He has worked for Georg Jensen for 16 years before establishing his own workshop on Sølvgade in Copenhagen.
He has also designed ceramic and glass pieces for companies such as Royal Copenhagen, Holmegaard and Orrefors.
After completing his apprenticeship, he continued his training at the Danish Goldsmith High School in Hellerup, graduating in 1975.
[2] In December 1989, Scharff married the textile artist Naja Salto but was divorced in 1995.
[3] Scharff's work for Georg Jensen include hollowware, jewelry and watches.