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.
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Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Minimalist pewter box made by Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Lidded pewter box with a fitted wooden interior. Originally designed as a cigarette box. * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * ...
Pewter
Art Nouveau Pewter Matchbox by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Nouveau pewter matchbox made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Pewter matchbox with floral knop and original inner cardboard box (matches not included) * Designer: Just Andersen ...
Pewter
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Casket in Bronze Alloy made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Lidded box in light-bronze alloy on 4 round feet and inside wood box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: LB205...
Bronze
Diskometal Vessel by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Nouveau diskometal casket made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Diskometal casket / jewellery box with floral knop and inner in wood. Original cigarette box. * Designer: Just A...
Metal
Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Nouveau Pewter Box designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s. * Round hammered pewter box with lid with flower knop and floral chasings * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufactur...
Pewter
Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Round Light-Bronze Jar designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Round bronze jar and lit with ornaments * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB 1615 (stamped 'Just’) * Year: 1934 * ...
Bronze
Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Nouveau Pewter Box designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s. * Round hammered pewter box with lid with flower knop and floral chasings * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufactur...
Pewter
Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant set of Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Two (2) lidded boxes in pewter with wooden inner boxes. Originally cigarette boxes. * Designer...
Pewter
Collection of Bronze Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Collection of Elegant Bronze Vases designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Trio (3) of small drop-shaped bronze vases * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: B127, B129 & B159 * Year...
Bronze
Pewter Casket by Ellen Schlanbusch by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Refined pewter box designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Lidded pewter box with a fitted wooden interior. Originally designed as a cigarette box. * Designe...
Pewter
Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Lidded Pewter Casket designed made by Just Andersen in 1930. A timeless piece for an exquisite place * Lidded pewter box with a velvet inner box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: ...
Pewter
Set of Pewter Bonbonnieres by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Exquisite Pewter Bonbonniere designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s. * Set (2) of round pewter boxes with lids with top spheres * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer...
Pewter
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant bronze casket made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Lidded bronze box floral motif and with fitted wooden interior * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B1717 * Year: 1939 * Co...
Bronze
Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful place. * Discometal Matchstick Box * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D32 Year: 1918-1...
Metal
Set of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare set of Exquisite Pewter Boxes designed by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. * Quartet of round pewter jar with lids. Three boxes in two sizes and one scent box. * Designer: Ju...
Pewter
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant bronze casket made by Just Andersen in the early 1940s. * Lidded bronze box with fitted wooden interior * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B1910 * Year: 1942 * Condition: Go...
Bronze
Lidded Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Round lidded bronze jar with ornamental knop designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Round light bronze jar with lid and decorative knop * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB 1541...
Bronze
Bonbonniere by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A bonbonniere made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A timeless piece for a beautiful home. * A metal bonbonniere / jewelry box * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D30 (stamped 'Just D...
Metal
Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A rare round jewelry box in light-bronze designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. It is pretty little thing for a beautiful spot. * A round bronze jar and lit with ornaments * Design...
Bronze
Pewter Box with Squirrel designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Deco Pewter Box designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round hammered pewter box with lid with squirrel knop and chasings * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Ande...
Pewter
Round Lidded Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A lidded Pewter Box made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A lovely piece for a beautiful spot. * A round lidded box in hammered pewter with inner box in wood. The lid has ornaments an...
Pewter
Wood Casket and Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Wood Casket and matching Cubic Pewter Candlestick Holders made by Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Lidded box in wood with pewter inlay and matching cubic pewter candlestick holders *...
Pewter
Just Andersen, Small Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Pewter
1940s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Vase
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s - 1950´s The vase is in good vintage condition and marked with Ju...
Metal, Pewter
Just Andersen, Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in High Point, NC
A disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Metal
Mini Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Asaa, DK
Mini Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s Denmark. Danish Art Deco miniature pewter vase made in Denmark in the 1930s. Stamped underneath: Just Denmark and model no: 2492. 5 cm ta...
