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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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
Art Deco Salt and Pepper set by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in PRAHA 7, CZ
A beautiful 1940s service set by Just Andersen. Rare to find full intact and original set, including the tray, salt and pepper shakers and a sugar/condiments bowl with a lid. All mad...
Pewter
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
Pewter Tea & Coffee Set by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Tea & Coffee Pots with Sugar Jar & Creamer made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Set (4) of pewter tea & coffee pots with sugar jar & creamer. All with chasings at t...
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
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
Pewter Sugar Jar and Creamer by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant set of Pewter Sugar Jar & Creamer made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Set (2) of pewter sugar jar and creamer with lugs and round chasings at the bottom * Designer: Just ...
Pewter
$240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.94 in Dm 1.97 in
Salt, Pepper and Sugar Shaker Set by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Johnny Mattsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Salt, pepper and sugar Shaker set in solid teak designed by Johnny Mattsson for Upsala Slöjd in the 1950s. Scandinavian modern classic in excellent condit...
Teak
$894 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 6.5 in
Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This set is made in Capodimonte porcelain and features hand painted floral motifs and golden edges. They are vintage therefore they might show slight traces of ...
Porcelain
$690 / set
H 2.37 in Dm 14.97 in
Set of Six Postmodern Vermilion Cups, Sugar Bowl and Plate by Parravicini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. They are made in lacquered ceramic and feature their original label "Parravicini ceramiche". It is a vintage set, but it can be considered as in excellent origi...
Ceramic
$339 / 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
"Salt & Pepper Set" Paul Evans, Pewter, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
"Salt & Pepper Set" is an exquisite and rare 2-piece polished pewter set designed for Raymor in Denmark. Underside of each impressed with Pewter and Raymor ...
Pewter
Wonderful Belgian Art Deco Coffee Set 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful Belgian Art Deco Coffee Set 1930s A rare and very beautiful 10 person art deco coffee - or tea - set in blue and silver porcelain with distinct octagonal art deco shapes a...
Porcelain
$92Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Wood Sculpted Round Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique set of salt and pepper shakers. This pair is handmade in polished finished wood that shows beautiful grain. Each piece has fine details such as the "S" and "P" p...
Wood
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
$405 / item
H 1.97 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Cup Lapis Lazuli Stone in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite perline torch cup. The plated brass cup is handcrafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The handle, adorned with a ...
Metal, Gold Plate
1940's Rare Art Deco Japan Salt Pepper Shakers with Tray & Sugar Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful unique art deco Chrome serving set tray holder salt & pepper shakers with sugar holder , polished chrome finish with bakelite tops stamped Japan.
Chrome
Set of Italian Polished Pewter Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Set of Salt Shakers & Pepper Grinder in Polished Pewter, a Set of Two. This classic pair is marked Made in Italy on the bottom. Wonderful addition to add to your table for e...
Pewter
$6,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Baronesse by Jens Andersen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Danish 44 pcs
By Jens andersen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Scandinavian Modern Baronesse by Jens Andersen c1950's Danish Sterling Silver Flatware set - 44 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 1/2" 8 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 8 Salad/Pas...
Sterling Silver
Just Andersen Art Deco Salt and Pepper Set in Pewter, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish and elegantly curved salt and pepper shaker set. Made from pewter and designed by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s. Fully marked and with original stoppers. Measur...
Pewter
Just Andersen Disko Metal Vases
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Just Andersen Danish, (1884-1943) disko metal vases, mark to underside "A. Just 2337 Denmark".
Metal
Just Andersen Disko Metal Vases
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Just Andersen Danish, (1884-1943) Disko metal vases, mark to underside "A. Just 20 Denmark".
Metal
Art Deco Compote Bowl by Just Andersen Made in Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco centerpiece bowl marked Just (Just Andersen) 1929 889 made in Denmark. Made of pewter, this example is in good original condition, being slightly misshapen, normal and consistent with age and nature of materials. Please view the companion JA pieces we have listed from this interesting collection of early European Art Deco metalwork.
Pewter
Large Just Andersen Patinated Bronze Charger
By Just Andersen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large (13.5"diameter) charger by Just Andersen, Denmark in patinated bronze. Heavy and well made with beautiful finish and details. Signed underneath and numbered B2169.