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Scandinavian Modern Orange Resin Drink Coasters by Laurids Lønborg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of orange painted resin coasters for drinks, coffee or tea. The set comes in its original onion shaped jar. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lønborg in Denmark during the 1...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
Scandinavian Modern Blue Resin Drink Coasters by Laurids Lønborg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of painted resin coasters for drinks, coffee or tea. The set comes in its original onion shaped jar. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lønborg in Denmark during the 1960s. T...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
Large Vintage Moroccan Round Tray in Embossed Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large (D:46 cm) hand-embossed tray in solid tray. Distinct North African - Moorish styling and ornamentation featuring the characteristic pie-pleaded edge. It was hand-made in Moro...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Barware
Materials
Brass
"Noodle" Dachshund Brass Dog Bottle Opener by Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to the Austrian Illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans depiction of "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. It was made by Bosse in Vienna.
Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
"Noodle" Dachshund Brass Dog Bottle Opener by Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to the Austrian Illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans depiction of "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. It was made by Bosse in Vienna.
Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Circular Brass Serving Tray, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish circular tray in solid brass. It was made during the 1960s or 1970s by Cawa in Denmark in a style reminiscent of Josef Frank and Stelton. It is suitable for serving drinks ...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Bronze Sunburst Ashtray or Dish, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare solid bronze dish or ashtray depicting a Helios sun disk -bursting sun - au Soleil d'or. It was made in France circa 1920-40. It has no markings. t has a rich and deep natural...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Turkish Shish Kebab Skewers with Brass Animal Ornaments, Set of 8
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 8 original Turkish sis kebab skewers. Made from practical flat stainless steel topped with handles of ornamented animals in brass. This set was manufactured by Serer in Ista...
Category
Vintage 1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Dinner or Butler Bell in Silver Plate by Hans Jensen, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish dinner/waiter/butler bell in silver-plated brass. Made in or prior to 1931 by silversmith Hans Jensen. It features an unusual spindle handle and ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Harrods London - Vintage Silver Plated Duck Name Card Holders
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 12 ducklings table/name/place card holders in silver plated metal. Made by Yeoman in England for Harrods in London circa 1975-90.
Measurements: 2.2x2.2x1 cm approx.
The p...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Craw Foot Bootle Opener in Brass, 19th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A European heavy stock bottle opener in solid brass. The end of its handle is adorned with a craw foot grabbing around a sphere. A classic symbol of infinity or multiplicity.
Measu...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Barware
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Whale Brass Pipe Rest in the Style of Carl Auböck, 1950
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A vintage rocking Pipe Stand/holder in the shape of a whale/fish. Its executed in solid brass. Originally sold at Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen during the 1950s. It may have been man...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Birgit Krogh Organic Modern Pepper Mill in Teak & Beech for Richard Nissen
By Birgit Krogh
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare pepper mill executed in organically shaped and tooled solid teak with beech accents. Designed by Birgit Krogh during the 1960s and made at Richard Nissen in Denmark. Supe...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian Sardine Box in Brass & Frosted Glass, 19th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fine sardine box executed in brass and frosted glass and featuring a towering handle. Intricate detailing and craftsmanship throughout the piece. Its old silver-plating has been wo...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish 'Thumb-Squeeze' Nutcracker with Brass Mechanism, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Wiener Verkstatte inspired high-quality thumb-squeeze nutcracker made in Denmark during the 1960s. A solid caved hardwood cube operated with a heavy stock brass mechanism with styl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Ceramic Jumbo Bunny Money Bank by Søholm, 1980s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large bunny money bank by Søholm in Denmark for the Danish Bank AL (Arbejdernes Landsbank). It features a delightful caramel glaze and its original stopper...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Figural Sea Lion Corkscrew in Copper & Teak by Zero Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual Wiener werkstätte inspired sea lion or seal balancing a corkscrew with spherical teak handle. The seal is made from patinated copper and was made by Zero in Copenhagen Denmar...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of French Christofle comes this set of molecular knife benches/rests. Unclear markings and hallmarks. Our acid test show 925/1000 silver but they could also be heavily s...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Revival Crystal Decanter by Orrefors Sweden, Signed
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fine, heavy and thick stock very clear crystal decanter for your cognac, whiskey or port. Distinct Art Deco styling with multiple facets and deep grooves. It was made by Orrefors i...
