Bjarne Nielsen Large Freehand Briar Pipe, Danish Estates (9mm) [SOLD OUT]

Description

Bjarne Nielsen was one of the towering figures of Danish pipe-making until his passing in 2008. As the founder of Bjarne, Nielsen employed talented pipe-makers from Denmark to produce distinctly Danish pipes and sold them to a devoted international audience. Among those in his employ were figures such as Mogens Johansen (also known as Johs), Ph. Vigen, Ole Bandholm and Tonni Nielsen. Though Bjarne pipes are no longer manufactured, they are still in good demand by those who enjoy well-made pipes in the tradition of Danish design.

This pipe displays one of the characteristic features of Danish design, that being how it took classic shapes – in this case, the cherrywood – and modified them into something faintly recognizable, yet undeniable novel. Featuring a plateau rim, an unusually tall profile and an overall more rustic and natural feel than the classical cherrywood, this Bjarne breathes new life into the shape it takes its inspiration from. Furthermore, it sports fantastic straight grain, emphasized by its light, golden stain.

Details:

Length: 6.5″

Bowl Width: 24.2mm

Bowl Depth: 2.9″

Weight: 4.3oz / 122g

Filter: 9mm