Description
Rarely found 1950 Georg Jensen Inc. Fifth Avenue luxury gift catalogue from the famous New York store at 667 Fifth Avenue / Fifth Avenue at 53rd Street. This illustrated catalogue captures the postwar Georg Jensen retail world, combining Scandinavian design, fine silver, jewelry, home goods, fashion accessories, watches, clocks, and elegant gift services in one beautifully designed mid-century booklet.
A particularly desirable feature is that this example includes the original Georg Jensen Inc. order form and business reply envelope, adding a strong completeness and retail-history appeal.
Highlights include:
* Copyright 1950, Georg Jensen Inc., New York
* Illustrated catalogue with product numbers, descriptions, and period prices
* Includes Georg Jensen silver, table silver, jewelry, Royal Copenhagen porcelain, crystal, furniture, lamps, linens, leather goods, handbags, perfume accessories, watches, clocks, children’s items, and baby silver
* Original order form and business reply envelope included
* Services page references gift certificates, gift consultants, interior decorating, shipping, telephone shopping, and bridal registry assistance
* Excellent crossover appeal for Georg Jensen collectors, Scandinavian design collectors, mid-century modern buyers, Fifth Avenue retail history collectors, and decorative arts researchers
Condition: Original wrappers show age toning, rubbing, edge wear, and spine/handling wear. Interior pages remain readable and display well, with the original inserts present. A scarce and attractive survivor from the mid-century Georg Jensen New York retail era. Please view all photos for details.
