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Abstract Form - Surrealist Entity in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s sculptural surrealist figurine/ornament in partially glazed and hand-painted ceramic. An abstract form based upon an ovoid main shape. The main color is mustard and the appli...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Aksel Hansen Surrealist Entity in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s sculptural surrealist figurine/ornament in partially glazed and hand-painted ceramic. An abstract form based upon an ovoid main shape. The main color is mustard and the appli...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Aksel Hansen Surrealist Entity in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s sculptural surrealist entity in partially glazed and hand-painted ceramic. An abstract form based upon an ovoid main shape. The main color is mustard and the applied glaze ol...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Aksel Hansen Surrealist Ornament in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s sculptural surrealist ornament in partially glazed and hand-painted ceramic. An abstract form or being ovoid in its main shape. The main color is mustard and the applied glaz...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Danish Ceramic Up-Light Wall Sconces in Plum Magenta Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of large ceramic up-light wall lights with a plum type magenta semiv-matté glaze. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1980s. E14 bulbs/sockets up to 40 watts. Measurements: W: ...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic

Jacob E. Bang Uranium Green Art Glass Bowl w. Arrows, 1930s
By Jacob Eiler Bang
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exceptionally rare green uranium semi-conical glass bowl by Jacob E. Bang in his 'no name' art glass series for Holmegaard/Kastrup in Denmark circa 1935. It decorated with cut styliz...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Uranium Glass

Art Deco Jug in Yellow & Blonde Glazes, Sylvac England, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A striking almost monumental pottery jug from Sylvac, England. This design 1410 dates back to the 1930s and it features delicate bone-texture-like brown and yellow glazes. A beautifu...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Pitchers

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Pottery

Nils Thorsson Glazed Yellow Funkis Jug for Aluminia, 1940s
By Aluminia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare yellow jug or milk pitcher designed by Nils Thorsson and manufactured by Aluminia in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Featuring a delicate crackle glaze to its interior. Its a...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Antique French Embossed Brass Bread Basket w. Gladiator
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Embossed Basket in Brass suitable for bread, fruits or vanity purposes. Distinct art nouveau styling and a center motif or a riding gladiator. Made in France circa 1900-1920. Measure...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

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Brass

Danish Symbolic Lion Ashtray in Bronze, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A commemorative piece after a famous Danish painting by Jeppe Madsen-Ohlsen. Its front depicts the Isted Lion and in the background the church of Broager and Dybbøl Mølle / mill seen...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Victorian Ashtrays

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Bronze

Danish Modern 'Sea of Glaze' Stoneware Dish by Gordon P. , 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Japanese inspired Scandinavian rectangular stoneware dish by the Danish ceramist Gordon Petersen. This type is commonly referred to as a Sea of Glaze in Denmark due to the thick glos...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vid...

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Stoneware

Asymmetrical Blue-tinted Glass Decanter by Holmegaard Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Free-form hand-blown decanter in blue-tinted glass. Made at Holmegaard in Denmark circa 1960-70. Probably designed by either Jacob E. Bang or Per Lütken. Un-catalogued however. Very ...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Blown Glass

Memphis Style Figural Bookends in Bend Steel, 1980s, set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of figural bookends in the shape of these bend steel figurines. Both of them signed/marked by an unknown. Postmodern in style - Memphis. Measurements: H: 8 cm (sitting), Dept:...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Bookends

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Steel

Small Antique Holmegaard Decanter in Etched Glass, 1900s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small Hand-blown Port Wine decanter in clear glass decorated with etchings to its body and stopper. Made at Holmegaard/Kastrup in Denmark circa 1900-1920. Measurements: H: 18 cm, Dia...
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Early 20th Century Danish Late Victorian Barware

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Blown Glass

Scandinavian Modern Cocktail Shaker in Crystal Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish decanter/cocktail shaker in thick clear crystal glass. Probably made during the 1970s by Orrefors in Sweden after a design by Vicke Lindstrand. Signed indistinguishable to it...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Blown Glass

