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Jens Quistgaard Seating

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.  

Find vintage Jens Harald Quistgaard decorative objectsserveware and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Jens Quistgaard
Danish Mid Century Modern Stokke Lounge Chair in Rosewood Suede & Aliminum
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Uncommon lounge chair designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa in Denmark circa 1960's. Features a rosewood & aluminum frame with original olive suede cushions. All in all in gr...
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Pair of "Stokke" Chairs by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Denmark. 1960s. A pair of "Stokke" chairs with rosewood rails and original suede upholstery. Signed to the canvas. Excellent vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Seating

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Rosewood

Pair of Quistgaard for Dansk Safari Lounge Chairs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important pair of Safari chairs designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Danmark. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant wear to the black leather...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Seating

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Chrome

Rare Jens Harald Quistgaard Set of Four Sculptural Dining Chairs in Oak
By Jens Quistgaard, Richard Nissen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Richard Nissen, set of four dining chairs, oak, suede, Langå, Denmark, 1964 Danish sculptor and designer Jens Harald Quistgaard (1919-2008) is particularl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Seating

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Suede, Oak

Exquisite Mid-Century "Stokke" Jens Quistgaard Lounge Chairs and Table
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern set of two lounge chairs and an end table make the perfect eye catching addition to any modern interior. Sleek design with tapered cylindrical sled legs ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Seating

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Chrome

Pair of Easy Chairs in Rosewood & Steel Frame by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Rosewood and Chromium Plated Steel Frame, Seat Cushion and Back Upholstered with Brown Suede by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960's Additional Information: Materia...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jens Quistgaard Seating

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Rosewood, Suede

Stokke Rosewood & Suede Lounge Chair by Jens H. Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Deland, FL
The iconic Stokke lounge chair by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Denmark. Designed and produced in the 1960s. The 'Stokke' chair features rosewood rails held together with...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jens Quistgaard Seating

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Jens Quistgaard seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Jens Quistgaard seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Jens Quistgaard were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. Prices for Jens Quistgaard seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,231 and can go as high as $14,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,650.

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