Dansk Designs Furniture
American
Ironically, Dansk Designs, the tableware company practically synonymous with Danish design (“Dansk,” in fact, translates to “Danish”), was the brainchild of an American couple, Ted and Martha Nierenberg.
The Nierenbergs, who founded the business in 1954, initially worked out of the garage of their Great Neck, Long Island, home and marketed their serveware, tables, decorative objects and other products largely in the United States. But they had a secret weapon: Jens Quistgaard.
After demonstrating artistic talent at a young age, the Copenhagen native was gifted a forge and anvil so that he could work in his mother’s kitchen. Quistgaard 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.
The Nierenbergs discovered the sculptor and designer on their honeymoon, which they’d spent traveling through Europe searching for top-quality goods that might form the basis of a business.
After they hired Quistgaard and launched Dansk, their products swiftly came to epitomize the best of accessible Scandinavian design for mid-century American consumers, who fell for the firm’s staved-teak salad bowls, colorful casseroles and stainless-steel flatware, all of which managed to look handmade despite being mass-produced.
The long-distance relationship flourished for 30 years, during which millions of Quistgaard pieces were manufactured in the company's factories.
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’s work married function with striking, sophisticated form. He utilized exceptional materials in the creation of his coveted cookware, barware and serving pieces, opting for warm teak and exotic woods and reintroducing steel as a go-to option for kitchen wares.
Quistgaard’s postwar-era Scandinavian modernist work 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.
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Creator: Dansk Designs
Pair Dansk onion shaped candlesticks stamped Dansk Denmark
By Dansk
Located in London, GB
Pair of original 1960’s Dansk design small heavy pivoting onion shaped candlesticks. Stamped Dansk Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Woods Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A vintage 'Rare Woods' ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Features a plastic lined interior for ice storage with a removable lid with circular handhold. Beautiful and ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Flip Top Partners Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen
By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Partners Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen. Fabulous highly collectible Danish Modern, mid century desk. This Flip top Desk finely crafted with attention to det...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Birch, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Large Dansk Staved Teak Salad Bowl Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a large Dansk staved teak bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard. Made in Denmark. Scandinavian Modern.
Dimensions: 6" H x 16.5" D...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid century Danish Modern Dansk Lovig Teak Tambour Door Long Credenza
By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful mid century Peter Løvig Nielsen teak long credenza with Tambour doors which open smoothly. This is a long beautiful credenza is made in Denmark by Dansk in 1969. Amazi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Dansk Mezza Filigrana Glass Vase
By Dansk
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage blown glass vase in the "Mezza Filigrana" design by Dansk. Beautiful design of orange and blue swirls. Original sticker is still attached.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Jens Quistgaard Iron "Candelabrums" for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of Jens Quistgaard Iron "Candelabrums" for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's. Stamped Denmark & IHQ.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
1960s Dansk Kobenstyle Red 8 Qt Enamel on Steel Stock Pot
By Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Dansk Kobenstyle enamel on steel stock pot with trivet lid, France, circa 1960s.
This large Dansk Kobenstyle pot and lid, designed by Jens Quistgaard, has a bright glossy red exte...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Steel
1960s Dansk International Teak Salad Bowl Malaysia
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dansk Teak Wood Bowl Malaysia
maker stamp
4.75 h x 10.5
Preowned unrestored vintage
Review all images
Category
1960s Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wood, 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. The board is in very good vintage condition and measures 15.75"D x 2"H and has a juice...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 Pieces Mid-Century Mod
By Dansk
Located in Big Bend, WI
The innovative and highly desirable flatware pattern "Tjorn" by Dansk was designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959. It features striking Scandinavian modern des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coaster Set by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak coaster set by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk. Includes four coasters in the original box. Each coaster is stamped, JHQ Denmark. Solid teak. Denmark, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Butcher Block Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Wenge Wood Serving Tray Made in Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dansk exotic teak and wenge wood round serving tray with beautiful counterbalanced design, by renowned Danish designer, Jens Quistgaard. Engraved hallmark on bottom of tray. Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wenge
Dansk Variation V Flatware Set Service for 8 with Box
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dansk Variation V Stainless Steel Flatware Set. Service for 8 with the box. Another great design from Quistgaard! This set dates the 196...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Toruń" Teak Wood Cutting Board with Knife by J. H. Quistgaard, Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Wood Cutting Board with Knife
"Toruń" by J. H. Quistgaard
Denmark, circa 1970
"in good vintage condition"
"oiled with food grade mineral oil"
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Set of 4 Dansk Mid-Century Candle Holders
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
An array of incredible Scandinavian classic candle holders from Dansk. This set includes a spider candle holder, an Iron and Brass candle holder ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
$240 Sale Price / set
39% Off
1950s Danish Modern Design Teak Wood Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard Dansk MCM
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful vintage 1950s teak tray with clear edges, attributed to famous Danish Designer Jens Quistgaard. A charming and useful object in very good condition.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage MCM Teak Serving Tray with Rails by Dansk
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM teak serving tray with rails by Dansk, circa 1980s. This piece is well crafted in solid teak wood and built in rail styled handles. The piece has pegged detail construct...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coaster Set by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare set of Mid-Century Danish Modern teak coaster set by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk. Concave design with beveled edges make for a lot of design packed into a coaster. Includes 4...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens H. Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk Designs, Denmark, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens 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 Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass
$680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice sculptural silver plated coiled candleholder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". Good vintage c...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Candle Sticks in Brass by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candlesticks designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. produced by Dansk designs in Denmark during the 1950s. Made from solid polished brass. Good vintage condition with light age related ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Odin Stainless Steel Salad Servers Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Stamford, CT
The enduring sensibility of Danish design has proven timeless, with both vintage and contemporary works continuing to captivate collectors worldwide. Dansk embodies this appreciation...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare White Porcelain Coffee Pot by Dansk Designs, Denmark
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this elegant water pitcher in white porcelain, by dank design excellent condition, no chips or cracks, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wood
Jens Quistgaard Sculptural Metal Trivet for Dansk, c.1970
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Sculptural Metal Trivet for Dansk, c.1970.
