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
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
Antique Herman A. Kähler Ceramic Table Lamp w. Blue Spiral Glaze, 1920s
By Herman A. Kahler Keramik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Antique gourd shaped table lamp from the studio of Herman August Kähler. Hypnotizing spiralling glaze in blue and white. Executed in Denmark circa 1920-1930 and hugely inspired by th...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Art Deco Column Table Lamp in Copper w. Le Klint Shade, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A tall stylish architecturally perceived table light featuring an octagonal base, hammered panels/details, bakelite socket and a fluted Le Klint shade. The base of this light has a r...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Scandinavian Modern Purple Sommerso Candleholders w. Air-bubbles
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of vintage Scandinavian glass candlesticks, manufactured ca. 1950s-70s. For regular sized candles. This design is most likely by Eystein Sandne for Magnor Glassverk in Norway....
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Danish Art Deco Carl M. Cohr Bread Basket in Silver Plated Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish electro-plated-silver (EPNS) bowl or basket for kitchen or decorative purposes. Art deco post-war streamline design circa 1940-50. Made by Carl M. Cohr in Fredericia, Denma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Danish Blue Magic Opal Glass Kitchen Utensil Holder by Michael Bang - Holmegaard
By Michael Bang
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish vase or holder for kitchen utensils in white opaline glass. The glass design is by Michael Bang, the decor by Ole Winther and in was made for a limited times during the 197...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Art Deco Three Clover Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 2 low Candlesticks designed by Just Andensen in Denmark during the 1930s or 1940s. They are made from the finest pewter - Selangor Pewter and features 3-clover shaped bases....
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Australian Intarsia Serving Tray by Australian Mulga, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large vintage and elegant tray from the 70s. The wood inlays shows Australia and the distribution areas of its most important types of wood: Walnut, Black Bean, Cedar, Red Gum, Map...
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20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Danish Minimalist Circular Stainless Steel Tray by JENO Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A circular 35 cm serving tray in stainless steel. Designed and made by JENO - Danish Design in Denmark circa 1970-75. A great minimalist Danish modern piece that can be utilized in s...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Austrian Jugend Style Table Lamp in Copper & Glass Beads, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Antique Jugend style table or desk lamp in naturally patinated/aged faceted copper set with faceted colored glass inserts. This light was made in Vienna Austria circa 1910-1920. Styl...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
