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
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 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
Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
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
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Iron
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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Teak
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 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
$455 Sale Price
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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
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Ceramic
$237 Sale Price / set
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Dansk Jens Quistgaard Danish Modern Tall Teak Candle Holder With Brass Rim
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Iron TRIVET Candelabra
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Iron TRIVET Candelabra
Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Cast Iron Square Grid Candle Holder Candelabra ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
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Iron
$269 Sale Price
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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, 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
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Brass
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
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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 Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Original Candleholder by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark 1970s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
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
Materials
Teak
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
Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Set of 6
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of six brass candle sticks by the Danish designer Jens Quistgaard for the renowned manufacturer Dansk. The candlesticks have a rich patina consistent with age and use. Stamp of...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
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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 Quistgaard Star Shaped Candle Holder Yellow Green Iron, Danish Modern 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Mid-Century Modern candle holder designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Internationals Ltd, USA. Made 1960s.
This is rare version with yellow green lacquer. It's made...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Midentury Brass Candlestick by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant brass candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard, in a sleek, tapering form.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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
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
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
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Teak
$500 Sale Price
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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
Materials
Metal
Candle Sticks in Brass by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candlesticks designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. produced by Dansk designs in Denmark during the 1950s. Made from solid polished brass. Good vintage condition with light age related ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Brass
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
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Teak
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Jens Harald Quistgaard Dansk Teak Salad Bowl and 4 Serving Bowls 1960's
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
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
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Metal
Vintage 1950s Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design Bowl, Made in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Large bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Produced in Denmark by Dansk during the 1950s. Made from solid staved teak. Good vintage condition. Aside from its utilitarian duty, th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Teak
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 Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Art Glass
Vintage Set of 4 Dansk Mid-Century Candle Holders
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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
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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
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
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Iron
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
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 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
Early Danish Teak Centerpiece Serving Bowl by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern decorative staved salad serving bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This unique piece displays quality solid teak craftsmanship and makes f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$740 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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Brass, Steel
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
Candle Sticks in Brass by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Genarp, SE
Candlesticks designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Made In Denmark during the 1950s. Solid polished brass. The candlesticks are signed with hallmark.
In vintage condi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
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.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Decorative Objects
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Stone
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 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
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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