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Dansk Designs Furniture

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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
Dansk Ceramic Blueberries Pasta Bowl
By Dansk
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a hand painted pasta serving bowl made by Dansk.
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20th Century European Dansk Designs Furniture

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Ceramic

1950s Solid Teak Danish Modern Rare XLarge Tray Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful design on this large solid teak, a tray designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, circa the 1950s, great condition with raised edges, incredible craftsmanship. early stamp at the b...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

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

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

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Teak

Jens Quistgaard Staved Teak Bowl for Dansk Design, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Utrecht, NL
Jens H. Quistgaard set out to design beautiful things for everyday use, which is an essentially Scandinavian approach to design in general. Over the course of his prolific and varied design career, Jens Quistgaard created objects that are a meditation on the possibilities of shape for a common household object. Intriguing and fantastical, the variety of forms the sculptor manifested expand the vocabulary of functional design, calling on an array of familiar references including natural shapes. This solid wood bowl is a beautiful example of this, with an organic shape and an immediately visible level of craftsmanship. This rare model is an early iteration of the teak Viking...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Wood

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

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Midcentury Catch All Watch or Key Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Catch all by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Great for a watch holder or keys. Solid teak with early Dansk mark, Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Pair of Wooden Saucer Tray Candle Holders by Dansk
By Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two wooden candle holders by Dansk. Saucer tray in wood and candle cap in bronze. Not stamped.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Iron

Small Jens Qiuistgaard Dansk Denmark Teak Bowl
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Teak

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Waste Basket or Towel Holder
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak basket. Perfect to use for rolled towels, magazines or as a waste basket. Early form, hard to find! Great original condition! Signed to bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jens Quistgaard Teak Salt and Pepper Mill for Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage salt and pepper mill designed by renowned Scandinavian designer Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Crafted from premium quality teak wood, this s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Pair of Dansk solid teak salad servers marked JHQ Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine pair of solid teak salad servers . Designed by Jens Harold Quistgaard (JHQ ) for Dansk . Stamped JHQ Denmark . Fine condition possibly never used .
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Wood, Teak

Set of Dansk Stainless Flatware
By Dansk
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice set of Dansk flatware. The set consist of (8) teaspoons (8) tablespoons (8) ...
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20th Century Danish Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Divided Bowl / Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A large divided bowl / tray in teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The tray is quite functional with five different walled sections and is in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 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

Materials

Stoneware

Dansk Design Candleholder
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Original midcentury Dansk Design candleholder.
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20th Century Danish Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Brass

MCM Sculpted Glass Ring Holder with Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM sculpted glass ring holder with box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measure as follows: Box 5" x 4.5" x 3.5...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Glass

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

Materials

Teak

Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk
By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top teak desk for Dansk Designs circa 1970s Beautifully grained teak with unique flip top shelf flips down to extend the desk for more working space and...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Pair of MCM Teak Salad Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The servers are made of solid teak and they measure 13.25" long x 2"...
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Mid-20th Century Malaysian Mid-Century 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

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Teak

Palisander & Rosewood Box / Humidor by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard-to-find concave square lidded container, box or humidor designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The box is made of palisander or rosewood (same family of wood...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk MCM Teak set of 6 Graduated Sizes - Candle Holders
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice set of six sold teak wood & brass Jens Quistgaard for Dansk mid-century modern graduated in size candle holders or candlesticks. In fine original condition, one owner set, show...
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1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Brass

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods Palisander Bow Tie Shaped Tray Rosewood
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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

Midcentury 1950s Solid Teak Danish Modern Rare Tray by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and beautiful design on this large solid teak, a tray designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, circa the 1950s, great condition with raised edges, incredible craftsmanship. early...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Blue & White Enamel Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of Danish modern blue & white enamel bowls by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The bowls are in very good vintage condition with no chips to the enamel and me...
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Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar Cart Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Totally fabulous teak bar cart by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Fixed trays are 19.5 x 27.5 and 15.5 x 28. Teak so it can withstand the elements outdoors. Large wheels roll effortlessly...
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1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Iron

