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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Dansk Designs
Dansk Denmark Quistgaard Design Stainless Steel Salt Pepper Shakers
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Jens Quistgaard design for Dansk. Salt and pepper shakers in stainless steel.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dansk France Jens Quistgaard Teardrop Candleholders
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Interesting pair of Dansk tilting silver plated teardrop candleholders in great vintage condition. This piece was designed by Jens Quistgaard and are true ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 NOS, 1960s Candleholder Jens Harald Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two candleholder elements new old stock.
Producer:
Dansk Designs
Design:
Jens Harald Quistgaard
Decade:
1960s
Original Danish cand...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Jens Quistgaard Dansk Jhq Adjustable Candle Stand
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Round cast iron base supports six cast iron swivel candle holders each separated by brass ring. JHQ Dansk cast into underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Large and rare ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line was the finest designs and mate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wenge
Set of Two Tear Drop Candleholders in Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tear drop candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1990s. They are made of silver plate over metal and support a .25" tapered candle. The base of the holder has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wenge
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"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malaysian 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.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Large Jens Quistgaard Teak Bowl for Dansk DENMARK
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Jens Quistgaard teak bowl for Dansk.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Woods Palisander Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Dansk Designs France Silver-Plated Spiral Tapered Candlesticks, Candle Holder
By Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern Dansk designs spiral tapered floral candle holders.
Marked underneath Dansk Designs France B V.
Holds 12 candles.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Serving Dish
By Dansk
Located in Denton, TX
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Denmark divided serving dish. Great for parties for a chip/ dip/ veggie platter.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vivianna Torun Teak Cheeseboard with Knife for Dansk
By Dansk, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
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, ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
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.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Glass
Staved Teak Cheese Board with Cutter by Vivianna Torun for Dansk
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A pristine solid teak cheese board with the cutter designed by Vivianna Torun for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is in great condition with what appears to be minimal use and has been...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Set of 20 Dansk JHQ Quistgaard Gustav 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
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
JHQ Dansk Denmark Modernist Acrylic Salad Servers
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Jens Quistgaard acrylic plastic salad servers. Marked Dansk Designs Denmark.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Tear Drop Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of JHQ Dansk Denmark Teak Salad Servers
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark teak salad servers. Recently purchased with large collection of modernist servers.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Staved Teak Chip and Dip Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Staved teak chip and dip tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The tray has a removable glass dip bowl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Early Danish Modern "S" Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass
Divided Bowl in Teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique divided bowl in teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The bowl is quite functional with five different walled sections and is in excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
JHQ Dansk Denmark Teak Salad Servers
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Jens Quistgaard Danish teak salad servers. Part of a recently acquired large collection.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern staved teak bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The bowl is 11.5" in diameter and 4.5" high and in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Silver Plate Crown Candle Centerpiece by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Original Jens Quistgaard silver plate crown candle centerpiece by Dansk.
Comes in the original box.
Shows a warm aged patina which can be polished to perfection.
Dimension centerpiec...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Lacquered Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A turquoise lacquered wood tray with broad, indented handles.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wood
Danish Staved Teak Banded Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice, freshly oiled, lidded, staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is in excellent condition and retains its original black plastic ice liner...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice staved teak bowl by renowned Dansk designer Jens Harald Quistgaard. Made in Denmark. #35
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Quistgaar Jhq Dansk Denmark Wenge Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Excellent overall condition age crack to body.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wenge
Jens Quistgaard Bullseye Cube Ice Bucket with Tongs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Awesome Jens Quistgaard cube ice bucket with original tongs for Dansk. Solid teak construction with carved circle details on all sides. Top features a raised bullseye design for the ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice, symmetric, staved teak bowl by renowned Mid-Century designer Jens Harald Quistgaard. Made in Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rare Copper Pan and Stand by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare copper cooking pot by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Complete with rare ceramic inner pot, removable teak handle and teak stand. Signed on the ceramic and stand. Made in Denmark, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Copper
Danish Modern Teak "Catch All" by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern teak "catch all" by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 11"W x 9.25"D x 1.75"H; it has three divided compartmen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
1954 Dansk Designs Flatware 4 Salad Forks Teak & Stainless Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dansk made in Germany Cutlery
Dansk IHQ Germany set of 4 salad forks teak & stainless Fjord Flatware 1954
Made in Teak Wood and Stainless Steel Design...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
1954 Dansk IHQ Fjord 2 Large Spoons Teak & Stainless Jens Quistgaard Germany
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Two Large Spoons
Dansk IHQ Fjord Designs from Germany by Jens Quistgaard designed in 1954
Maker stamped.
Original unrestored preowned use vintage condition...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dansk Designs Blue Enamelware Casserole Pot with Trivet Top IHQ France
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dansk Designs blue enamelware Kobenstyle casserole pot and cover lid with trivet top IHQ France
Designed by Jens Herald Quistgaard made in France, Kobenstyle Line introduced in 1956...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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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