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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
Featured Pieces
Faux Bamboo Crystal Decanter by Orrefors Sweden, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fine heavy multi-faceted decanter in blown crystal glass. Distinct Art Deco styling with a faux bamboo pattern. It was made by Orrefors in Sweden circa 1950 based upon a design from ...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Royal Copenhagen Large Stoneware Falcon by Knud Kyhn, Danish 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large glazed stoneware Falcon designed by the Danish ceramist Knud Kyhn (KK) all the way back in 1940-50. Hugely inspired by the sung glazes applied in Axel Salto's and Bode Willumse...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Paperweight Blacksmith's Hammer Head in Copper
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative old blacksmith's hammer head in solid copper. Authentic raw Brutalist appearance. Used for metal work. Made in Denmark during the mid-late 19th century. Measurements: 6.5x...
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Antique 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Paperweights
Materials
Copper
Bauhaus - Wall Mounted White Porcelain Ashtray from Aluminia, 1930s
By Aluminia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare wall mountable porcelain ashtray. Distinct architectural - Bauhaus styling. Made at Alumninia in Denmark circa 1930-40. Measurements; 10x9x6.5 cm.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Bauhaus Ashtrays
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Butcher Accessories, Measuring Tape & Pork Display Sign, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual set of butcher accessories. A solid brass measuring tape dispenser for measuring the chest/feed level (text in Danish) of livestock both pigs and cows and a 1930s pork meat d...
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Scandinavian Maritime Pendant Light 'Princess Margrethe' by Kay Kørbing - Lyfa
By Lyfa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare solid brass and crystal pendant light designed by the danish architect Kay Kørbing in 1967 for the two danish DFDS Ferries/Ships M/S Winston Churchill and M/S Princesse M...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Handwoven Ivory Berber Rug or Runner in the Style of Elsa Gullberg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vintage ivory small-pile rug or runner in Morrocan berber wool. The subject matter are flowers and leaves and everything is done by hand. The colors are neutral and subtle and the ...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Bowl by S. R. L. La Primula, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A hand-painted Italian art pottery fruit-, salad or centerpiece bowl. Decorated with waves in diffrent colors. Made by S. R. L. Primula circa 1960-75. Measurements: D: 25 cm, H: 10 c...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Round Orange Space Age Wall Mirror, Danish 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A circular wall mirror in molded orange plastic. Beautiful. organic lines and curves. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1970s by Termotex. Anonymous designer. It features a hidden w...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Space Age Tilting Wall Mirror by Allibert, German 1970s
By Allibert
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A tilting/adjustable wall mirror in smoked transparent acrylic. Suitable for bathrooms, vanity areas or as a make-up mirror in your bedroom. It was designed and manufactured by Allib...
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Wall Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
Danish Midcentury Leaf Spice Rack in Teak & Copper, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Skillfully crafted wall mounted spice-rack or display-shelf for small items in shape of a giant leaf. The 3 shelves features decor in copper-band set with brass nails. The shelver an...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Copper
Vintage Tulip Table Lamp by Robert Welch for Lumitron, 1970s
By Robert Welch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish space age table or desk lamp designed in 1966 by Robert Welch and manufactured by Lumitron in England. Inner plastic diffuser in white with outer dome of grey transparent a...
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Vintage 1960s English Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
