Bjorn Weckstrom was born on February 8, 1935 in Helsinki, Finland is known as a sculptor and jewellery designer. He is considered one of the most important Finnish jewellery designers of the 20th century. He studied at the Helsinki Goldsmith's School from 1952 to 1956, and after graduation, worked as a freelance designer and sculptor. In 1960, he co-founded the jewellery company Lapponia, where he designed a wide range of jewellery, including necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets.
Weckstrom's jewellery is known for its distinctive, organic shapes and its use of natural materials such as gold, silver, and gemstones. His designs are often inspired by the natural world, such as the shapes of plants and animals. He also experimented with new materials, such as acrylic and plastic. His jewellery has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. He has also won numerous awards for his work, more... including the Finnish State Prize for Design in 1965.
In addition to jewellery, Weckstrom has also designed sculptures, glassware, and textiles. He is a member of the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts and the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts. He is still active as a designer and sculptor and lives and works in Espoo, Finland. less...
Bjorn Weckstrom (Finnish) pair of Finnish figural decanters, c. 1978, executed by Nuutajarvi Notsjo, hand blown glass, modelled as Napoleon and Josephine, each retains factory's label (2)