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Just Andersen Jewelry Boxes

Danish, 1884-1943

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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Creator: Just Andersen
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

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...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

Collection of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Collection of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

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: ...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Jewelry Boxes

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Pewter

Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

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 * ...

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1930s Danish Vintage Just Andersen Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

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...

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1930s Danish Vintage Just Andersen Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark

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...

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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

Lidded Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Lidded Bronze Jar by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

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...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

Set of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Pewter Boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

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...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Jewelry Boxes

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Collection of Bronze Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Collection of Bronze Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

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...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

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Located in Værløse, DK

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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 ...

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Metal Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

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H 2.56 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in

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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...

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Just Andersen jewelry boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Just Andersen jewelry boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Prices for Just Andersen jewelry boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $2,225, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $995.