Harald Christian Nielsen (20 July 1892 – 22 December 1977) was a Danish designer of silver for Georg Jensen. The younger brother of Georg Jensen's third wife, he joined the company at 17 as a chaser's apprentice but later became one of the company's leading designers in the 1920s and 1930s and Jensen's closest colleague.

Nielsen's father died when he was one year old and his mother then moved the family to Copenhagen. His eldest sister, Johanne, married Georg Jensen in 1907. In 1909, Nielsen began an apprenticeship as a chaser in his brother-in-law's silver workshop. The company paid for his drawing lessons with Carl V. Meyer.

Nielsen quickly rose through the ranks at Georg Jensen, becoming a designer in 1918. His early designs were influenced by the Art Nouveau movement, but he soon developed his own distinctive style, which was characterized by more...

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A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen cocktail ring; Harald…

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring, Harald Nielsen Design

A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen cocktail ring; Harald Nielsen design marked 46A, size K 1/2, size to top 22.3 x 17.4 mm, wt. 10.7g.

Georg Jensen sterling silver  #46 ring set with a hematite…

Harald Nielsen Hematite Cabochon Ring by Georg Jensen

Georg Jensen sterling silver #46 ring set with a hematite cabochon. Designed by Harald Nielsen. Marked Post 1945 #46a. Approx ring size L

A pair of tulip clip earrings by Harald Nielsen for Georg…

Georg Jensen Tulip Clip Earrings by Harald Nielsen

A pair of tulip clip earrings by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen, in sterling silver, numbered 106, signed Georg Jensen.

A vintage lapis lazuli ring by Georg Jensen large oval cabochon…

Georg Jensen Lapis Lazuli Ring by Harald Nielsen

A vintage lapis lazuli ring by Georg Jensen large oval cabochon cut lapis, design number 46E by Harald Nielsen, stamped Georg Jensen, 925S, Denmark. Ring size P. Weight 20.3g.

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen Moonlight grapes earrings,…

Georg Jensen Moonlight Grapes Earrings and Brooch Set

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen Moonlight grapes earrings, design no. 40 sterling silver bunch of grapes design, on shepherd hook fittings for pierced ears, stamped '925 S Denmark 40', together with Georg Jensen 'Moonlight grapes' sterling silver…

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen cufflinks, design no. 44B…

Georg Jensen 44B Sterling Silver Cufflinks with Box

Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen cufflinks, design no. 44B sterling silver single sided oval shaped domed cufflinks with silver bezel surround in stepped formation, fitted to fixed dumbbells, stamped '925 S Denmark 44B' and maker's mark, with box

Grape earrings no. 40 designed by Harold Nielsen in 1925,…

Harold Nielsen Grape Earrings in Sterling Silver with Box

Grape earrings no. 40 designed by Harold Nielsen in 1925, sterling silver drop earrings with screw back, stamped '40 Georg Jensen 925 S Denmark', with box

Georg Jensen iron and silver brooch designed by Harald Nielsen.…

Georg Jensen Iron and Silver Brooch by Harald Neilsen

Georg Jensen iron and silver brooch designed by Harald Nielsen. marked Georg Jensen 5014.

A bangle by Georg Jensen, designed by Harald Nielsen, of Art…

Harald Nielsen Art Nouveau Bangle by Georg Jensen

A bangle by Georg Jensen, designed by Harald Nielsen, of Art Nouveau inspired decoration, styled in sterling silver, reference 55, signed, British export marks, diameter 38 mm

A silver and hematite ring, Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen.…

Harald Nielsen Silver and Hematite Ring

A silver and hematite ring, Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. 925 silver. Pattern number 46A. Weight 4.22 grams. Size K.

Vintage Georg Jensen 55 silver bangle / cuff, designed by:…

Georg Jensen Harald Nielsen 55 Silver Bangle 1940s

Vintage Georg Jensen 55 silver bangle / cuff, designed by: Harald Nielsen(1892 - 1977), 1940s

A Georg Jensen Moonlight Grapes brooch. Sterling silver, marked…

Georg Jensen Moonlight Grapes Brooch

A Georg Jensen Moonlight Grapes brooch. Sterling silver, marked post 1945 925 S Denmark style no 217A by Harald Nielsen from the Moonlight Grapes series, featuring two unfurled grape leaves of convex form, suspending a central grape bunch of articulated…

A pair of simple Georg Jensen cufflinks by Nielsen. Sterling…

Georg Jensen Ribbed Silver Cufflinks by Nielsen

A pair of simple Georg Jensen cufflinks by Nielsen. Sterling silver, marked 925 S Denmark, style no 44B by Harald Nielsen, presented as single sided oval shaped domed cufflinks of polished and ribbed silver in stepped formation, fitted to fixed dumbbells

A Danish Arts & Crafts silver and amber brooch, the stylised…

Danish Arts & Crafts Silver and Amber Leaf Brooch

A Danish Arts & Crafts silver and amber brooch, the stylised drop brooch of leaf and flower design set with three round amber cut en cabochon, in the manner of Evald Nielsen

A silver Georg Jensen Ship pendant by Harald Nielsen & other.…

Harald Nielsen's Viking Ship Pendant and Boat Pendant

A silver Georg Jensen Ship pendant by Harald Nielsen & other. Sterling silver, marked Georg Jensen 925 S Denmark, designed by Harald Nielsen, crafted as a round plaque of silver, depicting a viking ship sailing, fitted with bail, along with a silver…

A ring by Georg Jensen, designed by Harald Nielsen, the large…

Georg Jensen Harald Nielsen Oval Dome Ring

A ring by Georg Jensen, designed by Harald Nielsen, the large oval dome, in sterling silver, reference 46E, ring size L-M.

Harold Nielsen for Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver and…

Harold Nielsen Dove Brooch for Georg Jensen

Harold Nielsen for Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver and iron inlaid dove brooch. First designed c.1940, number 5014, stamped 'HN ' with Georg Jensen mark. Diameter 41 mm

A bracelet by Georg Jensen designed by Harald Nielsen,…

Harald Nielsen Sterling Silver Bracelet by Georg Jensen

A bracelet by Georg Jensen designed by Harald Nielsen, comprising domed oval links in sterling silver, total length 170 mm, reference 52