Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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.
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Creator: Jens Quistgaard
1960's Dansk Teak Nut Bowl & Cracker
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Dansk staved teak nut bowl & cracker of birch. Rare & wonderful, designed by the great Jens H. Quistgaard. Early ducks mark. Minute rough spot on disc. 8 1/8" dia., 10-12" h. at scre...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Teak
Jens Quistgaard Cast Iron Candleholder for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Two-piece cast iron candleholder or vessel designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. A sculptural and scarce form from Quistgaard's ce...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Iron
Cast Iron Candle Holder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Paro, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Delft, NL
Cast iron candle holder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Paro, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Metal
Original Candleholder by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark 1970s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Candleholder element
Producer:
Dansk Designs
Design:
Jens Harald Quistgaard
Decade:
1970s
Description:
Original Danish candle holder designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard and produced by Dansk Designs in the 1970s in Denmark. It is made of cast iron and features eight holders for candles. This item remains in a very nice vintage condition without damage.
It is marked underneath the base with the producer (Dansk Designs + Denmark) and designer print...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Metal
Jens Harald Quistgaard Dansk Teak Salad Bowl and 4 Serving Bowls 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely Danish Teak Salad Bowl with 4 serving bowls. A very clean and popular design - all functional and stylish in Danish Design by Jens Quistgaard
Four bowls measure 7" in dia...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Teak
Jens Quistgaard Staved Teak Bowl for Dansk Design, Denmark, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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 Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Wood
Jens Harald Quistgaard Dansk Denmark Iron Tabletop Candleholder, 1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in South Charleston, WV
18.5" tall, 7" wide. Midcentury 1960s seven arm candleholder designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk, Denmark. Solid Iron dark brown color. Modernist sculptural design. Each of the 7 candle...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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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 Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Teak
Danish Scandinavian Candelabras Candlesticks Holders Jen Quistgaard, Pair
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of Danish Modern Scandinavian Modern candelabras / candlestick holder by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, mid-20th century, 1960s, Mid Century Modern period. A great set ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Iron
Large Danish Brass Candlesticks by Jens Harald Quistgaard, IHQ, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of large candlesticks in engine turned solid brass. Designed in the late 1950s by Danish Industrial design icon Jens Harald Quistgaard (IHQ). They are to be used with regular ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Brass
Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage staved teak large salad bowl design by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Stamped "Dansk International Design LTD Thailand JHQ".
Designer: Jens ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
1960's Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Large Teak Salad Bowl
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
1960's Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard designed for Dansk large teak salad bowl, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Two Danish Candleholders for Paro, 1960s, Jens Quistgaard, Paro Design
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
WOW! What a design. What a brutalist pieces of art while still small and delicate. The mix of styles and the feelings it gives you, make these pieces weird and wonderful. These iconi...
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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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 Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Rosewood
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Decorative Dish
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Denton, TX
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk decorative teak dish/ catch all.
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 NOS, 1960s Candleholder Jens Harald Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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 Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Design by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Pair of Teardrop Candleholders
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Dansk tilting silver-plated teardrop candleholders in great vintage condition. This piece was designed by Jens Quistgaard and is true to ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Jens Quistguaard for Dansk Designs Candlesticks, a Pair
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
A modernist trumpet shaped candlestick pair designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs in silver plate with a brass collar. Dansk Designs JHQ Japan labels...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Silver Plate, Brass
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Pair of Brass Candlesticks
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Mexico City, MX
A pair of Danish 1960's brass candle sticks by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Both candlesticks are sealed on the lower interior.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Brass
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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 ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
1950s Scandinavian Cabinmodern Teak Sculptural Canoe Long Bowl Danish
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Denmark, c.1950. A long and large staved teak centerpiece fruit bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard, faint impressed marks to bottom.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Rare Dansk Oval Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rare Dansk Oval Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
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1950s Danish Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Iron Candle Holder Design by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Great early production multiple candles, candle holder designed by Quistgaard for Dansk stamped in the bottom made in Denmark.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s Set of 4
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s set of 4
Set of four vintage brass candleholders designed by Danish designer Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Be...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Ceramic Candle Holders by Jens Harald Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bochum, NRW
Danish stoneware candle holder from the Relief series, designed in 1959 by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden. Original manufacturer label to...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
Three Dansk Polished Brass Candle Holders by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Mateo, CA
Set of three brass candle holders designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. These have a very elegant modern design. The top portion of the candle holder can be removed and then with th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Staved Teak Bowl by the Danish designer Jens Harald Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Goteborg, SE
Staved bowl in massive teak by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Quistgaard designed the bowl for his own company Dansk Designs and was inspired by traditional Scand...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Teak
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Jens H. Quitsgaard for Dansk Teak Bowl
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern teak bowl designed by Jens H. Quitsgaard for Dansk Denmark.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Early Production Quistgaard Dansk Staved Teak Fruit or Salad Bowl Danmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Branded Mark Staved Teak JHQ Danmark
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Brass
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...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Early Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and hard to find, large teak bowl by J.Quistgaard. Unusual form with raised handles and great patina.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Dansk Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful Danish designed multi-head candleholder. Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Candleholder heads can be adjusted horizontally in a spiral.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Early Production Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Production Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s Set of 6
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s set of 6
Set of six small silver plated onion shaped candle holders designed by Danish designer Jens Harald Quistgaard al...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Jens Quistgaard for Palshus Cherry Heering Liquor Ad Shallow Bowls, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Palshus Stentoj
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $195....Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Danish hand thrown pottery bowls designed by Jens Quistgaard and manufactured by Per and Annelise...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Jens Quistgaard decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Jens Quistgaard decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jens Quistgaard decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Jens Quistgaard were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Jens Quistgaard decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $75 and can go as high as $5,390, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $550.
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