About retro-design.dk
At retro-design.dk we are proud of being among the most environmentally sustainable businesses in the western part of the world. Obviously vintage items does not leave a carbon-footprint compared to modern industrialized production. But we have taken it a step further and here comes the 'proud' part. Since 2010 we have strived to be as eco-friendly as possible. We use recycled boxes, bubble wrap, old newspapers and and styrofoam for our packaging. We source these materials locally from stores with an excess of waste packaging materials. We bundle up our packages for bu...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Art Deco Wall Hung Brass Planter / Bowl By Cawa Denmark, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish and elegantly executed wall hung planter or bowl. Fashioned from hammered, cut and partially hand-shaped twisted strings of brass. Made by Cawa in Copenhagen Denmark during...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Antique Runestone Desk Ornament - Paperweight in Cast Iron, 1894
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cast model of a Danish Runestone from the Viking era. The so-called Klemensker Stenen on the Island of Bornholm found in 1882. It is one of the tallest/largest Danish Runestones me...
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Medieval Paperweights
Materials
Iron
ens Harald Quistgaard Candleholders in Green Enamel, Brass & Cast Iron, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of candlestick holders for tapered/ small candles. Designed by the Industrial Danish design icon Jens Harald Quistgaard during the 1960s. Fashioned from green enamel over ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Iron
German Post-Moddern Yellow Ceramic Vases 'The Kiss' by ASA, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish duo of two abstract facial vases. Executed in ceramic with flat yellow glaze. Manufactured by ASA in Germany during the 1980s.
Measurements: H: 21 cm, W/D: 10/7 cm. Measu...
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
French Neo-Classical Cobalt Blue Majolica Vase by Sarreguemines, 1920s
By Sarreguemines
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant antique Neoclassical style French cobalt blue majolica vase. Made by Sarreguemines circa 1920. Maker's mark on reverse. This stylish vase is decorated with gold gilt laurel w...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Majolica
Vintage Cream White PH4 / 3 Pendant Lamp by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Manufactured in Denmark circa 1980 by Louis Poulsen. Designed by Poul Henningsen - PH. Measurements: Diameter: 40 cm, Height: 20 cm.
The lamp is designed so that you have a maximum d...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Danish Functionalist Wall Sconce in Brass & Salmon Marble Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural wall light featuring a salmon colored marble glass shade and a brass base sculpted with stylized leaves. It was made in Denmark during the 1940s.
Measurements: Depth: ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco - Functionalist Brass & Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco or Bauhaus era styled hanging lamp featuring a frosted glass shade with black stripe and a patinated top in brass. Made in Scandinavia during the 1930s.
3 meters new secure...
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Natural Stone and Brass Wine & Drink Coasters by Saulo Norway, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art deco styled mid-century coasters - two for bottles and two for drink glasses. Fashioned from slaps/cuts of solid granite from the mines of Sulitjelma in the Norwegian region - La...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Granite, Brass
Italian Modern Turquoise Stoneware Vase w.Sunflowers by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Eye-catching chamotte Stoneware vase decorated with turquoise glaze (Rimini-Blue) and colorful sunflowers. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured in Italy by Bitossi during the 1960...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Natural Stone and Brass Candleholders by Saulo Norway, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art deco styled mid-century cylindrical candleholders for tea lights or block/church candles. Fashioned from slaps/cuts of solid granite from the mines of Sulitjelma in the Norwegian...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Granite, Brass
Midcentury Natural Stone & Brass Pen Holder & Ashtray by Saulo Norway, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art deco styled mid-century desk set (dish and pen holder) fashioned from slaps/cuts of solid granite from the mines of Sulitjelma in the Norwegian region - Laponia. Made by Saulo / ...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Granite, Brass
