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Scandinavian Geometric Ceramic Bowl or Planter in Raku Glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish centerpiece bowl or elegant planter in Raku glazed stoneware. Executed with a hand-glazed geometric pattern. Anonymous scandinavian designer/maker in the style of Gertrud V...
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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stoneware

Danish Art Deco Guilloche Jewelry Box in Gilt Bronze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate jewelry box, possibly converted from a cigar box in gilt bronze. Engine turned (Guilloche without enamel with gilt) and hand-engraved pattern...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Vintage Myron Female Sculpture in Silver-Plated Pewter, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A signed female sculpture or figurine executed in silver-plated/silvered pewter. A remarkable mix of grotesque and stylized female features. Made by Myron BV in The Nederlands circa ...
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20th Century Dutch Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Silver Plate, Pewter

Scandinavian Art Deco Koi Fish Vase in Patinated Metal, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small figural vase depicting a rising koi fish. It is made from patinated metal/metals and is of Scandinavian origin. Possibly a slip-up from Just Andersen workshop since it has no...
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vases

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Metal

Vintage Moorish Sajai Box Inlaid with Agate Stones, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate white metal trinket or ovale box hand-made/bejeweled with agate stones set in 3 floral patterns to its unhinged lid. Made in Spain or North Africa during the 1960s or 70s. Its...
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Mid-20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Metal

Nils Thorsson Glazed Blue Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s
By Nils Thorsson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large drop shaped Ceramic vase designed by Nils Thorsson and manufactured by Aluminia in Denmark during the 1950s. It is called Marselis -design number 2631 and is decorated in a de...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Art Deco Single Flower or Orchid Vase in Silver Plate, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small Scandinavian Orchide or single flower vase made from Silver plated metal. Distinct art deco Clam-shell design and long lean neck. Hallmark present for electroplated silver. F...
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Vases

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Metal, Silver Plate

French Modern Olive Glazed Stoneware vase by Jill Ratel - Atelier Du Doire, 70s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Much like Danish Palshus, Saxbo and Eva Stahr Nielsen in particular this small French vase exhibits an exceptional 'haresfur' glaze in diffrent olive nuances. Made by the French cera...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Danish Fluted White Pottery Jar by Esben & Lauge for Eslau, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Delicately white glazed and Fluted pottery jar or lidded bowl designed by the two brothers Esben & Lauge and manufactured at their workshop Eslau in Den...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Ceramic, Teak

Scandinavian Jewelry Bronze Trinket Box with Daisies, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual jewelry trinket in bronze, brass and metal. The lid and bottom is decorated with daisies . Its interior is linned with green textile. It was made in the late 10s or ear...
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Vintage 1920s European Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Vintage Abstract Teak Sculpture of Woman in Yoga Pose, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tactile and organically hand-carved/tooled figurine of a kneeling woman/woman in yoga pose. It's made from stained/oiled teak. Possibly an African import piece but vintage circa 1960...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Teak

Scandinavian Brutalist Glazed 3-neck Stoneware Vase, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual stoneware vase executed in white, brown and maroon drip glazes . It features 3 necks and can be viewed as The Scandinavian Equivalent of Japanese Ikebana. It was made anonymo...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Brutalist Vases

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Stoneware

Art Deco Hand-Painted Earthenware Gourd Vase by Knabstrup Denmark
By Knabstrup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Uniquely decorated and organically shaped Gourd pottery vase hand-painted with a colorful flower. Designed and manufactured by Knabstrup in Denmark during the 1920s or 30s in a style...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases

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Earthenware

Antique Owl Tea Caddy in Hand-carved & stained Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual tea caddy in hand-carved stained/colored/lacquered oak. Its main 'body' is carved from one piece and features an adult owl carved in Relief. The lid is carved with its offspr...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Jars

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Oak

Vintage Spanish Box in Walnut Burl, Sterling Silver & Porcelain by Lacedo
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative walnut burl box with a small painted porcelain scene framed in 925 sterling silver. Made by Lacado in Spain circa 1970. Hallmarked: 925, Dam...
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20th Century Spanish Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Hand-Painted Knabstrup Earthenware Vase with Flowers, 1930s
By Knabstrup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and organically shaped pottery vase hand-decorated with colorful flowers. Designed and manufactured by Knabstrup in Denmark during the 1920s or 30s in a style reminiscent of ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases

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Earthenware

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...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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...
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Jars

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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...
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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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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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...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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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 ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

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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...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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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...
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Late 20th Century Danish Minimalist Candlesticks

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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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 ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

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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...
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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