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Ironically, Dansk Designs, the tableware company practically synonymous with Danish design (“Dansk,” in fact, translates to “Danish”), was the brainchild of an American couple, Ted and Martha Nierenberg. 

The Nierenbergs, who founded the business in 1954, initially worked out of the garage of their Great Neck, Long Island, home and marketed their serveware, tables, decorative objects and other products largely in the United States. But they had a secret weapon: Jens Quistgaard.

After demonstrating artistic talent at a young age, the Copenhagen native was gifted a forge and anvil so that he could work in his mother’s kitchen. Quistgaard built toys, jewelry and hunting knives under his father’s tutelage. Later, he spent years learning from local artisans how to produce wood, metal, ceramic and glass models. Quistgaard’s career path solidified during his apprenticeship as a silversmith with legendary Danish silver firm Georg Jensen.

The Nierenbergs discovered the sculptor and designer on their honeymoon, which they’d spent traveling through Europe searching for top-quality goods that might form the basis of a business. 

After they hired Quistgaard and launched Dansk, their products swiftly came to epitomize the best of accessible Scandinavian design for mid-century American consumers, who fell for the firm’s staved-teak salad bowls, colorful casseroles and stainless-steel flatware, all of which managed to look handmade despite being mass-produced.  

The long-distance relationship flourished for 30 years, during which millions of Quistgaard pieces were manufactured in the company's factories.

The designs for Quistgaard’s Købenstyle line and other collections during the mid-1950s were revolutionary, with bowls built like barrels and charming, lightweight monochrome tableware in enameled steel. Quistgaard’s work married function with striking, sophisticated form. He utilized exceptional materials in the creation of his coveted cookware, barware and serving pieces, opting for warm teak and exotic woods and reintroducing steel as a go-to option for kitchen wares.

Quistgaard’s postwar-era Scandinavian modernist work is still exceedingly popular in living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens in the United States, Europe and Japan, particularly in the homes of mid-century design enthusiasts. 

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Creator: Dansk Designs
Pair Dansk onion shaped candlesticks stamped Dansk Denmark
By Dansk
Located in London, GB
Pair of original 1960’s Dansk design small heavy pivoting onion shaped candlesticks. Stamped Dansk Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Danish Modern Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Executive Desk for Dansk
By Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk. It features teak construction with tons of storage, a floating top and two sided. Manufactures makings. Cl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Modern Design Teak Wood Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard Dansk MCM
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful vintage 1950s teak tray with clear edges, attributed to famous Danish Designer Jens Quistgaard. A charming and useful object in very good condition.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak, Wood

Mid century Danish Modern Dansk Lovig Teak Tambour Door Long Credenza
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This beautiful mid century Peter Løvig Nielsen teak long credenza with Tambour doors which open smoothly. This is a long beautiful credenza is made in Denmark by Dansk in 1969. Amazi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Dansk Danish Modern 'Rare Woods' Cocobolo Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Modern wooden ice bucket. By Dansk. Designed by Jens Quistgaard. From Dansk's "Rare Woods" series. In cocobolo with straight sides and curved top, circular lid, and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Plastic, Cocobolo

MCM Iron Candle Holder in Box by Dansk Designs
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Iron candle holder in ox by Dansk Designs, circa 1950s. The piece holds twelve narrow candles and is in good vintage condition. it measures 4.25"D x 1.5"H. #3707
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Iron

