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
Antique & Rustic Swiss Bird Whistle in Hand-Carved Cedar Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Folk art piece in the shape of this charming little whistle. Hand-carved in rustic fruit or cedar wood and featuring one end shaped as a bird head.
Measurements: L/H: 17.5 cm, Diam...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Cedar
Naturalistic Scandinavian Wine Leaf Dish in Patinated Brass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Based upon a naturalistic French pattern from the early 20th century this ornate sculptural dish or tray was made in Scandinavia during the 1930s or 40s. Utilize it for jewelry, soap...
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Pineapple Trinket or Urn, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vintage brass sculptural pineapple trinket that incorporates the playful glamour of the Hollywood Regency era and style. European, possibly Italian made during the 1970s. It is mad...
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Jars
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Tea Jar in Hand Hammered & Embossed Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very well-made trinket or tea jar executed in hand-hammered and hand-embossed thin brass. Its interior is linned with pewter that protect moist or dry spices, tea or tobacco. It wa...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Jars
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Art Deco Vienna Ring Tray With Bronze Cockatoo Parat, 1920
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art deco period ring or jewelry brass dish guarded by a small bronze cockatoo. Unknown Austrian/Vienna maker circa 1920-30. It does not have any markings.
Measurements: H: 14 cm, Di...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Brass Wall Lamp with Opaline Glass Mushroom Shade, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegantly crafted wall light in brass featuring a mushroom shaped milky white opaline glass shade. Unknown Scandinavian maker/designer in the style of Hans Agne Jakobsson and Vilhelm...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Space Age Wall Sconce in Cream Acrylic & Orb Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Nordic Space age styled fixed wall light in the style of Max Bill and E. R. Nele. Anonymous Scandinavian maker circa 1970s. Electrical circuit: E14 up to 40 watts.
Measurements: ...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
Norwegian Mid-Century Pewter Vase by Brøderne Mylius
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small spiky bordering on biomorphic vase fashioned from solid Norwegian pewter. Designed and made by Brødrene Mylius in Norway circa 1950. Reminiscent in style to designs from Just...
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pewter
Small Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp in Brass & White Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small, simple yet elegant Table Lamp executed in brass and featuring a white frosted glass shade in mushroom shape. It was manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1970s in art deco ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen Double Pendant Lamp for Lyfa, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Probably one of the rarest designs by Holm-Sørensen. This double light executed in copper, brass and black painted aluminum is a 1950s hybrid and very versatile. It can obviously be ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Art Deco Photo Frame (30x25cm) in Glass & Nickel Plated Metal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare surviver in the shape of this 30x20 cm standing photo frame. It features nickel plated corners and mirror finished geometric ornamentation. It was made in Denmark during the 1...
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Photography
Materials
Glass
Patinated Scandinavian Art Deco Cigar Box in Brass & Enamel, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A brass cigarette or cigar box executed entirely of brass and set with an unusual and vivid circular enamel plaque in red and yellow. It was made by an anonymous craftsman/designer i...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Brass, Enamel
