Early and Rare Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and pare Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak ice bucket or wine cooler.
Plastic, Teak
Mid-20th C. Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
By Dansk
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid-20th Century Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle Description: A sculptural Danish Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Plastic, Teak
Mid-20th C. Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
By Dansk
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid-20th Century Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle Description: A sculptural Danish Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Plastic, Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Salad Servers, A Pair
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk, Richard Nissen
Located in Round Top, TX
Teak Servers by famed maker Dansk with original stickers.
Teak
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Cheese Cutting Board with Built in Knife, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Teak Cheese Board Mid-Century Modern Dansk IHQ designer Jens Quistgaard teak cheese cutting board with built in knife 1960s Made in Denmark.
Teak
Set of Three Staved Teak Cutting Boards / Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak carving boards with checkerboard cutting surfaces (Denmark, circa 1965).
Teak
Large MCM Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
By Dansk
Located in Morristown, NJ
Large MCM Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle Description: A sculptural Danish Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Plastic, Teak
Jens Quistgaard Design Teak Box for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jens Quistgaard design teak table top card or accessories box for Dansk, Denmark.
Teak
$215 / item
Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage staved teak large salad bowl design by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fulton, CA
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Denmark. 1970's.
Teak
Large Jens Quistgaard Teak Bowl for Dansk DENMARK
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Jens Quistgaard teak bowl for Dansk.
Teak
Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage staved teak serving bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Teak
Round 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. Recessed, grooved edges serve well for cutting roasts or other cooked meats.
Teak
Small Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Small staved teak bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s.
Teak
Danish Teak Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Pair
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Stamford, CT
Their journey led them to Danish sculptor and designer Jens Quistgaard, whose collaboration with Dansk would shape the brand’s identity for decades to come.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Danish Oval Teak Bowl for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A darker toned teak wood oval shaped bowl designed by Jens H. Quistgaard who is known for his earthy sculptural pepper mills, bowls, serving pieces and furniture.
Teak
Sculptural Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculptural Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk circa, 1960 "marked on the underside" "nice wood grain and finish" "felt pads added to bottom" "oiled with food grade miner...
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Danish Teak Ice bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Square lidded Danish Teak ice bucket . Designed by Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk Designs .
Plastic, Teak
Jens Quistgaard Teak Magazine Holder by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Highland, IN
This teak magazine holder by Jens Quistgaard is both very beautiful, and impeccably crafted.
Teak
Early Teak Pepper Mill by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Early teak combination salt shaker and pepper mill by Jens Quistgaard.
Teak
Divided Bowl / Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice divided bowl / tray in teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The tray is quite functional with three different walled sections and is in very good vintage condition.
Teak
Round Small Teak Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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.
Teak
$220Sale Price|20% Off
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
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Capped Carafe by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern teak capped carafe by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s.
Teak
Danish Modern Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern staved teak tapered bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar Cart Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Totally fabulous teak bar cart by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Fixed trays are 19.5 x 27.5 and 15.5 x 28.
Iron
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern staved teak bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s.
Teak
Teak Salad Serving Bowls by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Pair
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Stamford, CT
Their journey led them to Danish sculptor and designer Jens Quistgaard, whose collaboration with Dansk would shape the brand’s identity for decades to come.
Teak
1960s Dansk Teak Cheese Board + Knife Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk Teak Cheese Board + Knife Jens Quistgaard Dansk Cheese Board + Cutting Knife 8.75 long x 5.25 d x 1 Preowned original vintage Refer to listed images for condition
Teak
Dansk Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teakwood salad bowl made by Dansk and designed by Jens Quistgaard great for a center piece or making that yummy salad . Manufactured in the manner of Danish wood wood working .
Teak
Danish Modern Solid Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s.
Teak
Danish Modern Tapered Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern staved teak tapered bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s.
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and very hard-to-find Danish modern teak desk organizer box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s.
Teak
Scandinavian Teak Tray by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Design
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Montreal, QC
Scandinavian teak tray by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Design Marked under base: Staved teak dansk design danmark JHQ.
Teak
Staved Teak Bowl by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Produced in Denmark by Dansk during the 1950s.
Teak
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Staved Teak Magazine Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find Danish modern staved teak magazine holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s.
Teak
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Large Divided Bowl / Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A large divided bowl / tray in teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The tray is quite functional with five different walled sections and is in very good vintage condition.
Teak
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Staved Teak Chip and Dip Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Staved teak chip and dip tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s.
Teak, Glass
$420Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Teak Jewelry or Trinket Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and hard to find solid teak jewelry or trinket box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s.
Teak
1960s Surfboard Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in teak
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs in Denmark during the 1960s, this extra-large surfboard tray represents one of the most recognized and celebrated serving objects...
Teak
$160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of MCM Teak Salad Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s.
Teak
Large Staved Teak 'Congo' Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Dansk 'Congo' ice bucket in staved teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Plastic, Teak
$300Sale Price / set|20% Off
MCM Teak & Stainless Steel Carving Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish MCM teak and stainless steel carving set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s.
Stainless Steel
1960s Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern staved teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs.
Plastic, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round, teak ice bucket with black plastic interior insulation designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk (1960s, Denmark).
Plastic, Teak
Jens Quistgaard Staved Teak Bowl for Dansk Design, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Utrecht, NL
While intended for everyday use, this bowl is just as much a sculpture as a utilitarian object, worthy of a role as a centrepiece or decorative object. It is marked “Saved Teak Danma...
Wood
Vintage Large Teak Tray Designed By Jens Quistgaard For Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in the 1960's.
Teak
1960's Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Large Teak Salad Bowl
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
1960's Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard designed for Dansk large teak salad bowl, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Teak
Dansk Teak Staved Viking Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing a timeless classic - the Dansk Teak Staved Viking Salad Bowl, designed by the legendary Jens Quistgaard.