1960s Dansk Brass Stainless Cheese Slicer Japan
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dansk Modernist design Brass Stainless Cheese Slicer Japan 1.25 h x 8.13 long x 2.75 Preowned vintage, refer to images.
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's. Signed " DANSK DESIGNS FANCE IHQ. " Beautiful natural patina.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk IHQ Cast Iron Candlesticks, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
A rare pair of elegant Dansk cast iron and brass candlestick holders designed by Jens Quistgaard in the 1960s. Made up of 4 sections that screw together wit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Candle Holder Pair
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Votive Candle Holder Pair this listing is for a set of two holders Unmarked 2.25 h x 3.75 diameter- candle 1.25 Preown...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Quistgaard for Dansk Safari Lounge Chairs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important pair of Safari chairs designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Danmark. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, both show significant wear to the black leather...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice sculptural silver plated coiled candleholder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". The candle hol...
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20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Danish Modern Five Bottle Solid Rosewood Wall-Mounted Wine Racks
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare Danish modern, five bottle capacity, solid rosewood wine. The racks are easy to install and in great condition. Five racks are available and they are priced individually; buy ...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Dansk Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century teak salad bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, made in Denmark. Large circular shape with a beautiful profile design. Marked "Dansk Designs Denmark, IHQ" on the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Dansk Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard - A Curated Collection of 17
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a curated collection of Dansk Pepper Mills Designed to be displayed symmetrically to resemble one side of a chess board. All of the grinders ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Staved Teak Salad Bowl and Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural staved teak salad bowl and servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition and measures 12"D x 4.5"H. The teak and stainle...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Collection of Six Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of six Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other Danish manufacturers, circa 1960s. The mills are in very good vintage condition and range in height 5.5" to 9". Signed on the underside. Included is a copy of the book "Danish Pepper" by Mark Perlson which chronicles the history of the Danish pepper mill...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and very hard-to-find Danish modern teak desk organizer box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The box has a removable lid and three compartments for storage. G...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Wenge Wood Serving Tray Made in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Dansk exotic teak and wenge wood round serving tray with beautiful counterbalanced design, by renowned Danish designer, Jens Quistgaard. Engraved hallmark on bottom of tray. Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak, Wenge

Set of Two Tear Drop Candleholders in Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tear drop candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1990s. They are made of silver plate over metal and support a .25" tapered candle. The base of the holder has ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Metal, Silver Plate

Dansk Cheese / Charcuterie Board by Jens Quistgaard Denmark
By Dansk
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted teakwood cheese and charcuterie board with center platform for the goodies and a lower rim for bread or crackers . Designed by Je...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Solid Teak Jewelry or Trinket Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and hard to find solid teak jewelry or trinket box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. The box has a removable lid and measures: 14.5" W x 2.75" D x 1.5" H. The pi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Collection of Five Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome collection of five Danish Modern teak pepper mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and other Danish manufacturers, circa 1960s. The mills are in very good vintage condition and range in height 5.5" to 9". Signed on the underside. Super cool set ! Please see my other Danish pepper mills...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Rare Rosewood & Silver Plate Peppermill by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St. Louis, MO
A rare Jens Quistgaard pepper mill of extraordinary design, part of Dansk's "Rare Woods" collection is made of rosewood with a silver plated band. There is a hole in the band to load...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Silver Plate, Brass

30 pieces set of Dansk Odin modernist flatware A service for six
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very clean original 30 piece set of modernist flatware . Most with the original plastic Dansk wrappers . Designed by the master designer for Dansk Designs Jens Quistgaard . Manufact...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Huge Dansk Rare Woods Cocobolo Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Huge tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. It's an elegant design with sculpted rounded corners with sled legs to lift the tray off the table. Constru...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Cocobolo

Dansk France Jens Quistgaard Teardrop Candleholders
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Interesting pair of Dansk tilting silver plated teardrop candleholders in great vintage condition. This piece was designed by Jens Quistgaard and are true ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare Woods Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A vintage 'Rare Woods' ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Features a plastic lined interior for ice storage with a removable lid with circular handhold. Beautiful and ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Rosewood

