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
Arne Eskers Pewter Candleholders for Just Andersen, 1950s, Set of 2
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Trumpet Shaped Candlesticks designed by Arne Eskers and made by Just Andensen in Denmark during the 1950s. Both stamped and signed. Design number: 2601.
Measurements: H: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Scandinavian Organic Candelabra in the Style of Josef Frank, 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Josef Franks 'The Loop' comes this snake shaped organically shaped candleholder for 4 regular sized candles. Its fashioned from solid brass that has developed a charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Jens Harald Quistgaard Danish Candlesticks in Patinated Brass, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed and manufactured by Jens Harald Quistgaard - IHQ in Denmark during the 1960s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Tulip Candlesticks in Brass, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of tulip shaped brass candlesticks designed and manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1960s ina style reminiscent of Pierre Forssell. The candlesticks are in a heavy quality a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Foot - Shoe Sizer Professional Measuring device, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A high-quality shoe sizer / foot measurer, Built like a tank and fashioned from solid teak and stainless steel. It can be wall-hung via a small hole to its back. It came out of a sma...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Stainless Steel
Christan Schollert White Danis Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramic, 1940s
By Christian Schollert
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small cylindrical fluted/gear shaped vase in glazed ceramic. Designed by Christian Schollert and made at his studio in Nærum, Denmark circa 1946-50. Distinct architectural art deco...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Blue Centerpiece Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1970s
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large Handblown blue tinted clear centerpiece glass bowl designed by Per Lütken in 1955. This piece was made at Holmegaard in Denmark during the mid-late 1970s. It is called Provence...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Danish Minimalist Blue Wall Lights from Lyfa, 1980s, Set of 2
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of strict/pointy wall lamps made from blue powder coated steel. Designed and manufactured by Lyfa in Denmark.
For the US. set comes installed with 110 watt adaptor plugs rea...
Category
20th Century Danish Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Vintage Louis Poulsen 'Black Louis' Clamp Wall Lamp, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Multi-adjustable Wall light with clamp mount. The light can be directed in any direction. Everything is black besides the red on/off switch and It is called black Louis and was made ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Large Vintage Wooden African Mortar & Pestle With Brass Rivets
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Extra large 3-legged African Mortar with matching pestle. Decorated with copper leaves and an excess of brass rivets. It was made in Central or North Africa during the 1960s to 70s a...
Category
20th Century Tribal Umbrella Stands
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Lega - Kwele Mask from Congo Africa, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A hand-carved partially painted (natural pigments) Lega/kwele/bakwele mask. Artisan made in Congo circa 1960-80 and brought back to Denmark by a Danish traveller. It is executed in u...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Fruitwood
German Goebel Artis Orbis Porcelain Vase - Gustav Klimt 'The Kiss'
By A.W. Goebel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative cushion shaped porcelain vase transfer-printed with permission from the Gustav Klimt Foundation with Klimt's Iconic motif ' Der Kuss' from 1908. Manufactured by Goebel in ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
