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Hammershøi Spiderweb Ashtrays in Ash-Glazes by Nils Kähler for HAK, 1960s
By Herman August Kähler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylistically 'Hammershoi' distinctive bowls executed by ceramist Nils Kähler during the 1960s to commemorate Svend Hammershøi (1873-1948). Spiderweb relief pattern executed in black...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic

1930s Bullet Carbide Bicycle Lamp by Nirona Germany
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1930s carbide gas bicycle lamp. Manufactured by Nirona in German during the 1930s. This light appears intact but has not been tested. It has a nik to the front glass. Measurement...
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus More Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Vintage Money Bank Drum in Blue Glass & Silver Plate, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative Money Bank in the shape of a drum. It's made from silver plated metal and cobalt blue glass. You get access to its content by turning the lid. Manufactured by Viener...
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Italian Industrial Ceiling Lamp in White Opaline Glass & Chrome, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Italian industrial style hanging lamp in white opaline glass. Its top is made from chrome plated steel. Made in Italy during the 1970s - possibly bespoke. Measurements: H...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Orange Resin Drink Coasters by Laurids Lønborg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of orange painted resin coasters for drinks, coffee or tea. The set comes in its original onion shaped jar. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lønborg in Denmark during the 1...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Resin

Scandinavian Modern Blue Resin Drink Coasters by Laurids Lønborg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of painted resin coasters for drinks, coffee or tea. The set comes in its original onion shaped jar. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lønborg in Denmark during the 1960s. T...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Resin

Louis Poulsen White Articulated Architects Desk or Wall Lamp, 1980s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Often referred to as 'The Ghost of PH' and based on the Ideas of Poul Henningsen this fully adjustable white 'Anglepoise' desk light was designed in-house at Louis Poulsen in the ear...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Metal

Vintage Charlotte Perriand Saturn Wall Sconces for Philips, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of original Charlotte Perriand sun-lamps (Type 7529) up-cycled to wall or table lamp by our in-house electrician. Everything is original besides the sockets and new maxi-bulbs...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Glazed Rose Bud Candleholders in Stoneware by Eva Staehr-Nielsen for Saxbo, 1950
By Eva Stæhr Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small rose-bud candlestick in glazed stoneware by the female ceramist icon Eva Stæhr Nielsen. Executed in red and green nuances. Manufactured by Saxbo in Denmark during the 1950s. Mi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Opener in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aviation inspired paper knife in solid brass. Distinct art deco styling. It was made in Scandinavia during the 1920s or 30s. It has previous owners initials to one side of the blade....
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Letter Openers

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Brass

Scandinavian Functionalist Ceiling Lamp in Brass and Pink Marble Glass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Clean and elegant hanging pendant light composed of pastel-pink opaline glass shade decorated with maroon marble effects. It features a patinated solid brass top with loop. It was ma...
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Amethyst Glass Vase in the style of Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish free-form two-foil vase in amethyst glass. Stylistically this vase shares important features with some of Fulvio Bianconi's 1950s Venini pieces. Depth in color, free-form t...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Vintage Moroccan Round Tray in Embossed Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large (D:46 cm) hand-embossed tray in solid tray. Distinct North African - Moorish styling and ornamentation featuring the characteristic pie-pleaded edge. It was hand-made in Moro...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Barware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sasak Lombok Pumpkin Container in Glazed Terracotta
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A substantial pumpkin jar in glazed earthenware. Hand-crafted by Sasak on the Island of Lombok in Indonesia circa 1980-90. It has this characteristic 'red'ish' brown glaze with black...
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Vintage 1980s Indonesian Art Deco Jars

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Earthenware

Vintage Moroccan Round Engraved Brass Tray top Table, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish yet practical 1960s or 1970s Moroccan - Moorish style tray top table originally intended for serving tea and/or tobacco. It features a thick hand engraved solid removable b...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tray Tables

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Brass

Sculptural Brutalist Iron & Green Glass Wall Candle Lamp by Dantoft, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1970s Brutalist Wall candle sculpture made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans.: art objects). Made from black lacquered and welded iron set in a graphic formation ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Candle Lamps

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Modern Adjustable Brass Wall Lamp by Vitrika, 1970s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A versatile yet stylish and 'clean' wall light from the Danish design-trio Vitrika. Manufactured in the early 1970s in a style reminiscent of Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup. It's made...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Brass

Antique Oak Snuff Box in the form of a Woodworking Plane
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-made late 19th or early 20th century decorative box or snuff box in the shape of a woodworking tool, a plane. The lid part slides away reweiling a hidden compartment. It was h...
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Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Oak

Danish Functionalist Bell Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass & Copper by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish bell shaped pendant lamp in thick white opaline glass. Made by Holmegaard in Denmark during the 1940s. It is called Bell Type 2 and is very rare with the copper top. Meas...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Scandinavian Ballerina Pendant Lamp w. Pleaded White Opaline Glass Shade, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple yet feline Ballerina hanging lamp fashioned from patinated brass and featuring a pleaded opaline glass shade probably made at Holmegaard in Denmark circa 1920-30. It comes i...
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Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Art Deco Globe Pendant Lamp in White Opaline Glass & Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco or Bauhaus era styled hanging lamp featuring a spherical shade in white opaline glass and a fluted top in brass. Made in Scandinavia during the 1940s or 50s. 2.5 meters ne...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

"Noodle" Dachshund Brass Dog Bottle Opener by Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to the Austrian Illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans depiction of "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. It was made by Bosse in Vienna. Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

"Noodle" Dachshund Brass Dog Bottle Opener by Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to the Austrian Illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans depiction of "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. It was made by Bosse in Vienna. Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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

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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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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...
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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...
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

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...
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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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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