Vintage Teak Dansk Serving Tray Cutting Board Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern charcuterie board designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This piece is crafted of solid planked teak with a hardwood end grain section perfect for cutting...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This is the monumental 19.25-inch-tall example. It is in outstanding vintage condition, circa 1950s-1960s. N...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Teak Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage staved teak large salad bowl design by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Stamped "Dansk International Design LTD Thailand JHQ". Designer: Jens ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Jens Quistgaard Teak Nut Cracker Bowl for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Nut Cracker Bowl for Dansk, Denmark, 1960s.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 35 Pieces Modern
By Dansk
Located in Big Bend, WI
The innovative and highly desirable flatware pattern "Tjorn" by Dansk was designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959. It features striking Scandinavian modern design with specially designed blades and handles on the knives are turned 90 degrees. Dansk began operations in 1954 with Quistgaard as founding designer. His designs can be found in museums all over the world. Mi-Century Modern "Tjorn" by Dansk Sterling silver Flatware...
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Mid-20th Century Dansk Designs Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Set of Three Staved Teak Cutting Boards / Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak carving boards with checkerboard cutting surfaces (Denmark, circa 1965). Includes three boards in total: one large round board, one smaller board, and one round, asymmetrical board, which is elevated to one side. All boards have a recessed cavity for bread / crackers. Nice collection of these early examples in good, vintage condition with knife impressions, as shown. All are branded "Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ." We have one larger board in the same pattern listed separately. Measures: Large round: 14" diameter x 1" height Small round: 10" diameter x .75" height Elevated tray...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Teak

Set of 20 Dansk JHQ Quistgaard Gustav French Wine Glasses
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large set totalling 20 Jens Quistgaard wine glasses. Acid etched Dansk JHQ France.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

Materials

Glass

Set of 32 Dansk BLT Sandstone Brown and Off White Ceramic Dishes Circa 1980
By Dansk
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 32 piece Dansk BLT Sandstone dish set. This gorgeous dish set includes 13 mugs, 10 bowls, and 9 plates. This set is circa 1980 and has a beautiful mid centu...
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1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Ceramic

Dansk Danish Modern Sterling Silver Plate Candelabra Made in France
By Dansk
Located in New York, NY
A Midcentury Modern or Danish/Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs sterling silver plate twelve (12) candle holder/candelabra, circa mid-20th century, made in France. Piece also makes a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Metal, Silver Plate

Jens Quistgaard Teak Salt and Pepper Mill for Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage salt and pepper mill designed by renowned Scandinavian designer Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Crafted from premium quality teak wood, this s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Seldom seen Jens Quistgaard Dansk tall JHQ ice bucket
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large and rare tall ice bucket with fitted lid designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line was the finest designs and exotic wo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Wood

Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods" Rosewood Serving Tray for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Palisander, Rosewood

Dansk Blocky Glass Candle Holder
By Dansk
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage Dansk glass double candle holder. Nice blocky shape with little bubbles formed throughout the glass. Made in China by Dansk, most likely in the...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Glass

1950s Jens Quistgaard Scandinavian Modern Teak Serving Tray
By Dansk
Located in Germantown, MD
A large 1950s Jens Quistgaard Scandinavian Modern Teak Serving Tray. Measures 26.75" in width, 12.5" in depth and 1.75" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Vintage Dansk Extra Large Solid Teak Congo Ice Bucket by Quistgaard Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Dansk is one of the most celebrated makers of Mid-Century table and kitchenware. Their teaks and enamels are in designs that endure the decades make Dansk items highly sought after a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Vivianna Torun Teak Cheeseboard with Knife for Dansk
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous circular teak cheeseboard with knife designed by master jeweler and silversmith Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube for Dansk. An impressive serving piece for cheese and charcuterie, ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage lollipop shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel knife hidden in the handle. Constructed in solid end-grain teak. Designer: Jens Quistgaard Manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Daish Modern solid Teak Dansk Butcher Block Candle Holder by Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare design solid teak butcher block large candle holder with brass insert designed by Quistgaard circa 1980's.
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20th Century Malaysian Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass

