Jens Quistgaard Barware
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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: Jens Quistgaard
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 Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Vintage Dansk Large Teak Congo Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Dansk is one of the most celebrated makers of Mid-Century table and kitchenware. Their teaks and enamels are in designs that endure the decades make Dansk items highly sought after a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
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Teak
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 Barware
Materials
Wood
Large Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark Teak Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Dansk teak tray with duck logo marked Dansk Designs JHQ Denmark . Very nice possibly un touched condition. Fine sculptural and functional teak tray in fine condition .
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Large Early Stamp Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Staved Teak Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Dansk teak tray with duck logo marked JHQ , staved teak, Danmark . Very nice basically un touched condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Slatted Rosewood Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful desirable and rare Slatted Brazilian Rosewood Tray by Jens Quistgaard from his Rare Woods series of objects. Composed of 10 arrow t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
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Rosewood
Dansk Designs Denmark JHQ Quistgaard stainless stir spoon olive fork
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Dansk production cocktail pieces . Long stir spoon and olive fork . Both marked Dansk Designs Denmark JHQ and copyright "c" . The pair does show signs of minimal use .
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Mid-20th Century Danish Jens Quistgaard Barware
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Stainless Steel
Rare Jens Quistgaard Dansk Design Denmark Salt Shaker Peppermill
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Marked Denmark JHQ Jens Harold Quistgaard the number one designer for Dansk . The company that produced numerous and varied peppermill designs . I do not like to over use the word bu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Wood
Teak ice bucket by Jens Harald Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Vojens, 83
Teak ice bucket, designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk, Jens Harald Quistgaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid-century Danish modern large teak ice bucket was designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk circa 1950. This iconic piece features classic Scandinavian modern design wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Jens Quistgaard for Danks Cube Ice Bucket c.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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 Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Mid-century Jens Quistgaard Danks Round Ice Bucket c.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
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 Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Jens H Quistgaard for Dansk Danish Modern Staved Teak Ice Bucket
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Danish modern staved teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. Bucket measures 15.75" by 8" by 7.25" and is fully signed on the bottom. In very good vintage 19...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark Teak "Congo" Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dansk 'Congo' ice bucket in staved teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Iconic, sculptural early example with signature orange plastic interior liner.
Scuff to exterior and li...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Large Staved Teak 'Congo' Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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 Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
1960s Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Teak Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Scandinavian Modern staved teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Sculptural Teak Danish Modern Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern Dansk ice bucket wine cooler designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard, circa 1960's. This collectible piece is made of solid teak and fea...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Cheese Cutting Board with Built in Knife, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Teak Cheese Board Mid-Century Modern Dansk IHQ designer Jens Quistgaard teak cheese cutting board with built in knife 1960s Made in Denmark. Beautiful piece that is emblematic of Dan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Congo" Ice Bucket in Staved Teak Wood
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dansk 'Congo' ice bucket in staved teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Iconic, sculptural early example with signature orange plastic interior liner.
Light scuffs to the ora...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Mid-20th Century Modern Scandinavian Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Beirut, LB
Dansk is one of the most celebrated makers of midcentury table and kitchenware. Their teaks and enamels are in designs that endure the decades make Dansk items highly sought after an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Wood, Teak
Danish Modern Staved Teak "Congo" Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dansk 'Congo' ice bucket in staved teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Iconic, sculptural early example with signature orange plastic interior liner.
One scratch present alo...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Danish Teak Congo Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Southampton, GB
Congo ice bucket made of staved teak with a black plastic liner designed by Jens Quistgaard, a Danish sculptor and Industrial designer, in the late 1950s for Dansk Designs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Congo Ice Bucket by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1960's
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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 Barware
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Large Size Teak Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Large Size Solid Teak Ice Bucket with Plastic Liner. Harder to find Large Example. Stamped bottom showing Denmark edition. and Quistgaard.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Dansk Jens Quistgaard Mid-Century Teak Ice Bucket, Large
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Dansk Jens Quistgaard Mid-Century Teak Ice Bucket, Large
Offered is a Classic Dansk Jens Quistgaard large Mid-Century Modern teak ice bucket with original top and plastic liner. Thi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Small Jens Qiuistgaard Dansk Denmark Teak Bowl
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Smaller size Dansk bowl. One I have never seen. Turned teak wood. Fine condition possibly never used. Marked JHQ Dansk Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
1960s Jens Quistgaard Danish Rosewood Ice Bucket by Wenge
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Jens Quistgaard wenge rare ice bucket in conical form, flared at the base, with integrated handle and carved lid.
Branded mark on base “wenge...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Jens Harald Quistgaard Early Teakwood Congo Icebucket c 1965
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Artist
Jens Harald Quistgaard (Copenhagen 1919 – Vordingborg 2008) was a Danish wood-, metal- and glassware designer and sculptor, known principally for his work for the American c...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Jens Harald Quistgaard Teak Ice Bucket
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid teak ice bucket with black plastic liner designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Design, circa 1960 Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dansk is one of the most beloved and celebrated makers of mid-century table and kitchenware; whether its their use of teak or enamel, their designs endure even 60 years later, making...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Teak Danish Jens H. Quistgaard Wine Bottle Holder for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern wine bottle holder designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This unique piece is made of solid teak with dowel joint inlays. Equipped with a carrying han...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Dansk Denmark 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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 Barware
Materials
Palisander
Danish Teak Ice Bucket Collection by Jens Quistgaard JHQ Individually Priced
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of six Danish teak ice buckets by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and Nissan.
Measures: Tallest 19.25" x 9.75" diameter
Square: 8" wide x 8" deep x 9" tall.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk Teak Tray, Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury 1960s Danish teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Excellent Condition
Domestic Shipping is Complimentary Free for this Item
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
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 Barware
Materials
Teak
Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This is the monumental 19.25-inch-tall example. It is in outstanding vintage condition, circa 1950s-1960s.
...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Plastic, 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.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
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.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
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.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
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
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Barware
Materials
Teak
Danish Staved Teak Banded Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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 Barware
Materials
Teak
Jens Quistgaard barware for sale on 1stDibs.
Jens Quistgaard barware 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 barware, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original barware by Jens Quistgaard were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. Prices for Jens Quistgaard barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $150 and can go as high as $2,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $488.
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