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 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
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
$327 / 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
Bottle opener around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Bottle opener around 1950s Original condition
Brass
$280 / set
H 0.4 in Dm 3.15 in L 0.4 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
Vintage Silver Plated Brass Ice Bucket with Claw Shaped Tongs, 1930s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1930s Silver Plated Brass Ice Bucket, Decorative Pattern with Claw Shaped Tongs, Elegant Barware Accessory, Table Decor, Gift Idea This vintage 1930s ice bucket is a refined...
Silver Plate, Brass
$201
H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 4.73 in
Arne Basse smoking bird corkscrew & bottle opener, teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Basse
Located in Forserum, SE
A humorous mid-century corkscrew and bottle opener designed by Arne Basse in Denmark during the 1950s. Crafted from solid teak, it features a corkscrew forming the base and a bottle ...
Steel
$200 / set
H 0.4 in Dm 3.15 in L 0.4 in
Just Andersen, Denmark. Five coasters in pewter with animal motifs. 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, set of five coasters in pewter. Set of five coasters in pewter with engraved animal motifs in a stylised art deco design. Model 1176. Origin: Denmark. Designer: Just...
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
Art Deco Chrome Plated Champagne Bucket by Rockwell Kent, 1930s
By Rockwell Kent, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco chrome plated champagne bucket with geometric shape & fluted trim with ring handles; panel with figure & 2 deer designed by Rockwell Kent (CHASE) (Ref: Magazine Ant...
Chrome
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
Art Deco Silver Plated Champagne Ice Bucket by Vuillermet, 1930s
Located in Milano, IT
1930s Gorgeous art Deco champagne or ice bucket by Orfevrerie Vuillermet in silver plated. Made in France. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 7,87 x 7,87 H inche...
Silver Plate
Nissen Danish Rosewood Ice Bucket
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nissan Company rosewood ice bucket.
Rosewood
Bottle Holder by Auböck Around 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, Au
Bottle holder by Auböck around 1950s Original condition The wine bottle is not included, it is only for the photo shooting.
Brass
Cipolla Italy Pewter Alligator Pattern Bottle Coaster Bowl
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming Italian made pewter piece made by Cipolla, can be used as a champagne bottle coaster or bowl.
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 or table ashtrays with ornate repoussé floral rim...
Pewter
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 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