Ib Geertsen enamel bowl

This enamel bowl was designed by Danish artist Ib Geertsen and produced in Denmark during the 1950s. The piece exemplifies Geertsen’s distinctive synthesis of geometric abstraction and functional design. Executed in enamel, it features a striking composition of intersecting yellow and black fields that curve dynamically across the surface, emphasizing movement and contrast. The glossy finish enhances the bold chromatic interplay, while the form remains clean and disciplined — a reflection of the modernist aesthetic that defined mid-century Scandinavian design.

Ib Geertsen (1919–2009) was one of Denmark’s foremost constructivist artists, known for his exploration of color relationships and spatial rhythm. His works, spanning painting, sculpture, and design, often utilized pure geometric forms and vibrant palettes. In objects like this bowl, Geertsen translated his artistic language into three-dimensional form, bridging the boundary between fine art and applied design. These enamel works were produced in limited quantities, making surviving examples particularly desirable among collectors of Scandinavian modernism.

The bowl remains in excellent vintage condition with only small signs of use, preserving its vivid surface and graphic integrity. It stands as a refined testament to the period’s synthesis of art and utility.

Dimensions are 30.5 cm wide, 30.5 cm deep, and 4 cm high (12 x 12 x 1.6 in)