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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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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
Large Vase in 'Disko' Metal by Just Andersen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
By Just Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Vase in disco metal model 2411 by Ib Just Andersen. Mad in Denmark Denmark, 1940s. Great original condition.
Metal
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
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
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 Sculptural Pewter Bowl, Model 2666, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sculptural pewter bowl by Danish designer Just Andersen, model 2666, Denmark, circa 1930s. The bowl features an expressive asymmetric form with a gently undulating rim that rises at...
Pewter
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
$438
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
1920s Art Deco vase by danish sculptor and silversmith Just Andersen, Copenhagen
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
This striking 1920s Art Deco vase by Danish sculptor and silversmith Just Andersen, crafted in his signature patinated Disco metal, exemplifies th...
Metal
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 scallop...
Pewter
$1,509
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
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
$608 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 3.15 in
Set of 4 Just Andersen Card Dishes in Pewter from Denmark in Original Box
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Pewter Dishes in the Shape of Playing Card Symbols by Just Andersen, Denmark Stamped Just, Denmark, 2630, 2631, 2632, 2633 Just Andersen’s pewter pieces are hig...
Pewter
$4,676
H 2.76 in W 10.83 in D 2.76 in
Stunning Art Deco Bronze Jewelry Box by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Einar Backstrom
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful hinged lid bronze box with amazing patina. Art deco / Swedish Grace. Could be used as a jewelry or pencil box. Original key. Interior upholstered in purple velv...
Bronze
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
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, 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
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
Set of Bronze Jars by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Round Light-Bronze Jars designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. A fine set for a beautiful home. * Set (2) of round light-bronze jars with lids. * Designer: Just Andersen * M...
Bronze
Lidded bronze jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A rare lidded jar or jewelry box in light bronze designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. An extraordinary piece with a rare deepness in the color - the lid is almost mirroring - and ...
Bronze
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Exceptional Bronze Casket in great vintage condition designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Bronze casket / jewellery box with and inside wood box * Designer: Just Andersen * Mod...
Bronze
Bronze Jewelry box by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A rare round jewelry box, designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. It is style LB 1757 and is made of light-bronze; a bronze alloy invented by Just Andersen. Despite being a vinta...
Bronze
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A rare lidded bronze casket, designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. This piece, originally a cigarette box, is known as the B1443 style and is made entirely of bronze. The interior ...
Bronze
Metal Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A lidded metal Casket designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. It is fine piece for a beatiful spot. * A metal casket / jewellery box with a inner in woo...
Metal