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
Lyfa Silva - Adjustable Black & Teak Danish Modern Wall Lamp, 1960s
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wall light composed of steel, solid teak and a slate black aluminum shade. Manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark during the 1960s. It is called 'Silva' and is adjustable up/down and from s...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Art Deco Pendant Lamp in Brass & Frosted Glass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1930s ceiling light composed of a large brass top and a hexagonal faceted and frosted glass shade. It was made an unknown maker in Scandinavia during the 1930s. Suitable as a bedro...
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Louis Poulsen 'Toldbod' - White Opaline Glass Danish Pendant Lamps
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of model 155 Toldbod pendant lamps developed by the design team at Louis Poulsen in 1982. This design is based upon the elliptical reflector of PH - Poul Henningsen. This type...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Diskometal 'Hen' Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual Hen shaped vase by Just Andersen designed around 1930. It made from diskometal - an alloy of pewter and applied patina that mimics bronze. The hen shape allows you to have tw...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Kayserzinn Pewter Iris Vase by Hugo Leven
By Hugo Leven
Located in Esbjerg, DK
On the significant heritage from Archibald Knox in particular this very tactile and organically crafted pewter vase from German Keyserzinn tics all the right boxes. It was designed b...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Modern Petrol Blue Glass Vase by Gunnar Ander for Lindshammar
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mid-century deep petrol blue glass vase designed by Gunnar Ander and manufactured by Lindshammar Glasbruk in Sweden during the 1950s. Old paper sticker from Lindshammers still presen...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Eclectic French Jugend Vanity Trinket Jar in Green Glass & Pewter Pharaoh Lid
Located in Esbjerg, DK
French eclectic jugend - art nouveau period trinket executed in green glass with gold-paint/enamel. What makes it eclectic is that it rocks an unusual pewter lid with an Egyptian Pha...
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Early 20th Century French Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Surreal Scandinavian Baby Body Ceramic Spice Rack in Pink Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unknown/un-identified Scandinavian/Danish artist/ceramist small vanity/pill/perfume/spice rack/shelf for wall mount. Executed in ceramic and applied with a vibrant pink glaze.
Plea...
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Early 2000s Scandinavian Post-Modern Shelves
Materials
Ceramic
Cocoon - Green & White Opaline Glass Vases by Peter Svarrer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish hand-blown flower vases in green and white opaline glass. Designed by Peter Svarrer and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during 1990s or early 2000s.
Measurements: H: ...
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1990s Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Small Circular Antique Wall Mirror in Green Painted Oak, 19th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Antique Scandinavian, probably Swedish small sized (27cm/10.5') round wall mirror. It is executed in oak and features a light green paint to its front and original mirror glass cut w...
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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Victorian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Vintage Solid Brass High-Heel Boot Vase in Victorian Style
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A charming Vintage Boho style High-heel Brass button Boot. This ornate piece combines Victorian chic with bohemian flair. A stylish almost natural size piece that stands strong on it...
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Late 20th Century Victorian Vases
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Industrial Nut & Bolt Salt and Pepper Mill Set, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Italian industrial style nut and bolt pepper and salt mill set. Made from stained wood and brass. The salt mill has a clear yellow easily cleanable glass center-piece. Made in Italy ...
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20th Century Italian Industrial Tableware
Materials
Brass
