Description:

Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Rosendahl, set of four salt and pepper grinders.

Two pairs of Danish salt and pepper grinders with a simple, functional design. Made of porcelain and plastic with cylindrical bodies, push buttons at the top and matching holders. The model was designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Rosendahl.

Origin: Denmark.
Designer: Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen.
Manufacturer: Rosendahl.
Model: Salt and pepper grinders.
Material: Porcelain and plastic.
Dimensions: H. 16 cm, W. 9 cm, D. 4 cm.
Period: 1980s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.

Bio:
Rud Thygesen (1932–2019) and Johnny Sørensen (born 1944) were Danish designers who both graduated from the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in 1966. That same year they established a design partnership that continued until 1994. The duo became known for their rigorous, functional approach and worked across furniture, lighting, textiles and functional objects. Their work holds a significant position in Danish design from the second half of the 20th century.