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
Just Andersen Art Deco Vases in Pewter, 1940s, Amphora-Style
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Amphora-style pewter vases with vertical ribbings. Designed and manufactured by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s and 1940s. Imprinted to each base: Just, Danmark, 1187 (larg...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter
Just Andersen Art Deco Vase in Disko Metal, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare bottle-shaped metal vase with unusual ornamental relief panels. Designed and made by Just Andersen in Denmark circa 1935-39. Model: D2195 (stamped 'Just D2195, Denmark'). It i...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Scandinavian Art Deco Style Table Lamp in Bronze & Fluted Orb Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish art deco revival table light. It features a stepped bronze base, black orb center sphere and a horizontally fluted frosted milk glass shade. Unknown Scandinavian maker circ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Mid-Century Mousetrap Paper Holder in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Danish - Scandinavian take on Franz Xavier Bergman's Vienna Bronze Mousetrap. Here executed in teak, copper and leather. Such an unusual object for your desk. Use it for important ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Teak
Zoo Ghost Glass Sculpture by Ole Winther for Holmegaard, 1958, Signed
By Ole Winther
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare collectible Zoo Ghost also called Sir Julius by the Danish Glass-designer Ole Winther. Executed in 1958 at Holmegaard in Denmark in grey smoke glass. Hand-signed: Holmegaard, ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Just Andersen Art Deco Candleholder in Pewter, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish candelabra in pewter designed by Just Andersen. Manufactured during the 1930s in his workshop in Copenhagen. This is design/model 74 and it features an architecturally flut...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candelabras
Materials
Pewter
Antique WW1 Infantry Plaquette in Silvered Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
ww1 commemorative plaquette, medal or trophy. Signed indistinguishable to its right corner. It depicts a ww1 infantry soldier shooting a Krag-Jorgenson riffle. It is executed in silv...
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Early 20th Century High Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Danish Brutalist Stoneware Vase by Conny Walther, 1970s
By Conny Walther
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A unique chanterelle shaped pottery vase/bowl in earthy polychrome glazes by the danish female ceramist Conny Walther. Organic brutalism' in style. Nice intact vintage condition. Sig...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Wall Key Holder - Rack in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A decorative key holder - rack made from an old large brass key. Featuring 5 hooks and brass chain suspension. European made circa 1950s-70s.
Measurements: L/W: 21 cm, Height: 7 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-century Mallet Tool or Pencil Holder in Walnut, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-made mallet shaped tool or pencil holder fashioned from solid walnut. Different sized hole for different tools/needles/pens etc. It was made in Sweden circa 1940-60 og excess ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Bronze Dish w. Sailboat by Ægte Ildfast, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Polished bronze dish/plate with hand-tooled center-motif of a sailboat fighting the waves. Designed and manufactured by Ægte Ildfast in Denmark during the 1930s in a style reminiscen...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Mid-Century Dumbbell Desk Ornaments - Paperweights in steel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 2 decorative desk ornaments or paperweights. Abstract minimalist design that resembles two dumbbells. Both rather heavy and both can be disassembled. Unknown Scandinavian ma...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Steel, Chrome
