Description:

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, set of three lunch knives.

Set of three lunch knives in stainless steel with decorative porcelain handles in rust-red and white tones. Marked Rosenthal.

Origin: Germany.
Designer: Bjørn Wiinblad.
Material: Porcelain and stainless steel.
Dimensions: L. 20 cm.
Period: 1980s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918–2006) was a Danish artist, ceramicist and designer who studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. In 1957, he began a long-standing collaboration with the German porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal, creating numerous designs in porcelain, glass and cutlery. Wiinblad became known for his imaginative and highly ornamental style, drawing inspiration from music, theatre and fairy tales.