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Just Andersen Barware

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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Pewter Ice Bucket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Pewter Ice Bucket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Pewter Ice Bucket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

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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...

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Just Andersen barware for sale on 1stDibs.

Just Andersen barware are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of pewter and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Just Andersen barware, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original barware by Just Andersen were created in the Art Deco style in scandinavia during the 1940s. Prices for Just Andersen barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $557 and can go as high as $557, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $557.

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