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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Scalloped Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Little Scalloped Pewter designed by Just Andersen in 1930. * Round scalloped pewter bowl with a woman in center (originally ash tray) * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 185...
Pewter
$595
H 1.58 in Dm 11.82 in
Large Art Deco Pewter Centerpiece Dish by Just Andersen, Denmark, Circa 1920
By Just Andersen
Located in COLMAR, FR
A large Art Deco pewter centerpiece dish by Just Andersen, model 1016, Denmark, 1920s. Model 1016 shows Just Andersen’s work at its most architectural. A broad, flat rim edged with ...
Pewter
Georg Nilsson Art Deco Pewter for Gero-Tin, Model 44, 1930s
Located in Hammarö, SE
Georg Nilsson Art Deco Pewter for Gero-Tin, Model 44, 1930s An elegant Art Deco pewter object designed by Danish silversmith and industrial designer Georg Nilsson (1888–1975) for Ge...
Pewter
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...
Pewter
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 bowl in hammered pewter * Designer: Just Andersen * Year: 1918-1929 * Con...
Pewter
$1,695
H 4.53 in W 14.97 in D 10.56 in
Centerpiece Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Edvin Ollers, Sweden, 1929. Svenskt Tenn.
By Schreuder & Olsson, Svenskt Tenn, Nils Fougstedt, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Edvin Ollers
Located in Malmö, SE
A large centrepiece Art Deco / Swedish Grace pewter bowl, with amazing patina. Designed by Edvin Ollers and made by Schreuder & Olsson in Stockholm, Sweden, 1929. Great origina...
Metal, Pewter
$1,358
H 3.94 in W 11.82 in D 5.71 in
GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget Swedish Art Deco , 1933 Pewter Jardinière
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
(Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) and dated 1933. This elegant rectangular vessel features a refined architectural form with gently flared sides, ribbed scroll handles, and a stepped pedestal ...
Pewter
Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Deco Pewter Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Round pewter pedestal bowl * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 1535 * Period: 1918–1926 C...
Pewter
Large Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Bowl on foot designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A beautiful piece for an exquisite table. * Large round footed pewter bowl with engraving. * Designer: Just Andersen * Sty...
Pewter
Just Andersen Pewter Bowl Model 1460, 1930s Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Model 1460 bowl designed by Just Andersen (1884–1943) in Denmark in 1933. Executed in pewter, the bowl has a softly rounded, four-lobed form with faceted sides and a raised circular ...
Pewter
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Squirrel Vide Poche #8291
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco pewter stylised squirrel vide poche Circa 1930's Stamped and numbered 8291 on base Diameter 7 inch, Height 2.5 inch Remarkably good conditio...
Pewter
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Squirrel Vide Poche #829
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco pewter stylised squirrel vide poche Circa 1930's Stamped and numbered 829 on base Diameter 7 inch, Height 2.5 inch Remarkably good condition and...
Pewter
Kneeling Bather, Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Pewter Fluted Vide Poche #185
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fluted pewter Just Andersen of Denmark, 1930s Art Deco vide poche The central figure of a kneeling figure bathing has superb detail and patina C...
Pewter
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Pewter Art Deco Woman Bathing Vide Poche #829C
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, of Denmark 1930s pewter Art Deco vide poche The central figure of a kneeling woman bathing has superb detail and patina Circa 193...
Pewter
Mermaid Pewter Compote by Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Scandinavian Pewter #1092
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming Danish pewter compote featuring a trio of stylised mermaids Undeniably a treasured piece of Just Andersen pewter, the aged patina and skewed s...
Pewter
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Fish Vide Poche #1656L
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco pewter stylised fish vide poche Circa 1930's Stamped and numbered 1656L on base Diameter 6 inch, Height 2.5 inch Remarkably good condition. Age ...
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