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Scandinavian Naive Egg Trinket Jar in Glazed Stoneware, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large ovoid lidded jar - egg trinket glazed and decorated naively with geometric pattern. Practical brass knob placed at the lids top. Signed VJ - un-identified Scandinavian ceramist...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Stoneware
Old Bronze Wall Relief of Dragon Slayer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An interesting mythological subject matter is conveyed in this small wall plaque. A scene of a Dragonslayer or hunter fashioned with a nice degree of...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Brass Fish Skeleton Key Hanger in the Style of Walter Bosse, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual key hanger - key rack in the shape of a fish skeleton. It made entirely from plate and wire brass and is featuring hand-engraved details to the face and tail. Unknown Europea...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique German Padlock in Brass & Iron, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1920s original padlock with key. Made from steel and brass and made in Germany pre-war during the 1920s. Its works fine and is mechanically sound. Measurements: 8x5.5x2.5 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass, Iron
Old German Tri-lock Padlock in Patinated Brass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1940s original Trilock padlock with its two original keys. Made from brass and made in West Germany during the late 1940s. Its works fine and is mechanically sound. A Bauhaus inspi...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Mirror Sphere - Desk Ornament -Paperweight
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is a rather curious and unusual item. Looking in to this elevated mirror metal sphere the entire room is reflected. You can see things that are in front of you and to the sides....
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
1930s Yale Padlock in Brass & Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1930s original Yale padlock with its two original keys. Made from brass and bronze with logo on both sides. Cast and made in the US. Built as a tank and featuring a great undisturb...
Category
20th Century American Bauhaus Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sculptural Brutalist Iron & Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s
By Dantoft Kunstartikler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large 1970s Brutalist Wall sculptures made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans.: art objects). Made from black lacquered and welded iron set in a graphic formation ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Candle Sconces
Materials
Iron
Vintage Danish Brutalist Iron & Blue Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s
By Dantoft Kunstartikler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large 1970s Brutalist Wall sculptures made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans.: art objects). Made from black lacquered and welded iron set in a graphic formation ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Candle Sconces
Materials
Iron
Vintage Brutalist Iron & Green Glass Wall Candleholders by Dantoft, 1970s
By Dantoft Kunstartikler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1970s Brutalist Wall sculptures made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans.: art objects). Made from black lacquered and welded iron set in a graphic formation highli...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Candle Sconces
Materials
Iron
Vintage Scandinavian Circular Brass Serving Tray, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish circular tray in solid brass. It was made during the 1960s or 1970s by Cawa in Denmark in a style reminiscent of Josef Frank and Stelton. It is suitable for serving drinks ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Revival Transparent Box by WMF Germany, 1970s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish plexiglass and silver-plate box by WMF in Germany. Made during the 1970s and art deco revival in style. Suitable for jewelry, vanity purposes or as a small tobacco humidor....
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Lily Sculpture - Flower Ornament in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Standing flower ornament fashioned from solid brass and an old removable snooker ball as the head of the flower. It is by all means a repurposed object made from excess components by...
Category
20th Century European Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Natural Edge Bowl in Burl Elm
Located in Esbjerg, DK
We bought this interesting piece at a small antique store in Sweden last summer. A natural edge bowl artisan hand-crafted from Swedish burr elm (La: ulmus glabra) circa 1970s-80s. It...
Category
20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Elm, Burl
Vintage Danish Copper & Hessian Wall Lamps by Svend Mejlstrøm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of fixed wall sconces designed by Svend Mejlstrøm in Denmark during the 1960s and made by MS Belysning. The set is made from hammered copper and comes with period hessian text...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Danish Minimalist White Confetti Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup - Focus, 1970s
By Claus Bonderup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of small white pendant lights in white metal. Strict minimalist appearance combined with organic curves. This model is called Confetti and was designed by the Danish Architect...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Danish Minimalist White Confetti Pendant Lamp by Claus Bonderup - Focus, 1970s
By Claus Bonderup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of small white pendant lights in white metal. Strict minimalist appearance combined with organic curves. This model is called Confetti and was designed by the Danish Architect...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Silver Pendant Necklace with Baltic Reverse Honey Amber Cameo
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set consisting of a long pleaded sterling silver necklace with a length of 60 cm and a hand-crafted cameo pendant finished in Baltic honey amber in reverse. Signed and hallmarked i...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Einar Dragsted Danish Silver Necklace & Crucifix, 1940s
By Einar Dragsted
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1940s handmade silver pendant with a 55 cm handmade silver chain. Made by the Danish Royal Court Silversmith Einar Dragsted circa 1948-50. The pendant measures: 55mmx38mm. Fully ha...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Arts and Crafts Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Vintage Teak Weather Station by Barigo, Germany, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish and sleek wall or table weather station with thermometer, barometer and hygrometer. Designed and made in Germany during the 1960'erne by Barigo.
