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Scandinavian Modern White Multi Shaded Pendant Lamp
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish possibly bespoke ceiling light fashioned from exaggerated chrome top-part/tube and a shade-system consisting of 4 connected shades in white powder-coated metal. Anonymous S...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Danish Artist Framed Abstract Drawings on Paper, Signed Martin 1976
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Carl Henningsen Pedersen and Eugeniusz Gerlach comes this set of original drawing from the Danish artist Martin Nielsen. Martin is a selftought artist and his style c...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Danish Midcentury Cufflinks in Knotted 14 Carat Yellow Gold, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of draped or knotted gold cufflinks by the Danish goldsmith Henrik Munck Hansen. Executed in 14 carat yellow gold. Hallmarks reads: 585 - HMH. Beautiful unisex design and a gr...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Art Deco Ceramic Planter with Glazed Faces by Aksel Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A piece unique planter or jardiniere by the Danish ceramist and artist Aksel Hansen. Made in his own studio in Denmark circa 1940-50. It features two androgynous faces in relief - on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chubby Fish Figurines or Ashtrays in Brass, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very decorative and useable fish ornaments that doubles as ashtrays or storage for personal smalls like rings etc. Charming chubby look - sort of a hybrid between a koi fish and a lu...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Midcentury 'Golden' Bronze Egg Ornament & Stand by Illums Bolighus
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A bronze egg displayed on a brass stand. Designed and made by Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen, Denmark circa 1960. The egg is hollow and rather light. Markings to the base reads: Illum...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Danish Modernist Candlesticks in Patinated Brass, 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of brass candlesticks manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. They have not been polished recently and display ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Fog & Mørup Danish Modernist Hanging Lamp in Opaline Glass & Grey Metal
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare lamp in the shape of this vintage 1960s pendant light by Fog & Mørup, Denmark. It's a variation of Jo Hammerborgs Metro pendant (same petrol-grey shade) and it features a main...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Royal Copenhagen Glazed Stoneware Dish by Bode Willumsen, 1940s
By Bode Willumsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped stoneware bowl in earthy Sung and Crystaline Glazes. It was designed by danish ceramist Bode Willumsen and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen in the late 1940s. Earl...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
Le Klint Denmark - Minimalist Candlesticks in Brushed Aluminum
By Le Klint
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of hybrid candleholders in brushed aluminum. One side takes regular sized candles and the other can be used with tea light candles. Made by Le Klint in Denmark during the 1990...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Minimalist Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Brass Letter Opener with Celtic Cifer - Symbolism
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual paper knife in solid brass. Its top depicts a Celtic cifer with symbolism of both love and power. It was made in Europe during the 19th century. It has indistinguishable mark...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
Danish Art Deco Ceramic Pumpkin Jug by Sorgenfri
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small chubby art deco style pumpkin jug or handle-vase in glazed ceramic. Decorated with pink stripes and floral details. Fine and well-kept vintage condition. Makers mark to its bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Swedish Crystal Decanter from Strömbergshyttan, 1950s
By Strombergshyttan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy Strömbergshyttan crystal decanter. Crafted of thick Strömbergshyttan crystal with it's characteristic light blue hue. The very one-dimensional looking stopper suggest that Elis...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Brutalist Wall Warrior w. Nose & Earrings in Re-purposed Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A one of a kind chain-suspended warrior wall head in brass. It made entirely from re-purposed/recycled parts. It features spiraling 'spring-hair', acid-cut e...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Hand-engraved Brass Candleholder with Lions Feet
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy hand-engraved tri-stand altar or church candlestick on lions feet. It was made in Scandinavia from solid brass. It has no markings and its precise provenance is unknown. It is ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Late Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Nutcracker in Brass for Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is not a midcentury torture devise or thumb-screw. But it is indeed a beautifully crafted midcentury nutcracker of the finest quality solid brass. This is the larger version des...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
French Orange Glazed Spherical Table Lamps in the Style of Jean Besnard, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Playfully glazed spherical pottery table lights in the style of Jean Besnard. Designed and created by anonymous designer/maker in France during the 1920s or 1930s. No markings or sig...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Androgynous Granite Stone Head Sculpture
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Expressionless androgynous stonehead and base executed in cut granit. Hard and soft in expression and form at the same time. While the head is executed in a pink/red'ish granite the ...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Modernist Blue Magic Glass Planter by Michael Bang & Ole Winther for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Top Hat shaped planter or large vase in white opaline glass. The glass design is by Michael Bang, the decor by Ole Winther and in was made for a limited times during the 19...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Opaline Glass
Antique Italian Majolica Fruit Dish in Glazed Ceramic, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large ceramic dish Majolica dish playfully decorated with fruits, grapes and flowers around its perimeter. Unknown Italian maker circa 1910-20 in a style reminiscent of early Clarice...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Edo Style Old Foo Dog in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Old - possibly antique Japanese Edo style Foo or Lion dog. It is executed in glazed ceramic or Oribe. Unfortunately we have not been able to date this more precise but it definitely ...
