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Just Andersen

Danish, 1884-1943

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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Hammered pewter bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A hammered pewter bowl made by Just Andersen in 1920. A lovely piece for a beautiful spot. * A bowl in hammered pewter * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 310B * Year: 1918-1920s * C...
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1920s Danish Vintage Just Andersen

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Pewter

Just Andersen, A Large Metal Candlestick, Danish Art Deco, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful rare large candle holder / candlestick in metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen in the 1920s. Signed underneath. Just Andersen (1884-1943) is a fine representativ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Just Andersen

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Set of Early Pewter vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of early pewter vases made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. With marks from a lifetime the set is perfect for a beautiful home with histories to tell. * A set (2) bottle-shaped ha...
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1920s Danish Vintage Just Andersen

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Lidded box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A lidded metal casket made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. It is early work by the Danish designer and a timeless piece for a beautiful home. * A metal casket / jewellery box with a...
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1920s Danish Vintage Just Andersen

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Lidded box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Lidded box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
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H 2.37 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Just Andersen Art Deco Bronze Vase Model B2368
By Just Andersen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important Just Andersen Bronze vase model B2368. The vase is in good condition with a beautiful patina which has gotten even better over the years. This vase is a perfect piece for any interior and will fit any type of interior from the traditional Scandinavian style to a more Art Deco interior. Just Andersen (born 13 July 1884 in Godhavn, Greenland, died 11 December 1943 in Glostrup) was a Danish corpus artist, silversmith and sculptor and, together with his 1st wife Alba Just Andersen, founder of the world-renowned company Just Andersen A/S. Just Andersen was born in Godhavn on Diskoøen, located on the west coast of Greenland. His parents were inspector and probate administrator in North Greenland, Niels Alfred Andersen...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen

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Bronze

Rare table lamp by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A rare table lamp designed by Just Andersen in 1934. A classic piece of Danish design history for a beautiful home. * A round metal lamp with vertical lines and a beige fabric sha...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen

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Rare table lamp by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Rare table lamp by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
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H 18.12 in Dm 9.06 in
Bonbonniere by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A bonbonniere made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A timeless piece for a beautiful home. * A metal bonbonniere / jewelry box * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D30 (stamped 'Just D...
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1920s Danish Vintage Just Andersen

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Bonbonniere by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Bonbonniere by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
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H 3.15 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
1920 Just Andersen Art Deco Design Danese Peltro Coppia di Vasi
By Just Andersen
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di Vasi Art Deco Just Andersen Denmark, 1920s Vasi in peltro Ottima fattura Marchio "JUST" impresso sotto la base
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Just Andersen

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Pewter

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Just Andersen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Just Andersen furniture, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Thorkild Olsen, Tinos, and GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget. Prices for Just Andersen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $49 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $777.

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