Vintage Danish Teak Tray with Glass Bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teak tray with glass bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard for IHQ Dansk Designs, 1960s.
Glass, Teak
Jens Quistgaard Star Shaped Candle Holder Yellow Green Iron, Danish Modern 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Mid-Century Modern candle holder designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Internationals Ltd, USA.
Iron
Pair of Dansk Teak & Walnut Trivets by Jens H. Quistgaard, Circa 1980s
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful patina and grain throughout. About the Designer Jens H. Quistgaard was the founding designer of Dansk and a defining figure in bringing Scandinavian modern design into Ame...
Teak, Walnut
Danish Onion Candle Holders in Gift Box by Jens H. Quistgaard 1960s, Set of 2.
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Onion Candle Holders in Gift Box by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s, Set of 2.
Silver Plate
Vintage Danish Teak Tray with Glass Bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak tray with glass bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard for IHQ Dansk Designs, 1960s.
Glass, Teak
J H Quistgaard for Lovig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
By Jens Quistgaard, Lovig Dansk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
J H Quistgaard for Lovig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk This desk measures: 63.25 wide x 31.25 deep x 33.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches The height to the work surfac...
Chrome
Elegant Candlestick by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid brass candlestick bearing an early, cast mark ‘Dansk Designs - Danmark - JHQ'
Metal
Lacquer Tray by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lacquered wood tray with a raised end-grain teak cutting surface. Branded with ducks and "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ".
Wood
Lacquer Tray by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lacquered wood tray with a raised end-grain teak cutting surface. Branded with ducks and "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ".
Wood
Jens Harald Quistgaard for "Dansk Designs". Large bowl in hardwood.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for "Dansk Designs". Large bowl in hardwood.
Wood
Pair of Dansk solid teak salad servers marked JHQ Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine pair of solid teak salad servers . Designed by Jens Harold Quistgaard (JHQ ) for Dansk . Servers Stamped JHQ Denmark .
Wood, Teak
Wine Bottle Rack by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and sculptural teak bottle holder for up to 10 bottles of wine or spirits.
Wood
Teak Serving Spoons by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of hand-carved teak serving spoons with curved elongated handles.
Wood
Flame Stone Trivet by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A flame stone heating trivet in matte ceramic having a removable top.
Ceramic
Sterling Candle holders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of sterling silver taper candleholders with wax dripping saucer.
Metal
Wenge Centerpiece by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial tray masterfully carved of vividly grained African Wenge.
Wood
Slatted Rosewood Tray by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully constructed palisander serving tray, comprised of ten radius backed slats with fingered tenons mortised through the oval formed side rails, flanked by swollen dowel han...
Wood
Jens Quistgaard JHQ Dansk Denmark Round Teak Ice Bucket
Located in Ferndale, MI
Round Danish Teak ice bucket . Designed by Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk Designs . Clean original stamped Dansk Designs Denmark JHQ .
Teak
Covered Casserole with Stand by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted and impeccably detailed early covered casserole made of lacquered brass with a fitted teak cover resting on an architectural base made of carved and shaped teak.
Peugeot Frères Pepper Mill by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and simple teak pepper mill of an uneven hourglass shape; with Peugeot Frères steel grinder. Also stamped "Danmark" on bottom signifying pre-import era.
Wood
Large Mutenye Serving Tray by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A large scaled, reversible mutenye serving tray with inset wood details in the shape of a butterfly.
Wood
Set of Twenty Four Silver Plated Pilar Candlesticks by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of thirty eight silver plated pilar candlesticks. Designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Copenhagen.
Metal
Turned Teak Pepper Mill by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A turned teak pepper mill.
Wood
Interlocking Salad Bowls by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1950's
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of interlocking salad bowls in teak with perforated edges.
Wood
Pair of Cast Iron Candlesticks 'Triangle' by Jens H. Quistgaard. Denmark, 1960s
By Torben Orskov, Jens Quistgaard, Illums Bolighus, Dansk, Illum Bolighus
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of decorative and sculptural cast iron candlesticks with amazing patina. Designed 1961 by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Ltd. Model name: Triangle (for ca 2,5 cm ca...
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Teak “Fish” Wall-Mounted Board Set — Attributed to J. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Herentals, BE
The refined craftsmanship, organic silhouettes, and warm teak grain are strongly reminiscent of Jens Harald Quistgaard’s work for Dansk in the 1960s.
Teak
Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard 1960s
Located in Waasmunster, BE
A classic Danish modern ice bucket designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Teak
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Set of six candle holders in cast iron
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. A set of six candle holders in cast iron. 1960s.
Iron
Solid Teak and Brass Side Table by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare solid teak demountable occasional table with swollen dowel x-form legs, brass hardware. Priced per table.
Wood
1970s Set of 5 Gunnar Cyren for Dansk Silver Plate Zoo Animals Collection
By Jens Quistgaard, Gunnar Cyren
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic set of 5 silver plated animals designed by Gunnar Cyren for the Dansk Zoo series of sculptures. Set includes, Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Rhino and Polar Bear.
Silver Plate
1970s Gunnar Cyren for Dansk Zoo Series Silver Plate X-MAS Reindeer Placeholders
By Jens Quistgaard, Gunnar Cyren
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare set of 8 matching silver plated X-MAS Reindeer designed by Gunnar Cyren for the Dansk Zoo series sculptures. Used as placeholders during the holiday season, comes with black v...
Silver Plate
Large Dansk Design Teak Vintage Cutting Board Tray Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large mid-century Scandinavian Modern cutting board serving tray in teak wood designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, Denmark THQ.
Teak
$90 / item
Jens Quistgaard: The Sculpting Designer
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
He has researched, written, and consulted extensively on Jens Quistgaard, including as external curator for DANSK – Design by Jens Quistgaard, HEART – Herning Museum of Contemporary ...
Paper
$124Sale Price / set|44% Off
Scandinavian Modern Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, circa 1970's
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of salt and pepper shakers by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970's. The Minimalist shakers feature a tapered cylindrical form in brushed stai...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Teak "Cheese Tray" by Wiggers for Illums Bolighus, Denmark, c. 1950
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard, Illums Bolighus, Wiggers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Teak "Cheese Tray" by Wiggers for Illums Bolighus, Denmark, c. 1950 "nice cheese tray with handle in nice vintage condition"
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass-Toned Candle Holders by Jens H.Quistgaard
Located in Seattle, WA
A refined pair of Mid-Century Modern candle holders designed by Jens H.Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark.These sculptural pieces showcase Quistgaard's hallmark approach to Scandi...
Metal
$455Sale Price|30% Off
Jens Quistgaard Cast Iron Candleholder for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Two-piece cast iron candleholder or vessel designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. A sculptural and scarce form from Quistgaard's celebrated collaboration with Dansk.
Iron
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Divided Bowl in Teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique divided bowl in teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The bowl is quite functional with five different walled sections and is in excellent condition.
Teak
Large Early Stamp Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Staved Teak Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Dansk teak tray with duck logo marked JHQ , staved teak, Danmark . Very nice condition.
Teak
Teak Serving Spoons by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of hand carved teak serving spoons with curved elongated handles.
Teak
$250Sale Price / item|28% Off
Danish Teak Ice Bucket Collection by Jens Quistgaard JHQ Individually Priced
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of six Danish teak ice buckets by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and Nissan. Measures: Tallest 19.25" x 9.75" diameter Square: 8" wide x 8" deep x 9" tall.
Teak
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.
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