Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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
Staved Teak Chip and Dip Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Staved teak chip and dip tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The tray has a removable glass dip bowl.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak, Glass
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Teakwood Serving Bowl by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Odense, DK
Large teakwood bowl by Danish designer Jens Harald Quistgaard / IHQ. Produced by Quistgaards own company "Dansk" in the 1960s. Made in best quality solid...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
Danish Modern Oval Shaped Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern oval shaped staved teak bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition and measures 14"W x 9.5"D x 4.5"H. Early ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
$250 Sale Price
23% Off
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 Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Wenge
Danish Modern Teak Capped Carafe by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-century Jens Quistgaard Danks Round Ice Bucket c.1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original mid-century Jens Quistgaard Teak round ice bucket with black, plastic insert. Impressed stamp on the bottom with maker's mark.
CREATOR Dansk, Denmark.
DAT...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Plastic, Teak
$175 Sale Price
51% Off
Mid-Century Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice, symmetric, staved teak bowl by renowned Mid-Century designer Jens Harald Quistgaard. Made in Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of early and rare Dansk Danmark JHQ salad servers
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
I have handled and seen a lot of Dansk salad servers . This pair is one of the more scarce designs . Stamped Danmark with the JHQ signature initia...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
$350 Sale Price
46% Off
Mid-century Jens Quistgaard for Danks Cube Ice Bucket c.1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original mid-century Jens Quistgaard Teak cube ice bucket with black, plastic insert. Impressed stamp on the bottom with maker's mark.
CREATOR Dansk, Denmark.
DATE...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Plastic, Teak
$250 Sale Price
36% Off
Jens Quistgaard Serving Tray Produced by Dansk in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Serving tray in teak designed by Jens Quistgaard. Produced by Dansk in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Jens H. Quistgaard Tray Manufactured By Dansk Designs, Denmark, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
A lacquered wood tray with a flat rim in the form of an eye.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lacquer
$945 Sale Price
30% Off
Midcentury Serving Tray in Rosewood By Quistgaard, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Nissen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood serving tray, designed by Jens Harrald Quistggard and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Rosewood
Divided Bowl in Teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique divided bowl in teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The bowl is quite functional with five different walled sections and is in excellen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Production Rare 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 . Early staved Teak Danmark JHQ with Dansk Designs around Duck logo .
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
JHQ Dansk Denmark Teak Salad Servers
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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 Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Scandinavian Modern Staved Teak Lidded Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Danish modern staved teak lidded ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs.
The interior is lined with orange plastic and the lid sits firmly on it.
Branded with the e...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Monumental Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dansk Quistgaard Peppermill Grinder
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent vintage solid teak pepper grinder designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs circa 1960s. Nice sculptural form and exaggerated height. Made in Denmark. Fully signed on t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Danish Vintage Teak Plates and Bowl 1960s, Set of 6
By Wiggers, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish vintage teak plates and bowl 1960s, set of 6.
Mid-Century Modern Danish tableware in teak.
This set consists of:
Four teak serving plates b...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round, teak ice bucket with black plastic interior insulation designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk (1960s, Denmark).
Elegant form with vivid teak grain a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Dansk Festivaal Black Lacquer Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Dansk “Festivaal” Black Lacquer Tray with inset wood butcher block top.
Designed by Jens Quisgaard.
Signed.
Denmark, circa 1960.
Dimensions: 18.5” ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Danish Modern Teak Handled Serving Tray and Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
A truly hard-to-find matched set of Dansk Danish modern teak bowl and tray serveware designed by Jens Quistgaard. A very large handled serving tray is accompanied by a shallow servin...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
$200 Sale Price / set
69% Off
Seldom seen Jens Quistgaard Dansk tall JHQ ice bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large and rare tall ice bucket with fitted lid designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line was the finest designs and exotic wo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Large Staved Teak 'Congo' Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Dansk 'Congo' ice bucket in staved teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Iconic, sculptural early example with signature orange plastic interior liner. Surface scratch along with one 7" crack to the orange plastic lining (crack does not affect the presentation of the bucket, remains solely an interior flaw).
Exterior wear is minor and consistent with age/use.
Listing is for the large bucket alone- image with this bucket and the standard size Dansk bucket...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Serving Tray in Teak and Bamboo by Jens Quistgaard, 1950's
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Serving Tray in Teak and Bamboo by Jens Quistgaard, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and bamboo
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Dansk in Denmark
Dimensions...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Jens H Quistgaard, Fjord Carving Set in Original Box
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Klintehamn, SE
The Fjord flatware was designed in 1953 and produced in co operation with an American businessman under the label Dansk design. The flatware was originally manufactured in Germany. S...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of JHQ Dansk Denmark Teak Salad Servers
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark teak salad servers. Recently purchased with large collection of modernist servers.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
$300 Sale Price
40% Off
Set of 20 Dansk JHQ Quistgaard Gustav French Wine Glasses
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large set totalling 20 Jens Quistgaard wine glasses. Acid etched Dansk JHQ France.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Low Profile Wenge Wood Serving or Dresser Tray
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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 Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wenge
Group of candlesticks by Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Group of 23 candlesticks in silver plated metal - Designed by Jens Quistgaard -
Made in Denmark in the 1960's
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1960s Danish Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,000 / set
Dansk Denmark Jens Quistgaard Design Stainless Steel Salt Pepper Shakers
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Jens Quistgaard design for Dansk. Salt and pepper shakers in stainless steel. Pinhead dings light scratches throughout evident only on close inspection .
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
$195 Sale Price
29% Off
Early Chafing Dish /Pot Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Fondue Pot Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
A wood stand sometimes comes with this form. It is not with this pot.
Chip to wood ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Dansk End Grain Teak Paddle Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage paddle shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel serrated knife hidden in the handle. Constructed of solid end-grain teak.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage lollipop shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel knife hidden in the handle. Constructed in solid end-grain teak.
Designer: Jens Quistgaard
Manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Aqua "Festivaal" Cutting Board Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Jens Quistgaard Rare Woods Palisander Tray For Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful palisander tray with “butterfly” inlay, a piece from Jen Quistgaards Rare Woods Line for Dansk, designed in 1961.
Jens Quistgaard ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Palisander
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Rare Woods" Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A "bow tie" tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansks Rare Woods collection, c.1960s, Denmark features sculpted Palisander wood. The top of the tray...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Palisander
Jens Quistgaard serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Jens Quistgaard serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Jens Quistgaard were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Jens Quistgaard serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $80 and can go as high as $6,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $421.
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