The company achieved its international breakthrough at the Paris World Exhibition in 1878, where it was awarded a silver medal for its damask-woven tablecloths and napkins. In 1885, another significant international recognition followed at the exhibition at Alexandra Palace in London, where Georg Jensen Damask received a gold medal in the prestigious Linen Goods category. The awards were early testaments to the craftsmanship, technical expertise and design quality that continue to define Georg Jensen Damask.

Our archive, our understanding of materials and our Nordic design tradition form the foundation for collections designed to be used, felt and lived with. In our design archive, one example of every design has been preserved – a living testament to a heritage that we not only safeguard but continue to develop.

For us, quality is not only about how a product feels when it is new. It is about how it performs, how it ages and how it remains beautiful and functional in the home over time. In the weight of the material, the precision of the weave and the tactile expression lies the sense of calm that characterises Georg Jensen Damask.

The logo is part of that story. The iconic emblem was created in 1927 by the Danish architect and graphic designer Knud V. Engelhardt. It depicts two weaverbirds at their nest – a symbol of home, family, care and craftsmanship. The leaves surrounding the birds form the letters G and J for Georg Jensen, while the heart represents thoughtfulness and enduring value. Since the early 1930s, the logo has been woven into every product as Georg Jensen Damask’s enduring signature.

Today, Georg Jensen Damask remains a Danish family company owned by Anne and Jesper Hviid. With respect for its history and an eye on the present, they continue to develop the company as a Nordic design house rooted in textile craftsmanship, Danish design and longevity.