Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Danish, 1919-2008
The postwar-era work of Danish sculptor and designer Jens Harald Quistgaard 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. Having created serving pieces and barware for Dansk Designs for 30 years, Quistgaard produced striking Scandinavian modernist designs that married function with sophisticated form.
After demonstrating artistic talent at a young age, Quistgaard was gifted a forge and anvil so that he could work in his mother’s kitchen. He 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.
By 1954, Quistgaard had become known for his designs in Denmark when American entrepreneur and businessman, Ted Nierenberg, discovered his work. The two formed a partnership to mass-produce Quistgaard’s wares in New York while the designer remained in Copenhagen.
The long-distance relationship flourished for three decades, during which millions of Quistgaard pieces were manufactured in the factories of Dansk Designs, Nierenberg’s company. Owing primarily to the partnership between Dansk Designs and Quistgaard, many Americans became familiar with Scandinavian modernism. In the postwar era, American tastemakers sold the citizenry on the “Scandinavian dream,” suggesting that, like us, the inhabitants of the Nordic nations valued home, hearth, family and good craftsmanship and design, as well as democracy.
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 utilized exceptional materials in the creation of his coveted cookware and serving pieces, opting for warm teak and exotic woods and reintroducing steel as a go-to option for kitchen wares.
Quistgaard’s designs won numerous awards and are held in the collections of museums all over the world. His work can be found in the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Louvre, the Museum of Modern Art and elsewhere.
Find vintage Jens Harald Quistgaard decorative objects, serveware and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Jens Quistgaard
Pair Fo Jens Quistgaard Conical-Stick Rosewood and Black Leather Chairs
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Jens Quistgaard chairs. Frame in solid Brazilian rosewood and chromed steel. Seat and back upholstered in black leather. Designed in 1966 and produced and stamped by Nissen...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Steel
Jens Harald Quistgaard Candlestick Produced by Dansk in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Produced by Dansk in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Brass, Steel
Danish Modern Teak Butcher Block Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid teak large tray for cheese with edge for placing the crackers, nice condition early production made in Denmark.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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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 Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Metal
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 Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Ceramic
Danish Cast Iron Tripod Moon Crater Dish Cabin Candelabra Midcentury Sculpture
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Uncommon form. Very matte grey/black, 2-piece, cast iron candelabra or dish with pierced lid. Heavy little table decor. Weighs just over 5.5 lbs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Iron
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Butcher Block Cutting Boards by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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 Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Teak
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 Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Wood
Danish Modern Teak Capped Carafe by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern teak capped carafe by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Teak
Set of Nesting Tables by Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of nesting tables in well patinated teak and oak designed by Maa. Jens Harald Quistgaard for Nissen Furniture in 1960s. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Teak, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Teak ‘Congo’ Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in London, GB
A fine example of a Scandinavian Modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard, a master of the sculptural paired back and simplistic form. This teak ice bucket has had its wood...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of "Stokke" Chairs by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Denmark. 1960s. A pair of "Stokke" chairs with rosewood rails and original suede upholstery. Signed to the canvas.
Excellent vintage condition. Pr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Rosewood
Trumpet Tall Candleholder Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk Aluminum and Walnut
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this tall trumpet shape polished aluminum with solid walnut decorative center, designed by Quistgaard for Dansk.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Aluminum
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 Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Palisander
Large Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Design
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice larger version of this classic ice bucket in staved solid teak by Jens Quistgaard in very nice original condition, with it's original black liner.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Wrought Iron Pineapple Candleholder by JHQ
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
JHQ - Dansk designs pineapple candelabra in darkened black metal, holds nine candles. Designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Teak Magazine Holder by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Highland, IN
This teak magazine holder by Jens Quistgaard is both very beautiful, and impeccably crafted. The sculptural form is elegant and highly functional ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Butcher Block Small Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Aqua "Festivaal" Cutting Board Serving Tray
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brightly lacquered, Danish modern, oval serving tray with a raised teak cutting surface by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk with early Dansk mark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Coffe Table by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Stokke coffee table designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen, Denmark, circa 1960. Rosewood and polished metal. Excellent vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Slatted Rosewood Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully constructed Brazilian rosewood serving tray, comprised of ten radius backed slats with fingered tenons mortised through the oval formed sid...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Wine Bottle Rack by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and sculptural teak bottle holder for up to ten bottles of wine or spirits.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Quistgaard for Dansk Safari Lounge Chairs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important pair of Safari chairs designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Danmark. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant wear to the black leather...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modern Coffee Table by Quistgaard and Richard Nissen
By Richard Nissen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in London, GB
This stylish coffee table was created by the famous designer, Jens Harald Quistgaard (Danish, 1919-2008). Quistgaard was the chief designer at an American company named Dansk Designs...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960s Danish Modern Tray Table by Jens Quistgaard for Richard Nissen
By Richard Nissen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern tray table by Jens Quistgaard in solid teak. The table is finely crafted and has a removable and reversible lathe-turned top that is concave on one side and fla...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Solid Brass Candle Holders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1963
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful set of timeless vintage solid brass candlesticks by Danish designer, sculptor Jens Harald Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Dansk Design, 1963.
Very nice heavy quality.
Candle h...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Walnut Danish Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Lovig Dansk
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful expandable Danish Modern walnut desk with a flip-top design by Jens Quistgaard for Peter Lovig Nielsen. This desk can be used either flipped down for expansive space or f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
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Walnut
Set of 3 candle holders by Jens H. Quistgaard, Dansk design, Denmark 1950's
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Three small silver candle holders designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design. 2 have a straight neck, one has a slope neck.
Marked at t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Silver
Congo Ice Bucket by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Teak
Jens Quistgaard furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Jens Quistgaard 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 Jens Quistgaard furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Jens Quistgaard were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Jens Quistgaard furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $15,090, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $495.
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