Teak
Jens H. Quistgaard Teak Serving Tray by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Quistgaard for Dansk. Branded "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ".
Wood, Teak
Rare Dansk Oval Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rare Dansk Oval Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Teak
Danish Modern Solid Teak Large Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic Large solid teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s.
Teak
Vintage Jens Quistgaard Rectangular Tray for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Jens Quistgaard rectangular tray for Dansk.
Teak
Pair of Solid Teak Salad Server Tongs by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of solid teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Butcher Block Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern teak butcher block round cutting board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Solid Teak Danish Congo Ice Bucket Model 810
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Model 810 Congo ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. The solid teak, Danish made ice bucket was designed in 1958.
Teak
Danish Modern Staved Teak "Congo" Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk Form, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dansk 'Congo' ice bucket in staved teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Plastic, Teak
$695Sale Price|24% Off
Early Danish Teak Centerpiece Serving Bowl by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern decorative staved salad serving bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This unique piece displays quality solid teak craftsmanship and makes f...
Teak
Sculptural Staved Teak Salad Bowl and Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural staved teak salad bowl and servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s.
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Mid Century Danish Modern tray, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Constructed of solid staved teak, this iconic example is in excellent, original, clean and ready to u...
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury teak serving tray designed by Jens Quistgaard / JHQ for Dansk.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Tray Midcentury, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury 1960s signed Jens Quistgaard Dansk teak tray. Cheese or charcuterie.
Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Danish modern teak ice bucket was designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk circa 1950.
Teak
Teak Dansk Jens Quistgaard JHQ Serving Tray
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
1970s Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak serving tray or board.
Teak
1950s Jens Quistgaard Teak Nutcracker for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s dansk staved teak dansk nutcracker, designed by Jens Quistgaard.
Teak
Jens H. Quistgaard Large Teak Bowls for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Hudson, NY
Quistgaard for "Dansk". Marked on bottom.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk Teak Tray, Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury 1960s Danish teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Teak
Danish Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Southampton, GB
Danish teak tray by Jens Quistgaard, the renowned Danish sculptor and industrial designer who worked prolifically for the American company Dansk Designs in the 1950s and 1960s.
Teak
Danish Teak Large Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Southampton, GB
Round teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard, a Danish sculptor and industrial designer, for Dansk Designs in the late 1950s.
Teak
Danish Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Southampton, GB
Danish teak tray by Jens Quistgaard, the renowned Danish sculptor and industrial designer who worked prolifically for the American company Dansk Designs in the 1950s and 1960s.
Teak
Danish Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Southampton, GB
Danish teak tray by Jens Quistgaard, the renowned Danish sculptor and industrial designer who worked prolifically for the American company Dansk Designs in the 1950s and 1960s.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Iconic Teak Ice Bucket for Dansk, 1958
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Surprise, AZ
Jens Quistgaard iconic teak ice bucket with orange liner for Dansk, 1958.
Teak
Danish Teak Pepper Mill by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Southampton, GB
Teak pepper mill and salt pot designed by Jens Quistgaard, a Danish sculptor and industrial designer, in the late 1950s for Dansk Designs.
Teak
Dansk 801 Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Sacramento, CA
Danish modern teak serving tray, model 801, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Teak
Dansk Staved Teak Magazine Rack by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Magazine rack designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Staved solid teak frame with collapsible handle.
Teak
Unavailable
H 0.75 in W 13 in D 16 in
Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk Teak Midcentury Serving Board or Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk, teak serving board.
Teak
Unavailable
H 1 in W 26.75 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Jens Quistgaard teak serving tray for Dansk designs Denmark c1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful staved solid teak tray, designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark.
Sycamore, Teak
Danish Teak Congo Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Southampton, GB
Congo ice bucket made of staved teak with a black plastic liner designed by Jens Quistgaard, a Danish sculptor and Industrial designer, in the late 1950s for Dansk Designs.
Teak
Solid Teak "Congo" Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Huddersfield, GB
A solid teak "Congo" model 810 ice bucket designed by Jens H.
Plastic, Teak
Large Teak Ice Bucket Designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Spectacular 1950s staved teak ice bucket designed by Jens Harold Quistgaard for Dansk - gorgeous patina and in very good vintage condition!
Teak
1950s Teak Dansk Canoe Bowl by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A beautiful staved teak bowl from the 1950s designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk of Denmark.
Teak
Dansk Staved Teak Sculptural Catch All Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Staved teak sculptural catch all bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Teak
Unavailable
H 2 in W 26.5 in D 12.5 in
Nesting Set of Three Staved Teak Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A nesting set of three staved teak serving trays. The exceptionally simple and elegant Fjord line was designed in 1956 by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk.
Teak
Fjord Flatware by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Klintehamn, SE
The classic “Fjord” flatware was designed by Jens Quistgaard in 1953. It established Dansk as a leader in modern design tableware and awarded Quistgaard with a number of design awards.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 5.5 in Dm 2.75 in
Teak Pepper Mill Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Made in Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Fantastic Pepper Mill Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, made in Denmark, fill it will peppercorns and salt, salt out the top, grind the pepper mill out the bottom, true ...
Teak
Dansk Teak Pepper Mill Designed by Jens Quistgaard, Made in Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Fabulous teak pepper mill designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, with peugeot grinder, fantastic condition, form and function, true works of art.
Teak
Very Early Teak Tray With Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s teak tray with removable bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Unavailable
H 1 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Pair of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Single Teak Cutting Boards with Hidden Knives
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
These wonderful single teak cutting boards are flat on one side and convex on the other. Made up of solid mosaic pieces of teak, they both have a slot in the side where a knife is sl...
Stainless Steel
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.