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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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
Set of Just Andersen dual-pipe art deco vases, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A set of dual-pipe disco metal vases designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. The exquisite duo is part of Andersens' early work in and rare good vintage condition. Timeless pieces for any beautiful space. * A pair of metal vases...
Metal
Set of Substantial Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Impressive Amphora-style Diskometal Vases designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * A set (2) amphora-style of metal vases with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D192...
Metal
Set of Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of early vases made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine set for a beautiful place. * A set (2) of curvy metal vases with lugs * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D19 * Year: 1...
Metal
Set of Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of small Diskometal Vases made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An * Pair (2) metal vases with opening shaped as figure-eight (from top down) * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D...
Metal
Collection of Pewter Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Collection of Six Pewter Vases made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Set (6) of round pewter vases with slim necks * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style:...
Pewter
Art Deco Collection of 7 Sculpture Vessels and Vases Sweden 1920s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have assembled an collection of 7 Art Deco decorative and hand made vases and bowls made in Sweden during the early 1900s to 1930s . They used to have functionality as well as loo...
Blown Glass
Set of 3 Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 beautiful art deco vases designed by Just Andersen in 1930s and produced by his own company in Denmark. Made from Disko metal (an alloy of different metals invented by Jus...
Metal
Danish Art Deco Scandinavian Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, Model D‑118, 1930
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
A finely crafted Art Deco Scandinavian decorative vase by Just Andersen, model D‑118, produced in Denmark around the 1930s and executed in Diskometal, a proprietary alloy historicall...
Metal, Bronze
1930s Set of Four Danish Just Andersen Art Deco Pewter Vases
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four Danish Just Andersen art deco pewter vases produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930´s. The vases with their simple yet demanding organic shapes are in very good vintage...
Metal, Pewter
Art Deco Collection of 10 Sculpture Decanters Sweden 1920s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have assembled an collection of 10 Art Deco decorative and hand made decanters made in Sweden during the early 1900s to 1930s . They used to have functionality as well as looking ...
Blown Glass
Evan Jensen, a Group of Bronze Vases and Bowls, Denmark 1930s.
By Evan Jensen
Located in Skanninge, SE
Very nice set of three Evan Jensen vases and a bowl. Extremely rare! Made in Denmark during the 1930s. Patinated bronze in excellent quality. Evan Jensen took it to a whole other le...
Bronze