Category
20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Metal
$76 Sale Price
20% Off
Dansk Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard - A Curated Collection of 17
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a curated collection of Dansk Pepper Mills Designed to be displayed symmetrically to resemble one side of a chess board. All of the grinders ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Steel
Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's. Signed " DANSK DESIGNS FANCE IHQ. " Beautiful natural patina.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Signed Dansk Silverplated Elephant Figure. Vintage silver-plated paperweight figurine designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk in the 1970s. Signed Dansk Designs Japan G...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Kobenstyle Wrapped Saucepan by Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Kobenstyle Wrapped Saucepan By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs Denmark, 1960s
Excellent condition with very little wear to the enamel.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Teak Serving Tray Charcuterie Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Serving Tray / Charcuterie Board
by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1960's
with early "3 duck" label on underside
"beautiful color and wood grain"
"in good vintage condition"
"oil...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Double Cube Teak Salt & Peppermill by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
A 1960s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard , Known as the "Double Cube" Salt & Peppermill made of teak Marked Dansk Designs Ltd Denmark JHQ. Nice original condition, could use a cleaing w...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Dansk Large Teak Congo Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Dansk is one of the most celebrated makers of Mid-Century table and kitchenware. Their teaks and enamels are in designs that endure the decades make Dansk items highly sought after a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Ice Bucket Collection by Jens Quistgaard JHQ Individually Priced
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
$250 Sale Price / item
28% Off
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.
Serving tray in solid teak with six green glass dishes. Each dish has feet that fits into the lattice on the tray. Length 46.5 cm.
Marked JHQ Dansk Designs...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Dansk Designs Denmark JHQ Quistgaard stainless stir spoon olive fork
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Dansk production cocktail pieces . Long stir spoon and olive fork . Both marked Dansk Designs Denmark JHQ and copyright "c" . The pair does show signs of minimal use .
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Midentury Brass Candlestick by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant brass candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard, in a sleek, tapering form.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard Teak Dansk Pepper Mushroom Pepper Mill Scandinavian Modern
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a teak pepper mill designed by Jens Quistgaard for DANSK, Mushroom shape. Scandinavian Modern design. Made in Denmark circa the 1960s.
Tested and currently w...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Dansk Danish Modern 'Rare Woods' Cocobolo Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Modern wooden ice bucket.
By Dansk.
Designed by Jens Quistgaard.
From Dansk's "Rare Woods" series.