Pewter
Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Centerpiece Bowl, Denmark, Late 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant Art Deco pewter centerpiece bowl designed by Just Andersen in Denmark during the late 1920s. The bowl features a beautifully scalloped rim with a soft satin finish, restin...
Pewter
Art Deco Large Candle Holder by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco candle holder for large candles. Designed by Just Andersen in 1930s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different meta...
Metal
$480
H 3.75 in W 5.32 in D 3.15 in
Danish Art Deco Scandinavian Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, Model D‑118, 1930
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
A finely crafted Art Deco Scandinavian decorative vase by Just Andersen, model D‑118, produced in Denmark around the 1930s and executed in Diskometal, a proprietary alloy historicall...
Metal, Bronze
$1,523
H 7.09 in Dm 3.15 in
Art Deco Just Andersen Patinated Bronze Vase Stylized Handles, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare solid bronze Just Andersen vase dessin model B 1746 with stylized handles made at his own workshop in the 1930s. Just Andersen (1884-1943) was a Danish decorative sculptor and ...
Bronze
Arne Eskers Pewter Candleholders for Just Andersen, 1950s, Set of 2
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Trumpet Shaped Candlesticks designed by Arne Eskers and made by Just Andensen in Denmark during the 1950s. Both stamped and signed. Design number: 2601. Measurements: H: ...
Pewter
1940s Danish Just Andersen Circular Pewter Vase
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vase produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 1950's. The vase is marked with Just. Andersens triangle mark...
Metal, Pewter
Art Deco Bronze Bowl / Dish by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
By Just Andersen, Evan Jensen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze dish / bowl / catchall designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Good original condition, some wear to the patinatio...
Bronze
Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco vase designed by Just Andersen in 1930s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different metals invented by Just Andersen...
Metal
Collection of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Collection of Lidded Pewter Containers designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A exquisite collection for a beautiful place. * Six (6) different pewter boxes with lids * Designer: ...
Pewter
Diskometal Casket by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Diskometal Casket made by Just Andersen in the late 1920s / early 1930s. * Lidded diskometal casket / jewelry box with an inner wood box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style...
Metal
Bronze Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Drop-shaped Bronze Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Drop-shaped bronze vase with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: B1746 * Year: 1935 * Condition: Very good vi...
Bronze
Diskometal Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Diskometal Casket made by Just Andersen in the early 1930s. * Lidded diskometal casket / jewelry box with inner wood box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: D1604 * Year: 1...
Metal
Art Deco Pewter Cigarette Box by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplicity and clean design comes to mind observing the pewter box designed by Just Andersen in Denmark during the mid-late 1930s. It's linen with cedar wood and suitable for storing...
Pewter
Just Andersen Antique Footed Pewter Box, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An early footed box by Just Andersen. Made at his own workshop Just in Denmark during the 1920s. The exterior is made entirely from lightly hammered pewter. The interior is linned wi...
Pewter
Diskometal Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Diskometal Casket made by Just Andersen in the early 1930s. A fine piece for a beautiful spot. * Lidded diskometal casket / jewelry box with an inner wood box. * Designer: Just An...
Metal
Sold
H 1.19 in W 7.68 in D 3.35 in
Pewter Box Trio designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Collection of three Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. An elegant trio for a beautiful place. * Two (3) lidded boxes in pewter with wooden inner bo...
Pewter
Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Small Lidded Pewter Casket made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A timeless piece for an exquisite place * Lidded pewter box with a velvet inner box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style...
Pewter
King of Hearts Card Box designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Lidded Casket for Playing Cards designed by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful place. * A lidded casket in discometal with King of Hearts on the lid and...
Metal
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Lidded Casket in Bronze alloy made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A beautiful piece for an exquisite home. * Casket / lidded box in light-bronze alloy with and inside wood box. Orn...
Bronze
Art Deco Box With Deer by Just Andersen, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish relatively large box with an ear-less deer decorating the removable lid. Distinct Art Deco styling. Designed and made by Just Andersen in Denmark circa 1930-40. Design numb...
Metal