In addition to having invented an alloy that drastically reduced the foundry production costs associated with making bronze, copper and brass, Danish designer and silversmith Just Andersen created sculptural furnishings, accessories and decor that are widely coveted and collectible today. Disko, an alloy made of lead, tin and antimony, shares characteristics with brass, and many of Andersen’s antique candle holders, vases and vessels and other decorative objects — produced in Art Nouveau, Scandinavian neoclassical and Art Deco styles — contain this material.
Growing up in Greenland, Andersen was originally a sculptor and painter. He moved to Copenhagen and attended the Royal Academy of Art and the School of Danish Crafts. At the latter, he studied under Jens Møller Jensen.
Andersen trained in silversmithing in Copenhagen with Mogens Ballin and with the revered Danish silver firm Peter Hertz. Working in Ballin’s workshop after it had changed hands when the founder’s wife fell ill during the early 1900s, Andersen sharpened and refined his skills. He completed unfinished projects of Ballin’s when he passed away in 1914, sometimes partnering with Jean Rene Gauguin in order to do so. Andersen opened Just Andersen Pewter in 1918, where he produced objects in silver and gold but also in pewter, bronze and his alloy, disko, which he named after Greenland’s Disko Bay.
Andersen created designs for Georg Jensen, Peter Hertz, A. Michelsen and other manufacturers. He opened showrooms in several cities including Berlin and Los Angeles. Andersen’s work is held in the collections of museums all over the world.
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Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Centerpiece Bowl, Denmark, Late 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant Art Deco pewter centerpiece bowl designed by Just Andersen in Denmark during the late 1920s. The bowl features a beautifully scalloped rim with a soft satin finish, restin...
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Just Andersen Pewter Bowl Model 1830, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Scalloped pewter bowl designed by Just Andersen, model 1830, Denmark. A refined and sculptural form with soft lobed edges and a shallow profile, characteristic of Andersen’s early mo...
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Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
By Just Andersen, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare pewter bowl. Designed and made by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s. Good condition, only a few light scratches and a tiny chip to the rim. Stamped 'DENMARK', mod...
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Just Andersen Danish Art Deco Pewter Centerpiece Bowl, Model 1074, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Art Deco compote/centerpiece bowl designed by Just Andersen, Denmark, circa 1930s. Executed in his characteristic pewter alloy, the piece features a wide, gently curved bowl ...
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Swedish Art Deco Pewter Bowl by GAB, 1931 – Sculptural Form with Patina
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
1931. This sculptural piece exemplifies the refined simplicity and craftsmanship of early 20th-century Scandinavian design. The bowl features a wide, flared form with a subtly uneve...
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Pewter Chalice Style Bowl by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pewter Chalice Style Bowl by Just Andersen. Signed.
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Elegant 1930s decorative compote bowl in hammered metal. Denmark 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
This elegant 1930s compote bowl, attributed to the esteemed Danish sculptor and metalworker Just Andersen, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and sculptural integrity that define ...
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Handcrafted Pewter Shell Bowl, Sweden, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative handcrafted pewter bowl in the form of a seashell, made in Sweden and stamped by the maker. The bowl features beautifully hammered surfaces and detailed shell-inspired con...
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$475 / item
H 6.25 in W 10 in D 10 in
Art Deco Pewter Compote or Pedestal Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is an elegant Danish Art Deco pewter compote designed by Just Andersen (1884–1943) and produced in Denmark during the 1930s. Sculptural yet restrained, the design beautifully re...
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Antique Pewter Bowl with Scallop Edge
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique pewter dish with scallop edge and great aged patina.
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Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful place. * A round scalloped bowl on foot made in pewter * Designer: Just Andersen * M...
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Large Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Pedestal Bowl in Hammered Pewter designed by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. * Pedestal bowl with curvy rim in hammered pewter * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacture: Just...
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Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Pedestal Pewter Bowl made by Just Andersen in 1929. An exquisite piece for a beautiful place. * A round pewter bowl on foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 159 * Year: 1929 * Con...
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Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Pedestal Pewter Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful table. * Pedestal pewter bowl on flower shaped foot. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 119...
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Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Pedestal Pewter Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A truly elegant piece. * Pedestal pewter bowl on foot with delicate embossings. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 813 *...
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Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Pedestal Pewter Bowl with lugs made by Just Andersen in 1939. An elegant piece for a beautiful space. * Oval pewter bowl on foot * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 2153 * Year: 19...
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