French Cut Crystal Port Decanter With Handle, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This wine or Port decanter dates to the 1950s or 60s. Its many cut edges are beveled softly. It can contain around 0.7 liter. Very reminiscent in style to similar designs from Saint-...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Crystal

Antique Danish Royal Family Decanter in Engraved Crystal, 1920s
By Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Catalogued as Gallaservice 'Royal Banquet Service' this exceptionally rare decanter is exibited without the stopper at the Danish glass Museum Hardernet and described in the book Roy...
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Early 20th Century Danish Late Victorian Barware

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Crystal

Italian Industrial Ceiling Lamp in White Enamel and Chrome Plating, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Italian industrial style hanging lamp in white enameled metal. Its top is made from chrome plated steel. Manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. Measurements: H: 27 cm, D...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Enamel, Chrome

Noomi Backhausen Glazed Abstract Centerpiece Bowl for Søholm, 1960s
By Noomi Backhausen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large handmade centerpiece bowl or dish featuring a variety of earthy glazes set in an abstract sunflower looking motif. It was designed by female ceramist Noomi Backhausen in the la...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Black White Sgrafitto Table Lamp by Elisabeth Loholt, 1950s
By E. S. Horn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Black and white glazed ovoid Ceramic table lamp decorated in sgrafitto style. Designed and made by Elisabeth Loholt in Denmark during the 1950s in a style reminiscent of Ingrid Att...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Acrylic

Uno & Osten Kristiansson Ceiling Lamp in Opaline Glass & Teak, 1960s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple Swedish Modern pendant light constructed of a blown matte opaline glass and a stylish top in solid teak. Designed by Uno and Ôsten Kristiansson and manufactured by Luxux in ...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass, Teak

Golden Spy Ball Table Lamp in Brass from Frimann, Danish 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frimann Table Light with original Golden everlasting Mirror/spy Bulb - E27 socket. Please notice that the light of this type of bulb is not meant to lid up the room but create a cosy...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

E06 Black Minimalist Ceiling or Wall Lamps by Habits Studio for Luceplan Italy
By Lucepan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
E06 is a family of adjustable luminaires with a cylindrical/tubular lamp body. Here a set of 3 in satin black. Designed by Habits Studio in 2008 and produced by the famous Luceplan b...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Satin Black E06 Minimalist Ceiling or Wall Lamps by Luceplan Italy
By Lucepan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
E06 is in a family of adjustable tubular luminaires with a cylindrical lamp body. Here a set in satin black. Designed by Habits Studio in 2008 and produced by the famous Luceplan bra...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Christian Dell Black Bauhaus Desk Lamp for Bünte und Remmler
By Christian Dell
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare version/configuration of the Matador Desk Lamp. Model 2700A designed by iconic Bauhaus designer and teacher Christian Dell. It is adjustable by the shade and at the base. Its ...
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Swiss Powder Compact in Mother of Pearl & Gold Plating
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish vintage powder compact with mirror executed in gold plated metal and showcasing a front tiled with mother of pearl. Swiss made circa 1930-60. Measurements: D: 8 cm, H:dept:...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Gold Plate

Vintage Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Four Clover Heart Pin Brooch
By Hans Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish four clover pin brooch cleverly made from 4 connected hearts. Designed and made by Hans Hansen in Denmark ca 1960-70. Hallmarked: HH, 108, Denmark, 925s. Measurements: 27x2...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

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Silver

Antique Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Urne or Lidded Vase with Hand-painted motifs
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 19th century or early 20th century porcelain urne decorated with gold and brown over-glazing and featuring to motifs. An idyllic Danish scene and a bouquet of flowers hand-pai...
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Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Vases

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Porcelain

Vintage African Head Bust in Hand Carved Black Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small scaled african head bust hand carved in black wood. It has a slight tilt - leaning to one side. It features fine details and textures. Particularly ...
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Wood

Scottish Terrier White Bisque Porcelain Figurine by Schaubach Kunst, 1950s
By Schaubach Kunst
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lifelike figurine of a white Scottish terrier/Aberdeen Terrier. Its executed and molded in white bisque porcelain. This is the large size by Schaubach Kunst...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