Vivianna Torun Dansk Torun Round Staved Teak Cheese Board W/ Stainless Knife
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vivianna Torun Dansk Torun Round Staved Teak Cheese Board w/ Stainless Knife. Torun / Thailand. Makers mark to the bottom of the board and the knife. Dimensions on the indivi...
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20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Fine Original Early Dansk Large Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
The best and possibly largest two handle Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark . Very clean original no cracks or bruise . Little evidence of previous use . Stamp...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Wood

Dansk Variation V Flatware Set Service for 8 with Box
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dansk Variation V Stainless Steel Flatware Set. Service for 8 with the box. Another great design from Quistgaard! This set dates the 196...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Jens Quistgaard Bamboo & Teak Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Bamboo & Teak Tray for Dansk, Denmark, 1960's.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Bamboo, Teak

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Solid Teak Danish Congo Ice Bucket Model 810
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Model 810 Congo ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. The solid teak, Danish made ice bucket was designed in 1958. Distinguished for its elegant Scandinavian design and expert cra...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

MCM Sculpted Glass Ring Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM sculpted glass ring holder with box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. Sculptural and unique, this piece transcends its purpose to add style and design to your decor. T...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Glass

Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Iron TRIVET Candelabra
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Iron TRIVET Candelabra Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Cast Iron Square Grid Candle Holder Candelabra ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Iron

Jens Quistgaard Sculptural Metal Trivet for Dansk, c.1970
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Sculptural Metal Trivet for Dansk, c.1970.
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20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Metal

Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Silver Plate

Pair Mid Century Dansk Jens Quistgaard Iron Brutalist Candle Holder Candelabra
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair Mid Century Dansk Jens Quistgaard Iron Brutalist Candle Holder Candelabra Pair of Mid Century Jens Quistgaard JHQ Iron Brutalist Candle Holders Candelabras for Dansk. Made i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs Furniture

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Iron

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Danish Modern Mid Size Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Circa 1970s Features a beautiful staved teak wood construction and a quintessential Mid Century Mo...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Teak

Pair of 1950s Jens Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Jens Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk. One of his most noteworthy and iconic designs. Quintessentially Danish modern...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dansk Designs Furniture

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Brass

Dansk Designs furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Dansk Designs furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dansk Designs furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Dansk Designs were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lundtofte, Holmegaard, and Bing & Grøndahl. Prices for Dansk Designs furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $39 and can go as high as $20,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $350.
Questions About Dansk Designs Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Where Dansk Købenstyle is made depends on the age of the piece. When the cookware debuted in 1956, Dansk manufactured it in Denmark in facilities run by the company Glud & Marstrand. Forty years later, in 1996, Dansk Designs moved its production to France. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Dansk Designs pieces from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    The history of Dansk began with the American couple Ted and Martha Nierenberg. They founded the business in 1954, initially working out of the garage of their Great Neck, Long Island, home. From there, they marketed their serveware, tables, decorative objects and other products largely in the United States. They had a secret weapon: Jens Quistgaard.

    After demonstrating artistic talent at a young age, the Copenhagen native was gifted a forge and anvil so that he could work in his mother's kitchen. Later, Quistgaard spent years learning from local artisans how to produce wood, metal, ceramic and glass models. His career path solidified during his apprenticeship as a silversmith with the legendary Danish silver firm Georg Jensen.

    The Nierenbergs discovered the sculptor and designer on their honeymoon, which they'd spent in Europe searching for top-quality goods that might form the basis of a business. After they hired Quistgaard and launched Dansk, their products swiftly came to epitomize the best of accessible Scandinavian design for mid-century American consumers, who fell for the firm's staved-teak salad bowls, colorful casseroles and stainless-steel flatware, all of which managed to look handmade despite being mass-produced. The long-distance relationship flourished for 30 years, during which millions of Quistgaard pieces were manufactured in the company's factories. The designs for Quistgaard's Købenstyle line and other collections during the mid-1950s were revolutionary, with bowls built like barrels and charming, lightweight monochrome tableware in enameled steel.

    Explore a large selection of Dansk designs on 1stDibs.

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