the natural world, incorporating organic forms and shapes into his designs. His work was also heavily influenced by the Art Deco movement, which was popular during the early part of his career.
Some of Nilsson's most famous jewelry designs include his "Korall" (coral) necklace, which features a string of small, silver coral-shaped beads, and his "Stenfiskarna" (stone fish) brooch, which features two fish-shaped figures made from silver and semiprecious stones.
Nilsson's work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout Sweden and is highly sought after by collectors. His contributions to Swedish jewelry design have earned him numerous awards and accolades, and his work continues to influence contemporary jewelry designers today.
Nilsson's jewelry designs were characterized by their simplicity, elegance, and use of high-quality materials such as silver and gold. He often drew inspiration from the natural world, incorporating organic forms and shapes into his designs. His work was also heavily influenced by the Art Deco movement, which was popular during the early part of his career.
Some of Nilsson's most famous jewelry designs include his "Korall" (coral) necklace, which features a string of small, silver coral-shaped beads, and his "Stenfiskarna" (stone fish) brooch, which features two fish-shaped figures made from silver and semiprecious stones.
Nilsson's work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout Sweden and is highly sought after by collectors. His contributions to Swedish jewelry design have earned him numerous awards and accolades, and his work continues to influence contemporary jewelry designers today.
