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
Vintage Sword Handle 'Venus' Ashtray in Brass, 1960s, Spain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Spanish made unusual ashtray in sculpted brass and black/dark grey lacquered metal. Its center sword handle that holds the two slots for your cigars or cigarettes depicts the mytho...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Cylindrical Candleholders in Brass by Peter Jensen, 1970s Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of 3 danish modern tea light candleholders. Made from cylindrically shaped solid brass in 3 diffrent heights. The holders for the tea light are removable. Alternatively th...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
A Set of Mid-Century Candleholders in Brass by Dantorp Design, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlestick holders designed and manufactured by Dantorp Design in Denmark during the 1960s. Art Deco revival in style. The candleholders are to be fitted with ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Mid-century French Ceramic Jug Vase in Psychedelic Glazes, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vibrant eye-catching piece of French ceramic. A jug vase executed in psychedelic glazes that almost have every color imaginable in it. Studio made in France circa 1950-60. It has s...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Cigarette Box in Embossed Leather, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mid-century Italian leather box embossed with diffrent codes of arms. It has red interior and brass hinges. Suitable for jewelry, cigarettes or small-medium cigars. It was hand-made ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Cedar
Modernist Stoneware Vase in Brown Glaze by Gunnar Nylund for Nymølle, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) designed many classics for the Danish ceramic Workshop Nymølle where he was artistic leader from 1959-63. This particular lean and stylish piece is executed...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Bauhaus Era - Functionalist Door Knocker in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy door hammer in patinated brass. Simple Bauhaus/Art Deco styling. It is suitable for both doors and gates. Vacant slot to its top for your name. It was cast in Denmark circa 193...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Bauhaus Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Egg Shaped Money Bank in Brass by Hans Bunde for Carl Cohr, 1960s
By Hans Bunde
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare Egg shaped money bank (in The Smile series) in solid brass featuring a red removable money slot. Designed by the Danish Silversmith Hans Bunde and made by Cohr in Denmark...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Brass Corkscrew with Ibex, 1930s - Einar Dragsted Attributed
By Einar Dragsted
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural corkscrew in brass and steel made attributed to the workshop of silversmith E. Dragsted in Copenhagen. Made around 1930. The top of the corkscrew depicts an Ibex - Mountai...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage Italian Water Pump Cigarcutter & Ashtray in Brass & Onyx Marble, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual Cigarcutter and ashtray executed in pink/reddish onyx marble and a built on center water pump that works as a cigarcutter. A very practical and well-built curiosity made in I...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Scandinavian Bauhaus Vase or Pen Holder in Patinated Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small cylindrical and heavy vase in patinated bronze. Unknown Scandinavian maker/designer in a style reminiscent of Just Andersen and Tinos Copenhagen. It almost has a brutalist styl...
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Bauhaus Vases
Materials
Bronze
Black Articulated Scissor Wall Lamp in Bauhaus Style, Germany 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very similar to Christian Dell's 6718 for Kaiser Idell comes this stylish industrial articulated scissor wall light. It is adjustable in all directions and depth. Executed in black l...
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
