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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Pewter Plate designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Decorative Pewter Plate designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. An elegant little piece for a beautiful place. * Curvy pewter plate * Designer: Arne Erkers * Manufa...
Pewter
Large Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Decorative Bronze Low Bowl, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large decorative Art Deco dish/low bowl made of bronze. Brown patinated center with golden rim. It's designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s. Sign. with...
Bronze
Just Andersen Bronze Bowl, Aesthetic Movement, Denmark, c.1910
By Just Andersen
Located in London, GB
A large alloyed bronze patinated dish bowl stamped Just Andersen Denmark and numbered 1736 X. Some wear to the patination which should be visible in the photos but otherwise a larger...
Brass, Bronze
Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Decorative Bronze Bowl with Silver and Gold 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Decorative Art Deco bowl on low foot made of silver and gold plated bronze with ornamented rim. It's designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s. Sign. with ...
Bronze, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
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
Round Pewter Dish by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A Round Pewter Dish made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An elegant piece for a beautiful table. * A Round Pewter plate with Flower Ornaments * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer...
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
$3,600 / item
Set of 4 Bronze Chargers by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four bronze chargers by Just Andersen, Denmark, circa 1930. Model B1773 Ø 12.25", model B95X Ø 9.25", model B1893 Ø 7.75", model B1775 Ø 6.5". ...
Bronze
Bronze Dish by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bronze dish in solid bronze. Marked on the underside.
Bronze
$568Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Pewter
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
Small Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Decorative Low Bowl of Bronze, 1930s-40s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small decorative Art Deco low bowl made of bronze. The brown patina mixes in with cobber green towards the center of the bowl. It's designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884...
Bronze
Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Large Bowl of Bronze with Incised Decoration 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large round decorative Art Deco bowl made of bronze partly with brown patina designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s-1940s. The strong quality bowl has ...
Bronze
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
Solid Bronze dish model 'B95' by Just Andersen, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Balen, BE
Solid Bronze Dish Model ‘B95’ by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s A bronze dish by Just Andersen, model B95, produced in Denmark in the 1930s. The top has a polished brass finish with ...
Bronze
Just Andersen Art Deco Decorative Vase of Disco Metal with Brown Patina, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Decorative Art Deco vase made of disco metal with brown patina. It's designed and made by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s. Sign. with monogram for Just Ande...
Metal
Pewter Plates designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pewter Plates designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Set (2) of curvy pewter plates in two sizes * Designer: Arne Erkers * Manufacturer: Just Andersen *...
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
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
Set of Two Rustic Tin Vide-Poche Bowls by Just Andersen, Europe, 1930s
By Just Andersen, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two decorative rustic round tin vide-poche bowls handmade in the 1930s. The large item is by Just Andersen, the smaller item is by a different artist. Each piece is stamped un...
Pewter, Metal, Tin
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, Small Vase, Pewter, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in High Point, NC
A small pewter vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, c. 1930s.
Pewter
A Modernist Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A patinated bronze bowl by Just Anderson, Denmark.
Bronze
1940s Danish Just Andersen Pewter Vase
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Just Andersen pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940´s - 1950´s The vase is in good vintage condition and marked with Ju...
Metal, Pewter
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Flat bronze platter with chased detailing along the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB1736X * Period: 1936 ...
Bronze
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Light-Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Flat bronze platter with chased detailing along the rim * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: LB 1736 * Period: 1936 ...
Bronze
$2,210
H 5.32 in Dm 6.11 in
Just Andersen Art Deco Bronze Compote Bowl for GAB, Sweden, 1930s – Model 148
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Exceptional Scandinavian Art Deco bronze centerpiece bowl designed by Just Andersen for GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, circa 1930s. This sculptural compote features Andersen’s ic...
Bronze
Bronze Tray by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Bronze tray designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Square tray in solid bronze with conch chased motifs in the corners * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: Bx5 * Period: 1925 * Con...
Bronze
Mini Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Asaa, DK
Mini Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s Denmark. Danish Art Deco miniature pewter vase made in Denmark in the 1930s. Stamped underneath: Just Denmark and model no: 2492. 5 cm ta...
Pewter
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
Pedestal Bronze Bowl designed by Just Andersen, 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 1696 * Y...
Bronze
Scalloped Pedestal Bowl by Just Andersen 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A scalloped pedestal discometal bowl made by Just Andersen in 1926. A captivating piece an exquisite place. * A round scalloped bowl / flowerpot on foot made in disco metal * Design...
Metal
Just Andersen Art Deco Dish in Green Patinated Bronze, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Danish Art Deco Bowl (No. B 1892 x) was designed by Just Andersen and manufactured in the early 1930s. It is made from solid bronze. It is heavy and has a green verdigris patina...
Bronze
Just Andersen Art Deco Plate in Patinated Bronze, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Danish Art Deco Bowl (No. BX 1774) was designed by Just Andersen and manufactured in the early 1930s. It is made from solid bronze and is heavily patinated. Measurements: Diam...
Bronze
Just Andersen Art Deco Disko Metal Patinated, Deep Footed Bowl #LB1336
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark, Art Deco Disko metal deep, footed bowl Benefits a dark. matt patina Circa 1920's. Signed and numbered to base LB1336 Diameter 7 inch, Height 3 inch In go...
Metal
Just Andersen Art Deco Disko Metal Patinated Footed Bowl #LB1385
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark, Disko metal footed bowl with a superb rich and aged patina Circa 1930's. Signed and numbered to base LB1385 Diameter 7.5 inch, Height 1.75 inch Very good c...
Metal
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H 2.76 in Dm 2.96 in
Just Andersen Art Deco Small Decorative Vase Disco Metal with Brown Patina 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small slightly square decorative Art Deco vase made of disco metal with brown patina. It's designed and made by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s. Sign. with ...
Metal
Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Bowl of Bronze with Brown Patina, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Decorative Art Deco bowl made of bronze with brown patina and beautiful floral decoration at the rim. It's designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s. Sign...
Bronze
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H 1.58 in Dm 9.65 in
Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Decorative Bowl of Bronze, Verdigris Patina 1930s
By Evan Jensen, Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Decorative Art Deco bowl on low foot made of bronze with beautiful verdigris green patina. It's designed and made by the Danish artist and manufacturer Just Andersen (1884-1943) in t...
Bronze
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H 1.97 in Dm 4.93 in
Art Deco Decorative Small Bowl Bronze by Just Andersen with Brown Patina, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Decorative Art Deco dish/low bowl made of bronze with brown patina. It's designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s. Sign. with monogram for Just Andersen ...
Bronze
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H 1.19 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Decorative Pewter Plate designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Decorative Pewter Plate designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. An elegant little piece for a beautiful place. * Small curvy pewter plate * Designer: Arne Erkers * ...
Pewter
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H 0.87 in Dm 7.49 in
Danish Art Deco Just Andersen Decorative Dish of Bronze with Brown Patina, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Decorative Art Deco dish/low bowl made of bronze with brown patina and incised pattern at the rim. It's designed by the Danish artist Just Andersen (1884-1943) in the 1930s. Sign. w...
Bronze
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Fish Vide Poche #1656B
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco pewter stylised fish vide poche Circa 1930's Stamped and numbered 1656B on base Diameter 6 inch, Height 2.5 inch Remarkably good condition with ...
Pewter
Just Andersen large alloyed bronze bowl
By Just Andersen
Located in London, GB
A large alloyed bronze patinated dish bowl stamped Just Andersen Denmark and numbered 1736 X. Some wear to the patination which should be visible in the photos but otherwise a larger...
Brass, Bronze