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Vintage Freudian Erotic Brass Wall Plaque 'Whats on a Mans Mind', 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A whimsical interpretation of Sigmund Freud's 'Whats on a Mans Mind'. A wall plaque with an optical illusion. The face of a man in which 3 naked w...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Grete Prytz Kittelsen Cathedral Jar in Maroon Enamel for Cathrineholm Norway
By Grete Prytz Kittelsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Norwegian designer, silversmith and enamel artist is know as 'The Queen of Scandinavian Design'. The main reason being her exquisite enamel pieces for Cathrineholm in Norway. Thi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
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
Scandinavian Organic Candelabra in the Style of Josef Frank, 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Josef Franks 'The Loop' comes this snake shaped organically shaped candleholder for 4 regular sized candles. Its fashioned from solid brass that has developed a charm...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Vintage 'Pocket Watch' Wall Clock by Landex Royal Craft, Japan 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Japanese novelty wall clock in the shape of an old school pocket watch. Made by Landex Royal Craft in Japan circa 1970-80. Made from brass and bras...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
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
Japanese Space Age Flip Alarm Clock by Copal, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There certainly a vibe of early James Bond to this vintage flip clock from Japanese Copal LTD Co. Design/model number: 109416. It was manufactured in the 1970s and is in working orde...
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic
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
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
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
Majestic Lion Sculpture in Carved Dark Hardwood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A heavy Lion sculpture in hand-carved/tooled hardwood. Stylized features very reminiscent of art deco. It is a piece unique but its origin is unclear. We suspect it was made anywhere...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
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
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
Antique Hand-Carved Box in Oak, 19th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There is such a rich patina to this intricately hand-carved square box in oak. Lotus flowers set symmetrically towards its edges and a center motif/panel with unusual floral details....
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
Machine Age Desk Sculpture or Paperweight in Bronze & Steel, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylized desk/horizontal plaque or sculpture fashioned from stainless steel and bronze. Distinct industrial/machine age styling. Pieces of pipe and devices from a steel bending mac...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Machine Age Paperweights
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
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
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
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.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
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
Sculptural Mid-Century stylized birds carved from Steer Horn, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small scaled hand-made bird figurines carved in steer horn. One of them featuring small green glass eye and the other being a slightly more abstract or freely interpreted bird. Never...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn
Vintage Apothecary Jar in White Glass by Empoli Italy, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish yet simply apothecary jar in white opaline glass. This is the large version measuring 23 cm in height with a diameter of 10 cm. It's suitable for storing tea, chocolates, c...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Opaline Glass
Danish Postmodern Glazed Studio Stoneware Bowl by Bing & Grøndahl
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Footed stoneware dish with asymmetrical edge. Decorated with dusty pink, plum purple, salmon and light green pastels. Unidentified ceramist in the postmodern style for B&G in Denmark...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Joseph Simon Danish Stoneware Bowl in Coffee Glaze for Søholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Handmade stoneware bowl. Decorated with coffee glaze featuring relief patterns of spirals and squares. Designed by ceramist Joseph Simon and made at Søholm in Denmark between 1967-69...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Holger FridericiasCasket Box in Patinated Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thin stocked small scaled treasure chest - casket box in bronze applied green verdigris patina (cold paint). Suitable for storing small personal 'treasures' like jewelry, tea, tobacc...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Aksel Hansen Surrealist Dancers - Wall Plaques in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An interesting set of oval wall platters in glazed stoneware. The subject matter is rather abstract and up for interpretation. But it seems they depicts to human beings dancing one w...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Jens Harald Quistgaard Brass midcentury Candlesticks, 1960s, Set of 6
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A group of 6 solid brass candlesticks designed and manufactured by Jens Harald Quistgaard - IHQ in Denmark during the 1960s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed cand...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
French Folk Art Owl Decoy - Bird Scarer, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
There is a great deal of rawness and authenticity to this 1930s French owl decoy. It is carved in wood and nail - upholstered with some kind of animal leather. Its eyes and beak is m...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Large Scandinavian Midcentury Brass Candelabra, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegantly crafted heavy stock candelabra in solid brass. It features 5 arms/candle holders for regular sized candles. It was made anonymously in Scandinavia during the 1960s and has ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Ivan Weiss Glazed White & Blue Porcelain Vase for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
By Ivan Weiss
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Modern Porcelain vase with blue decor designed by the danish ceramist Ivan Weiss and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen during the 1980s. Fully signed, numbered and marked to the base....
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Box With Deer by Just Andersen, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish relatively large box with an ear-less deer decorating the removable lid. Distinct Art Deco styling. Designed and made by Just Andersen in Denmark circa 1930-40. Design numb...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Danish Crown Letter Opener in Sterling Silver, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish paper knife with elongated sterling silver handle set with the Danish Royal Crown hence its name Danish Crown or Dansk Krone in Danish. Fully Hall-marked.
Measurements: ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Silver, Steel
Scandinavian Functionalist Candlesticks in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of brass candlesticks for regular sized candles. Distinct functionalist styling with architectural features. Manufactured anonymously in Scandinavia during the 1930s or 40s. ...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Bauhaus Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Candlesticks in Bronze by TH. P, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A heavy pair of bronze taper candlesticks executed with architectural features. Designed and manufactured by TH. P. in Scandinavia in 1977. Signed TH. P., 1977. They are to be fitted...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Swedish Folk Art Tea Caddy in Hand-Carved Wood, 19th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fine hand-tooled and ebonized wooden tea canister of Swedish origin - circa 1850-1890. Folk art piece made by an unknown artisan.
Measurements: H: 18 cm, Diameter: 15 cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Tea Caddies
Materials
Oak
Gunnar Nylund Porcelain Vase in White Glaze, 1964
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Blanc de Chine Vase design by Swedish Ceramist Gunnar Nylund for Hellerupis (Hellerup Ice Cream) in Denmark. The front depicts a woman making ice cream. This vase was made as a com...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Glass Flower Frog in the style of Réne Lalique
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A frosted sculptural flower frog in pressed art glass. Distinct Art Deco styling. Use it for flower decorations, a jewelry trinket or a sculptural jar. Unknown European origin fashio...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Lumpfish in Glazed Stoneware by Axella Denmark, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stout, chubby and charming lumpfish / lumpsucker (Cyclopterus) in glazed stoneware. Earthy brown, grey and naturally perceived color. Executed by Axella in Denmark circa 1970. Measur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Murano Glass Peach Vase with Air Bubbles and Gold Foliage
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Venini Peach Dish or ashtray featuring controlled air bubbles and gold dust/foliage. Hand made in Italy during the 1950s or earlier. Very wellkept.
Measurements: H: 8.5, D: 9 c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Four Petal Modernist Vase in White Porcelain, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unknown European porcelain vase in the style of Wilhelm Kåge. Marked with RC and a crown and some indistinguishable writing. It possibly from P...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
