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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$200Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
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
$324 / 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
$812
H 6.3 in W 8.08 in D 3.15 in
Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Teapot, Woven Rattan Handle, Denmark, circa 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
An elegant pewter teapot by Danish metalworker Just Andersen (1884–1943), dating to circa the 1930s. Its sculptural form reflects the synthesis of functionalism and decorative refine...
Pewter
$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
$272Sale Price|20% 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 Leaf, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver
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
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
Modernist Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist salt and pepper shakers, price is for the pair.
Aluminum
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
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers New York, circa 1907–1947 A refined pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, each of classic baluster for...
Silver
1950s Reed & Barton Embassy Dish Silver Service Tray
By Reed & Barton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Reed and Barton Embassy Silver Plate Service Tray 1143 Stamped 1.5 h x 11 x 5.5 Preowned original vintage unrestored condition Please review all images
Silver Plate
$1,250 / item
H 8.5 in W 16 in D 15.5 in
Salvador Teran Copper Toned Brass & Terrazzo Tile 7 Piece Tea Service, 1950s
By Salvador Teran
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid-Century Mexican Modern solid brass and glass tile Mosaic coffee service by Salvador Teran. Reflective Copper toned 7-piece set. Featuring a handcrafted set, tile embellished Bras...
Brass
$316Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.97 in W 1.19 in D 3.15 in
Sterling silver Salt & Pepper shaker, Antique pair of salt cellar
Located in Wembley, GB
A pair of delightful antique silver sterling salt and pepper shakers with unique characteristics. It is in excellent condition, which shows how...
Sterling Silver, Silver, Metal
$340
H 2.75 in Dm 2.25 in
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
Coffee Set, Early Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "Early Coffee Set" is an exquisite and rare 3-piece pewter coffee set adorned with knobs and handles of rosewood. The set includes coffee pot 8.50” x 6”, covered sugar 4” x 2.88”, and creamer 4” x 3.75" designed for Raymor in Denmark. Underside of each impressed with Pewter and Raymor stamps. These pieces have been restored to Museum Quality by Frank Powell...
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 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