Measurements: W: 17.5 cm,...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Acrylic, Teak
White Danish Minimalist Pipe Flush Mounts by Friis & Moltke for Lampas, 1970s
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of white built-on ceiling or flush mounts in powder coated metal. This design inspired by Gino Sarfatti was created by the Danish architect duo Friis & Moltke in the 1970s. Th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
White Danish Minimalist Pipe Flush Mounts by Friis & Moltke for Lampas, 1970s
By Knud Friis & Elmar Moltke Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of white built-on ceiling or flush mounts in powder coated metal. This design inspired by Gino Sarfatti was created by the Danish architect duo Friis & Moltke in the 1970s. Th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Industrial Pipe Built-on Outdoor Lamp by Ole Pless Jørgensen for Nordisk Solar
By Nordisk Solar Co.
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large pipe-shaped industrial in- or outdoor built-on ceiling flush mount. It is called Pipe-Line and was designed by the Danish architect Ole Pless Jorgensen and manufactured by Nord...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
Danish Modern Le Klint & Hans Bunde Brass Table Lamps for Carl M. Cohr
By Le Klint, Hans Bunde
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of incredibly rare table lights designed by the Danish Silversmith Hans Bunde. Original undisturbed rainbow-like patina to the solid brass bodies. They come fitted with fluted...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Danish Art Deco Bronze Dish by Tumulus Dania, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A solid bronze charger, dish or flat bowl with a reddish patina. Designed and manufactured by Tumulus Dania in Denmark during the 1920s or 30s in a style reminiscent of Just Andersen...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Brass Barometer by Barigo Germany, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish pocket watch shaped barometer in a solid brass outer case, silver dial, concave glass front and a showcase mechanical movement. Designed in Germany during the 1960'erne. Th...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus Era Cigarette Container in White Metal, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1930s container for cigarettes or personal smalls. Distinct simple Bauhaus - functionalist styling. It is made from an un-hallmarked solid white metal. A perfect piece for honest i...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Functionalist Hanging Lamp in Glass & Bakelite, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pastel light-yellow opaline glass shade decorated with horizontal blue stripes. It retains its original bakelite top. It was manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1930s or 1940s. ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Bakelite
Wooden Swedish Tree Trunk Sculpture of Mother & Child, Hand-Tooled Piece Unique
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A monumental piece hand-tooled from a trunk-slice of cherry wood. While its backside has a natural look - with a 'golden' patinated surface its showside showcases a rather skillfully...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cherry
French Art Deco Bronze Sunburst Ashtray or Dish, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare solid bronze dish or ashtray depicting a Helios sun disk -bursting sun - au Soleil d'or. It was made in France circa 1920-40. It has no markings. t has a rich and deep natural...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Vintage African Bronze Sculpture of a Drummer, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual vintage African bronze sculpture. A sitting drummer - drumplayer. It was brought from Africa in the 1970s. Naive - primitive styling and a strong patina. This piece is not si...
Category
Late 20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Royal Danish Navy Tobacco Set - Lighter & Box in Bronze, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Royal Danish Military set consisting of standing petrol lighter with the ciffers/code of arms of The Royal Danish Navy (Søværnet) and a cigarette box with the M23 Steel Helmet logo...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Trinket Jar in Pewter by Christian R. Kunst, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish round container fashioned from pewter and inlaid with a red/brown material. Applied rose buds around its perimeter. Designed and made by Christian R. Kunst in Denmark circa...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Danish Modern Brass Candleholders by Jens Harald Quistgaard - IHQ, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of large candlesticks in engine turned solid brass. Designed in the late 1950s by Danish Industrial design icon Jens Harald Quistgaard (IHQ). They are to be used with regular ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Antique WMF Jugend Style Stamp or Pill Box in Pewter
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 4 compartment container for stamps or pills. Distinct jugend - art nouveau styling. Made by WMF in Germany circa 1910-20. Raw undisturbed patina - un-polished.
Measurements: 10x4...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Art Deco Vase in Patinated Bronze by Bdr. Grage Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Japanese inspired vase in heavy stock solid bronze. Beautiful brown patina with dark green hues. A very tactile piece reminiscent of Just Andersens best bronze pieces. This however...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Bronze
Danish Modern Sculptural Candleholders in Brass, 1970s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural organically shaped candlesticks in solid brass. They have an almost fluid shape. Unknown Danish maker circa 1960s-70s in a style reminiscent of Pierre Forsell, Henning Kop...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Turkish Shish Kebab Skewers with Brass Animal Ornaments, Set of 8
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 8 original Turkish sis kebab skewers. Made from practical flat stainless steel topped with handles of ornamented animals in brass. This set was manufactured by Serer in Ista...
