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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
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

Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of plated animal paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. The cat and pig are made of plated zinc and are signed on the underside. Please see my other Gunnar Cyren ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Zinc

Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of plated animal paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. The giraffe and elephant are made of plated zinc and are signed on the underside. Please see my other Gun...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Zinc

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

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

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Teak

Pair of Solid Teak Salad Server Tongs by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of solid teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Stamped in the handle. Denmark, 1950s
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Set of 32 Dansk BLT Sandstone Brown and Off White Ceramic Dishes Circa 1980
By Dansk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 32 piece Dansk BLT Sandstone dish set. This gorgeous dish set includes 13 mugs, 10 bowls, and 9 plates. This set is circa 1980 and has a beautiful mid centu...
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1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Solid Teak Salad Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of solid teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Stamped in the handle. Denmark, 1950s
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

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

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Metal, Enamel

MCM Iron Candle Holder in Box by Dansk Designs with Candles
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Iron candle holder in original box by Dansk Designs of Denmark, circa 1950s. The piece holds twelve narrow candles and is in good vintage condition; it measures 4.75"D x 1.25"H....
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Iron

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

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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 Teak Peugeot Frères #826 Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, c.1965
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare Jens Quistgaard Teak Peugeot Frères Pepper Mill 826 for Dansk, Denmark, c.1965.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Vintage Dansk Teak Cutting Board Serving Tray Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern cutting board tray platter in teak designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This versatile piece is the perfect tool for carving and serving charcuterie ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Dansk Salt and Pepper Mill by Jens H. Quistgaard 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid-century modern sculptural salt and pepper mill in teak designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. This piece features a mushroom-shaped top with a removable peg for filling salt. Includes a pepper grinding...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Salad Servers, A Pair
By Dansk, Richard Nissen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Round Top, TX
Teak Servers by famed maker Dansk with original stickers. Attributed to the designer Jens Quistgaard, and in the style of Danish designer Richard Nissen, these elegantly formed piece...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

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

Vintage Teak Dansk Salt and Pepper Mill by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a cute mid-century modern sculptural salt and pepper mill in teak designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk. This piece features a mushroom-shaped top with a removable peg...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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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

Jens Quistgaard Slatted Rosewood Tray for Dansk "Rare Woods" Collection
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tray designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansks Rare Woods collection, c.1960s, Denmark features sculpted Rosewood with dowel handles and slatted wood along the tray. Dansk is one of...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Rosewood

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. The mill was produced by Dansk in Denmark. The top is for salt and the bottom section produces pepper. The fill...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Dansk International Pair of Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder
By Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs round Lead Crystal glass candle holders. Marked underneath Dansk International Designs LTD IH...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Crystal

Rare Dansk Rare Woods Palisander Rosewood Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. This is the holy grail of Quistgaard designs with the most intricate a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Palisander

Pair of Bertil Vallien for Dansk Silver-Plated Spiral Candle Holders
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of Bertil Vallien for Dansk Silver-Plated Spiral candelabras Each holder takes 12 tall thin Dansk or Danish style taper candles In wonderful condition Dia 4.75. H 5.23
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Silver Plate

Pair Mid Century Dansk Jens Quistgaard Iron Brutalist Candle Holder Candelabra
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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

50s Set of 6 Dansk Cast Iron S Base Taper Candle Holders Jens Quistgaard Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Danish Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, 1950s, Set of 6 Elegant set of six cast iron candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, black patina with brass accent...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Very Large Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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

Vintage Teak Dansk Serving Tray Cutting Board Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern charcuterie board designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This piece is crafted of solid planked teak with a hardwood end grain section perfect for cutting...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Iron TRIVET Candelabra
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Cast Iron Square Grid Candle Holder Candelabra Elegant, industrial, minimalist Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 taper candle, Trivet mo...
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Mid-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 Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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

Mid Century Danish Modern Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Executive Desk for Dansk
By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk. It features teak construction with tons of storage, a floating top and two sided. Manufactures makings. Cl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Pair of 1950s Jens Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Jens Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk. One of his most noteworthy and iconic designs. Quintessentially Danish modern...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Solid Teak Danish Congo Ice Bucket Model 810
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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. Distinguished for its elegant Scandinavian design and expert cra...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Brass Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Danish Brass Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960s. Set of 2. Danish Mid-Century Modern candle holders in solid cast brass designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass

