Henning Koppel Pitcher

Design Classic: Stainless Steel Pitcher

The duck is now slender: In 1952, Henning Koppel a serving pitcher (No. 1044) for the legendary Danish silversmith Georg Jensen , whose shape resembled a plump duck. Consequently, it became popular under the name “The Pregnant Duck” and was soon regarded as an absolute design classic. In 1965, Koppel was evidently inspired by the Henning Koppel —even though the duck has become significantly slimmer, making it appear even more majestic than its original model. The design of the Georg Jensen carafe exudes pure pride.

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Available in various sizes

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the elegant carafe by Georg Jensen is suitable both for pouring and serving beverages such as wine or water and as a decorative vase for floral arrangements. In any case, the elegant carafe is a welcome guest on the table. Georg Jensen is now reviving this chic piece—originally designed in silver—in stainless steel, alongside other works by the Danish design icon. The Henning Koppel pitcher impressively underscores why these objects Henning Koppel with their mirror-smooth polished surfaces and asymmetrical lines have become the epitome of postwar Scandinavian design. This style, known as the “New Look,” remains popular to this day.