Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Dansk rare woods tray by Jens Quistgaard. Finely crafted of solid exoctic woods, including Wenge
Wenge
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Rare Woods" Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A "bow tie" tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansks Rare Woods collection, c.1960s, Denmark
Palisander
$4,500
H 1.5 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in
Jens Quistgaard Slatted Rosewood Tray for Dansk "Rare Woods" Collection
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tray designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansks Rare Woods collection, c.1960s, Denmark features
Rosewood
Dansk Rare Woods Monumental Palisander Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large and rare ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in
Palisander
$425
H 1.5 in Dm 15.75 in
Large Wenge & Butcher Block Cheese Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Large wenge and butcher block cheese tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods collection, circa
Wenge
$750
H 6 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Palisander & Rosewood Box / Humidor by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Quistgaard’s special “Rare Wood Collection” for Dansk. Gorgeous wood grain and patina on this piece which is in
Palisander, Rosewood
$850
H 2.5 in W 24.75 in D 9.75 in
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Low Profile Wenge Wood Serving or Dresser Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the JHQ Dansk rare wood series. Wenge low serving or dresser top tray.
Wenge
Jens Quistgaard Rosewood Box for Dansk, Denmark, c.1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Lidded Rosewood Box for the Dansk Rare Wood Collection, Denmark, c.1960.
Wood
Jens Quistgaard Wenge Tray by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Highland, IN
A stunningly beautiful design by Jens Quistgaard from Dansk's "Rare Woods" collection, this
Wenge
Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Rare Rosewood & Silver Plate Peppermill by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare Jens Quistgaard pepper mill of extraordinary design, part of Dansk's "Rare Woods" collection
Silver Plate, Brass
$895
H 5.88 in W 9 in D 9 in
Vintage Dansk Danish Modern 'Rare Woods' Cocobolo Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
's "Rare Woods" series. In cocobolo with straight sides and curved top, circular lid, and plastic liner
Plastic, Cocobolo
Seldom seen Jens Quistgaard Dansk tall JHQ ice bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large and rare tall ice bucket with fitted lid designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods
Wood
Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods" Rosewood Serving Tray for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-sanding to ensure perfection. • Wood’s Second Chance: We believe in second chances, even for wood. Our
Palisander, Rosewood
$450
H 1.5 in W 19.75 in D 13.88 in
Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods" Mutenye Tray for Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denmark as part of his "Rare Woods Collection" (circa 1960). This example is among the rarest
Wood
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in Dm 9 in
Rare Woods Palisander Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to find "Rare Woods" palisander rosewood ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa
Palisander
$500
H 0.75 in W 17.5 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Rare Woods Dansk Pao Rosa Cutting Board Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
. This stunning piece is part of the rare woods collection and is crafted in pao rosa, a tropical African
Wood
$1,500Sale Price|46% Off
H 1.5 in Dm 13.2 in
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Wenge Wood Serving Tray Made in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Dansk exotic teak and wenge wood round serving tray with beautiful counterbalanced design, by
Teak, Wenge
$900
H 12.75 in Dm 7.75 in
Rare Jens H. Quistgaard Danish Modern Wenge Wood Ice Bucket Dansk Denmark, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Danish Modern Wenge Wood Ice Bucket designed by the Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Wenge
Jens Quistgaard Rare Woods Palisander Tray For Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful palisander tray with “butterfly” inlay, a piece from Jen Quistgaards Rare Woods Line for
Palisander
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.5 in Dm 2.5 in
Danish Modern Rare Pepper Shaker by BR Denmark in Wenge Wood
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid wenge wood peppermill Shaker, circa 1950s with brass tip and metal mechanism, nice
Metal, Brass
Rare Jens H Quistgaard for Dansk Palisander Wood Bow Tie Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Bow tie tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark circa 1960's. Tray measures
Palisander
$528 / set
H 0.6 in Dm 10.83 in
Jens Quistgaard Set of 4 Coaster Plates Wengé Rare Wood, Kronjyden Denmark 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Digsmed, Dansk, Kronjyden
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Nissen ca 1960s. The plates are made from solid Wengé, a rare wood with a beautiful grain and dark
Wood, Wenge
$528 / set
H 0.6 in Dm 10.83 in
Jens Quistgaard Set of 4 Coaster Plates Wengé Rare Wood, Kronjyden Denmark 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Digsmed, Dansk, Kronjyden
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Nissen ca 1960s. The plates are made from solid Wengé, a rare wood with a beautiful grain and dark
Wood, Wenge
Wenge Dansk Rare Woods Bowl and Tongs by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Wenge salad bowl and tongs by Jens Quistgaard. Part of the Dansk "Rare Woods" line. Made in Denmark
Wenge
Wenge Ice Bucket from the Dansk "Rare Woods" Collection
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rarity among rarities: unlike the vast majority of wenge ice buckets from this collection, the body of this example is made entirely from quarter-sawn (straight-grain) stock, which...
