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Herman August Kähler Danish Stoneware Dish with Orange Pickers, 1960s
By Herman A. Kahler Keramik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare stoneware dish or flat bowl from the Workshop of Herman August Kähler. It features a rather naive hand-painted scene with resting orange pickers. It was made in Denmark during...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Hand-Painted Terracotta Floor Vase by Knabstrup, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Monumental terracotta/earthenware vase fully glazed in dusty grey and caramel tones. Decorated with hand-painted flowers. Designed and manufactured by Knabstrup in Denmark during the...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Brutalist Stainless Steel Vase by Olav Joff for Polaris/Figgjo, Norway 1970s
By Olaf Joff
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A square/rectangular stainless steel vase designed by Olav Joff (born 1942) and manufactured by Figgjo/Polaris in Sandness Norway from the early 1970s. From the "Steel Art" series. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Brutalist Vases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Karl Hansen Reistrup Demon Dish in Ash Glaze for Herman A. Kähler, 1890s
By Herman August Kähler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small sculpted ceramic dish that depicts a devil or demon emerging from a clam shell. Designed and made by the Danish artist and sculptor Karl Hansen Reistrup who was the artistic ...
Category
Antique 1890s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Danish Candlesticks in Brass by Boyes Metalkunst, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed and manufactured by by Boyes in Denmark during the 1960s-70s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. The style of t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Indian Chief Bottle & Letter Opener in Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A charming desk set in cast bronze. Matching bottle and letter opener with Native American Indian Chief's to the handles. Heavy quality and wellmade.
Measurements: H: 20/13 cm, W: ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Vintage John F. Kennedy Ceramic Money Bank Bust, 1980
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Limited edition money box. Number 159/4000 exsamples made by Søholm in Denmark for the Danish Bank Bikuben that seized to exist in 1989. This unusual J. F. K. bust that doubles as a ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Winston Churchill Ceramic Money Bank Bust, 1970s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Limited edition money box. Number 1665/3000 exsamples made by Søholm in Denmark for the Danish Bank Bikuben that seized to exist in 1989. This unusual Churchill burst that doubles as...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Brutalist Sculpture in Bronze & Black Horn, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual paper weight or desk sculpture fashioned from a heavy bronze disc from which a decorative piece of old black/dark brown horn from a Yak is towering (removable). Anonymously m...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Hand Glazed Majolica Vase with Rooster & Flowers
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very vibrant and colorful Majolica pottery vase/urn entirely hand-made in Italy circa 1970. Unknown signature. Wellkept.
Measurements: H: 15 cm, W/D: 13/10 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Pottery
Regency Style Bronze Elephant Candle Holder Sconces
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of elephant candle sconces in cast bronze. Regency style with a hint of colonial fauna. Each elephant head has a twisted gilt bronze candle holder suspended from its trunk. Us...
Category
20th Century European Regency Candle Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Kelly Green Venetian Murano Glass Dancers by Franco Toffolo, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A charmingpair of mid 20th century Venetian glass figurines of a gentleman and his lady companion. Made by Franco Giancarlo Toffolo for Toffolo Venice. Venice has for centuries been ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Tias Eckhoff Tea Jar in Stainless Steel & Teak, Lundtofte 1960s
By Lundtofte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A superb jar or trinket composed from brushed stainless steel and a handy teak knob. The lid fits tightly and does not allow any air to get in. Perfect for storing delicate tea, toba...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jars
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Terracotta Vase with 'Fire' Glaze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual vase hand-painted in orange, yellow and brown nuances - mimicing fire. Designed and manufactured by Knabstrup in Denmark during the 1920s. Similar in appearance to designs by...
Category
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Striped Holmegaard Art GlassGlass Vase by Michael Bang , 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dating from the 1960s this unique hand-blown art glass vase by Michael Bang was made at Holmegaard in Denmark. Beautiful vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Just Andersen Art Deco Whale Pipe Rest in Pewter, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish whale-shaped pipe stand in pewter. Distinct Art Deco styling and beautiful organic curves. Designed and made by Just Andersen in Denmark during the late 1930s. Stamped by J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Vintage White Marble Jewelry Trinket with Bird Intarsia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully hand-crafted trinket or jewelry box in white marble. Featuring an organically crafted oval shape and the lid is decorated with intarsia of a bird. Unknown European make...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
Antique French Mantel Clock in Gilt Brass & Marble, 19th century Eclecticism
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate mantel clock in ormolu gilt brass upon a marble base. Extensive details: guarding eagles, center code of arms, Roman numerals, partially pierced and engraved hands upon a star...
Category
Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Gold Plate, Brass
Danish Midcentury Stoneware Money Piggy Bank by Per Steffen Petersen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A chubby and unusual Money bank pig executed in glazed studio stoneware. A unique design by the Danish ceramist Per Steffen Petersen who from the 1940s onwards worked at Kähler in De...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Glazed Brutalist Stoneware Vase by Søren Visby, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual stoneware vase executed in earthy over-flow glazes. A vase with 7 (8) holes for flower arrangement. The Danish equivalent of Japanese Ikebana. It was made in studio by Søren ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Brutalist Onion Trinket Jar in Glazed Stoneware by Søren Visby, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Onion shaped stoneware jar executed in earthy over-flow glazes. Made by Søren and Pirella Visby in Denmark during the 1970s. Signed Visby - Denmark to its base.
