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
Mid Century Danish Modern Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. C 1970s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Circa 1970s
Features a beautiful staved teak wood construction and a quintessential Mid Century Modern Scan...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
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Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Coaster Set by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Pair of Danish Modern Blue & White Enamel Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Dansk Design Scalloped Blue Art Glass Vase Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great color, serene and organic in its form. Scalloped bowl-vase is 7.5 diameter by 5.5 in hgt. In excellent vintage condition with no wear. Not signed.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
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.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Nest of Three Staved Teak Serving Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Complete set of three staved teak serving trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Designed with a slight size disparity (small, medium, and large) to allow the trays to nest together whe...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of MCM Teak Salt and Pepper Shakers with Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM teak salt and pepper shakers with original box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The set are in very good vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Butcher Block Small Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid small teak tray for cheese with edge for placing the crackers, nice condition early production made in Denmark.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dansk Festivaal Black Lacquer Tray
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dansk “Festivaal” Black Lacquer Tray with inset wood butcher block top.
Designed by Jens Quisgaard.
Signed.
Denmark, circa 1960.
Dimensions: 18.5” ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
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Wood, Lacquer
Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dansk is one of the most beloved and celebrated makers of mid-century table and kitchenware; whether its their use of teak or enamel, their designs endure even 60 years later, making...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Bar Cart Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Materials
Iron
Pair of Candleholders Birds Design by Gunnar Cyren For Dansk Silverplate
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, elegant pair of silver-plated love birds designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk circa 1980's it takes a thin tapered candle 1/4" diameter.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
MCM Stoneware "Fleur de Lys" Platter by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Niels Refsgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM stoneware "Fleur de Lys" platter by Niels Refsgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 10.5"D x 1.25"...
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Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Candleholders, 1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant set of five cast iron candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, black patina with brass accents, one candleholder stamped.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rare White Porcelain Pitcher by Dansk Designs, Austria
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this elegant water pitcher in white porcelain, by dank designs Austria excellent condition, no chips or cracks, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Jen's Quistgaard
By Dansk
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Sculptural teak ice bucket with a plastic liner by Jen's Quistgaard for Dansk. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can be parcel posted.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
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
Materials
Rosewood
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
Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods" Mutenye Tray for Dansk Designs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural mutenye tray with cutting board insert designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Denmark as part of his "Rare Woods Collection" (circa 1960).
This example is among the rarest manufactured of the series with under 100...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
Dansk Teak "SPHERE" Pepper Mill Peppermill Quistgaard JHQ IHQ Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Collectible and highly sought-after Jens Harald Quistgaard Dansk teak pepper miil / salt shaker from the 1960's. Model # 855. Made in Denmark. This p...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Niels Refsgaard Black Hexagon Stoneware Vase for Dansk
By Niels Refsgaard, Dansk
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
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dansk Ceramic Blueberries Serving Platter
By Dansk
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Blueberries pattern serving platter by Dansk
Category
20th Century European Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Vivianna Torun for Dansk Silver Plate Tea Sugar Creamer Set
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic modernist cream and sugar bowl designed by Vivanna Torun for Dansk Designs. Great sculptural design. Silver plated and hard to find acce...
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Mid-20th Century Dansk Designs Furniture
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.
A-90...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Danish Modern Staved Teak Magazine Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find Danish modern staved teak magazine holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is 18" W x 17.25" D x ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Silver Plated Candle Holder by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk
Located in Charleston, SC
Dansk silver plated Wave candle centerpiece. Gunnar Cyren designed candle holder makes a statement on any table. Holds total of 12 thin .25 inch wide taper candles. Slight discolorat...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rosewood, Palisander Tall, Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Stamped
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great ice buacket designed, by Quistgaard, made for Dansk.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Rare Woods Dansk Pao Rosa Cutting Board Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern charcuterie cutting board designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This stunning piece is part of the rare woods col...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Solid Teak Cheese and Crackers Tray by Dansk Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this solid teak rare tray designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, butcher block great condition. Early production made in Denmark.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Jens Quistgaard for Danks Cube Ice Bucket c.1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original mid-century Jens Quistgaard Teak cube ice bucket with black, plastic insert. Impressed stamp on the bottom with maker's mark.
CREATOR Dansk, Denmark.
DATE...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Large Size Teak Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Large Size Solid Teak Ice Bucket with Plastic Liner. Harder to find Large Example. Stamped bottom showing Denmark edition. and Quistgaard.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Harald Quistgaard, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid-century Danish modern large teak ice bucket was designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk circa 1950. This iconic piece features classic Scandinavian modern design wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Staved Teak Banded Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Dansk Round Ice Bucket c.1960-1970
By Dansk
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original mid-century Teak round ice bucket with black, plastic insert. Impressed stamp on the bottom with maker's mark.
CREATOR Dansk International Design Ltd, Malaysi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Mid-century Jens Quistgaard Danks Round Ice Bucket c.1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original mid-century Jens Quistgaard Teak round ice bucket with black, plastic insert. Impressed stamp on the bottom with maker's mark.
CREATOR Dansk, Denmark.
DAT...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Teak
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
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
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.
Tall vase: 12 in. tall x 4 in...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Jens Quistgaard pair of cast iron and brass candlesticks for Dansk .Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great design in this pair of cast iron candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard , by Dansk, marked JHQ plus Denmark .
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
Dansk Butcher Block with Tile Inset
By Dansk
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice Dansk cutting board with an inset floral tile.
Category
20th Century European Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Jens Quistgaard Bullseye Cube Ice Bucket with Tongs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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 ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Teak
Dansk Ceramic Blueberries Pasta Bowl
By Dansk
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a hand painted pasta serving bowl made by Dansk.
Category
20th Century European Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
Congo Ice Bucket by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960's
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Barcelona, ES
Congo ice bucket designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark, 1960's. Teak wood and orange plastic interior for the ice cubes. A cla...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Teak
1960s Jens Quistgaard Danish Rosewood Ice Bucket by Wenge
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Knebel, DK
Jens Quistgaard wenge rare ice bucket in conical form, flared at the base, with integrated handle and carved lid.
Branded mark on base “wenge...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Cast Iron Adjustable Candlestick by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark 1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Geneva, CH
vintage cast iron adjustable candlestick made in Denmark by Jens Quistgaard produced by Dansk ca. 1960
H 48 x D 20 cm
Signed under the base
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
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
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Jens Quistgaard "Onion" Candleholders, Set of 12
By Dansk
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 12 Jens Quistgaard "Onion" candleholders. 1960s
Manufactured of brass by Dansk, Denmark; each bearing the impression: "DANSK/DESIGNS/DENMARK/IHQ."
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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