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
A Pair of Jens Harald Quistgaard Candlesticks in Patinated Brass, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed and manufactured by Jens Harald Quistgaard - IHQ in Denmark during the 1960s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Metal Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Metal
Jens Quistgaard Copper and Brass Lidded Pot for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lidded pot by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This piece produced in Denmark in the 1960s, features a copper pot and lid with brass handle details.
Dimensions
10" diameter x 4" height.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Candlesticks made of brass and stamped accordingly.
Priced per pair and two pairs are available.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,200 / set
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
$450 Sale Price
40% Off
Jens Quistgaard, Candlesticks, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Holds one 1.0” Diameter candl...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Jens Harald Quistgaard. Danish cast iron candlesticks, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Space Age style candlesticks designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard and manufactured by Dansk Design in Denmark, 1960s. Both pieces are made of solid cast iron with a centr...
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1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Brass, Iron
Jens Quistgaard, Candlesticks, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six brass candlesticks designed and produced by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, c. 1950s.
Oxidation present to brass
Wear consistent with age and use
Overall Dimensions (inches...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rare Pair of Iron Dansk Candle Holders by Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of iron candle holders designed by Quistgaard in cast iron take the tappered long candles comes with its original box very nice set and rare to find a pair.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Candlestick by Jens Quistgaard for DANSK Designs, 1962 made in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Genève, GE
SPIDER cast iron candleholder for Tiny Taper candles – also known as Flower Tapers. Including 2 boxes of 12 new original recipe hand dipped Tiny Tapers.
Designed by Jens Harald Quis...
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1960s Danish Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Genarp, SE
Danish mid-century candleholders in silver plated bras by Jens Quistgaard.
The candleholders are a rare model not often found and a beautiful examples of midcentury design. The c...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Brass
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
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Paro, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additio...
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20th Century Danish Brutalist Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Jens Harald Quistgaard Black Brutalist Cast Iron Candelabra, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare black cast iron candelabra for 5 ball or block candles. Designed by the Industrial Danish design icon Jens Harald Quistgaard during the 1960s. Measurements: H: 23 cm, W: 29 cm...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Brass Candleholders 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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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard Waste Can
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A teak waste can designed by Jens Quistgaard For Dansk.
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1960s Danish Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Denmark Iron Candleholder, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury 1960s seven arm candleholder designed by Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk, Denmark. Solid Iron dark brown color. Modernist sculptural design. Each candle arm can swivel and i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Jens Harald Quistgaard Danish Ceramic Candle Holders, Relief Series, 1960s
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 the back. Excellent condition. Pieces ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$239 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Dansk Designs Silver Plated Modern Crown Candleholders J. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs in their long creative relationship, these Danish Modern Crown candleholders were created in the 1960s and manufactured in France. Mo...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$165 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Jens Quistgaard Iron Candle Holders for Dansk, Denmark, c.1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Pair of Iron Candle Holders for Dansk, Denmark, c.1960. Stamped Denmark.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard, Candlesticks in Solid Brass, Denmark, Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of solid brass candlesticks in an tall, elegant design. By Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Design, Denmark, Midcentury Modern.
Hallmark inside holders. Patina, signs of age and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Tear Drop Candleholders in Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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
$120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Paro, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additio...
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20th Century Danish Brutalist Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer rec...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, desig...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
$215 / item
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ Candleholders, 1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptural pair of cast iron “Flower” candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ, 12 candle pods per item, stamped
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Jens Quistgaard Cast Iron Candleholder for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Materials
Iron
$455 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
Dansk Jens Quistgaard Danish Modern Tall Teak Candle Holder With Brass Rim
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage sculptural teak candle holder with brass rim designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. 9.5 inches tall
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Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
$500 Sale Price
23% Off
Large Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Candle Holder, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Delft, NL
Large Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs candle holder, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Slim Tapered Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Delft, NL
Slim Tapered Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Set of 4 Dansk Mid-Century Candle Holders
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
An array of incredible Scandinavian classic candle holders from Dansk. This set includes a spider candle holder, an Iron and Brass candle holder ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$240 Sale Price / set
39% Off
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
$269 Sale Price
69% Off
Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage staved teak serving bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Stamped "Dansk International Design LTD Thailand JHQ".
Designer: Jens Qu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
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
Dansk Design Scalloped Blue Art Glass Vase Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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 Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
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
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dansk Jens Quistgaard Teak Wood Brass Candleholder
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Dansk International Designs Teak Wood & Brass Candle Holder By Jens Quistgaard
Midcentury Danish modern teak and brass candleholder by Dansk. Mi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard Silver Plate Crown Candle Centerpiece by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Pair Of Brass Candlesticks by Jens H. Quistgaard For Dansk design, Denmark, 1956
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Brass Candlesticks by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, Denmark.
Designed in 1956 by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, this elegant pair of brass candlesticks exemplif...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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 .
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Silvered Metal CandleHolder by Jens Quistgaard, 1970s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brussels, BE
Silvered Metal CandleHolder by Jens Quistgaard, 1970s
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1970s Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Jens H Quistgaard set of 4 candlesticks in silver metal
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Grenoble, FR
Silver metal candle holder by j. H. Quistgaard for dansk designs (American firm which published Scandinavian design .
Denmark around 1960.
Marked on the reverse dansk designs denmar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Brass
Rare Hot Chocolate Pot Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Victoria, BC
Very rare flame stone hot chocolate pot designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. No chips or cracks. Some light scuffing on the surface.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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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