Category
Vintage 1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique French Fencing Mask in Leather & Steel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Raw authentic fencing mask that tics all the right boxes. It has such a masculine and brutal appearance. Thick patinated leather and dark metal face-cover sets the tone for this high...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Brutalist Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Vintage English Library Staircase - Steps in Wood & Green Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An elegant 4-treaded English library ladder - stair in 'Mahogany' stained oak and hand-decorated green leather. Its was made in England circa 1970s-80s. Stabile and steady and very u...
Category
20th Century English Late Victorian Stairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
A Pair of Vintage Chinese Elephant Side Tables in Painted Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of matching Chinese elephants in painted wood. Original paint and featuring bejeweled gold head-dresses. The set was made in Asia, probably China during the early to mid 20th ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Tables
Materials
Paint
Just Andersen Antique Footed Pewter Box, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An early footed box by Just Andersen. Made at his own workshop Just in Denmark during the 1920s. The exterior is made entirely from lightly hammered pewter. The interior is linned wi...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Just Andersen Miniature Oil Lamp in Pewter & Brass, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very small oil lamp made by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s. Its corpus is made from pewter while its burner is made from patinated brass. Some suggest it was often used ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Torchères
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Herman August Kähler Antique Ceramic Floor Vase in Black Lustre Glaze
By Herman August Kähler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piece unique large vase or floor vase from the workshop of Herman August Kähler. It displays a rare satin black glaze with slate mirror-like effects. It was made circa 1920-25 and ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Rimini Blue Glazed Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aldo Londi designed this lacquered chamotte stoneware vase with Rimini Blue exterior glaze and vibrant orange inner-glaze. It was manufactured in Italy by Bitossi during the 1960s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Nataraj Dancing Shiva Sculpture in Bronze, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vintage Hindu Dancing Shiva - Nataraja Lord of Dance - Dancing in a ring of fire. Cast in Bronze/brass with silver-plate details and hand-etchings. Mad...
Category
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Scandinavian Nautical Sundial in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish and large in- or outdoor sundial fashioned from solid brass. It was made on order to an Institution in Stockholm Sweden circa 1946-52. Measurements: H: 48 cm, Diameter: 31 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sundials
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus Era Brass Door Handles, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of two door handle sets with oval lock/key covers in patinated brass (photo 1 and 2 of each set). The solid brass spindles are thick and rounded of softly due to excessive use ...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Industrial - Nautical Pendant Lamp in Brass & Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Raw and authentic looking industrial ship lamp in solid brass featuring an inner-dome in clear glass. It was made by ABO Randers in Denmark during the 1970s. It comes chain suspended...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Adjustable Black Wall Lights by German Raiss Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There is a vibe of Serge Mouille over these stylish satin black wall lights from German Raiss Leuchten. The shades and sockets are made from powder-coated aluminum and they features ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Danish Modern Mirror Chrome Pendant Lamps by Frank Bentler, 1970s
By Frank Bentler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of mirror chrome-plated hanging pendant lights designed by Frank Bentler for his own company Bentler Belysning in Denmark during the late 1960s or early 70s. These ceiling...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Weather Station made from a Wooden Airplane Propeller, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual, sculptural and one of a kind weather station made from the center-piece of a large wooden airplane propeller. It was professionally re-purposed by hand in Denmark during the...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Natural Alabaster Stone Trinket Box by Romano Bianchi, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative natural alabaster stone trinket, cigar, jewelry, vanity or cigarette box. Hand-made in Italy during the 1970s by Romano Bianchi.
Measurements: 13.5x10x5.5 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Glazed Horse Terracotta Water Whistles
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very well-kept set of horse shaped water whistles or flutes. Executed in glazed terracotta/earthenware in Denmark during the 1920s. Signed/stamped: unknown.
Measurements; H: 9 cm...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Nautical Brass Propeller Pen Holder, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish nautical - maritime pen holder made from an old small boat propel. Everything made from solid brass. Rotating/adjustable holder. European, probably English, made cirka 1950...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Dinner or Butler Bell in Silver Plate by Hans Jensen, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish dinner/waiter/butler bell in silver-plated brass. Made in or prior to 1931 by silversmith Hans Jensen. It features an unusual spindle handle and ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage South African Wall Plaque in Embossed Copper, Signed Muko 82
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-crafted embossed copper wall plaque depicting a tribe/traditional South African woman. Signed Muko and dated or numbered 82. Mounted on a wooden back-plate with nails.
Measure...
Category
Late 20th Century South African Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Scandinavian Space age Wall Lamp in Teak, Aluminum & Faux Rubies, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Interesting wall light composed of a solid teak base with 'nipple' set on/of switch, an adjustable arm and a aluminum shade bejeweled with faux (acrylic) rubies. Possibly made by eit...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Small Vintage Scandinavian Space Bug Table Light by Voss, 1960s
By Voss
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and small table lamp composed of a stylized base in copper, brass and black-painted metal. Over this configuration a floating opaline sphere in white glass. In Scandinavia we...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Copper
