Jens Quistgaard Teak Tray Table, Denmark 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish sculptor and industrial designer Jens Quistgaard (1919–2008) had a distinguished career in Denmark and the United States, and was especially active during the 1950s and '60s. ...
Teak
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Jens Quistgaard Teak Tray Table with Concave Top Denmark 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jens Quistgaard Teak flip top Tray Table with Concave Top Denmark 1960s.
Teak
Serving Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard, 1950's
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Serving Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Scandinavian, Mid century Produced by Dansk in Denmark Dimensions: (W x D x H): 68 x 32...
Teak
Pair of Round Teak Tray Tables Attributed to Jens Harald Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Nissen
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of round mid-century teak tray tables with reversible top that can be used as shown on photos or with the other flat side up.
Teak
Teak Side Table Designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Side table designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s. Teak. Exquisite woodwork and a beautifully shaped, removable tray surface that can function as a bowl characterise th...
Teak
Tray Table Attributed to Jens H. Quistgaard for Richard Nissen, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Richard Nissen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern tray table by Jens Quistgaard in solid teak. The table is finely crafted and has a removable and reversible lathe-turned top that is concave on one side and fla...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Side Table with Removable Tray Top and Collapsible Base
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage teak side/end table (ca. 1960s, Denmark). Composed of a teak base boasting deeply sculpted, dense legs supporting a removable tray top, a convenience that simplifies the tran...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk International Designs.
Teak
Jens H. Quistgaard Teak Serving Tray by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
A divided teak wood tray with an end-grain teak cutting surface and a recessed section, designed by Jens H.
Wood, Teak
Serving Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard, 1950's
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Serving Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Dansk in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x H): 57 x 32 ...
Teak
Teak wooden tray, possibly designed by Jens Quistgaard, label LegnoArt
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Lugo, IT
Teak wooden tray, possibly designed by Jens Quistgaard, with LegnoArt label.
Teak
1960s Surfboard Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in teak
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Victoria, BC
The elongated proportions and sculptural construction transform a functional serving tray into a highly architectural centerpiece. The tray is crafted using solid teak stave constru...
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Danish Design Teak Tabletop Lazy Susan Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Danish design staved teak swivelling lazy Susan tabletop serving centerpiece. Beautiful natural grain to teak. Hand crafted in Malaysia, c. 1970's. Signed ...
Teak
Scandinavian Teak Tray by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Design
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Montreal, QC
Scandinavian teak tray by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Design Marked under base: Staved teak dansk design danmark JHQ.
Teak
Vintage Large Teak Tray Designed By Jens Quistgaard For Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in the 1960's.
Teak
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Solid Teak Danish Modern Teak Tray by Mandalay
By Jens Quistgaard, Mandalay Genuine Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful lines on this solid teak tray by Mandalay, circa 1960s with sidebar to hang on the wall.
Teak
$307Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Mid Century
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Danish Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Mid Century.
Teak
Finely Crafted Rosewood and Teak Reversible Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
Finely crafted rosewood and teak reversible serving tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.One side in exotic wood grain is smooth and concave to the center .
Teak
Danish Teak Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Pair
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Stamford, CT
From this partnership emerged thousands of pieces, many considered museum-worthy today, including this pair sculptural teak trays. Quistgaard’s innovative use of teak became a hallm...
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Tray with Glass Bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak tray with glass bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard for IHQ Dansk Designs, 1960s.
Glass, Teak
Vintage Jens Quistgaard Dansk Denmark Teak Lattice Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautifully crafted vintage tray by Dansk, this piece exemplifies the timeless appeal of Scandinavian-inspired design that defined the Mid-Century Modern era. Constructed from rich...
Teak
Divided Bowl / Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice divided bowl / tray in teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s.
Teak
Extra Large Danish Modern Teak Handled Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful serving teak tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, ca' 1960's.
Teak
$220Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Bamboo, Teak
$384Sale Price / set|20% Off
Danish Teak Ice Bucket and Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Mid Century
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Danish Teak Ice Bucket and Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Mid Century.
Teak
Vintage Jens Quistgaard Rectangular Tray for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Jens Quistgaard rectangular tray for Dansk.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Style Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Serving Tray, Circa 1970s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Danish Modern sculpted solid teak serving tray In the manner Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Denmark, Circa 1970s Measures: 17.5ʺW × 13.38ʺD × 1.75ʺH Ver...
Teak
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Large Divided Bowl / Tray in Teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A large divided bowl / tray in teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s.
Teak
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Staved Teak Chip and Dip Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Staved teak chip and dip tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s.
Teak, Glass
Rare oversized tray by Jens Harald Quistgaard, solid teak 1950s, Dansk designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare serving tray designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Produced in Denmark by Dansk designs during the 1950s.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Tray Produced by Dansk in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare tray designed by Jens Quistgaard. Produced by Dansk in Denmark.
Teak, Wenge
Vintage Danish Teak Tray with Glass Bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teak tray with glass bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard for IHQ Dansk Designs, 1960s.
