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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Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Light-Bronze Bowl on Foot designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Bowl on foot in light-bronze alloy and chasing in the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB 1337 * Y...
Bronze
Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Bronze Low Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Bronze low bowl with chased detailing along the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B95 * Period: 1925-1930 * Cond...
Bronze
Large Round Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Round Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Round bronze bowl with chased detailing inside, just below the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: J...
Bronze
Round Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round bronze bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B147 * Year: 1925-1930 * Condition: Good vintage condition. Impr...
Bronze
Round Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Round Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Round bronze bowl with chased detailing inside, just below the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just An...
Bronze
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Light-bronze platter designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Round platter in light bronze alloy with chased rims. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB1695 * Year: 1936 * Conditi...
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze bowl designed by Just Andersen in 1920s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Good condition, some light scratches and wear to the patination. Stam...
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Bowl by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze bowl with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition. Some scratches and scuffs to the ...
Bronze
Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Large Bowl of Bronze with Brown Patina, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large decorative Art Deco bowl made of bronze with brown patina and beautiful golden rim. It's designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s-1940s. Sign. with...
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Bowl by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco bronze bowl with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Bronze
Danish Art Deco Bronze Bowl with Brown Patina in Axel Salto and Tinos Style 1950
By Tinos, Axel Salto
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large and heavy Danish Art Deco bronze bowl in Axel Salto and Tinos Style It's made in the 1950s of solid bronze with polished surface outside and dark patinated with green notes in...
Bronze
Footed bronze bowl in a classic form. Art Deco style, ca. 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Footed bowl in a classic form. Cast and turned bronze with warm patina. Material: Bronze Dimensions: H. 4 cm, D. 15 cm Mark: “BRONCE” underneath Period: Circa 1940, Art Deco style C...
Bronze
