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Norwegian design and craftsmanship at its finest The gold and silver factory Arven is located behind Bryggen, and has produced beautiful silverware, home interior pieces and jewelry for over 150 years. Arven combines traditional handcraft with new ideas and innovation. They also collaborate with Norwegian and international designers, which has earned global acknowledgement.
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n 1868 silversmith Theodor Olsen returned to Bergen rich in experiences and knowledge from his trips abroad. He established his own workshop of silver goods andbecame a pioneer within the booming silversmithing industry in Bergen. Today, the factory and shop is called “Arven” and is run by LilliAnne Alver and Ole Bjørn Gjerde.
According to Lilli-Anne, Arvens vision is to carry on the legacy after Theodor Olsen and other great craftsmen and designers, such as Magnus Åse, Marius Hammer and Jacob Tostrup Prytz. Arven has a rich history. Knowledge and passion has been passed down from generation to generation This shop is not a conventional shop – the owners of Arven have created a space where customers not only can see and buy pieces, but also watch how they are made. The premises are divided in two by a large glass wall,
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with the shop and showroom on one side and the factory on the other. This allows customers to get a unique insight into the making of the different products, and allows them to talk and collaborate with the craftspeople first hand. – The most important thing for us is that our customers get a closer look at the production and and a better understanding of our cultural heritage. We still use some of the same equipment used by our silversmiths over a hundred years ago. We have a great passion for everything we do, and I think the customers really appreciate that about us, Lilli-Anne says. DESIGN COLLABORATIONS Every single piece at Arven is made by hand. The gold- and silversmiths can make anything, customizing your every wish or need. www.bergensentrum.no
