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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Just Andersen, Denmark Bronze Patina Disko Metal Viking Ship Salt #1109
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen Danish bronze patina Disko metal Viking ship salt cellar. circa 1920s Stamped and numbered 1109 on base Height 2.25 inch, Width 4.25 inch, Depth 1.75 inch In good ...
Metal
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Figural Candleholder / Ashtray by GAB, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and sculptural Swedish Art Deco bronze candleholder / ashtray by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), dating to the 1930s. This rare and highly decorative piece features a styliz...
Bronze
1940s Set of Danish Just Andersen Pewter Serving Platter and Bowl
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Danish Just Andersen pewter serving platter and bowl produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s / 1950´s The the serving platter and bowl are good vintage condition and ma...
Metal, Pewter
Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Dish / Ashtray, Model 2350, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative Art Deco pewter dish designed by Just Andersen, Denmark, circa 1930s. Model 2350, featuring a beautifully fluted and sculptural rim surrounding a shallow central bowl. Ori...
Pewter
Pewter Tea & Coffee Set by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Tea & Coffee Pots with Sugar Jar & Creamer made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Set (4) of pewter tea & coffee pots with sugar jar & creamer. All with chasings at t...
Pewter
Oval Vintage Pewter Tray by Just Andersen Art Deco Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Oval vintage pewter tray by Just Andersen Art Deco Denmark, 1930s This beautiful oval vintage tray by Just Andersen was designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1930s. The tin bo...
Pewter
Just Andersen, Denmark, Vintage Polished Pewter 1940s Hot Toddy Cup #1289
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark, vintage polished pewter 1940s hot toddy cup #1289 Simple and effective Danish design, circa 1940s Stamped and numbered 1289 Measu...
Pewter
Pewter Ice Bucket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Ice Bucket designed by Just Andersen in 1937. A fine piece for an exquisite table. * Ice bucket or wine cooler in pewter with insert drainer * Designer: Just Andersen * Model...
Metal, Pewter
1930s tin platter by metal worker Just Andersen Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
A refined 1930s tin platter by the celebrated Danish metal artist Just Andersen, whose innovative use of alloy metals helped define Scandinavian decorative modernism. Model 2539 is...
Tin
1930s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Salt Vessel
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter salt vessel on a wodden tray produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s - 1950´s The vessel is in very good vintage conditi...
Metal, Pewter
1950s Set of Danish Just Andersen Pewter Coffee Service
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
1950s Set of Danish Just Andersen Pewter coffee service The set consisting of a coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl and a tray all marked with Ju...
Metal, Pewter
Patinated Bronze Platter by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1940
By Just Andersen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A footed circular patinated bronze platter with an etched rim. Signed Just A. LB 1735.
Bronze
Pewter Sugar Jar and Creamer by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant set of Pewter Sugar Jar & Creamer made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Set (2) of pewter sugar jar and creamer with lugs and round chasings at the bottom * Designer: Just ...
Pewter
1940s Just Andersen Pewter Salt and Pepper Shaker Danmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rare 1940s Just Andersen Pewter Salt and Pepper Shaker Denmark stamped Danmark 2.5 h x 1.5 diameter Original vintage condition Refer to images
Pewter
Pewter Sugar Jar and Creamer by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Sugar Jar & Creamer made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An exquisite set for a beautiful table. * Set (3) of pewter lidded sugar jar and creamer on tray * Designer: Just And...
Pewter
Just Andersen, Denmark, Pair Vintage Polished Pewter 1940's Hot Toddy Cups #1289
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark, pair of vintage polished pewter 1940's hot toddy cups #1289 Simple and effective Danish design Circa 1940's Stamped and numbered 1289...
Pewter
Pyramidal Smoking Set, Germany, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pyramidal smoking set is an original decorative object realized in Germany in the 1970s. A unique object composed by four ashtrays and a lighter. Table lighter vintage plastic ...
Metal
Wonderful Belgian Art Deco Coffee Set 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful Belgian Art Deco Coffee Set 1930s A rare and very beautiful 10 person art deco coffee - or tea - set in blue and silver porcelain with distinct octagonal art deco shapes a...
Porcelain
GAB Sweden 1920 Art Deco Bronze Ashtray Candle Holder
By GAB
Located in New York, NY
A great 1920 Swedish Art Deco decorative bronze ashtray with tiny candle holder done in a darkened patina. The design is of a woman holding a basket. Signed.
Bronze
Vintage Amber Bakelite Art Deco Ashtray, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Amber Bakelite Art Deco Ashtray, realized in 1930s. Excellent condition.
Bakelite
$427Sale Price|40% Off
H 1.19 in W 14.97 in D 13 in
Art Deco Baroque Style Table Mirror in Pewter, Italian Design, 1930s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a unusual mirror made for decorating the table. The mirror is made with a frame in pewter in baroque style and with the original mirror glass still in place. It stands on sma...
