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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Pair of Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Two-Light Pewter Candelabra
By Just Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique pewter candlesticks or candelabra. By Just Andersen. Dessin (design) #307. Each with a beautiful patina throughou...
Pewter
Danish Art Deco Rare Table Lamp by Just Andersen in Diskometal, Model 2288, 1920
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning and rare table lamp in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in 1920s. Model 2288, signed underneath. The pair is in a good vintage condition. ...
Metal
Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Candlesticks, Signed 1929, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Just Andersen 6002 Two Arm Pewter Candlesticks, 1929. Featuring a satin Silver finish solid Pewter double candlestick design, Crest details atop circular scalloped bases. S...
Pewter
$6,500 / set
H 12 in W 13 in D 5 in
Pair of Regency Cut-Glass and Gilt-Metal Two Light Candelabras, circa 1815
Located in Incline Village, NV
Of British origin, circa 1815, and of Regency design, the bronze platform support, with foliate and flower head ornamented bracket feet, below a collar of leaves, support a central c...
Bronze
Large Table Lamp by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large table lamp by Just Andersen, Denmark, circa 1930. Patinated disco metal, marked: Just Denmark 2239. Existing European wiring, rewiring available u...
Metal
$18,617 / set
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Chinese Porcelain and French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese porcelain and French Chinoiserie style gilt bronze candelabra Chinese and French, 19th Century Height 72cm, width 47cm, depth 35cm This superb pair of candelabra...
Ormolu, Bronze
Art Deco Table Lamp by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, SVM Handarbete 1, Just Andersen, Akta Brons
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco desk lamp designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different metals invented by Just And...
Metal
Set of Round Table Lamps by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare set of Round Diskometal table lamps designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Set of (2) round Disko metal table lamps with vertical lines and white shades * Designer: Just And...
Metal
Pair of Danish Table Lamps by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in NYC, NY
A pair of small bedside or dressing table lamps, the bases in gilt metal. Designed by Danish metalsmith extraordinaire Just Andsersen. Andersen, a...
Metal
Early Just Andersen Table Lamp, Polished Pewter, Denmark 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JUST ANDERSEN - SCANDINAVIAN ART DECO An early Art Deco polished pewter table lamp by Just Andersen (1884-1943) and a very fine example of this particular period in Scandinavian des...
Pewter
$37,500 / set
H 32 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Important Pair of 1st Period French Empire Pat. & Dore Bronze 6-Light Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and important pair of antique French 1st period Empire patinated and two-tone matte and burnished doré bronze six-light candelabras. Each modeled with figures of Goddess D...
Bronze
Pewter Chamber Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1970s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Modern Pewter Chamber Candlestick made by Just Andersen in the 1970s. * Round pewter candlestick holders with lug * Style: 573048 * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Year: 1970s * Cond...
Pewter
Pewter Table Lamp made by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Rare Pewter table lamp manufactured by Just Andersen in the early 1950s. A timeless piece for a beautiful home. * Pewter table lamp with a white fabric shade * Manufacturer: Just An...
Metal, Pewter
Set of Just Andersen Pewter Candlesticks, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Very fine Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1933. * Pair (2) of pewter candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 1730 * Y...
Pewter
Set of Round Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Round Pewter Candle Holders designed by Just Andersen in 1933. A fine set for a beautiful place. * Pair (2) of round pewter candlestick holders * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufact...
Pewter
Danish Art Deco Table Lamp by Just Andersen in Diskometal, Model 80D, 1920
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic table lamp in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in the 1920s. Model D80, signed underneath. This piece is in a good vintage condition. Just And...
Metal
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H 23.23 in Dm 5.32 in
A Pair of Danish Modern Table Lamps from Just Andersen in Diskometal, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of table lamps in patinated diskometal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in 1920s. Signed underneath. Just Andersen (1884-1943) is a fine representative of modern Danis...
Metal
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H 15.75 in Dm 4.73 in
Danish Art Deco Table Lamps from Just Andersen in Diskometal, Model D80, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Fine pair of table lamps in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in 1920s. Model D80, signed underneath. The pair is in a good vintage condition. Just ...
Metal
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H 19.3 in Dm 6.11 in
Danish Art Deco Table Lamp from Just Andersen in Diskometal, Model 1860, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Large table lamp in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in 1920s. Model 1860, signed underneath. The lamp is in good original vintage condition. Just...
Metal
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H 14.97 in Dm 6.89 in
Danish Art Deco Table Lamp from Just Andersen in Diskometal, Model 2256, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Large table lamp in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in 1920s. Model 2256, signed underneath. The lamp is in good original vintage condition. Just...
Metal
Table Lamp of Disco-Metal by Just Andersen with Paper Shade, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp of disco-metal by Just Andersen with paper shade, from the 1930s. The lamp is in great vintage condition.
Metal
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H 17.72 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Danish Modern Table Lamp from Just Andersen in Diskometal, Model D31, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Table lamp in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in 1920s. Model D31, Signed underneath. Just Andersen (1884-1943) is a fine representative of modern Da...
Metal
Danish Modern Large Table Lamp from Just Andersen in Diskometal, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Large Table lamp in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in 1920s. Signed underneath. Just Andersen (1884-1943) is a fine representative of modern Danish ...
Metal
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H 17.72 in Dm 4.73 in
Danish Modern Model 2099 Table Lamp from Just Andersen in Diskometal, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Table lamp in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in 1920s. Model 2099, signed underneath. The lamp is in good original vintage condition. The top part c...
Metal
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H 17.72 in Dm 4.93 in
Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps in Disko Metal by Just Andersen, Model 1859, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of table lamp in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in 1920s. Model 1859, signed underneath. The lamp is in good original vintage condition. ...
Metal
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H 27.96 in Dm 8.27 in
Danish Modern Model D8 Table Lamp from Just Andersen in Patinated Disko, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
Large table lamp in patinated disko metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in 1920s. Model D8, signed underneath. The lamp is in good original vintage condition. Just A...
Metal
Pair of Signed Just Andersen Disko Metal Lamps
By Just Andersen
Located in Stamford, CT
A signed pair of Just Andersen Danish, (1884-1943) Disko Metal lamps. Mark to underside "A. Just 2288 Denmark". Exceptional size and condition. Provenance: Scandinavian Desi...
Metal