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
Vintage Boho Style Woven Velvet Tapestry of a Lion Family, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative wall tapestry in woven velvet. It depicts a lion family in a jungle setting. It was made during the 1960s or 70s in a style derived from the 1920s.
Measurements: 155 cm ...
Category
20th Century Bohemian Tapestries
Materials
Velvet
Danish Modern Ceramic Bowl, Trinket and Vase in White & Grey Glaze, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Matching trinket jar, bowl and vase from Dissing Keramik in Denmark. Made during the 1970s. Incised Sgrafitto style motifs high-lighted with grey glaze on a white background. Measure...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tue Poulsen Danish Modern Glazed Stoneware with Spiral, 1970s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large sized cylindrical centerpiece stoneware bowl featuring earthy glazes in a spiraling motif. Hand-made by Tue Poulsen in his studio in Denmark circa 1970. Signed: Tue, Denmark ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Scandinavian Scrap Art Viking Warrior in Painted Steel, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Viking warrior partially made from repurposed/recycled knobs and bolts. It is a heavy piece and it is black painted. Un-known Danish scrap artist circa 1970s-80s. Measurements: 15x10...
Category
Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Decanter in Engraved Ruby Glass, 19th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
English decanter in hand-engraved deep red ruby glass. Fine detailing and quality overall. Made in England circa 1850-1890. Well-kept and clean.
Measurements: H: 26 cm (with stoppe...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Bronze With Flowers by Njal Denmark, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative bronze dish or bowl with flowers in relief. Manufactured and designed by NJAL in Denmark during the 1930s in a style reminiscent of Just Andersen and Tinos.
Measurements...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century Pear & Apple Lidded Jars in Patinated Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative, humorous and useable set of small trinkets executed in solid brass. Made in Scandinavian during the 1970s. Rich patina consistent with age.
Measurements: H: 7.5/5 cm, Di...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ying Yang Oil Lamps in Brass & Enamel by G.V. Harnisch Eftf, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
2x2 Oil lamps intervened in shape of an Ying & Yang symbol composed of brass and white and black enamel. Manufactured by G.V. Harnisch Eftf. in Denmark during the 1960s. Design numbe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Goat Figurine in Jade Stone - The Devils Pet
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small hand-carved/tooled figurine or paperweight of a goat. The devils Pet executed in pale light green jade gemstone. Made in Asia during the 1970s or earlier.
Measurements: 6.5...
Category
20th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Swedish Modern Small Opalescent Bowl by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, 1950s
By Sven Palmquist
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small, thick organically shaped opalescent art glass bowl. It is called Selena 3090/1 and was designed by Sven Palmqvist and made at Orrefors in Sweden during the 1950s. Very tactile...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Industrial Style Candlesticks in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very solid and heavy pair of candleholders fashioned from solid bronze. Midcentury industrial styling. Manufactured in Scandinavia, probably Denmark, circa 1950s or earlier.
Meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Industrial Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Golden Spy Ball Pendant Lamps in Brass by Frimann, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frimann ceiling pendant lights with original Golden everlasting Mirror/spy Bulbs - E27 sockets from the 1960s. When the light is turned off the mirror bronze finish reflects the surr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