Stainless Steel Salt & Pepper Shakers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Design
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stainless Steel Salt & Pepper Shakers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Design Denmark, 1960's three pairs available - sold separately some small imperfections in the finish "Stylish ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Postmodern Dansk Space Age Serving Tray & Cutting Board By Gunnar Cyren
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare serving platter designed by Gunnar Cyren for dansk circa 1980's great design with removable cutting board in the middle made of solid birch wood grea striking red color.
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20th Century Thai Space Age Dansk Designs Furniture

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Plastic, Birch

Brass Candle Holders by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in London, GB
Two circular brass candle holders by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s. Their elegant shape is tapered. The small one holds 5 and the large one 9 taper candles Dimensions; diameter 9 a...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish Brass Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Danish Brass Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960s. Set of 2. Danish Mid-Century Modern candle holders in solid cast brass designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass

Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods" Rosewood Lidded Box for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and preci...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Rosewood

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

Jeans Quistgaard for Dansk Black Iron & Brass Swivel Candelabra, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Modern Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Black Iron Swivel 7 Arm Candle Holder. Featuring a enameled black cast iron tree form with adjustable an...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage lollipop shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel knife hidden in the handle. Constructed in solid end-grain teak. Designer: Jens Quistgaard Manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

1960s Large Danish Teak Serving Tray Early Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Early Danish Teak Wood Serving Tray Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs stamped 20.25 w x 10 d x 1.5 h Preowned vintage unrestored Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Jens Quistgaard Copper and Brass Lidded Pot for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lidded pot by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This piece produced in Denmark in the 1960s, features a copper pot and lid with brass handle details. Dimensions 10" diameter x 4" height. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass, Copper

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. The bowl is 11.5"D x 4.25"H and in very good condition. Signed on the underside. #3975
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Staved Teak Ice Bucket Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
This iconic Danish modern ice bucket, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in the 1970s, is a perfect blend of form and function. Crafted from rich teak wood, it exemplifies Quistga...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Plastic, Teak

1960s Teak Wood Serving Bowl Danish Modern Style Dansk
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Danish Modern Teak Wood Bowl Style Dansk of Denmark Unmarked 4 h x 10 d Preowned vintage condition Refer to images.
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Solid Teak Danish Modern Ice Bucket Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
This iconic Danish modern ice bucket, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in the 1970s, is a perfect blend of form and function. Crafted from rich teak wood, it exemplifies Quistga...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Plastic, Teak

1960s Dansk Teak Ice Bucket Jens Quistgaard Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk Teak Ice Bucket Jens Quistgaard Denmark 5.75 h x 9 d Preowned vintage condition Refer to images listed
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

MCM Stoneware Covered Casserole Dish by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM stoneware covered ceramic fluted casserole dish from Dansk Designs, Denmark, circa 1970s. The piece features a matted dark brown glaze, fluted walls, domed steam-holed li...
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Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stoneware

Dansk Dual Side Divided Tray by Jens Quistgaard Rare Bow Tie Shape
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Dual sided tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.early production with Ducks logo, Constructed of solid teak and Paorosa with a butcher block section and other divided sections....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

15 pc. Set of Dansk Stainless Steel Flatware
By Dansk
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is nice set of flatware by Dansk. The flatware is made in the mid century style. Dansk flatware is made in Denmark. The set includes 7 forks, 4 sou...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Teak Tray by Dansk, United States, c. 1960
By Dansk
Located in New York City, NY
Sleek, timeless serving tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Quistgaard's iconic teak and steel serving pieces are synonymous with Scandinavian design and add a modern, hand-c...
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1960s American Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

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

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

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Iron

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. The bowl is 11.5"D x 4.5"H and in very good condition. Signed on the underside. #3875
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Jens Quistgaard Sculptural Metal Trivet for Dansk, c.1970
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Sculptural Metal Trivet for Dansk, c.1970.
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20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

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Brass, 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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