Hans Hansen (1884-1940) was a Danish silversmith and jewellery designer. He was born on May 20, 1884, in Kolding, Denmark and began his career as an apprentice to his father, a goldsmith, where he learned the skills and techniques of the trade. After completing his apprenticeship, he went on to study at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, where he honed his design sensibilities and gained a deeper understanding of artistry and craftsmanship.
He founded his own company in Kolding, Denmark in 1906. Initially, the company produced flatware, but when it became successful, they started producing jewellery. In 1931, Hans Hansen designed himself the first pieces of jewellery, and in 1932, his son Karl Gustav Hansen designed the first successful line of jewellery.
Throughout his career, Hans Hansen collaborated with several talented designers and craftsmen and as well as his son Karl Gustav Hansen they included more...
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