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Just Andersen Candle Holders

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.

Find antique Just Andersen decorative objects, lighting and ceramics on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Just Andersen
Just Andersen Candelabra, Pewter, Denmark, 1933-1935
By Just Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen - Scandinavian Modern A sculptural Just Andersen candelabra model 1453, two-armed, rectangular footed, in matte pewter. Ma...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Pewter

Art Deco Large Candle Holder by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal

1930s Art Deco Danish Two-Armed Candleholder by Just Andersen in Disko Metal
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Art Deco Danish two-armed candleholder by Just Andersen in Disko Metal The candleholder is made in disko metal, an alloy of lead and antimony, which was Andersen's own invention and...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Rare pair of candlesticks by Danish sculpture and silversmith Just Andersen 1920
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
This rare pair of Arts and Crafts candlesticks, crafted by renowned Danish sculptor and silversmith Just Andersen in the 1920s, exemplifies the unique blend of artistry and craftsman...
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Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal

Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Five-Leaf Clover Art Deco Pewter Candlesticks
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen five-leaf clover art deco pewter andle holders produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930´s. The candle holders are in good vintage condition and mark...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal, Pewter

A Pair of Art Deco candle sticks by Just Andersen, model 1424, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Model 1424 – Denmark, 1930s This refined pair of Art Deco candlesticks, model 1424, was designed by renowned Danish designer Just And...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Pair of pewter Art deco candle sticks, model 2574 by Just Andersen, Denmark 1930
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Art Deco Pewter Candlesticks, Model 2574 by Just Andersen – Denmark, 1930 This elegant pair of pewter candlesticks, model 2574, was designed by Just Andersen in 1930 and ref...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Pewter

Pair of Large Candelabra in Disko Metal by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large candelabra in disko metal by Just Andersen. Made during the 1930s in his workshop in Copenhagen. This design is model 155 and features an octagonal base and 3 arms. It is stamped and numbered JUST and 155 DANMARK inside the base. Just Andersen was a Danish decorative sculptor and silversmith. He is best known for his candleholders, vases, and figurines using pewter...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Bronze

1940s Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Pewter Candlesticks
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen art deco pewter candle holders by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940's. The candle holders are in good vintage condition and marked with Just. Andersens ...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal, Pewter

Pair of Large Candelabra in Disko Metal by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large candelabra in disko metal by Just Andersen. Made during the 1930s in his workshop in Copenhagen. This design is model 155 and features an octagonal base and 3 arms. It is stamped and numbered JUST and 155 DANMARK inside the base. Just Andersen was a Danish decorative sculptor and silversmith. He is best known for his candleholders, vases, and figurines using pewter...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of danish art deco metal candlesticks by sculptor Just Andersen. 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
These rare and elegantly shaped 1920s Art Deco candlesticks are the work of renowned Danish sculptor and metalworker Just Andersen. Known for his innovative use of materials, Anderse...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Pewter

1930s Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Four-Leaf Clover Pewter Candlesticks
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen four-leaf clover Art Deco pewter candle holders produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930s. The four-leaf clover is a uni...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal, Pewter

Set of four pewter candlesticks by Astrid Fog for Just Andersen, Denmark 1960’s.
By Astrid Fog, Just Andersen
Located in Valby, 84
This rare set of four pewter candlesticks was designed by Danish designer Astrid Fog for Just Andersen in the 1960s. The candlesticks feature a distinctive, almost hand-weight-like f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Pewter

Rare Pair of Just Andersen Three Armed Candelabras, Pewter, Denmark 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen - Scandinavian Modern A pair of pewter candelabras with three arms, Dessin 1169, manufactured in Denmark 1930s. Each candelabra stamped Just 1169 Denmark. Excellen...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Pewter

1950's Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Disco Metal Candlesticks
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen disco metal candle holders produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 50's. The candle holders are in good vint...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal, Pewter

1940's Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Pewter candle Holders by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen pewter candle holders produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940's. The well designed candle holders are in good vintage condition and marked with J...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Pewter

1930s Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Pewter Candleholder
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen Art Deco pewter candle holder produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930's. The candle holder is in good vintage condition and marked with Just. Andersens tria...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal, Pewter

1930s Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Gartner Art Deco Pewter Candlesticks
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen art deco pewter candlesticks produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930´s. The candlesticks each have a small relief of a gardener and are in good v...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal, Pewter

1920s Art Deco Danish Just Andersen Disco Metal Candelabra
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
1920s art deco Danish Just Andersen disco metal candelabra. The candlelabra is in good vintage condition and marked with Just. Andersens triangle mark. Just Andersen 1884-1943 was...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal

1940s Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Circular Pewter Candle Holders
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen art deco pewter candle holders produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930's. The candle holders are in good vintage condition and marked with Just. ...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal, Pewter

Just Andersen - Pair of pewter Candelabras - Scandinavian modern 1930's
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Early pair of pewter Candelabras by Just Andersen made in 1930. Excellent condition. Just Andersen was a renowned Danish silversmith and designer known for his high-quality metalwo...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Pewter

Pair of Pewter Candlestick by Just Andersen, circa 1920
By Just Andersen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of beautiful Art Deco pewter candlesticks by Just Andersen. circa 1920. Marked JUST DENMARK 2609. Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is one ...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Pewter

A Pair of Art Deco candle sticks by Just Andersen, model D54, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Model D54 – Denmark, 1930s This refined pair of Art Deco candlesticks, model D54, was designed by renowned Danish designer Just Ander...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal

Pair of Just Andersen Candleholders - Disco Metal
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful pair of candleholders made by Just Andersen in the 1920's. Almost mint condition, as good as it gets! Stamped: Just, Disco Metal - No. D.54. Contact us for any information!
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Just Andersen 'Disco metal' candle holders, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Beautiful pair of elegantly shaped Art Deco candlesticks in 'Disco Metal' by Just Andersen made at his own workshop in the 1920-30s. Both pieces are stamped with Just Andersen logo a...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Metal

Pair of Large Candelabra in Disko Metal by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large candelabra in disko metal by Just Andersen. Made during the 1930s in his workshop in Copenhagen. This design is model 155 and features an octagonal base and 3 arms. It is stamped and numbered JUST and 155 DANMARK inside the base. Just Andersen was a Danish decorative sculptor and silversmith. He is best known for his candleholders, vases, and figurines using pewter...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Bronze

Set of Diskometal Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Art Deco Diskometal Candlestick Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. Part of Andersen's earlier work. An exquisite set for a beautiful place. * Set of diskometal candl...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Candle Holders

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Just Andersen candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Just Andersen candle holders are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Just Andersen candle holders, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original candle holders by Just Andersen were created in the Art Deco style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider candle holders by Harald Nielsen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, and CG Hallberg. Prices for Just Andersen candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $211 and can go as high as $5,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $363.

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