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
Danish Mid-Century Boy Bust in Black Glazed Ceramic, Johgus, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish mid-century young boy head bust designed by Johannes M. Pedersen and Gustav Ottosen for their own Ceramic Studio Johgus that operated on the Island of Bornholm in Denmark f...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Brass Candlesticks in Jens Harald Quistgaard Style, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Jens Harald Quistgaard comes this set of organically shaped candlesticks in solid brass. The set was made in Sweden during the 1960s or 70s. Is to be installed with r...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bronze Dish with Ship, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A nautical themed heavy bronze dish or ashtray depicting a 17th century Frigate (Fregat) battleship. It was made in Denmark during the 1930s. Distinct Art Deco styling to the slightl...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Decanter Stopper in Bronze 'Symbiosis' by Lene Purkaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A hand-signed bottle or decanter stopper executed with fine details. It is called 'Symbiosis' or 'in love' and is studio made by the female Danish Sculptor Lene Purkær S. It will fit...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Old Bankura Naive Horse Figurine in Cast Iron, mid 20th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An artisan made Bankura horse figurine or small sculpture in cast iron. It was made in Bankura in the West Bengal of India circa 1950-70s and was originally purchased by a Danish tra...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Vintage Italian Alabaster Stone Trinket Box by Romano Bianchi, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative natural light brown and blue alabaster stone trinket, jewelry or cigarette box. Tree trunk design - form. Hand-made/tooled in Italy during the 1960s or 70s by Romano Bianc...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Alabaster
Black Danish Minimalist Teapot & Warmer by Per Rehfeldt for Søholm
By Per Rehfeldt
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Black teapot and stand/warmer in glazed ceramics. Stylish organically shaped teapot in an ovoid form and with a practical handle in bentwood beech and brass. It is called Åbo/Abo and...
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1990s Danish Minimalist Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Vintage Roaster Convertible in Tinplate - Clockwork
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An early to mid 20th century large tinplate toy car. Unknown European/US/Uk maker in the style of Bing, Meier, Structo etc. This model - a 6 seat convertible roadster has a so-called...
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20th Century Victorian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
ScandinavianBrutalist Object in Polished Bronze - Gear Fragment Penholder, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An artist made pen holder in heavy stock solid bronze. This is number 1 of 33 made. This very interesting and brutalist' perceived piece is made from a fragment of an industrial worm...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Italian Baroque Style 3-arm Candelabra in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish naturalistically perceived 3-arm candelabra fashioned from Brass. The style is 1960s or 70s Baroque revival and it was made in Italy. It is to be fitted with 3 regular size...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Desk Sculpture or Paperweight of Dice in Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small and stylish desk sculpture or paperweight. Despite its smaller size it is rather heavy. It was made in Scandinavia or Germany during the 1920s or 30s. Measurements: W: 9 cm, ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Pierre-Jules Méne (after) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Bronze & Green Onyx
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Animalier: a small bronze sculpture in the shape of a very detailed and finely executed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This piece may be attributed to the French Sculptor Pierre-Jule...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