Glass, Teak
Vintage Danish Dansk Teak Cutting Board Tray Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Cordova, SC
Mid-Century Modern footed cutting board tray in teak designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark.
Teak
60s Large Danish Teak Serving Tray Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs Ducks Gondola
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Early Danish Teak Wood Serving Tray Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs stamped 20.25 w x 10 d x 1.5 h Preowned vintage unrestored Refer to images
Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Mid Century Danish Modern tray, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Constructed of solid staved teak, this iconic example is in excellent, original, clean and ready to u...
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Serving Tray Produced by Dansk in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Serving tray in teak designed by Jens Quistgaard. Produced by Dansk in Denmark.
Teak
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury 1950s Solid Teak Danish Modern Rare Tray by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and beautiful design on this large solid teak, a tray designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, circa the 1950s, great condition with raised edges, incredible craftsmanship. early...
Teak
Nest of Three Staved Teak Serving Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Complete set of three staved teak serving trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Teak
Pair of Danish Staved Teak Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Danish Staved Teak Trays Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950's "beautiful color and wood grain" "in good vintage condition" "oiled with food grade mineral oil" Small Tray: 20....
Teak
Vintage Jens Quistgaard Pair of Gondola Trays for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Jens Quistgaard pair of gondola trays for Dansk Slight variation in stain. Both signed. Different branded year marks.
Teak
Small Portable Staved Teak Cheese Tray with Knife by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Small portable staved teak cheese tray with knife by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970's.
Stainless Steel
$220Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Solid Teak Danish Modern Rare XLarge Tray Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful design on this large solid teak, a tray designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, circa the 1950s, great condition with raised edges, incredible craftsmanship. early stamp at the b...
Teak
1970's Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Teak Bar Card w/ Removable Teak Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Poul Hundevad, Johannes Andersen, Nissen
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern bar cart for sale. Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen, and is all original. It's made of teak, and has a removable teak butcher block cutting b...
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.
Wood, Teak
$200Sale Price / set|69% Off
Danish Modern Teak Handled Serving Tray and Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chicago, IL
A truly hard-to-find matched set of Dansk Danish modern teak bowl and tray serveware designed by Jens Quistgaard.
Teak
Fine Original Early Dansk Large Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Ferndale, MI
The best and possibly largest two handle Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark .
Wood
Pair of Portable Staved Teak Cheese Tray with Knife by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
pair of portable staved teak cheese tray with knife by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970's.
Stainless Steel
Set of Three Staved Teak Cutting Boards / Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak carving boards with checkerboard cutting surfaces (Denmark, circa 1965).
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Designed Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard Made by Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern (Scandinavian Modern) Danish teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk of the USA.
Teak
Very Large Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Large Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Denmark, circa 1960 Branded on Bottom: Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ "in good vintage condition" "oiled with food grade miner...
Hardwood
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Teak Tray Side Tables Attributed to Jens Quistgaard for DUX of Sweden
By Dux of Sweden, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of staved teak tray side tables attributed to Jens Harald Quistgaard for DUX of Sweden, circa 1960s.
Teak
Pair of Tray Tables, in the Style of Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, Mid-1900s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of tray tables in teak, in the style of Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, mid-1900s.
Teak
$690Sale Price|30% Off
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.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Aqua "Festivaal" Cutting Board Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brightly lacquered, Danish modern, oval serving tray with a raised teak cutting surface by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk with early Dansk mark.
Teak, Lacquer
Dansk Designs Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard Viking Handles Mid Century Modern
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern Dansk Designs serving tray made of teak wood, designed by Jens Quistgaard in the 1950s or 1960s.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Wenge Wood Serving Tray Made in Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dansk exotic teak and wenge wood round serving tray with beautiful counterbalanced design, by renowned Danish designer, Jens Quistgaard.
Teak, Wenge
1970s Serving Tray Teak and Stainless Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Teak Stainless Tray from Denmark stamped from Denmark. 13.75 w x 8.5 d x 1 h preowned original vintage condition unrestored review all images provided.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Jens Quistgaard Teak Tray Table with Concave Top, Denmark, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Maastricht, NL
A typical Quistgaard design made of solid staves of teak laminated together, giving it a butcher block like appearance. A second table to make a pair is also available.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Jens Quistgaard Teak Tray Table
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Solid wood construction. Two pieces, top comes out and could be used as bowl or placed on flat side for table. Nice collectible piece.
Wood
Teak Tray Table, Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Teak tray table or occasional table, Jens H. Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s All original example with teak removable top and solid teak legs.
Teak
Mid-century modern Jens Quistgaard Teak Wood Side Table and Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Madrid, ES
Side table in teak wood designed by Jens Quistgaard. Denmark, 50s Jens quistgaard is a Danish sculptor and designer.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Denmark Teak Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
1960s midcentury marked Jens Quistgaard Denmark teak tray. Excellent condition.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury teak serving tray designed by Jens Quistgaard / JHQ for Dansk.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dank Teak Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Dank teak serving tray.
