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
Pair of JHQ Dansk Denmark Teak Salad Servers
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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
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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Metal
JHQ Dansk Denmark Modernist Acrylic Salad Servers
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Jens Quistgaard acrylic plastic salad servers. Marked Dansk Designs Denmark.
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Teak Serving Spoons by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of hand carved teak serving spoons with curved elongated handles.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
Midcentury Danish Stoneware Candlestick Set by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dinner set consisting of an oblong serving tray or dish, a butter storage unit with a teak lid, and two candleholders (one for a small candle and one fo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stoneware
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Woods Palisander Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to find "Rare Woods" palisander rosewood ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The line was introduced in 1961, and "Rare Woods" products were made with the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Palisander
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Jens Harald Quistgaard Wenge Board
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in London, GB
A very rare platter - presentation board by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Beautifully turned Wenge timber with circular raised centre in squared end grain and concave base. Produced in Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Wenge
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Rare Danish Ovenproof Pottery Dish by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Kronjyden, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This decorative tray features the rarest series/pattern by IHQ/Quistgaard and does not have a name. It was launched in the mid-late 1950s as a probationary run by the manufacturer Kr...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Pottery
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Staved Teak Chip and Dip Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Divided Bowl in Teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
JHQ Dansk Denmark Teak Salad Servers
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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
Quistgaar Jhq Dansk Denmark Wenge Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Excellent overall condition age crack to body.
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wenge
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Vintage Jens Quistgaard Pair of Gondola Trays for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Jens Quistgaard pair of gondola trays for Dansk
Slight variation in stain. Both signed. Different branded year marks.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern staved teak bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The bowl is 11.5" in diameter and 4.5" high and in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Rosewood, Palisander Tall, Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Stamped
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great ice buacket designed, by Quistgaard, made for Dansk.
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rosewood
Jens Quistgaard Bullseye Cube Ice Bucket with Tongs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Awesome Jens Quistgaard cube ice bucket with original tongs for Dansk. Solid teak construction with carved circle details on all sides. Top features a raised bullseye design for the ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
1950s Lacquered Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A turquoise lacquered wood tray with broad, indented handles.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Wood
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Danish Staved Teak Banded Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice, freshly oiled, lidded, staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is in excellent condition and retains its original black plastic ice liner...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark, Mid Century
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Iconic ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s. Rare large size with orange red interior.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
Mid-Century Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice staved teak bowl by renowned Dansk designer Jens Harald Quistgaard. Made in Denmark. #35
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Dansk Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teakwood salad bowl made by Dansk and designed by Jens Quistgaard great for a center piece or making that yummy salad . Manufactured in the manner of Danish wood wood working .
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Mid-20th Century Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
Mid-Century Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
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
Finely Crafted Rosewood and Teak Reversible Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Finely crafted rosewood and teak reversible serving tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.One side in exotic wood grain is smooth and concave to the center . Flip side holds butcher bloc...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
Rare Copper Pan and Stand by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare copper cooking pot by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Complete with rare ceramic inner pot, removable teak handle and teak stand. Signed on the ceramic and stand. 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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Copper
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
Teak Danish Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Teak Danish Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard / JHQ for Dansk, 1960s.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Teak
1954 Dansk Designs Flatware 4 Salad Forks Teak & Stainless Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dansk made in Germany Cutlery
Dansk IHQ Germany set of 4 salad forks teak & stainless Fjord Flatware 1954
Made in Teak Wood and Stainless Steel Design...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stainless Steel
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
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Plastic, Wood, Teak
1954 Dansk IHQ Fjord 2 Large Spoons Teak & Stainless Jens Quistgaard Germany
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Two Large Spoons
Dansk IHQ Fjord Designs from Germany by Jens Quistgaard designed in 1954
Maker stamped.
Original unrestored preowned use vintage condition...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Stainless Steel
Dansk Designs Blue Enamelware Casserole Pot with Trivet Top IHQ France
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dansk Designs blue enamelware Kobenstyle casserole pot and cover lid with trivet top IHQ France
Designed by Jens Herald Quistgaard made in France, Kobenstyle Line introduced in 1956...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Metal, Enamel
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of Dansk Wenge Exotic Wood Quistgaard design Salad Servers
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk exotic wood salad servers .
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Rosewood
Collection of Dansk Teak Rosewood Cutting Board Trays
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of cutting board trays by JHQ Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
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1960s Danish Vintage Jens Quistgaard Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
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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