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
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
Cast Iron and Brass Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Cast Iron and Brass Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1960s
Mid-Century - Decoration - Candleholders
Measures : 12cmx12cm H:17cm
Materials : Cast Iron - Brass
A mi...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Jens Quistgaard Wenge Tray by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Highland, IN
A stunningly beautiful design by Jens Quistgaard from Dansk's "Rare Woods" collection, this sculptural tray is crafted of solid wenge wood.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wenge
Nest of Three Staved Teak Serving Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candleholder 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". The candlehold...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Low Profile Wenge Wood Serving or Dresser Tray
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the JHQ Dansk rare wood series. Wenge low serving or dresser top tray.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wenge
Vivianna Torun Teak Cheeseboard with Knife for Dansk
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous circular teak cheeseboard with knife designed by master jeweler and silversmith Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube for Dansk. An impressive serving piece for cheese and charcuterie, ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Woods Palisander Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to find "Rare Woods" palisander rosewood ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The line was introduced in 1961, and "Rare Woods" products were made with the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Odin" Service for Eight
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Jens Quistgaard Odin for Dansk Silverware, 40 pieces creating service for 8. This service was manufactured in three different countries, Germany, Kore...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Dansk Teak Cheese Board + Knife Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk Teak Cheese Board + Knife Jens Quistgaard
Dansk Cheese Board + Cutting Knife
8.75 long x 5.25 d x 1
Preowned original vintage
Refer to l...
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1960s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Copper and Brass Lidded Pot for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage DANSK 16" Purple Tiny Taper Candles Set of 11 in Box
By Dansk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Dansk 16" Purple Color Tiny Taper Candles Set of 11 in Original Box.
These hard to find Dansk tiny taper candles are in great shape.
"DANSK design with light".
Mid Century Da...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Matching Pair of Silver Plate Snake Candle Holders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of sculptural silver-plate coil candle holders designed by Bertil Vallien for Dansk Denmark. Circa 1970s. Each has a capacity for 12 long taper c...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Iron & Brass Candlesticks
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Denton, TX
Jens Quistgaard For Dansk Iron & Brass Danish modern Candlesticks.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass
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 Iron TRIVET Candelabra
Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Cast Iron Square Grid Candle Holder Candelabra ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of 20 Dansk JHQ Quistgaard Gustav French Wine Glasses
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large set totalling 20 Jens Quistgaard wine glasses. Acid etched Dansk JHQ France.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Glass
Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage staved teak serving bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Stamped "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ" on bottom.
Designer: Jens Quis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Rare Woods" Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A "bow tie" tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansks Rare Woods collection, c.1960s, Denmark features sculpted Palisander wood. The top of the tray...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Vintage Dansk Staved Teak Round Serving Platter by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage round staved teak serving board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Designer: Jens Quistgaard
Manufacturer: Dansk
Origin: Denmark
Year: 1970s
Syle: Mid-Century Moder...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Round Small Teak Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage round cutting board in end-grain teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Great for use a charcuterie or serving board. Marked "Dansk Designs Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dansk End Grain Teak Paddle Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage paddle shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel serrated knife hidden in the handle. Constructed of solid end-grain teak.
...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jens Quistgaard Iron Candle Holders for Dansk, Denmark, c.1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Pair of Iron Candle Holders for Dansk, Denmark, c.1960. Stamped Denmark.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th C. Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
By Dansk
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid-20th Century Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
Description:
A sculptural Danish Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. T...
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1950s Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Dansk Divided Teak Bowl
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage divided teak bowl by Dansk.
Designer: Jens Quistgaard
Manufacturer: Dansk
Dimensions: 2" tall x 8.75: diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage staved teak serving bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Stamped "Dansk International Design LTD Thailand JHQ".
Designer: Jens Qu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Butcher Block Cutting Boards by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Danish modern teak butcher block cutting board / tray for cheese with edge by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The rectangle cutting board measures 17.25" x 11.75" x 1...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Dansk Large Teak Congo Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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
Rare Jens H. Quistgaard Danish Modern Wenge Wood Ice Bucket Dansk Denmark, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Danish Modern Wenge Wood Ice Bucket designed by the Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark in the 1960's. From his 'Rare Woods’ Limited Edition collection. Scandinavi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wenge
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.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Dansk Teak Cutting Board Serving Tray Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Brass Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard Cast Iron Candleholder for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Two-piece cast iron candleholder or vessel designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. A sculptural and scarce form from Quistgaard's ce...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
Jens Quistgaard Silver and Brass Candlestick Holders by Dansk - A Pair
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of silver and brass plated candlestick holders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Japan.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Silver, Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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...
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
Pair of early and rare Dansk Danmark JHQ salad servers
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
I have handled and seen a lot of Dansk salad servers . This pair is one of the more scarce designs . Stamped Danmark with the JHQ signature initia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Small Jens Qiuistgaard Dansk Denmark Teak Bowl
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Smaller size Dansk bowl. One I have never seen. Turned teak wood. Fine condition possibly never used. Marked JHQ Dansk Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Rare Woods Wenge Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Rare Woods Wenge Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wood, Wenge
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
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
1960s Dansk Teak 5 Sectioned Serving Dish Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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
Large MCM Stoneware Platter / Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A large MCM stoneware platter / serving tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk circa 19780s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 16.75"W 14"D ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Danish Ceramic Bowl with Brown & Blue Stripes by Dansk
By Dansk
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage midcentury Danish modern Dansk small decorative ceramic bowl or dish circa 1960 has a lovely shallow profile. The simple modernist design ffeatures organic hand painted ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Bamboo & Teak Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Bamboo & Teak Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Zinc
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....
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
60s Large Danish Teak Serving Tray Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Ducks Gondola
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
Materials
Teak
Gunnar Cyren Lysestager Iron Candle Holder and Candles by Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Gunnar Cyren designed iron candle holder by Dansk. Part of the Lysestager line. This is a rare form. Includes a box tapered Dansk candles.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Set of 6
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of six brass candle sticks by the Danish designer Jens Quistgaard for the renowned manufacturer Dansk. The candlesticks have a rich patina consistent with age and use. Stamp of...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods Palisander Bow Tie Shaped Tray Rosewood
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Tripart rosewood tray in the form of an elongated bow tie, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. The bow tie shape is repeated on the tray as little inlaid pieces running perpendicu...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Danish Modern Tapered Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
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. Solid teak with stainless steel flintlock pistol inlay. Denmar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Teak Nut Cracker Bowl for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Nut Cracker Bowl for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Danish Modern Mid Size Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Circa 1970s
Features a beautiful staved teak wood construction and a quintessential Mid Century Mo...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large MCM Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
By Dansk
Located in Morristown, NJ
Large MCM Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Ice Bucket with Lid and Swing Handle
Description:
A sculptural Danish Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This ico...
Category
1950s Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
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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