Category
20th Century Asian Edo Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Green 'Flamingo' Art Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique modernist art glass vase designed and made by Per Lütken at Holmegaard in Denmark in 1957. Executed in green and clean hand-blown Sommerso Glass. Hand-signed to its base Holme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Danish Bog Oak Box with 'The Little Mermaid' in Silver, by AS 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare and Beautiful handmade Box by Andersen and Søhoel. It is made of danish Bog Oak 400 to 1000 years old. The Lid has a silver henge and mechanism and is inlayed with a motif of ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
After Pierre-Auguste Renoir's 'Dance at Bougival' Vintage Enamel by Barba Spain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exceptionel hand-painted enamel wall plaque by Barba Spain. It is a licensed piece/reproduction showcasing a 'free take' of the French Impressionist...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Black Brutalist Stoneware Bowl with Shark Teeth Pattern
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A brutalist stylized stoneware bowl decorated with black glaze and shark teeth/fin decor around its perimeter. It's a unique piece by an unidentified Scandinavian ceramist. Its dated...
Category
Early 2000s Scandinavian Brutalist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Revolving Minimalist Stainless Steel Ashtray by Roelandt for Stelton, 1980s
By Stelton
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish stainless steel ashtray designed by Roelandt and manufactured by Stelton in Denmark during the 1980s. Similar to Arne Jacobsen's cylinda-line but with a tilting/revolving m...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Minimalist Ashtrays
Materials
Stainless Steel
Abstract Cubist Composition in Oil by Henning Nielsen, Danish Artist 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Abstract oil painting in earthy colors and in period frame. It is titled Driftwood - Glasklint and was painted by the Danish artist Hening Nielsen born in 1930 sometime during the 19...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
French Art Deco Pink & Green - 'Rubina Verde' Glass Vases, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exquisite French colored glass vases. Pink and green glass or Rubina Verde as they are called in France. Executed with vertical ribbings. Distinct...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
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Art Deco Bronze Altar Candleholders from CAWA, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair Alter candleholders for Church - Bloc Candles. They are made from solid heavy bronze set with architecturally perceived column centerpieces. A bit of early Brutalism or Gothic...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Bespoke Italian 'Sun' Pendant Lamps in Translucent Alabaster & Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Why should ceiling lights not mimic the shape and color of the evening sun. Well this Italian, possibly bespoke, set does indeed. They feature shades made from translucent alabaster ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Candlesticks in Patinated Bronze, Denmark 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate pair of low bronze candlesticks for church or block candles. Intricate floral details and a vibrant green patina. Made in Denmark during the 1920s or 30s in a style reminiscen...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 1:1 Sculpture of a Human Skull in Green Verdigris Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1:1 cast model of a human skull in green verdigris bronze (artificial patina). It's made from a cast of a real human skull, probably female, and is complete with teeth, lower- and upper jaw. This particular example has a spooky and authentic feel to it. The skull as a symbol serves as a reminder of human mortality - memento mori. It was made in Europe...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Dual Sphere Table Lamp in Beech Wood & Opaline Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and Sculptural modern table light executed with a large solid sphere in beech wood and featuring a similar sized opaline glass sphere/shade. A sphere on a sphere. Unknown Sca...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass, Beech
Poul Henningsen White & Pink PH-Hat Wall Sconce for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
White PH Hat wall lamp designed by Poul Henningsen in the late 1970s. This particular example was manufactured by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in the early 2000s. It features angle-adjus...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamp in Brass & Purple Glass, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A swag antique table or desk lamp in naturally patinated/aged brass set with faceted purple - pink when lid glass inserts. This light was made in Vienna in Austria circa 1910-1920. S...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Mythological Bronze Ornament of Atlas, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A mythological piece depicting Atlas. In Greek mythology, Atlas (Greek: Ἄτλας, Átlās) is a Titan/God condemned to hold up the heavens or sky for eternity after the Titanomachy. Atlas...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Scandinavian Art Deco Obelisk in Heavy Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant and simplistically constructed desk ornament or paperweight in bronze. The obelisk can be perceived as a phallic symbol, a creating force or even a symbol of the sun. Its cle...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Tall Conical Art Deco Cut Crystal Decanter from Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tall and Beautifully cut crystal decanter from the 1920s. Made at Holmegaard in Denmark. The carafe is mouth-blown and hand cut/poished with large polished circular dots and geometri...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Yellow Atoll Art Glass Dish by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, 1980s
By Anna Ehrner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick, heavy and lemon-colored small art glass bowl from Kosta Boda in Sweden. It was designed by Anna Ehrner in the mid 1980s. The bowl is called Atoll and it features swirl-work in...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Bertil Vallien Spherical Tornado Vase in Art Glass for Kosta Boda
By Bertil Vallien
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A hand-signed Tornado vase by Bertil Vallien. Each one in this series with unique playful modernist decor. Made at Kosta Boda in Sweden during the early 1...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Vine Leaf Chambersticks - Candleholders in brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of low candlesticks or chamber sticks in solid brass. European origin, probably Italian, circa 1950-70s. The set is to be fitted with regular sized candles. Great as a Christm...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Table Lamp in Brass, Walnut and Marbled Glass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exquisite and very versatile Italian desk or table lamp. It features a sunburst base and pin-striped rod in walnut. Patinated brass accents and a multi-adjustable swan-neck in brass....