Tall Rosewood Ice Bucket Designed by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice example of this Japanese-inspired design from the Dansk "Rare Woods" series of the
Unavailable
H 17.75 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Dansk Palisander Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard, Rare Woods Line, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Raleigh, NC
Staved palisander ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This is from the 'Rare Woods
Palisander
Unavailable
H 1 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Dansk Wenge Cutting Board, Rare Woods End Grain Cheese Board Serving Tray, 1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Raleigh, NC
(an African hardwood) for the Rare Woods line produced in the early 1960s, model 1602. The staved end
Wenge
Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
the rare woods collection. A few important notes about all items available through this 1stdibs
Rosewood
Dansk “Rare Woods” Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid wengé wood ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark, circa 1960s. The ice bucket
Wenge
Large Rare Dansk Rare Woods Wenge & Butcher Block Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Large tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. Constructed of Wenge
Wenge
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Rare Woods Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Pawtucket, RI
and carved lidded top. Branded mark to base "Palisander/Dansk Designs/Denmark/JHQ". Designed by Jens
Palisander
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rectangular "Rare Woods" Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk's "Rare Woods" collection, c.1960s and
Cocobolo
Rosewood Slat Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
the oval-section siderails, flanked by swollen dowel handles (from the Dansk "rare woods" collection).
Rosewood
Rare Woods Dansk Salad Bowl by Quistgaard in Palisander
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful salad bowl designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s early production and rare to
Palisander
Sold
H 1.5 in W 20 in D 13.75 in
Mutenye "Rare Woods" Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mutenye "Rare Woods" Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs "Rare Woods Collection" Denmark
Hardwood
Rare Woods Danish Modern Salt and Peppermill Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Early production and rare woods, on this salt and peppermill designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
Cherry
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Danish Modern Rare Woods Salt Pepper Mill Peugeot Grinder
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
by Dansk. This is part of the rare woods series made of Wenge and has a Peugeot Freres grinder
Wenge
Jens Quistgaard "rare woods" wenge ice bucket for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A great solid wenge staved ice bucket by Quistgaard. Incredible design and form. Exceptionally well executed with dowels, pin through joinery, dovetails and hand turned work.
Wenge
Beautiful and Rare Zebra Wood Salt and Pepper Shakers with Brass Fittings
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice and rare pair of salt and pepper shakers circa 1980s solid zebra wood with brass fittings we
Zebra Wood
Rare Cocobolo Dansk Quistgaard Ice Bucket
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rare Cocobolo Dansk Quistgaard Ice Bucket - Hard to find Quistgaard dansk pcs in this rare wood
Dansk Rare Woods Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large segmented tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Made from exotic
Wood
Dansk Rare Woods Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large and rare double sided tray model 1651 designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods
Wood
Dansk Rare Woods Tray Bar Set by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural serving tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods line. Made from exotic
Stainless Steel
Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Large and rare tray in Wenge designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced
Wenge
Huge Dansk Rare Woods Cocobolo Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Huge tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. Constructed of Cocobolo
Cocobolo
Huge Dansk Rare Woods Cocobolo Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Huge tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. Constructed of Cocobolo
Cocobolo
Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Large and rare ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in
Wenge
Huge Dansk Rare Woods Cocobolo Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Huge tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. It's an elegant design
Cocobolo
Huge Rare Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. Constructed of
Wenge
Rare Dansk Rare Woods Palisander Rosewood Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. This is the holy
Palisander
Dansk Rare Woods Pepper Mill
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome pepper mill is an uncommon example from the rare wood series design by Jens
Silver Plate
Dansk Rare Woods Palisander Salt and Pepper Shakers by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Salt and Pepper shakers designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection
Palisander
Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Salad Bowl and Tongs by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Large and rare salad bowl and tongs designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line
Wenge
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Rare Woods Bowl
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rare Danish Modern flared salad or fruit bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard ( JHQ ) for Dansk
Wood
Sold
H 1.75 in W 27.5 in D 8.38 in
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods Palisander Bow Tie Shaped Tray Rosewood
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chicago, IL
. This tray, marked palisander (a type of rosewood), is part of the rare woods series. Please contact us
Palisander
Dansk Rare Wood Salad Bowl and Tongs in Palisander by Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Toronto, Ontario
part of the Rare Woods Series from the 1960's.