Teak
Quistgaard Teak and Bamboo Tray, Danish, circa 1960
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare form "Cane & Teak" Tray designed by Jens Quistgaard, made in Denmark, circa 1960.
Bamboo, Teak
Teak Oval Gallery Tray by Jens Quistgaard, circa 1960
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare oval gallery tray by Jens Quistgaard, teak. Teak sloping gallery with oval "handles."
Teak
Teak Dansk Jens Quistgaard JHQ Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
1970s Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak serving tray or board.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Tray Midcentury, 1960s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury 1960s signed Jens Quistgaard Dansk teak tray. Cheese or charcuterie. Board.
Teak
Dansk 801 Teak Serving Tray by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Sacramento, CA
Danish modern teak serving tray, model 801, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk Teak Tray, Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury 1960s Danish teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Teak
Danish Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Southampton, GB
Danish teak tray by Jens Quistgaard, the renowned Danish sculptor and industrial designer who worked prolifically for the American company Dansk Designs in the 1950s and 1960s.
Teak
Danish Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Southampton, GB
Danish teak tray by Jens Quistgaard, the renowned Danish sculptor and industrial designer who worked prolifically for the American company Dansk Designs in the 1950s and 1960s.
Teak
Danish Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Southampton, GB
Danish teak tray by Jens Quistgaard, the renowned Danish sculptor and industrial designer who worked prolifically for the American company Dansk Designs in the 1950s and 1960s.
Teak
Very Early Teak Tray With Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s teak tray with removable bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
Unavailable
H 1 in W 26.75 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Jens Quistgaard teak serving tray for Dansk designs Denmark c1960s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful staved solid teak tray, designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark.
Sycamore, Teak
Unavailable
H 0.75 in W 13 in D 16 in
Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk Teak Midcentury Serving Board or Tray
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Jens Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk, teak serving board.
Teak
Unavailable
H 2 in W 26.5 in D 12.5 in
Nesting Set of Three Staved Teak Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A nesting set of three staved teak serving trays. The exceptionally simple and elegant Fjord line was designed in 1956 by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk.
Teak
Unavailable
H 1.75 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Early 1960s "Festival" Serving Tray Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Amazing seafoam green lacquered wood serving tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk this houseware line was called the "Festival Line" which is quite fitting.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard, Teak Tray, Dansk Designs, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Uppsala, SE
Teak tray designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs during the 1950s.
Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard Tray Tables
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of Danish modern Jens Quistgaard teak tray tables feature removable and reversible tabletops that sit atop an x stretcher.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Solid Teak Tray Table
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Jens Quistgaard solid teak side table circa mid 1960's. This all original example has a stacked teak beautifully grained removable top and solid teak legs.
Large Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Staved Teak Serving Tray
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Teak tray designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs during the 1950s.
Teak
Sold
H 17.33 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Jens H. Quistgaard, solid teak tray / fruit table, Denmark, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Uppsala, SE
Solid Teak tray / fruit table designed by Jens H. Quistgaard in the 1950s.
Teak
Tray tables designed by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Denmark, 1950’s. Solid teak Measures: W: 51 cm / 24 1/3’’ L: 51 cm / 24 1/3’’ H: 44 cm / 13 1/6’’.
Teak
Pair of Teak Tray Tables in the style of Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of unique teak side tables. The fully finished top is flat on one side, and concave on the other, and can be removed and flipped according to use. The table stands on four fla...
Teak
The postwar-era work of Danish sculptor and designer Jens Harald Quistgaard 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. Having created serving pieces and barware for Dansk Designs for 30 years, Quistgaard produced striking Scandinavian modernist designs that married function with sophisticated form.
After demonstrating artistic talent at a young age, Quistgaard was gifted a forge and anvil so that he could work in his mother’s kitchen. He 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.
By 1954, Quistgaard had become known for his designs in Denmark when American entrepreneur and businessman, Ted Nierenberg, discovered his work. The two formed a partnership to mass-produce Quistgaard’s wares in New York while the designer remained in Copenhagen.
The long-distance relationship flourished for three decades, during which millions of Quistgaard pieces were manufactured in the factories of Dansk Designs, Nierenberg’s company. Owing primarily to the partnership between Dansk Designs and Quistgaard, many Americans became familiar with Scandinavian modernism. In the postwar era, American tastemakers sold the citizenry on the “Scandinavian dream,” suggesting that, like us, the inhabitants of the Nordic nations valued home, hearth, family and good craftsmanship and design, as well as democracy.
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 utilized exceptional materials in the creation of his coveted cookware and serving pieces, opting for warm teak and exotic woods and reintroducing steel as a go-to option for kitchen wares.
Quistgaard’s designs won numerous awards and are held in the collections of museums all over the world. His work can be found in the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Louvre, the Museum of Modern Art and elsewhere.
Find vintage Jens Harald Quistgaard decorative objects, serveware and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.