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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Pewter Ice Bucket made by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Ice bucket made by Just Andersen in the 1930s * Ice bucket in Pewter with removable insert drainer and lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1959 * Year: 1937–193...
Pewter
Pewter Bottle Coasters by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of pewter bottle and glass coasters made by Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Set of nine (9) pewter coasters with grooved edges in the original presentation box. Includes eight coa...
Pewter
Pewter Ice Bucket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Ice bucket made by Just Andersen in the 1930s * Ice bucket in Pewter with removable insert drainer and lugs. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1959 * Year: 1937–19...
Metal, Pewter
Pewter Coasters with Floral Rims designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of six (6) hand-hammered pewter coasters with concave centers and ornate repoussé floral rims. * Set of six (6) pewter coasters with ornate repoussé floral rims. * Manufacturer:...
Pewter
Bottle Opener by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Bottle opener by Walter Bosse, circa 1950s. Original condition.
Metal, Brass
Postmodern Ice Bucket Design by Knud Holscher Denmark
By Knud Holscher
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this 1980's ice bucket by Knud Holscher made in Denmark in a flat black mate finish with drain plate.
Plastic
$334 / set
H 1.11 in W 8.15 in D 5.52 in
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
$280 / set
H 0.4 in Dm 3.15 in
Just Andersen, Denmark. Set of eight coasters in pewter with fluted rim. 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, set of eight coasters in pewter. Set of eight coasters in pewter with a fluted rim and a simple art deco design. Model 2634. Origin: Denmark. Designer: Just Andersen...
Pewter
Bottle opener around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Bottle opener around 1950s Original condition
Brass
$195 / set
H 0.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Regency Style Crystal Coasters with Sterling Silver Rims by Crown- 6 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style Crystal Glass Coasters with Sterling Silver Rims by Crown - 6 Pcs. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 0.5" H x 3.75" W x 3.75" D.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 17 cm D 17 cm H 0.9 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. BRUTALIST COASTER 1 CUP COASTER / BOTTLE COASTER / CANDLE...
Bronze
Antique Pewter Bowl Tureen Rose Flower Final Lid German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Lidded bowl or tureen, made in Germany. The Lid decorated with a rose flower handle. with makers mark and 95% sign for the tin content. Found at an Estate Sale in Nurembe...
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
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
Pewter Ice Bucket, UK 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A finely crafted pewter ice bucket with silver plated handles and a pinecone finial.
Silver Plate, Pewter
Swedish Humorous Figural Corkscrew in Pewter, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Humorous Figural Corkscrew in Pewter, 1920s A charming and characterful Swedish corkscrew from the 1920s, cast in pewter with a steel worm, depicting two delightfully inebri...
Steel, 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
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