In cocobolo with straight sides and curved top, circular lid, and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Cocobolo
Jens Quistgaard Fireplace Tool Set for Dansk, Iron and Brass Denmark 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Troy, MI
Rare set of fireplace tools designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard
Model 1400 for Dansk Denmark circa 1960
Newly restored iron shovel, broom and poker with looped handles and brass fitt...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Collection of Five Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of five Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other Danish manufacturers, circa 1960s. The mills are in very good vintage condition and range in height 5.5" to 9". Signed on the underside. Super cool set ! Please see my other Danish pepper mills...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Jens Quistgaard Dansk Iron Candle Holders, Denmark, c.1955
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Jens Quistgaard Dansk Iron Candle Holders / Candlesticks, Denmark, c.1955.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
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. The bowl is in very good vintage condition and measures 12"D x 4.5"H. The teak and stainle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dansk Spectra Cordials Set W/Tray Crystal Colorful Art Glass Shot Glasses
By Dansk
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a great looking modern shot glass and serving tray set in the wonderful Dansk style. The mottled textured tray has purple colored handles and the shot glasses each have two colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods" Rosewood Serving Tray for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Palisander, Rosewood
Yngve Ekström for Dansk Oak Reversible 'Catch All' Table, Denmark 1960s
By Yngve Ekström, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century side or coffee table by Swedish designer Yngve Ekström for Dansk Designs is a prime example of thoughtful Scandinavian Modernism. Manufactured in Denmark during the ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wood
Teak Salad Serving Bowls by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Pair
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Stamford, CT
The enduring sensibility of Danish design has proven timeless, with both vintage and contemporary pieces continuing to captivate collectors worldwide. Dansk exemplifies this lasting ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
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. Solid staved steak construction with brass elements. Water tight white p...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Rare Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark Solid Palisander Rosewood Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1950s by Jens Quistgaard, this box is one of many designs he came up with for Dansk. This is one of the most special though. One of the largest available, it features...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Palisander, Rosewood
Mid-Century Danish Dansk Teak Serving Tray Charcuterie Platter Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1965 Dansk staved teak serving tray charcuterie platter Jens Quistgaard. Large checkerboard meat carving cutting board tray serving platter
mosaic of staved...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
MCM Iron Candle Holder in Box by Dansk Designs
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Iron candle holder in ox by Dansk Designs, circa 1950s. The piece holds twelve narrow candles and is in good vintage condition. it measures 4.25"D x 1.5"H. #3707
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
Collection of Six Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of six Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other Danish manufacturers, circa 1960s. The mills are in very good vintage condition and range in height 5.5" to 9". Signed on the underside. Included is a copy of the book "Danish Pepper" by Mark Perlson which chronicles the history of the Danish pepper mill...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dansk Danish Scandinavian Modern Sky Blue Enamel and Wicker Handle Pitcher Pot
By Dansk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small vintage Dansk Kobenstyle Danish Scandinavian Modern sky-blue enamel and wicker wrapped handle sauce pot with poring lip, circa mid-2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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. Made 1960s.
This is rare version with yellow green lacquer. It's made...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
Design by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Pair of Teardrop Candleholders
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Dansk tilting silver-plated teardrop candleholders in great vintage condition. This piece was designed by Jens Quistgaard and is true to ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This is the monumental 19.25-inch-tall example. It is in outstanding vintage condition, circa 1950s-1960s.
N...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
$626 Sale Price
30% Off
Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Bring a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your home with this iconic Jens Quistgaard candelabra, designed in the 1960s.
Crafted from cast iron and brass, this sculptural piec...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Candle Holder Pair
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of Dansk star shaped glass votive candle holders,
Set of two, Denmark, circa 1970s.
Unmarked
Dimensions: 2.25 H x 3.75 diameter- candle 1.25 diameter....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
$60 Sale Price
20% Off
Dansk Designs furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Dansk Designs furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dansk Designs furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Dansk Designs were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lundtofte, Holmegaard, and Bing & Grøndahl. Prices for Dansk Designs furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $39 and can go as high as $20,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $350.
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Questions About Dansk Designs Furniture
- What is the history of Dansk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024The history of Dansk began with the American couple Ted and Martha Nierenberg. They founded the business in 1954, initially working out of the garage of their Great Neck, Long Island, home. From there, they marketed their serveware, tables, decorative objects and other products largely in the United States. They had a secret weapon: Jens Quistgaard.
After demonstrating artistic talent at a young age, the Copenhagen native was gifted a forge and anvil so that he could work in his mother's kitchen. Later, Quistgaard spent years learning from local artisans how to produce wood, metal, ceramic and glass models. His career path solidified during his apprenticeship as a silversmith with the legendary Danish silver firm Georg Jensen.
The Nierenbergs discovered the sculptor and designer on their honeymoon, which they'd spent in Europe searching for top-quality goods that might form the basis of a business. After they hired Quistgaard and launched Dansk, their products swiftly came to epitomize the best of accessible Scandinavian design for mid-century American consumers, who fell for the firm's staved-teak salad bowls, colorful casseroles and stainless-steel flatware, all of which managed to look handmade despite being mass-produced. The long-distance relationship flourished for 30 years, during which millions of Quistgaard pieces were manufactured in the company's factories. 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.
Explore a large selection of Dansk designs on 1stDibs. - Where is Dansk Købenstyle made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Where Dansk Købenstyle is made depends on the age of the piece. When the cookware debuted in 1956, Dansk manufactured it in Denmark in facilities run by the company Glud & Marstrand. Forty years later, in 1996, Dansk Designs moved its production to France. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Dansk Designs pieces from some of the world's top dealers.
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