Richard Nissen was born in Denmark in 1928. After graduating in 1943, he began working in the factory. Nissen became operations manager in 1952, and in the 1950s, he decisively changed the profile of the wood products factory in the direction of being a manufacturer of design items. In 1955, he began the production of applied art in collaboration with the sculptor Jens H. Quistgaard, and in 1957 he bought the factory from his father. Nissens Trævarefabrik came to play a major role in the Danish Design wave, and for several years Richard Nissen employed about 220 people In 1970, however, internal divisions arose in DANSK Design, and Richard Nissen interrupted the year after the collaboration and continued on his own.
Jens Quistgaard Wenge Tray by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Highland, IN
A stunningly beautiful design by Jens Quistgaard from Dansk's "Rare Woods" collection, this sculptural tray is crafted of solid wenge wood.
Wenge
Danish Teak Catch-All/ Planter with Enamel Bowl
Located in Highland, IN
This fantastic little piece is an example of great Danish design. A simple planter or catch-all that is comprised of an enamel bowl supported by a teak stand is designed with delight...
Metal
Swedish Solid Teak Flip-Top Tables in the Manner of Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Highland, IN
The internet is a miraculous thing, but one aspect of it is that incorrect information has a habit of taking root and refusing to go away. Such is the case for the Jens Quistgaard at...
Brass
Russel Wright #9 Mantlepiece Bowl by Bauer
By Bauer Pottery, Russel Wright
Located in Highland, IN
Russel Wright's collaboration with Bauer Pottery in the 40s was short lived but resulted in some of what many consider his most evocative creations. Wright was displeased that the gl...
Stoneware
Jens Quistgaard Teak Magazine Holder by Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Highland, IN
This teak magazine holder by Jens Quistgaard is both very beautiful, and impeccably crafted. The sculptural form is elegant and highly functional ...
Teak
John Kapel Server by Glenn of California
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful and highly functional design by John Kapel has a walnut case with a white mica expanding top and terrific details such as the sculpted handle and conical pulls. It has...
Formica, Walnut
Danish Teak Salad Bowl and Servers by Richard Nissen, 1960s, Set of 3
By Nissen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large hand-turned stacked solid teak bowl by Richard Nissen, Denmark. It was designed and manufactured in the early 1960s. Nissen collaborated with Illums Bolighus in Copenhagen duri...
Teak
Richard Nissen Solid Teak Salad Bowl Set, 1960s, Denmark
By Richard Nissen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice solid teak bowl by Richard Nissen, Denmark. It was designed and manufactured in the early 1960s. The bowl comes with a salad serving set also from Nissen. Its very rare to ...
Teak
Nissen Solid Teak Salad Bowl with Handle by Richard Nissen Denmark
By Nissen, Richard Nissen, Dansk
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sculptural Teak wood bowl with a nice detail in the attached formed handle . Richard Nissen was born in Denmark in 1928. After graduating in 1943, he began working in the factory. Ni...
Teak
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Teak Bowl with Utensils, 1957
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Teak Bowl with Utensils, 1957 United States, circa 1950s A finely hand-turned teak bowl by renowned California woodworker Arthur Espenet Carpenter, accompani...
Teak
Sculptural Staved Teak Salad Bowl and Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural staved teak salad bowl and servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition and measures 12"D x 4.5"H. The teak and stainle...
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern staved teak bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The bowl is 11.5" in diameter and 4.5" high and in very good condition.
Teak
