Handsome Scandinavian Modern staved teak ice bucket designed
by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that
this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see
photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa,
1960’s.
The undeniable beauty of this stunning Scandinavian Modern
piece is no “drop in the bucket!” This lower style lidded ice container was
designed by the famed Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Not sure whether we
should call this an ice bucket, ice bowl, or ice container but we do know to
call it awesome!! It is comprised of a staved teak slightly tapered round body
with self-bands somewhat reminiscent of an old oak bucket. The teak lid has a
bullseye effect with its integral teak handle. It is going to be beautiful
blended in with the other items on the bar or rolling bar cart, in the kitchen
at the breakfast nook, or on the buffet in the dining area. And in case you
don’t necessarily NEED another ice bucket, here’s a little secret… my mom had
one exactly like this that she used as a cookie jar!! It has multiple uses and
an incredible Scandinavian Modern flair!
Jens Harald Quistgaard was an
outstanding and prolific designer. Born April 23, 1919, and raised in
Copenhagen he showed his talent early creating a workshop in his mother’s
kitchen. He was trained in sculpture by his father, Harald Quistgaard, but
furthered his artistic education at the technical school in Copenhagen. He
designed for many different companies early in his career, but his big break
came when he met Martha and Ted Nierenberg the founders of Dansk Designs. Jens
helped them to create Dansk and became their primary and chief designer. He
remained in that position designing hundreds of items, even the Nierenberg’s
home, until the early 1980s when he moved to Rome. He returned to Denmark
around 1992 a renowned and award-winning designer continuing to work until just
prior to his death in 2008.
Dansk Designs, contrary to
popular belief, is an American company not Danish. Founded in 1954 by Martha
and Ted Nierenberg who traveled to Europe in search of new products to bring to
the U.S. post war audience who was ready for a change from the formal lives
they had been living and ready to embrace a more modern and simple way. The
Scandinavian Modern Designs fit that bill perfectly. And the Nierenbergs
engaged Jens Harald Quistgaard to help them accomplish this task. And…. that
they did. It’s been said that Ted and Jens made one good industrial designer.
Jens with his beautiful designs and Ted with knowing how they had to be made to
be affordable. Dansk Designs was purchased in 1985 by Dansk Acquisition Corp
initiated by Goldman Sachs. Then in 1991 it was purchased by Brown-Forman
Corporation’s Lenox division. 2009 brought the most recent change when it was
all purchased and renamed Lenox Corporation. Currently Dansk operates as a
brand of Lenox and still makes beautiful wares. But it is its vintage pieces
which are most sought after today.
This is a fabulous teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for
Dansk Designs… Don’t you LOVE it? Of course, you do! So, don’t wait to make it
YOURS!!!!
Size:
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Height: 5.25 Inches
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Diameter: 9 Inches
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Weight: 2.82 Pounds
Boxed Size:
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Height: 11 Inches
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Width: 15 Inches
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Depth: 15 Inches
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Weight: 13 Pounds
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