Solid Teak Jewelry or Trinket Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and hard to find solid teak jewelry or trinket box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. The box has a removable lid and measures: 14.5" W x 2.75" D x 1.5" H. The pi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Designed Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard Made by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern (Scandinavian Modern) Danish teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk of the USA. A Teak tray designed by the highly regarded and very collected Jens H...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Jens H. Quistgaard “Bow Tie” Palisander Rosewood Tray for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish tray designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk in Denmark circa 1960s. Impeccably crafted in palisander rosewood, this sculptural serving tray features a bow tie shape with th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Rosewood

Vintage Niels Refsgaard Black Hexagon Stoneware Vase for Dansk
By Dansk, Niels Refsgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hexagonal vase by Dansk. Designed by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk. Black hexagon stoneware vase glaze with redish brown glaze accent. marked on underside
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Seldom seen Jens Quistgaard Dansk tall JHQ ice bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large and rare tall ice bucket with fitted lid designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line was the finest designs and exotic wo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 53 Bamboo And Stainless Steel Toke Cutlery For 8
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1950's bamboo and stainless steel "Toke" set of cutlery for 8 by Jens Quistgaard for IHQ Denmark (Dansk). The modernist style set has bamboo handles with notorious grain. The set i...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

1970s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill with Salt by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
A 1970s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Salt & peppermill made of teak, tall form with raised rings. Stamped Dansk Designs Ltd Denmark JHQ. Nice ori...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 35 Pieces Modern
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 design with specially designed blades and handles on the knives are turned 90 degrees. Dansk began operations in 1954 with Quistgaard as founding designer. His designs can be found in museums all over the world. Mi-Century Modern "Tjorn" by Dansk Sterling silver Flatware...
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Mid-20th Century Dansk Designs Furniture

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Sterling Silver

1960s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill with Salt by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
A 1960s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Salt & peppermill made of teak, in the style of a chess piece. Stamped Dansk Designs Ltd Denmark JHQ. Nice o...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Butcher Block Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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

Dansk Santiago Black One-of-a-kind Set of Dinnerware
By Dansk
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, by Dansk, American. This unique, extra complete set for 12 of Santiago Black is everyday dinnerware perfection. In addition to all the normal pieces, this set has twelve 12-inch serving platters as chargers and twelve 9-inch serving bowls for pasta bowls. Perfect for your million-dollar-farmhouse, this collection is known for the understated look and durability of Dansk stoneware...
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Early 2000s American Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stoneware

Early Danish Modern "S" Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of three early cast iron "S" candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. Nice black patina with polished brass accents. All stamped "Denmark". #313
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass, Iron

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 .
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Mid-20th Century Danish Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Decorative Set of Two Modern Glazed Scandinavian Vessels
By Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative set of two modern glazed Scandinavian vessels. The tall pottery vase marked "Kragten," the lidded ceramic jar marked DANSK DESIGN DENMARK. M...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

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

Set of Three Staved Teak Cutting Boards / Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak carving boards with checkerboard cutting surfaces (Denmark, circa 1965). Includes three boards in total: one large round board, one smaller board, and one round, asymmetrical board, which is elevated to one side. All boards have a recessed cavity for bread / crackers. Nice collection of these early examples in good, vintage condition with knife impressions, as shown. All are branded "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ." We have one larger board in the same pattern listed separately. Measures: Large round: 14" diameter x 1" height Small round: 10" diameter x .75" height Elevated tray...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Low Profile Wenge Wood Serving or Dresser Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the JHQ Dansk rare wood series. Wenge low serving or dresser top tray.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Wenge

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Tray Midcentury, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury 1960s signed Jens Quistgaard Dansk teak tray. Cheese or charcuterie. Board.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Large Jens Qistgaard Dansk Staved Teak Bowl Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
One of the many bowls designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark . Beautifully proportioned Staved Teak sculptural and utilitarian . Fine condition . Very minor evidence of any...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Sixteen Dansk French JHQ Water Glasses Gustav Goblets
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large set totalling 16 Dansk JHQ Qistgaard "Gustav" water goblets. Acid etched Dansk JHQ France.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Glass

Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods" Rosewood Serving Tray 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 precis...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Palisander, Rosewood

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Rare Woods" Serving Tray
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Palisander

Jens Harald Quistgaard. Danish cast iron candlesticks, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Space Age style candlesticks designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard and manufactured by Dansk Design in Denmark, 1960s. Both pieces are made of solid cast iron with a centr...
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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Jens Quistgaard Wenge Tray by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Wenge

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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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