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Danish Green Nutcracker & Guarding Leather Rat, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
ou may ask yourself why combine these two seemingly diffrent objects in one lot. Besides that the items really suits each other both the beech nutcracker and the leather rat or lage ...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Leather, Beech
Danish Modern Smile Ashtray in Silverplate from Carl Cohr, 1950s
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Egg shaped silver plated Ashtray or peanut dispenser. It is called the smile and was designed by Hans Bunde and manufactured by Carl Cohr in Fredericia Denmark during the 1950s. Stam...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Chubby Fish Figurines or Ashtrays in Brass, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very decorative and useable fish ornaments that doubles as ashtrays or storage for personal smalls like rings etc. Charming chubby look - sort of a hybrid between a koi fish and a lu...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Crystal Decanter from Strömbergshyttan, 1950s
By Strombergshyttan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy Strömbergshyttan crystal decanter. Crafted of thick Strömbergshyttan crystal with it's characteristic light blue hue. The very one-dimensional looking stopper suggest that Elis...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Carl Auböck Nutcracker in Brass for Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is not a midcentury torture devise or thumb-screw. But it is indeed a beautifully crafted midcentury nutcracker of the finest quality solid brass. This is the larger version des...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Majolica Fruit Dish in Glazed Ceramic, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large ceramic dish Majolica dish playfully decorated with fruits, grapes and flowers around its perimeter. Unknown Italian maker circa 1910-20 in a style reminiscent of early Clarice...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Revolving Minimalist Stainless Steel Ashtray by Roelandt for Stelton, 1980s
By Stelton
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish stainless steel ashtray designed by Roelandt and manufactured by Stelton in Denmark during the 1980s. Similar to Arne Jacobsen's cylinda-line but with a tilting/revolving m...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Minimalist Ashtrays
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tall Conical Art Deco Cut Crystal Decanter from Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tall and Beautifully cut crystal decanter from the 1920s. Made at Holmegaard in Denmark. The carafe is mouth-blown and hand cut/poished with large polished circular dots and geometri...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Fossilized Orthoseras Squid Polished Stone Ashtray or Dish
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fossil of an Orthoseras squid that lived over 50 million years ago made into an ashtray or decorative dish sometime during the 1970s.
Measurements: 13x9x2.5 cm.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stone
Jens Harald Quistgaard Minimalist Stainless Steel Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish torpedo shaped salt and pepper shakers in stainless steel. Designed by IHQ - Jens Harald Quistgaard for his own company Dansk Design during the 1960s.
Measurements: H: 12...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Iron & Rattan Trivet Fish by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural trivet shaped like a stylized fish. It is executed in blackened iron and featuring a decorative and practical handle in rattan. Designed and made by Laurids Lønborg in Den...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Iron
Carl Auböck Butler Ashtray in brass for Illums Bolighus, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Eleganty crafted Brass ashtray with stylized walnut handle designed by Carl Aübock and produced under license by Illums Bolighus in the 1950’s. It was an expensive item in the 1950s ...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Nutcracker in Rosewood & Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple design dating back to the late 1950s or early 1960’s, this Rosewood and brass nutcracker utilizes two pieces of rosewood and brass hardware and mechanism in the most stylish...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Large Cylinda-Line Brass Cigar Ashtray by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This brass version of the Cylinda-line ashtray was designed by Arne Jacobsen and made in a limited run in 1967. This, the large version or cigar ashtray, is by far the rarest of the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Vintage Martini Glass Pitcher with Turkish Silver Stirrer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant hand-blown pitcher in clear glass accompanied by a vintage Turkish Martini Muddle/Mixer in 800/1000 solid Hallmarked silver. The spoon head features a old/vintage silver coin that still retains its bevels and ornamentation.