Measurements: H: 10...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Jars
Materials
Stoneware
Ovoid White & Gold Glazed Ceramic Vase in the style of Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish ovoid ceramic vase decorated with gold foliage on a white glazed main body. Un-identified Scandinavian/German design/maker in the style of Wilhelm Kåge, Rosenthal and Arthu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Gaius Julius Caesar - Caricature Head in Hand-Carved Oak, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Well it does not look much like what we know about the Roman Emperor Gajus Julius Caesar's facial appearance. But given the inscription to its back Julius - 44 (Caesar died in 44 bef...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Busts
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Formica and Ceramic Box by Einar Johansen & Søholm for Torben Ørskov
By Einar Johansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
High-quality desk cigarette or decorative box composed of a glazed ceramic lid with a globe in shallow relief, box-sides in solid rosewood upon af plate in black formica. The lid was designed by ceramist Einar Johansen and made at Søholm in Denmark for Torben Ørskov who made the box for the company AIU in Denmark circa 1965-69. The style of this box is reminiscent to boxes by Alfred Klitgaard and...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Formica
Bing & Grøndahl Guinea Pig Figurine in Glazed Porcelain
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Naturalistically glazed Guinea Pig in porcelain by Bing & Grondahl in Denmark. Based upon a antique dessin this particular example was made circa 1970-80. Decoration number 2489. The...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bing & Grøndahl Rooster Figurine in Glazed Porcelain
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Naturalistically glazed rooster in porcelain by Bing & Grondahl in Denmark. Based upon a antique dessin this particular example was made circa 1970. Decoration number 2192. The condi...
Category
20th Century Danish High Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bing & Grøndahl White Porcelain Figurines - Mermaid Kids, Set of 2
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of all white glazed blanc de chine porcelain figurines. They are called Oceans Kids and they are perceived to be the offspring of a mermaid. Designed by Ebbe Sadolin and Svend...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen White Peace Bird Figurine in Glazed Porcelain
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Vibe bird,Vanellus vanellus in latin. Relaunced in 2008 by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark in their 'white line'. A series in all white glazed porcelain animals designed by Knu...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Üebelacker Keramik Black 'Boheme Fashionistas' Dish, Germany 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Boheme Fashionista black palet shaped dish or plate decorated with 3 young people dressed in vibrant color. Designed and made at Üebelacker Kermit in West Germany during the 1950s or...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Ornamental Münich Bier Stein with Hand-painted WWI Artilleri Scene
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very detailed ornamental Imperial German Bier Stein hand-painted with WW1 scene commemorative of KB3 Feldartillerie Regiment. The pewter top features the Bavarian Lion and the imperi...
Category
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Jars
Materials
Pewter
Aluminia Danish Art Faience Dish Blue Fantasy Bird by Marianne Johnson, 1960s
By Marianne Johnson
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aluminia Denmark Art Faience bowl designed by Marianne Johnson. A series of artist faience initiated by Nils Thorsson. Its. Ddecorated with a blue fantasy bird. Model number 143/2884...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Faience
Glazed Abstract Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Dish by Jørgen Mogensen, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dish or bowl by the danish ceramist Jørgen Mogensen. Stoneware with earthy glazes and with geometric relief featuring camels or birds. JM commemorates such Royal Copenhagen designers...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
The Proud Caretaker by Søholm Ceramic Danish Midcentury Ornament
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple unglazed figurine of a buildings caretaker that looks proudly into the horizon and a days hard labor. An old design dating back to the 1920s. This example from Søholm in Den...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Germany W. Goebel Flower Girl Vase in Blue Glaze, 1960s
By A.W. Goebel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
German Figural glazed ceramic vase number VF 22 from 1968. Made by. W. Goebel in 1968. This is the tall version measuring 24 cm in Height and with a diameter of 7 cm (base).
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Green Flamingo Orchid Art Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1957
By Per Lütken
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique 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 Holmegaard, 195...
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Architectural Scandinavian Candlesticks in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and manufactured in Scandinavian during the 1970s. Interesting architecturally inspired 'Ball' shaped center pieces. The candlesticks are to be ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teardrop Sun Catchers in Blue Rainbow Glass, Set of 4
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 4 teardrop shaped glass ornaments or suncatchers in irredesent cobalt blue glass. Unknown Scandinavian glass maker circa 1970-80. Measurements: H: 15 cm (without string), w/...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Royal Copenhagen Glazed Faience Vase with Blueberries, 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Royal Copenhagen Faience vase designed by Grethe Helland. Decorated with blue and purple glaze with blueberries as the main motif to both...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Faience
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Uranium Glass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vid...
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Brutalist Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Pewter
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
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....
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
