Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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
Art deco Pedestal dish by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
An early Just Andersen art deco pedestal dish made in the 1920s. Closing in on a 100 years it bears signs of its history, yet it is a stylish detail testamenting the Just Andersens c...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Set of small art deco vases by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A set of small 1930s metal vases by Just Andersen. A fine set for a beautiful place.
* A pair (2) of miniature metal vases with vertical lines and lugs
* Designer: Just Andersen
* ...
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1930s Danish Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Pewter Jardinière by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Jardinière made by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. An exquisite centerpiece for a beautiful place.
* Oval Pewter Jardinière/bowl on feet
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Style:...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Pewter
Trio of Early Pewter vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Trio of early-work Just Andersen pewter vases made in the 1920s. A fine trio for a beautiful home.
* A set (3) hammered pewter vases with ornament engravings
* Designer: Just Ander...
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1920s Danish Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Pewter
Set of scalloped art deco vases by Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A set of scalloped metal vases designed by Just Andersen in the 1940s. A rare, exquisite duo.
* A set (2) of round scalloped metal vases
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Model: D1873
*...
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1940s Danish Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Set of art deco vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A rare set of metal vases designed by Just Andersen in 1920s. These early-work pieces by Just Andersen are in very good vintage condition and a true testament to the Danish design heritage and craftmanship.
* A pair of metal vases...
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1920s Danish Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Metal vase designed by Ellen Schlanbush for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A disco metal vase with snakeskin pattern designed Ellen Schlanbush, who became artistic director for Just Andersen in 1943. An elegant vase for beautifu...
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1940s Danish Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Small Disko Metal Vase by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant small vase designed by Just Andersen in Disko Metal. Great art deco styling and patinated body.
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
1930s Set of Four Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Vases
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Danish Just Andersen art deco pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930´s.
The vases with their simple yet demanding organic shapes are in very good vintage...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal, Pewter
Set of Just Andersen Art Deco Vases, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
An exquisite set of metal art deco vases by Just Andersen.
This captivating pair of organic shaped metal vases, designed and crafted by the renowned artist Just Andersen the late ...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Large Just Andersen Jardinière Model 164, Denmark, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen - Scandinavian Art Deco
A beautiful large jardinière / flower pot, early model, Dessin 164 in discometal, by Just Andersen. Disko metal is an alloy of different metals...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Pewter
Delightful Pair Just Andersen Disko Metal Flared with Leaf Decoration Vases #D55
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Pair of diminutive Just Andersen Disko metal flared flower vases with rich patina
Delicate in design and particularly decorated at base with stylised leaves
Stamped and numbered D5...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Pewter
Just Andersen Danish Art Deco Pewter Set 1920 Jar Dish Bottle Opener
By Just Andersen
Located in New York, NY
A great set of 3 decorative pewter pieces by Danish maker, Just Andersen. One is a jar canister, can be used in a bathroom to hold cotton or q tips. The lid is d...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Pewter
Just Andersen Pair of Art Deco Scalloped Edge Disko Metal Bowls or Jardinières
By Just Andersen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of art deco bowls / jardinières designed by Just Andersen.
Made in Disko metal, a metal specifically invented by Just Andersen by combining lead and antimony, with a dark patin...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Scandinavian Modern Vase in Pewter, by Just Andersen, Denmark, ca 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Örebro, SE
A small pewter vase by Just Andersen, Denmark.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. Patina, marks and scratches.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Pewter
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Deco vase in Pewter made by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. An exquisite piece of history for a beautiful place.
* Pewter vase with ornaments
* Manufacturer: Just Andersen
* S...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal, Pewter
Art deco vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A metal vase with mugs designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful spot.
* A round metal vase with mugs and flower decorations
* Designer: Just Andersen
* M...
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1920s Danish Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Pewter Vessel Trio by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of three pewter vessels made by Just Andersen in the 1950s. A fine trio for a beautiful home.
* Set (3) pewter vases / mugs
* Style: 2569 and 2570 (x2)
* Manufacturer: Just An...
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1950s Danish Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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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...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal, 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...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal, Pewter
Vase in 'Disko' Metal by Just Andersen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
By Just Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Vase in disco metal model 164 by Ib Just Andersen. Mad in Denmark Denmark, 1940s. Great original condition.
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
1920's Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Vase in Disco Metal
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
1920's Danish Just Andersen Art Deco vase in Disco Metal
The vase is in good vintage condition and made of disco metal, a metal mixture invented by Just Andersen by combining lea...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Vase with Fluted Base, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking Art Deco pewter vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. This piece features a tall, trumpet-shaped body that elegantly flares at the top and tapers towards the fluted...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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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 vaseis in vintage condition and marked with Just. An...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal, 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...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal, 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 vaseis in very good vintage condition and all marked...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal, Pewter
Small Baby Figurine Pen Holder by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in London, London
Small Baby figurine holding a vase
By Just Andersen
Vase acts as a pen holder
Made from disco metal
Stamped underneath
Denmark 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Just Andersen vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Just Andersen vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases and vessels by Just Andersen were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Harald Nielsen, Josef Ekberg, and Simon Gate. Prices for Just Andersen vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $166 and can go as high as $4,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $870.
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