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, 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
Drop-Shaped Bronze Vase designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant drop-shaped bronze vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Drop-shaped bronze vase with decorative lugs. * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Mod...
Bronze
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
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 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
Just Andersen, Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in High Point, NC
A vase of Disko metal, crafted by Just Anderson in Demark, 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.93"H x 3.5"W x 2.97"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Metal
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
A Modernist Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A patinated bronze bowl by Just Anderson, Denmark.
Bronze
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
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 Vase in Disko Metal, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare bottle-shaped metal vase with unusual ornamental relief panels. Designed and made by Just Andersen in Denmark circa 1935-39. Model: D2195 (stamped 'Just D2195, Denmark'). It i...
Metal, Pewter
Large Fluted Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and 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 Jus...
Metal
$591 / 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
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
Bronze Jewelry boxes by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A patinated bronze jewelry box by Just Andersen. Denmark, Circa 1930th. Stamped and numbered. Excellent vintage condition.
Bronze
Large Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Decorative Bronze Low Bowl, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large decorative Art Deco dish/low bowl made of bronze. Brown patinated center with golden rim. It's designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s. Sign. with...
Bronze
Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, Aesthetic Movement, Denmark, c.1910
By Just Andersen
Located in London, GB
A large alloyed bronze patinated dish bowl stamped Just Andersen Denmark and numbered 1736 X. Some wear to the patination which should be visible in the photos but otherwise a larger...
Brass, Bronze
Just Andersen Art Deco Bronze Nude Sculpture D2300, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Danish Art Deco sculpture by Just Andersen (1884–1943), depicting a graceful nude female figure leaning against a finely fluted urn or column form. The composition combine...
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
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
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
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
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