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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
Set of 9 Vintage 1970s Gunnar Cyren for Dansk Zoo Series Silver Plated Animals
By Dansk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 9 vintage 1970s Gunnar Cyren for Dansk zoo series silver plated animal paperweights. This is a very fun set of decorative paperweights from the 70s. Each paperweight depicts...
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Silver Plate

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...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Jens Quistgaard Iron "Candelabrums" for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of Jens Quistgaard Iron "Candelabrums" for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's. Stamped Denmark & IHQ.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Iron

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 ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Rosewood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Mid Century Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard Denmark 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard designed this iconic Dansk teak ice bucket for Dansk in the 1960s. Made in Denmark. This ice bucket features a biomorphic shape with a vivid teak grain. It is fully f...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Acrylic, Teak

Collection of Five Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Yngve Ekström for Dansk Oak Reversible 'Catch All' Table, Denmark 1960s
By Dansk, Yngve Ekström
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 ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Wood

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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

1960s Dansk Brass Stainless Cheese Slicer Japan
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk Modernist design Brass Stainless Cheese Slicer Japan 1.25 h x 8.13 long x 2.75 Preowned vintage, refer to images.
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless 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
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1960s Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

30 pieces set of Dansk Odin modernist flatware A service for six
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very clean original 30 piece set of modernist flatware . Most with the original plastic Dansk wrappers . Designed by the master designer for Dansk Designs Jens Quistgaard . Manufact...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Jens Quistgaard Modernist Tripod Iron Candle Incense Holder Dansk Original Box
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Jens Quistgaard tripod cast iron candle or incense holder by Dansk with original box. The modernist design looks great as just an object. 1950s. Made in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Metal

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.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

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...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

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...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Steel

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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Steel

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 ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak, Wenge

1970s Rare Elephant Dansk Animal Paperweight Silver Plated by Gunnar Cyren
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
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...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Silver Plate

Danish Modern Five Bottle Solid Rosewood Wall-Mounted Wine Racks
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare Danish modern, five bottle capacity, solid rosewood wine. The racks are easy to install and in great condition. Five racks are available and they are priced individually; buy ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Rosewood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Aluminum

Dansk Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard - A Curated Collection of 17
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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 ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Steel

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.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Iron

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.     
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

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.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Wood

Danish Onion Candle Holders in Gift Box by Jens H. Quistgaard 1960s, Set of 2.
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Onion Candle Holders in Gift Box by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s, Set of 2. Set of two small silver plated onion or tear drop...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Silver Plate

Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
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...
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20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Early and Rare Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Plastic, 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
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Iron

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.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Jens Quistgaard Teak Dansk Pepper Mushroom Pepper Mill Scandinavian Modern
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Nest of Three Staved Teak Serving Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Complete set of three staved teak serving trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Designed with a slight size disparity (small, medium, and large) to allow the trays to nest together whe...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Dansk Crystal Oval Facette Highball Glasses Set of 5
By Jonathan Adler, Tiffany & Co., Dansk, Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Tall, column like, crystal clear and modernist in essence, these beautiful glasses will make a statement in your bar. Each highball glass is 6” tall and 2.75” wide. All together, t...
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1990s French Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Crystal

Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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. The box has a removable lid and three compartments for storage. G...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

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.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Pair Mid Century Dansk Jens Quistgaard Iron Brutalist Candle Holder Candelabra
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair Mid Century Dansk Jens Quistgaard Iron Brutalist Candle Holder Candelabra Pair of Mid Century Jens Quistgaard JHQ Iron Brutalist Candle Holders Candelabras for Dansk. Made i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Iron

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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Plastic, Palisander, Rosewood

Silver-plated bracelet with glass stone by Dansk Smykkekunst, 1970 Denmark.
By Dansk
Located in Oirlo, LI
Silver-plated bracelet with glass stone by Dansk Smykkekunst, 1970 Denmark. This Danish jewelry brand was founded in 1971 and now has one of the largest jewelry collections in Scandinavia. As you would expect from Scandinavian design, this brand is also characterized thanks to the beautiful, sleek design. Dansk Copenhagen...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Silver Plate

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.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Wood, Teak

Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Plastic, Teak

Kobenstyle Wrapped Saucepan by Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs Denmark, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Metal, Enamel

Sculptural Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Pair of Quistgaard for Dansk Safari Lounge Chairs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important pair of Safari chairs designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Danmark. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant wear to the black leather...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Chrome

Very Large Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Large Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Denmark, circa 1960 Branded on Bottom: Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ "in good vintage condition" "oiled with food grade miner...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Hardwood

1960s Dansk Teak 5 Sectioned Serving Dish Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk Large Teak 5 Sectioned Serving Dish by Jens Quistgaard Malaysia Large appetizer cheese tray Preowned vintage condition Stamped by maker 14.75 d x 2 h Refer to images
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1960s Malaysian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass, Iron

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. Stamped JHQ Denark.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Wenge

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Plastic, Cocobolo

Vintage Danish Cast Iron Adjustable Candlestick by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark 1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Geneva, CH
vintage cast iron adjustable candlestick made in Denmark by Jens Quistgaard produced by Dansk ca. 1960 H 48 x D 20 cm Signed under the base
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1960s Danish Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Iron

Dansk Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century teak salad bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, made in Denmark. Large circular shape with a beautiful profile design. Marked "Dansk Designs Denmark, IHQ" on the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fulton, CA
Round teak Danish Modern ice bucket with lid. Plastic insert. Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Denmark. 1970's.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass

Teak Table by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk
Located in Savannah, GA
A teak side table by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1966. 16 inches wide by 15 ¼ inches deep by 17 ¼ inches tall
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Tear Drop Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tear drop candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. They are made in France of silver plate over metal and support a .25" tapered candle. The base of the h...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

MCM Sculpted Glass Ring Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM sculpted glass ring holder with box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. Sculptural and unique, this piece transcends its purpose to add style and design to your decor. T...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Glass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Art Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

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.
Questions About Dansk Designs Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Where 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    The 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.

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