Grete Prytz Kittelsen – Norwegian designer

Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver & Enamel Bracelet by Grete Prytz Kittelsen.
Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver & Enamel Bracelet by Grete Prytz Kittelsen.

Grete Prytz Kittelsen was a remarkable Norwegian designer, enamel artist and jeweler. Grete was born in Norway in 1917 into the family of a hereditary jeweler and also chose a creative path for herself. She created lacquer silver jewelry. Grete was inspired in her work by the clear and simple colors and shapes of American design. So she is known for creating beautiful dishes. Unfortunately, Grete herself passed away in 2010, but she left a rich design legacy.

Silver Brooch by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for J. Tostrup, Norway, 1960s.
Silver Brooch by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for J. Tostrup, Norway, 1960s.
GRETE PRYTZ KITTELSEN for Tostrup Enamel Brooch.
GRETE PRYTZ KITTELSEN for Tostrup Enamel Brooch.
GRETE PRYTZ KITTELSEN for Tostrup Enamel Cuff Bracelet.
Enamel Cuff Bracelet.
GRETE PRYTZ KITTELSEN for TOSTRUP Sterling Scales Bracelet.
Sterling Scales Bracelet.
Grete Prytz Kittelsen for Tostrup Norwegian Modernist Domino Ring.
Grete Prytz Kittelsen for Tostrup Norwegian Modernist Domino Ring.
Large Enamel Tray by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for Cathrineholm.
Large Enamel Tray by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for Cathrineholm.
Silver bracelet by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for J. Tostrup, Norway, 1960s.
Silver bracelet by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for J. Tostrup, Norway, 1960s.
Sterling Silver Modernist Scales Brooch by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for J. Torstrup.
Sterling Silver Modernist Scales Brooch by Grete Prytz Kittelsen for J. Torstrup.
Silver Gilt and Enamel Broch by Grete Prytz Kittelsen 1950s, Norway.
Silver Gilt and Enamel Broch by Grete Prytz Kittelsen 1950s, Norway.
Grete Prytz Kittelsen for Tostrup Norwegian Modern Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet.
Grete Prytz Kittelsen for Tostrup Norwegian Modern Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet.