In addition to having invented an alloy that drastically reduced the foundry production costs associated with making bronze, copper and brass, Danish designer and silversmith Just Andersen created sculptural furnishings, accessories and decor that are widely coveted and collectible today. Disko, an alloy made of lead, tin and antimony, shares characteristics with brass, and many of Andersen’s antique candle holders, vases and vessels and other decorative objects — produced in Art Nouveau, Scandinavian neoclassical and Art Deco styles — contain this material.
Growing up in Greenland, Andersen was originally a sculptor and painter. He moved to Copenhagen and attended the Royal Academy of Art and the School of Danish Crafts. At the latter, he studied under Jens Møller Jensen.
Andersen trained in silversmithing in Copenhagen with Mogens Ballin and with the revered Danish silver firm Peter Hertz. Working in Ballin’s workshop after it had changed hands when the founder’s wife fell ill during the early 1900s, Andersen sharpened and refined his skills. He completed unfinished projects of Ballin’s when he passed away in 1914, sometimes partnering with Jean Rene Gauguin in order to do so. Andersen opened Just Andersen Pewter in 1918, where he produced objects in silver and gold but also in pewter, bronze and his alloy, disko, which he named after Greenland’s Disko Bay.
Andersen created designs for Georg Jensen, Peter Hertz, A. Michelsen and other manufacturers. He opened showrooms in several cities including Berlin and Los Angeles. Andersen’s work is held in the collections of museums all over the world.
Find antique Just Andersen decorative objects, lighting and ceramics on 1stDibs.
Just Cavalli Archive Print Single-Breasted Blazer
By Just Andersen, Just Cavalli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Just Cavalli Archive Print Single-Breasted Blazer is a striking statement piece that seamlessly combines contemporary edge with classic tailoring. Crafted with meticulous attention t...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Silk Trench Coat with Wood Buttons
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Silk Trench Coat. Size 42 Fr. New condition. Belt missing. Wood buttons in the front and each sleeve. Top and bottom part of the coat have 2 pockets each. Fina...
Rowes of Bond Street English Riding Jacket
Located in New Hope, PA
Brown and cream wool with a subtle rust colored stripe is used for this classic 1970's English riding jacket. Notched lapels, a three button closure, hip...
Chanel 07A Fall 2007 Pink Silk Tweed Crop Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
Fall 2007 pink Chanel silk crop jacket with braided trim. Lined in pink logo-printed silk. Snap front closure with inner goldtone chain matching the buttons. The front pockets are fu...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta FW 2000 Runway Sable Trim Embroidered Vest US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sable Trim Embroidered Vest FW 2000 Runway US size - 6 ( please check measurements ) Warm embroidered and sable trim ...
$1,700
Size: 40 IT / 36 D / 8 GB / 6 USA
MOSCHINO COUTURE! Multi-Coloured Hand-Decorated Silk Bomber Jacket, S/S 1991
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Munich, DE
Early Moschino pieces designed by Franco Moschino himself – often referred to as Italian fashion's "enfant terrible" – within the short period when he launched the House of Moschino ...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
Halston Mens Ultrasuede Safari Jacket
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Rare Halston Mens Ultrasuede Safari Jacket from the 1970's. Halston innovated and championed the use of Ultrasuede, a washable packable faux suede like material that he used througho...
PRADA gold silk 2004 CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED SATIN Jacket 44 L
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada evening jacket in gold satin silk (100%), exquisitely crafted with a luminous, fluid surface that enhances its couture appeal. Fully embellished with intricate a...
Prada Pleated Trench Coat – 2011 Collection
By Prada
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A refined yet sporty take on the classic trench coat from Prada Sport’s 2011 collection. This piece blends utilitarian function with feminine elegance, creating a structured yet flu...
Chanel Fall 2017 17B Women's Tweed Jacket with CC Belt and Silk Lining
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Utterly incredible archival Chanel jacket from the Fall 2017 17B collection. Unworn with tag/spare buttons/fabric swatch. I have the matching skirt listed also. Made from soft chartr...
Chloé by Stella McCartney Paillette Embellished Jacket and Bag Set, FW 2000
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Chloé ▪ Creative Director: Stella McCartney ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Cotton ▪ Size: Medium ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6ft...
S/S 2002 Tom Ford for YSL ring embellished safari cognac leather jacket
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT Safari Jacket S/S 2002 100% Leather has distressed finish and embellished with rings. FR size 38 - US 6 shoulders 16", sleeve 25.5", total len...