Pewter
Bulé yellow glass ashtray, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It's a Bulé yellow glass ashtray with decorations inside. The color is somewhere between transparent and yellow-green. The green is very thick. It's a typical example of Art Deco gla...
Glass
Art Deco Moulded glass vase, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Moulded glass vase, Czechoslovakia 1930s Art Deco molded-glass vase from the 1930s A superb, well-made molded-glass vase produced in Czechoslo...
Art Glass
$195Sale Price|25% Off
H 12 in W 24 in D 10 in
Bohemian Feigl and Morawetz Libochovice Art Deco Glass Polar Bears Ashtray 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Made by Feigl and Morawetz Libochovice and designed by the Czech sculptor Karel Zentner. An antique figurative ashtray made out of clear pressed glass, partially frosted. Figurative ...
Art Glass, Glass
Art Deco Marble and Bronze Terrier Ashtray or Jewelry Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Art Deco bronze Scottie or Airedale terrier on marble ashtray or jewelry tray from the 1930's. Very versatile piece that would look great as a display piece on a vanity or c...
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Ashtray in Bronze By Cawa, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Steamline stylized ashtray in cast bronze. Suitable for both cigars, pipe and cigarettes. Manufactured by CAWA in Denmark during the 1930s. The style of this piece is reminiscent Tin...
Bronze
Just Andersen, Denmark, Vintage Polished Pewter 1940s Hot Toddy Cup #1289
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark, vintage polished pewter 1940s hot toddy cup #1289 Simple and effective Danish design, circa 1940s Stamped and numbered 1289 Measu...
Pewter
French Art Deco Brass Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Brass ashtray original condition from the Art Deco period .
Bronze
Art Deco Salt and Pepper set by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in PRAHA 7, CZ
A beautiful 1940s service set by Just Andersen. Rare to find full intact and original set, including the tray, salt and pepper shakers and a sugar/condiments bowl with a lid. All mad...
Pewter
Pewter Bottle Coasters by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of 12 Pewter Bottle-Coasters / Glass Trays with Box made by Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Set of twelve (12) pewter bottle-coasters with grooved edges with the original box. Th...
Pewter
Antique Just Andersen, Denmark. Pewter Viking Ship Salt #1109
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique Just Andersen, Danish pewter Viking ship salt cellar. Stamped and numbered 1109 on base Circa 1920's Height 2.25 inch, Width 4.25 inch, Depth 1....
Pewter
1940s Just Andersen Pewter Sugar Creamer Set Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Just Andersen Sugar Creamer Denmark Pewter Stamped by maker Creamer 1.25 h x 2 w x 3 d Sugar 1.5 h x 5 w x 3.5 d Original vintage Refer to i...
Pewter
Just Andersen Denmark 1940s Pewter and Wicker Jug
By Just Andersen
Located in Milan, IT
Just Andersen Denmark 1940s Pewter and Wicker Pitcher.
Pewter
Just Andersen Art Deco Salt and Pepper Set in Pewter, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish and elegantly curved salt and pepper shaker set. Made from pewter and designed by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s. Fully marked and with original stoppers. Measur...
Pewter
Just Andersen Danish Art Deco Set Pewter Playing Card Dishes
By Just Andersen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Danish Art Deco set of four playing card nut dishes by renowned designers Just Andersen and dating from around 1930. The dishes are each molded in polished pewter and st...
Pewter
Pair Of Just Andersen, Denmark Pewter Viking Ship Salts #1109
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Pair of Just Andersen, Danish pewter Viking ship salt cellars. Circa 1920's Stamped and numbered 1109 on base Height 2.25 inch, Width 4.25 inch, Depth 1....
Pewter
1940's Danish Just Andersen Set of Six Pewter Schnapss Liquor Goblets
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
1940´s Danish Just Andersen set of six pewter schnapss liquor goblets. Stylish vintage Schnapss Liquor Goblets in very good vintage condition that after 80 years will still do ver...
Pewter
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H 2.25 in W 4.25 in D 1.75 in
Just Andersen, Denmark Bronze Patina Disko Metal Viking Ship Salt #1109
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen Danish bronze patina Disko metal Viking ship salt cellar, circa 1920s Stamped and numbered 1109 on base Measures: Height 2.25 inch, width 4.25 inch, depth 1.75 inch ...
Metal
Just Andersen Disko Metal Vases
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Just Andersen Danish, (1884-1943) disko metal vases, mark to underside "A. Just 2337 Denmark".
Metal
Just Andersen Disko Metal Vases
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Just Andersen Danish, (1884-1943) Disko metal vases, mark to underside "A. Just 20 Denmark".
Metal