Set of 7 candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard produced by Dansk, Denmark in the 1970s
About the Item
- Creator:Jens Quistgaard (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Diameter: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 7
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Arezzo, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7267235328402
Jens Quistgaard
The postwar-era work of Danish sculptor and designer Jens Harald Quistgaard is still exceedingly popular in living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens in the United States, Europe and Japan, particularly in the homes of mid-century design enthusiasts. Having created serving pieces and barware for Dansk Designs for 30 years, Quistgaard produced striking Scandinavian modernist designs that married function with sophisticated form.
After demonstrating artistic talent at a young age, Quistgaard was gifted a forge and anvil so that he could work in his mother’s kitchen. He built toys, jewelry and hunting knives under his father’s tutelage. Later, he spent years learning from local artisans how to produce wood, metal, ceramic and glass models. Quistgaard’s career path solidified during his apprenticeship as a silversmith with legendary Danish silver firm Georg Jensen.
By 1954, Quistgaard had become known for his designs in Denmark when American entrepreneur and businessman, Ted Nierenberg, discovered his work. The two formed a partnership to mass-produce Quistgaard’s wares in New York while the designer remained in Copenhagen.
The long-distance relationship flourished for three decades, during which millions of Quistgaard pieces were manufactured in the factories of Dansk Designs, Nierenberg’s company. Owing primarily to the partnership between Dansk Designs and Quistgaard, many Americans became familiar with Scandinavian modernism. In the postwar era, American tastemakers sold the citizenry on the “Scandinavian dream,” suggesting that, like us, the inhabitants of the Nordic nations valued home, hearth, family and good craftsmanship and design, as well as democracy.
The designs for Quistgaard’s Købenstyle line and other collections during the mid-1950s were revolutionary, with bowls built like barrels and charming, lightweight monochrome tableware in enameled steel. Quistgaard utilized exceptional materials in the creation of his coveted cookware and serving pieces, opting for warm teak and exotic woods and reintroducing steel as a go-to option for kitchen wares.
Quistgaard’s designs won numerous awards and are held in the collections of museums all over the world. His work can be found in the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Louvre, the Museum of Modern Art and elsewhere.
Find vintage Jens Harald Quistgaard decorative objects, serveware and other furniture on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Arezzo, Italy
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Set of 2 ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.By BitossiLocated in Arezzo, ItalySet of 2 ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, green pictorial decoration. Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working process...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
MaterialsCeramic, Pottery
- Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.By BitossiLocated in Arezzo, ItalySet of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Terracotta, pictorial decoration. Dimensions: Small vase: 15.5 cm x 15.5 cm H 20 cm Big vase : 11.5 cm x 11.5...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
MaterialsCeramic, Pottery
- Set of 3 vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.By BitossiLocated in Arezzo, ItalySet of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, white pictorial decoration. Each work created by Bitossi follows a very complex working proces...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
MaterialsCeramic, Pottery
- Pair of earthenware amphorae produced by Vetus Siena, 70'sBy A. VetuLocated in Arezzo, ItalyPair of earthenware amphorae produced by Vetus Siena, 70's. White coarse clay Each work created by Vetus Siena follows a very complex working process, both in the formal and decorati...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
MaterialsCeramic, Pottery
- Wall Sconces of Italian Manufacture, 1970sBy Carlo NasonLocated in Arezzo, ItalySet of 4 wall or ceiling lamps Italian manufacture, lampshade in Murano glass worked and aluminum structure, the lamps can be upright joined or separately.Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsAluminum
- Wall Sconces of Italian Manufacture, 1970sBy Carlo NasonLocated in Arezzo, ItalySet of 4 wall lamps of Italian manufacture, lampshade in Murano glass molded and structure in aluminum, ice color, the lamps can be used on the wall and ceiling, suitable for all env...Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
MaterialsAluminum
- Jens Harald Quistgaard Candlestick Produced by Dansk in DenmarkBy Jens QuistgaardLocated in Limhamn, Skåne länCandlestick designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Produced by Dansk in Denmark.Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
MaterialsBrass, Steel
- Jens Quistgaard Dansk Brass CandlesticksBy Dansk, Jens QuistgaardLocated in Philadelphia, PAJens Quistgaard Solid Brass Candlesticks with fitted rings to allow for 2 sizes of candles. Nice Original condition, signed on bottom.Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
MaterialsBrass
- Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for DanskBy Dansk, Jens QuistgaardLocated in San Diego, CAA pair of solid brass candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Signed on the interior. Made in Denmark, 1950s.Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
MaterialsIron
- Original Candleholder by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark 1970sBy Dansk, Jens QuistgaardLocated in Kirchlengern, DEArticle: Candleholder element Producer: Dansk Designs Design: Jens Harald Quistgaard Decade: 1970s Description: Original Danish candle holder designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard and produced by Dansk Designs in the 1970s in Denmark. It is made of cast iron and features eight holders for candles. This item remains in a very nice vintage condition without damage. It is marked underneath the base with the producer (Dansk Designs + Denmark) and designer print...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
MaterialsMetal
- Jens H. Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk Designs, Denmark, 1960sBy Dansk, Jens QuistgaardLocated in Costa Mesa, CAJens H. Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk Designs, Denmark, 1960s. Nice original patina. Each signed with makers mark to the bottom.Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
MaterialsBrass
- Set of 6 Dansk Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960By Jens Quistgaard, DanskLocated in Los Angeles, CAwonderful set of six tear drop candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s in silver plated metal. Ideal for 1/4" tapered candles. The base of the holder allows for a ver...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders
MaterialsMetal