Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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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
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, ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Copper
Danish Modern White Dansk Fondue Pot Designed by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural, striking, very nice and clean 1970s fondue pot in white enameled finish with white interior, solid teak handle and cast iron base. Designed by Jens Quistgaard and produce...
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1970s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Metal, Enamel, Iron
Danish Modern Teak Salt & Pepper by Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Denmark 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Great Mid-Century Modern teak mushroom shaped peppermill / salt shaker combo by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Ground pepper comes out of the bottom when top turns and sal...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Rare Dansk Beehive Flamestone 7pc. Cooking Serving Fondue Set / Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A seven piece set of two salt and pepper shakers , two bowls , lid and a two piece base . Because of it's shape it was called the Beehive cooking set similar to a founde set having t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Pottery
Danish Modern solid Teak Dansk Tray Designed by Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid teak Dansk tray circa 1980's. designed by Quistgaard for Dansk nice round corners with raised edge stamped at the bottom , great condition a must for any danish Moder...
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20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Round Teak Cutting Board By Dansk, Denmark 1970s
By Dansk
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Round Teak Cutting Board By Dansk, Denmark 1970s
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak, Walnut
Jens Quistgaard Bamboo & Teak Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jens Quistgaard Bamboo & Teak Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Bamboo, Teak
Jens Quistgaard Teak Lazy Susan for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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 Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
1970s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill with Salt by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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 Serving Pieces
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Teak
1960s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill with Salt by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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 Serving Pieces
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Teak
Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Rare Rosewood & Silver Plate Peppermill by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare Jens Quistgaard pepper mill of extraordinary design, part of Dansk's "Rare Woods" collection is made of rosewood with a silver plated band. There is a hole in the band to load...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Silver Plate, Brass
Quistgaard Teak Salt & Pepper Combination Server Dansk Design Denmark 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Great Mid-Century Modern teak peppermill / salt shaker combo by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Ground pepper comes out of the bottom when top turns and salt sprinkles from...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
1965 Dansk Teakwood Serving Tray Charcuterie Platter Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1965 Dansk Staved Teak serving tray Charcuterie Platter Jens Quistgaard
Dansk IHQ Large Checkerboard meat carving cutting board tray serving Platter
Mosaic of staved solid teak by...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Rare Pair of Solid Teak Salad Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of solid teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.25"W x 15.5"H. Would go great with any of ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Dansk Dual Side Divided Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Dual sided tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Constructed of teak with a butcher block section and other divided sections.
Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Vivianna Torun Dansk Torun Round Staved Teak Cheese Board W/ Stainless Knife
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, Dansk
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vivianna Torun Dansk Torun Round Staved Teak Cheese Board w/ Stainless Knife. Torun / Thailand.
Makers mark to the bottom of the board and the knife.
Dimensions on the indivi...
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20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Stainless Steel
Danish Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Southampton, GB
Danish teak tray by Jens Quistgaard, the renowned Danish sculptor and industrial designer who worked prolifically for the American company Dansk Designs in the 1950s and 1960s. His w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Danish Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Southampton, GB
Danish teak tray by Jens Quistgaard, the renowned Danish sculptor and industrial designer who worked prolifically for the American company Dansk Designs in the 1950s and 1960s. His w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Southampton, GB
Danish teak tray by Jens Quistgaard, the renowned Danish sculptor and industrial designer who worked prolifically for the American company Dansk Designs in the 1950s and 1960s. His w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Jens Quistgaard Teak Nut Cracker Bowl for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Nut Cracker Bowl for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Vintage Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Espresso Cups and Saucers
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Carlos, CA
Great flamestone coffee or espresso set of 6 cups with 6 saucers designed in the 1950s by famed Danish designer Jens Quistgaard and manufactured by Dansk in Denmark.
All 6 cups are in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips. The cups have a few small scuffs due to age and usage, but overall look fantastic. The insides of the cups are in excellent shape and ready to be used again.
Cup Measurements are 2.25"W x 3.5"H, Saucer measurements are 5.25"W x 1"H
Jens Harald Quistgaard (April 23, 1919 – January 4...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Ironstone
Jens Quistgaard Rare Dansk Toke Stainless Flatware Serving Pieces
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find set of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Toke bamboo and stainless steel serving pieces. Signed. 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Stainless Steel
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Cheese Cutting Board with Built in Knife, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Teak Cheese Board Mid-Century Modern Dansk IHQ designer Jens Quistgaard teak cheese cutting board with built in knife 1960s Made in Denmark. Beautiful piece that is emblematic of Dan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Danish Modern Solid Teak Rare Dansk Trivet Hot Plate by Quistgaard Design
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple and great craftsmanship on this solid teak trivet hot plate designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, simple elegant design.
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20th Century Malaysian Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
Materials
Teak
MCM Teak Two Handled Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM teak two handled serving tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods" Mutenye Tray for Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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 Serving Pieces
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Wood
Danish Modern Teak Salt & Pepper Grinder Combo by Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Great Mid-Century Modern teak peppermill / salt shaker combo by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Ground pepper comes out of the bottom when to...
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1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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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 Serving Pieces
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Rosewood
Large Rare Dansk Rare Woods Wenge & Butcher Block Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Large tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. Constructed of Wenge. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line represented the finest designs and materials...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Wenge
Jens Quistgaard Salt and Pepper Shakers for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of salt and pepper shakers by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark, circa 1960s. The Minimalist shakers feature a tapered cylindrical form in brushed stainless steel. To di...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Stainless Steel
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 Serving Pieces
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Enamel
Butcherblock Cheese Tray with Knife Portable Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple design versatile and practical portable Dansk cheese and crackers butcherblock tray, in solid teak with a knife, circa 1980's. The knife hides insi...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Stainless Steel
Butcherblock Cheese Tray with Knife Portable Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple design versatile and practical portable Dansk cheese and crackers butcherblock tray, in solid teak with a knife, circa 1980s. The knife hides insid...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Stainless Steel
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.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Solid Xlarge Teak Gondola Tray Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk Early Production
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid extra large teak gondola tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk; early production. Original condition with raised edges and elegant li...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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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 Serving Pieces
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Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Solid Teak Salad Servers Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on these set of solid teak salad servers designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, great condition stamped.
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20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Wenge
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 Serving Pieces
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Wenge
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.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Danish Modern Solid Teak Salt and Peppermill Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Early production on this solid teak salt and peppermill designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, beautiful design.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Metal
Teak Serving Spoons by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of hand carved teak serving spoons with curved elongated handles.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
1960s Danish Flame Stone Casserole Pot by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A flame stone ceramic casserole pot with a domed lid, matte exterior and cream glazed interior.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Ceramic
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.
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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 Serving Pieces
Mutenye Cheese Board by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon, well-scaled and finely crafted circular mutenye serving board having an end grain cutting surface and a sculptural recessed well.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Wood
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 Serving Pieces
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Palisander
1960s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill with Salt by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
A 1960s Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Salt & peppermill made of teak, with two cylinder compartments. Stamped Dansk Designs Ltd Denmark JHQ. Nice ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Serving Pieces
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Teak
Dansk Designs serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.
Dansk Designs serving pieces 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 serving pieces, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serving pieces 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 serving pieces by Digsmed, Herbert Krenchel, and Stelton. Prices for Dansk Designs serving pieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $95 and can go as high as $1,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $325.
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