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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A Pair of Art Deco candle sticks by Just Andersen, model 1424, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Model 1424 – Denmark, 1930s This refined pair of Art Deco candlesticks, model 1424, was designed by renowned Danish designer Just And...
Metal
Pair of pewter Art deco candle sticks, model 2574 by Just Andersen, Denmark 1930
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Art Deco Pewter Candlesticks, Model 2574 by Just Andersen – Denmark, 1930 This elegant pair of pewter candlesticks, model 2574, was designed by Just Andersen in 1930 and ref...
Pewter
A pair of pewter candle sticks model '1165' by Just Andersen, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Pewter Candlesticks Model ‘1165’ by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s A pair of pewter candlesticks designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s, model 1165. Each candlestick is set o...
Pewter
Pair of Large Candelabras 'model 155' in Disko Metal by Just Andersen, 1930's
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
A pair of “Disko Metal” candelabra by Just Andersen, model 155, Denmark, 1930s. Crafted in Andersen’s signature Disko metal alloy, this pair displays the sculptural elegance typical...
Metal
A pair of large Art Deco Solid Bronze candle holders, Denmark, 1930's
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Large Art Deco Solid Bronze Candle Holders – Denmark, 1930s This impressive pair of solid bronze candle holders from 1930s Denmark exemplifies the bold elegance of Art Deco ...
Bronze
A pair of Mid century brass candle sticks, Kara Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
A pair of Mid century brass candle sticks, Kara Denmark. Solid brass and quality made in Denmark. Marked by the maker at the bottom. A vintage pair with some age and patina marks.
Brass
Pair of Danish Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Disko Metal, 1930's
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined pair of Danish Art Deco candlesticks by Just Andersen, crafted in his signature Disko metal, Denmark, 1930s. Model D.54, the design features a strong architectural form wit...
Bronze
Art Deco Diskometal Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Geometric Diskometal Candlestick Holders designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Pair (2) of diskometal candlestick holders on a cannellated square foot * Designer: Just Andersen...
Metal
Pair of danish art deco metal candlesticks by sculptor Just Andersen. 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
These rare and elegantly shaped 1920s Art Deco candlesticks are the work of renowned Danish sculptor and metalworker Just Andersen. Known for his innovative use of materials, Anderse...
Pewter
Pair of danish art deco metal candlesticks by sculptor Just Andersen. 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in København K, 84
These rare and elegantly shaped 1920s Art Deco candlesticks are the work of renowned Danish sculptor and metalworker Just Andersen. Known for his innovative use of materials, Anderse...
Pewter
Just Andersen - a Pair of Art Deco Column Candlesticks in Pewter, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Candlesticks designed by Sculptor Just Andensen in Denmark during the 1930s or 1940s. They are made from the finest pewter - Selangor Pewter. Distinct architectural art dec...
Pewter
Early Just Andersen Candlesticks, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant pair of tall Diskometal Candlesticks designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Pair of two (2) tall Diskometal candlestick holders with square feet * Designer: Just And...
Metal
