Lidded box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Name: Lidded box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Brand: Just Andersen
Price: 545.42 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A lidded metal casket made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. It is early work by the Danish designer and a timeless piece for a beautiful home. * A metal casket / jewellery box with a inner in wood. Original cigarette box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D14 (stamped 'Just’) Year: 1926 * Condition: Fair vintage condition. Makers engraving intact. Some patina and general tear in the diskometal. * Disko metal (an alloy of different metals invented by Just Andersen) * Mid century, Danish * Dimensions (L x W x H): 11.0cm x 8.5cm x 6.5cm ************ Just Andersen (1884-1943) was a pioneering Danish designer and manufacturer from Copenhagen. Andersen began working with metal in the early 1920s, having been trained as a sculptor. His early designs were inspired by the Art Deco style, but he soon developed his distinctive style that blended geometric shapes and handcrafted quality with an organic feel. Andersen was renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy is unknown, it is believed to consist primarily of zinc, copper, and aluminum, with other metals added for texture and color. His lamps and vases in Disko metal, produced mainly during the 1930s, have become highly coveted among design enthusiasts due to their exquisite beauty and exceptional craftsmanship. Andersen’s fewer pieces made in bronze in bronze and silver are even more sought-after by todays collectors. Andersen's designs were extensively exhibited and sold throughout Europe and the United States. Today, his work is regarded as a vital part of the Danish design tradition, celebrated for its beauty, craftsmanship, and innovative use of materials.

Creator:

Just Andersen (Designer, Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Metal

Place of Origin:

Denmark

Period:

1920-1929

Date of Manufacture:

1920