Anton Michelsen Arne Jacobsen Denmark flatware RARE VINTAGE 1950

Rare vintage set of Anton Michelson Denmark, made in the 50s. Seen in the movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey Not complete and not new, it has been used for a while. 8 large spoons 6 small forks 8 large forks 8 butter knifes 8 small spoons The story: After the Second World War, Arne Jacobsen experimented successfully with the use of industrial materials and production methods as a basis for new designs for the modern consumer. The use of stainless steel for cutlery was an innovative and radical choice in the mid 1950s, born from the vision of offering an affordable and functional alternative to traditional silver cutlery. At the launch, AJ Cutlery received extensive press coverage, and both aesthetics and functionality were hotly debated. As testament to Arne Jacobsen’s ability to create visionary and unconventional designs, eleven years after the launch AJ Cutlery featured in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 epic futuristic film 2001: A Space Odyssey.