Palisander
Jens Quistgaard Rare Rosewood Peppermill by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Highland, IN
Part of Dansk's "Rare Woods" collection this rosewood peppermil has a silver plated band with a
Silver
Jens Quistgaard Rosewood Tray by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Highland, IN
This striking slatted tray by Jens Quistgaard is from Dansk's "Rare Woods" collection. It is
Rosewood
Rare Woods Wenge Ice Bucket Jens Quistgaard Dansk Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Rochester, NY
Wenge ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods Line" for Dansk, Denmark in beautifully
Wenge, Plastic, Wood
Jens Quistgaard Rare Woods Wenge Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Rare Woods Wenge Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s.
Wood, Wenge
Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods" Rosewood Lidded Box for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-sanding to ensure perfection. • Wood’s Second Chance: We believe in second chances, even for wood. Our
Rosewood
Rare Woods Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A vintage 'Rare Woods' ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Features a plastic lined
Plastic, Rosewood
Sold
H 1.5 in W 27.5 in D 8.25 in
Rare Woods Palisander Rosewood Bow Tie Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to find "Rare Woods" palisander rosewood bow tie tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa
Palisander
Rare Jens Quistgaard Dansk Design Denmark Salt Shaker Peppermill
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Marked Denmark JHQ Jens Harold Quistgaard the number one designer for Dansk . The company that
Wood
Jens Quistgaard Rare Woods Tray for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk for the collection called the "Rare Woods Collection". Is
Wenge
Sold
H 8.88 in W 8.63 in D 8.63 in
Rare Jens H. Quistgaard Danish Modern Rosewood Ice Bucket Dansk Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
inside. Marked Dansk Designs Denmark JHQ. The ‘Rare Woods’ collection used gorgeous and carefully
Rosewood
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Rare Woods ice bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Løvig Design
Located in Kensington, MD
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Rare Woods ice bucket marked “Palisander Dansk Design Denmark IHQ” If you
Dansk "Rare Woods" Palisander Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Long Beach, CA
Dansk "Rare Woods" palisander serving tray by Jens Quistgaard.
Palisander
Dansk "Rare Woods" Collection Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare 1960s teak and bamboo serving tray by Jens Quistgaard from his "Rare Woods" collection for
Bamboo, Teak
Jens Quistgaard Wenge Ice Bucket for Dansk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wenge ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk's Rare Woods Collection.
Wenge
Jens Quistgaard Mutenye Rare Woods Tray For Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Jens Quistgaard Mutenye Rare Woods Tray For Dansk.Finely crafted in a quartered design from solid
Jens Quistgaard Mutenye Rare Woods Tray For Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Jens Quistgaard Mutenye Rare Woods Tray For Dansk.Finely crafted in a quartered design from solid
Jens Quistgaard IHQ Rare Woods Rosewood Box for Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Jens Quistgaard IHQ Solid Rosewood sculpted lidded box for Dansk from the limited production Rare
Rosewood
Jens Quistgaard IHQ Rare Woods Rosewood Tray for Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Jens Quistgaard IHQ for Dansk serving tray of solid rosewood from the limited production Rare Woods
Rosewood
Jens Quistgaard Rare Woods Salad Bowl With Servers for Dansk
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Striking wenge wood salad bowl with servers designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk from the "Rare
Wenge
Jens Quistgaard Rare Woods Salad Bowl With Servers for Dansk
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Jens Quistgaard wenge salad bowl with servers from the "Rare Woods" collection for Dansk. Superb
Wenge
Rare Woods Peppermill / Salt Shaker by Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Peppermill with salt shaker by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Part of the Rare Woods series, this mill
Rosewood
Dansk Rare Woods Large Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large segmented serving tray in Mutenye (Africa), from the Dansk rare woods line. Designed by Jens
Wood
Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Serving tray in Wenge, from the Dansk rare woods line. Designed by by Jens Quistgaard, 1960s.
Wenge
$180Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in Dm 16 in
Danish Modern Teak Butcher Block Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid teak large tray for cheese with edge for placing the crackers, nice condition early production made in Denmark.
Teak
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.38 in W 9.63 in D 7.38 in
Jens Quistgaard Bamboo & Teak Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Bamboo & Teak Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's.
Bamboo, Teak
Round Small Teak Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage round cutting board in end-grain teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Great for use a charcuterie or serving board. Marked "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ" on underside. Designer...
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Slatted Rosewood Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning and highly desirable slatted tray crafted from rich Brazilian rosewood by renowned Danish designer Jens Quistgaard, part of his celebrated Rare Woods series. This exceptio...
Rosewood
Slatted Rosewood Tray by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully constructed Brazilian rosewood serving tray, comprised of ten radius backed slats with fingered tenons mortised through the oval formed side rails, flanked by swollen d...
Rosewood
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.
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.