German Modern Long Neck Glazed Ceramic vase by Peter Müller for Sgrafo Atelje
By Peter Müller
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small long neck ceramic vase decorated with green and brown earthy drip glazes. Dessin 3037 by Peter Müller for Sgrafo Atelje in Germany circa 1970. Reminiscent in style to Franchi A...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Abstract Cobra Composition - Small Danish Oil Painting, 1977
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small abstract oil composition executed with putty and hands/fingers on canvas. It bears its title to its back 'Heidi' and is dated 1977. Its a portrait of an unknown female called H...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Paintings

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Paint

Vintage Perletinn Brutalist Box in Pewter, Norway 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Norwegian brutalist box for cigarettes, cigar, playing cards, jewelry or other personal smalls. Distinct crater paneling micmicing the surface of the moon. Made and designed by Per...
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Brutalist Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp with White Opaline Glass Sphere
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically composed Scandinavian Modern table Lamp. It features a heavy solid brass base and white opaline ball shade. It has an on/of switch to its cord. It was made in Sweden o...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Fluted Architectural Ceramic Vase in White Glaze by L. Hjorth, 1940s
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large vase decorated with vertical ribbings and white glaze. Strict architectural derived Art Deco styling. Very similar to the iconic Lyngby Vases and Arne Bangs form-language. But ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Richard Manz 'Trapez' - Three Dimensional Art Wall Sculpture, 1986
By Richard Manz
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tri-dimensional Wall Sculpture called Trapez or Trapezoid. Made in 1986 by the Danish/German ceramist Richard Manz (1933-1999) overseen and most likely in collaboration with his wife...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Porcelain

Gunnar Ander Swedish Modern Candleholder in Brass, 1960s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylized lily candelabra in solid brass. Its to be fitted with 3 regular sized candles. Designed by Swedish Gunnar Ander circa 1960-70. Reminiscent in ...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Danish Functionalist Table Lamp in Brass & Marble Glass by Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art Deco styled desk lamp made by Fog and Mørup in Denmark during the 1940s. It features a patinated brass base and rod. The iconic marbled opaline glass top shade resembles a fried ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

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Brass

Black Danish Minimalist Table Lamp by Hans Schwazer for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This rare Minimalistic modernist table lamp was designed by Hans Schwazer in the 1970s. It bears close resemblance to Joe Colombo's Riscio table lamp for SEM Luci. But this is all Da...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Minimalist Table Lamps

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Steel

Vintage Danish Hippie Up-cycled Coin Mountain Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual pagoda shaped coin sculpture called a coin mounain. Legally made in Denmark as an anti-capitalistic manifesto inspired by 'The Pyramid of Capitalist System' ('La Pyramide du ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Egyptian Serving Tray in Hand Engraved Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-engraved Egyptian serving tray in brass. Imported as a souvenir to Denmark circa 1950-60. It features ornamented handles, hieroglyphs and pharaoh depictions. Measurements: L: 47...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Barware

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Brass

Small Danish Antique Mahogany Wall Mirror, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small wall mirror in Mahogany veneer upon oak and pine. Clean curves and plain lines. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker during the early 1900s. Measurements: 52x36x4 cm in frame. The m...
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Late Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Oak, Pine

Vintage Danish Church Altar Candlesticks in Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of heavy altar candlesticks in brass. These came out of a Church Near Ribe in the western part of Denmark. The design is very plain despite their Baroque inspired shape. They ...
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Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Midcentury Fanfare Brass Candlesticks by Hans Bolling for Torben Ørskov, 1960s
By Hans Bølling
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pair of candlesticks was designed by Hans Bølling and manufactured by Torben Orskov in Denmark during the 1950s. They are called Fanfare or trumpet and are made from solid brass...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Minimalist Sonet Wall Lamps by Hans Peter Jeppesen for Fog & Mørup, 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Multi-adjustable wall lights called 'Sonet'. Designed by Hans Peter Jeppesen and manufactured by Fog & Mørup in Denmark during the 1960s. This design has won international ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Steel

