Volmer Bahner (1912–1995) – Danish jewelry designer

Gilt Sterling Blue Enamel LG Butterfly Brooch 1950s
Vintage Sterling Silver White Enamel Bracelet
Vintage Sterling Silver White Enamel Bracelet

Volmer Bahner (1912–1995) was a Danish jewelry designer and silversmith who produced vintage enamel jewelry.

He founded his own workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark.

He registered his jewelry company, Volmer Bahner & Co, in 1962, and it operated until 1988.

Sterling Silver Blue Guilloche Enamel Butterfly Necklace
Sterling Silver Blue Guilloche Enamel Butterfly Necklace

Volmer Bahner became famous for his silver products with guilloche enamel. The enamel colors varied, with his favorite colors being blue, white, and deep red.

He also produced items with non-pictorial, non-figurative designs in the Art Deco style.

Brand name: the initials Bahner (VB), followed by the words STERLING, DENMARK.

Gilt Sterling Blue Enamel LG Butterfly Brooch 1950s
Gilt Sterling Blue Enamel LG Butterfly Brooch 1950s

The company ceased to exist in 2004.

Motifs of hearts and animals, including butterflies and fish. They were made in different configurations for different parts of the body.

Floral pieces with guilloche enamel, such as the calla lily, were made in a variety of colors.

Simple, non-figurative designs in the Art Deco style.

Many pieces were intended for young girls, so rings, bracelets and necklaces were often small.

Sterling Vintage VB Volmer Bahner Denmark Enamel Clamshel Necklace & Earrings
Sterling Vintage VB Volmer Bahner Denmark Enamel Clamshel Necklace & Earrings
Guilloche Vintage Sterling Silver White Enamel Bracelet
Guilloche Vintage Sterling Silver White Enamel Bracelet
Volmer Bahner Sterling Denmark Circular Enamel School Of Fish Pin
Volmer Bahner Sterling Denmark Circular Enamel School Of Fish Pin

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