Measurements: Pitcher: H: 27 cm, Diameter: 10 cm, capacity: 0,7-1,0 liter. Silver stirrer...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
Vintage Scandinavian Cubic Cigarette Table Lighter in Teak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically made cigar/cigarette table lighter in solid teak and chrome-plated metal. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s from excess furni...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
German Midcentury Brass, Copper & Bamboo Watering Can, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish brass, copper and bamboo handled watering pitcher with long narrow spout. Perfect for indoor watering. Orchids, Bonsai etc. Manufactured by Weica ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Indian Bird Sugar Shaker in Silver, Kashmiri Style
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adorable bird sugar or pepper dispenser in hand-cut silver. A standing small hawk-like bird, with curved beak, folded in wings and round-cut garnet gem eyes. It has removable head wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Late Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver, Brass
Danish Modern Circular Brass Serving Tray by Cawa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A round brass tray with rolled edge that has developed a rich and raw patina over the years. It was made during the early 1970s by Cawa in Denmark in a style reminiscent of Josef Fra...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Turning Tray in Beech & Rosewood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
2 sided turning tray made from rosewood veneer and beach and assembled without the use of metal. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s or 70s in a style reminiscent of Finn Juhl's tur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Beech
Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Bottle Opener, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bottle opener with a wild boar tusk as handle. Made during the 1970s by a Danish hunter. Wild Boar being an invasive animal parts from it is not restricted by Cites and therefore thi...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl M. Cohr Elite Cake / Coffee Forks & Spoons in Silver, Set of 25
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 25 pieces (12+12+1) spoons, cake forks and a single cream spoon. This design/patterns is called Elite and was made at Carl Cohr's silver workshop in Denmark circa 1900-1940....
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Danish Art Deco 12 Persons Cutlery set by Borgstrøms Sølvvarefabrik, Set of 65
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Extensive flatware cutlery set made by G. Borgstrøms Sølvvarefabrik in Hvidovre Denmark during the 140s. This pattern/dessin called Majbritt is stylistically inspired from Art Deco a...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Danish Karina Sauce Spoons in Sterling Silver by Horsens Sølv
By Horsens Sølvvarefabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of saucers. One large and one small. Both in the series/dessin Karina made in the early 1940s by Horsens Sølv. Fully hallmarked with the years 1941 and Danish 3 towers indicati...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique F. J. Hingelberg Strawberry Sugar Sprinkle Spoon in Sterling Silver
By Frantz Hingelberg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A sifter sugar spoon in the Rose series by Frantz Hingelberg. Designed and made in 1922 at his workshop in Aarhus Denmark. Fully hallmarke with the year 1922 and Danish 3 towers indi...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Vintage Scandinavian Asymmetrical Salad Bowls in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual asymmetrical bowls in solid teak. The set consist of a salad bowl and 6 matching portion bowls. Beautiful hand-finished organic shape with soft curves. Made in-house at ESA M...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Molded Circular Trays in Rosewood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of 29 cm round serving trays in molded rosewood veneer. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s, probably by Åry Denmark and in a style reminiscent of Uno & Osten Kristiansson. P...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Rosewood
Henning Koppel 'Blue' Marmelade & Sugar Bowl in Porcelain & Bamboo
By Henning Koppel
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Important design by Henning Koppel previously exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. This set consist sugar bowl and an elegant lidded marmelade jar with rare handle in hand-weaved bamboo and rattan. It is called Form 523/302 Blue and was designed by Koppel during the 1950s. Manufactured at Bing & Grøndahl in Denmark. The danish silver spoon...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Salt and Pepper shakers with Hand-Painted Errants by Bing & Grondahl
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A organically shaped set of porcelain shakers called Erantis or Errant by Bing & Grondahl, Denmark. They feature Hand-painted errant flowers and gold glaze. Fully marked, original an...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Förstenberg Porcelain Tea Caddies with Historical Danish Stamps
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of china tea containers made for the Danish marked by Föstenberg Porcelain in West Germany in 1977 and 1980. They feature historical s...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Danish Bronze Ashtray with H. C. Andersen 's 'The Pig Boy', 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bronze relief dish or ashtray displaying a scene from H. C. Andersen Fairy Tail 'The Pig Boy'. Made by Cawa in Denmark during the 1930s. Marked to its base: Cawa, Denmark 'Svinedreng...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Victorian Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Victorian Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Late Victorian Barware
Materials
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
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-...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Late Victorian Barware
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Barware
Materials
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
