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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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
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 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
Salt and Pepper Shakers from Denmark, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and finely crafted pair of salt and pepper shakers of tapering rectangular form attached to solid teak tapered squared handles.
Teak
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
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese enamel on copper cloisonné salts and pepper shaker sets. There are 12 pieces in total. 6 salt cellars, and 6 matching pepper shakers. Colors include blue, dark green, red, black , and light green. The light green salt...
Copper
$200 / set
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 5 in
Vintage Interlocking Salt and Pepper Shakers, Mid-Century Wood Design
Located in San Francisco, US
Bring sculptural warmth to your table with this vintage pair of interlocking salt and pepper shakers. Crafted from solid wood and designed to nest together, they form a single, harmo...
Wood
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 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
$1,400 / set
H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 4.25 in
Whimsical Emilia Castillo Silver & Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shakers, 1980s
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and playful pair of salt and pepper shakers by renowned Mexican designer Emilia Castillo, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico during the 1980s. Each piece combines fine porcelain wit...
Silver
$495 / set
H 0.99 in Dm 1.97 in
Set of 4 Carl Aubock 1950s Brass Egg Cups Holders for Illums Bolighus, Denmark
By Illums Bolighus, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 4 beautiful midcentury Brass Egg Cups with amazing original patina. Designed by Carl Auböck, Austria in the 1950s. Sold at 'Illums Bolighus' in Copenhagen, Denmark. Great o...
Brass
$250Sale Price / set|33% Off
H 3.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Vintage Danish Pair of Rosewood and Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Stelton
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of salt and pepper shaker dispensers manufactured by Stelton, Denmark circa 1960's. This stainless steel set displays contrasting rosewood grains and includes a labeled rubber stopper on the bottom. Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Stainless Steel
Just Andersen, Denmark. Set of seven pewter bottle coasters, 1930s/40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, Denmark. Set of seven pewter bottle coasters engraved with motifs from Denmark. Circular form with ribbed rim. Manufacturer: Just Andersen, Denmark Material: Pewter D...
Pewter
$395Sale Price|25% Off
H 2.37 in W 9.06 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Silver Pepper & Salt Shaker, A Set of Salt Shakers Crystal With Tray
Located in Wembley, GB
Vintage valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased. Oval, domed body on short, curve All-encompassing C-curves in relief. A set of 3 sal...
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf
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 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