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 Octopus Chandelier in Bronze & Orb Glass attributed to Aage Rafn, 1920s
By Aage Rafn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual pendant chandelier elegantly fashioned from patinated bronze embossed with floral details and set with 12 glass orbs floating silently around its perimeter. The chandel...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Fluted Art Deco Table Lamp in Bronze, Possibly by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish architecturally fluted table light in patinated bronze. Possibly designed by Just Andersen for GAB AB in Sweden circa 1930-40. However, since it do no have any marking and ...
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Scandinavian Industrial Table Lamp in Oak & Grey Steel, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This old 1950s workbench reflector has been in use for decades in an industrial environment. It can be adjusted in any direction due to its flexible swan-neck. It features a heavy ba...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Brutalist Steel Table Lamp in the style of Harry Balmer, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large sculptural art table light fashioned from reclaimed torch cut welded steel. Entirely black lacquered besides the white acrylic inner shade. Signed: H. H 71, unknown/un-identi...
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Vintage 1970s Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Gem Set Owl Letter Opener in Silver Plate, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Gem set letter opener in partially hammered high-quality silver plate. The handle shaped as an owl with green gem stone eyes. Made by Hugo Grün in Denmark circa 1925-40.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Silver Plate
Heavy Danish Sterling Silver Bracelet in the Style of Georg Jensen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
140 grams of solid silver bracelet made during the 1970s by the Danish silversmithy Randers Sølvvarefabrik. Stylistically similar to Hermés' chain d'ancre and Georg Jensen infinity a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Carl Ove Frydensberg Vintage Danish Silver Charm Bracelet with 10 Charms, 1950s
By Carl Ove Frydensberg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Charming charm bracelet in adult size (18 cm in length). It is made from 830/1000 silver and is set with 9 charms: little mermaid, football, sphere, duck, teak pot, cat, bell, pan, t...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Mid-century Asymmetrical Coat Wall Hooks in Brass by Hertha Baller, 1950s
By Herta Baller
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 asymmetrical dual wall hooks in patinated brass. These were made during the 1950s and retains their makers mark inscribed to their backs. Made in Austria and this particul...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Lyfa Art Deco Pendant Lamp - w. Globe Pumpkin Opaline Glass Shade
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco or Bauhaus era styled hanging lamp featuring a pumpkin style fluted shade in blonde/beige opaline glass in a brown bakelite socket. It was made in by Lyfa in Denmark during ...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Italian Mid-century Sgraffito Table Lamp by Fratelli Fanciullacci, w. Wool Shade
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sgraffito geometrically executed ceramic table lamp in earthy/brown tones. Made by Fratelli Fanciullacci in Italy during the 1960s. It comes installed with a period lamp shade with v...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage SEIKO Shop Display Watch Stand With Nautical Theme
By Seiko
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare shop display watch stand by SEIKO Japan. Originally made for the 'Age of Discovery Seiko 6M13' wristwatches that had a 1100 years calendar and is considered as one of the most...
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1990s Japanese Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hippie Table Lamp with Ashtray Brass Base & Wool Shade, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Flower power table light with ashtray base and equipped with a handmade textile shade with wool decoration. It was made in Denmark during the 1960s or early 70s by a Copenhagen Hippi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