French Art Deco 'Dress' Table Lamp in Pewter, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Leonardine comes this stylized table lamp in patinated pewter. It depicts a woman whos dress floats down and creates the base. It was made in France circa 1920-40. It...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Carl Fagerlund Crystal Ceiling or Wall Lamp for Orrefors Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Crystal and brass flush mount or large wall sconce designed by Carl Fagerlund and manufactured by Orrefors in Sweden during the early 1960s. Original configuration with 6 sockets for...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Crystal, Brass

Agricultural Theme Bar Set in Brass, 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Midcentury bar-set with the following accessories: a rock hammer Corkscrew, a spade shaped bottle opener and a horse head ashtray. All of them made ...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

Göran Wärff Sculptural Multi-Faceted Bowl in Cut Crystal for Kosta Sweden
By Göran Wärff
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A massive centerpiece bowl in cut crystal. Very sculptural: multi-faceted, thick edges and very heavy. Designed by the iconic Swedish glass wizard Göran Wärff during the 1980s. Its h...
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Le Klint Sax Accordion Wall Lamp in Beech
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adjustable wall light made from beech. Made by Le Klint and designed by Erik Hansen all the way back in 1952. This particular example Sax model number 224-1 dates from the 1980s and ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Svend Lindhart Art Deco Style Bronze Dish w. Crowned Swan, Signed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare lue gilded rounded triangular bronze dish or ashtray by Danish Sculptor Svend Villiam Peder Lindhart (1899-1989). A mythological Art Deco style motif of a crowned Swan. Beauti...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

Svend Lindhart 'Aries' Zodiac Dish in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare partially lue gilded circular bronze dish or ashtray by Danish Sculptor Svend Villiam Peder Lindhart (1899-1989). A zodiac motif of the Aries. Beautiful organic refined detail...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

Svend Lindhart 'Leda & The Swan' Gilt Bronze Dish
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare lue gilded hexagonal bronze dish or ashtray by Danish Sculptor Svend Villiam Peder Lindhart (1899-1989). A mythological Art Deco style motif of Leda and the Swan. Beautiful or...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

Just Andersen & E. Borch Art Deco Sculpture of Boy with Teddybear, 1940s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
One of the largest sculptures from Just Andersen designed around 1930-40 by female sculptor and artist Elna Borch. Its Composed of Just Andersens own alloy/patina called Disko Metal....
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco style Hanging Lamp in Marbled Glass & Brass, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish art deco/functionalist pendant light partially perforated solid brass and marbled glass. It was manufactured in Denmark during the m...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hand Painted Holmegaard Glass Decanter by Jacob E. Bang, 1950s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art glass decanter with handle and hand-painted flowers in enamel lacquer. Designed by Jacob E. Bang, Arne Bang's kid brother, and made at K...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Art Nouveau Wine Leaf Dish & Letter Opener in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A naturalistic perceived French pattern from the 1910s this ornate set was made by Gørtler E. Albersen in Denmark during the 1930s or 40s. Both parts are made from solid heavy stock ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Nouveau Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

Just Andersen Art Deco Trinket Jar in Patinated Bronze, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early green patinated jar or trinket in bronze designed by Just Andersen and manufactured in the early 1930s. Ornate Josef Frank inspired handle to the lid. Fully signed and numbered...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Jars

Materials

Bronze

Just Andersen Art Deco Trinket Jar in Pewter, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare pewter trinket in pewter. Clean strict design with beaded edge. Designed and manufactured by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s. Imprinted to its base: Just, Danmark, 2...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Jars

Materials

Pewter

Baccarat Rose Crystal and Copper Dresser Jar, France 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exceptional piece of multi-faceted pink/rose/salmon/peach'y crystal set in large pertruding squares. It features its original patinated copper lid with beaded ornamentation towards i...
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Vintage 1930s French Arts and Crafts Jars

Materials

Crystal, Copper

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