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Fossilized Orthoseras Squid Polished Stone Ashtray or Dish
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fossil of an Orthoseras squid that lived over 50 million years ago made into an ashtray or decorative dish sometime during the 1970s.
Measurements: 13x9x2.5 cm.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stone
Danish Modern Glazed Stoneware Koi Fish by Aage Würtz, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In Japanese culture the Koi fish symbolizes courage, perseverance, bravery and love simultaneously. This emblematic stoneware sculpture however was made in Denmark by Aage Würtz circ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Antique French Paste Vase in Colored Art Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Almost looking like a piece of Roman Ancient glass this unusual vase was made in France circa 1880-1920 by an anonymous glass maker. It showcases a technique where the interior is ma...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Louis Poulsen Grey Pendant Lamp 'Klassependel', 1960s
By Louis Poulsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Designed in-house by Louis Poulsen in Denmark in 1967. It is called Class Room Pendant Light (Da: Klassependel) and it composed of a grey lacquered aluminium main shade with an acryl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Jens Harald Quistgaard Minimalist Stainless Steel Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish torpedo shaped salt and pepper shakers in stainless steel. Designed by IHQ - Jens Harald Quistgaard for his own company Dansk Design during the 1960s.
Measurements: H: 12...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Hand-Glazed Terracotta Vase or Planter, Signed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Pedestal vase or small planter in hand-glazed pottery. Decorated with stylized flower and ribbon. Signed by an unknown maker. Either Danish or German origin early-mid 20th century. S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
Antique Grotesque Monk Wall Candle Head in Plaster, Italy 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small sculptural candleholder for wall mount. A medieval style inspired painted plaster head depicting a monks head. Grotesque caricature with strong evil/dark features. It was mad...
Category
Early 20th Century European Medieval Candlesticks
Materials
Plaster
Post-modern Art Glass Vase by Odd Ingar Karlengen for Hallingglass Norway
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Almost every color imaginable appears in the palette of this studio art glass vase by Norwegian Glass Designer Odd Ingar Karlengen. It is signed by hand and its a piece unique made a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
White Vintage PH 4.5/4 by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare version in the Poul Henningsen metal series. It's basically a PH 4/3 on steroids. It is taller and wider. It was made for a brief time during the 1980s based upon a desig...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Jean Besnard Style Wooden Craquelé Table Lamp, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Playfully lacquered spherical Wooden table light in the style of Jean Besnard. Designed and created by anonymous designer/maker in France during the 1920s. No markings or signature t...
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bakelite, Oak
Antique Vase in Pressed Ruby Red Glass by Fyens Glasværk, 1920s
By Fyens glasværk 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1920s flower vase in pressed ryby/deep red glass. Made at Fyens Glasværk (later Holmegaard) in the early 1920s. It's a substantial and tall piece measuring 28 cm in height. Suitabl...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp in Yellow Crystal, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Distinct Art Deco revival table light with a base and rod fashioned from faceted and cut yellow crystal. Unidentified Swedish maker/designer in the style of Murano and Baccarat. It c...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Karl Jørgen Otteren Norwegian Sculptural Church Candleholder in Twisted Pewter
By Karl Jorgen Otteren
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare church candleholder for bloc or ball candles. It is designed and made by the Norwegian silversmith Karl Jørgen Otteren. Executed in twisted pewter. Stamped/inscribed Otteren.
...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Swedish Modern Stoneware Table Lamp in Dusty Green Glaze, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unidentified large Swedish ceramic table light signed CF or CE. It is executed in a vibrant dusty green glaze and displays elements of the Italian Sgrafitto technique. It comes mount...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
Jonas Hidle 'Soap Bubble' Ceiling Lamp in Smoke Glass & Brass, 1960s
By Jonas Hidle
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Norwegian designer Jonas Hidle created this striking mushroom shaped pendant light. Among the Norwegian referred to as the 'Soap Bubble Lamp'. Its composed of a large hand blown ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century 24 Carat Gold Plated Candlesticks by Hugo Asmussen
By Hugo Asmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of 24-carat gold-plated candle holders set with faceted crystal beads. Designed by Hugo Asmussen and manufactured at his company Asmussen in Denmark circa 1960s-70s. They are ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage Abstract Glass Vase by Frantisek Peceny for Sklo Union, Czech Rep. 70s
By Sklo Union Rosice
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mid-century modern sculptural Czech glass vase designed by Frantisek Peceny for Rosice works - Sklo Union in 1972. A rather unusual and abstract glass vase from former Czechoslovakia...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Carl Auböck Butler Ashtray in brass for Illums Bolighus, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Eleganty crafted Brass ashtray with stylized walnut handle designed by Carl Aübock and produced under license by Illums Bolighus in the 1950’s. It was an expensive item in the 1950s ...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
