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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Early Diskometal Figurine made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Early-work Diskometal Figurine of Woman with Mirror designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s * Diskometal metal bust of a woman with a mirror. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D31 ...
Metal
Large Sculpture by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Substantial Discometal Sculpture designed by Just Andersen in 1939. An exquisite center piece in great vintage condition. * Discometal Bust of a Boy Riding a Fish * Designer: Just A...
Metal
Diskometal Figurine by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Diskometal Figurine of Dancing Woman designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Diskometal bust of a woman dancing. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D2191 * Condition: Ver...
Metal
Diskometal Figurine by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Diskometal Figurine of Woman with an Apple designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Diskometal bust of a woman with an apple (presumably Eva and the forbidden fruit). * De...
Metal
Birds by Just Andersen, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Diskometal Birds made by Just Andersen in the early 1940s. * Set (2) birds in diskometal * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D2295 (stamped 'Just D2295’) * Condition: Very go...
Metal
Set of Just Andersen Art Deco Vases, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
An exquisite set of metal art deco vases by Just Andersen. This captivating pair of organic shaped metal vases, designed and crafted by the renowned artist Just Andersen the late ...
Metal
Svend Lindhart for Bing & Grøndahl, 3 Blanc De Chine Figurines, Denmark 1948-80s
By Svend Lindhart, Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Andernach, DE
A beautifully designed set of three typical Svend Lindhart child figurines. Beautiful Blanc De Chine for Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. Svend Lindhart is a well acclaimed artist and know...
Porcelain
Suite of 3 Figures, Bronze Sculpture, 20th Century, Antique Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 3 figures, bronze sculpture, 20th century, Antique style. Sculpture in patinated bronze representing 3 figures in the style of Antiquity, 20th century H: 15cm, W: 7cm, D: ...
Bronze
Art Deco Sculpture by Kai Nielsen for Kähler, Denmark, 1930s
By Kai Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measurements and infos: Type: figurine of boy and fish. Height: Approximately 21 cm (8.5 inches). Base diameter: Approximately 9 cm (3.75 inches). Material: terracotta w...
Terracotta
Set of 4 Figure Horse Angel Bear by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of four Early 1950s - 1960s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurines An elegant early 1950s lot of figurines, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The ...
Bronze
Werkstatte Hagenauer Vintage Art Deco Figural Bronze Sculptures, 3
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Three Werkstatte Hagenauer Figural Patinated Bronze Sculptures, comprising: a stylized chick, a rooster, and a golfer, each marked "Made in / Austria / wHw" to undersid...
Bronze
Set of 3 Art Nouveau green porcelain figurines by Zsolnay, Hungar 1930s
By Zsolnay
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set if 3 small stylized Art Nouveau eosin green porcelain sculpture manufactured by a renowned porcelain company Zsolnay. These gorgeous little piece ...
Porcelain
