Mid-Century Jens Quistgaard Teak Bowl for Dansk Designs, Denmark 1960s

For sale a stunning Danish Mid-Century Modernist teak salad/fruit bowl designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1960s.

This beautifully elegant bowl, with its staved solid teak construction, carries all the hallmarks of Danish craftsmanship & design of that period. This early, Danish made example, has a wonderful patina & grain and is in good vintage condition, with marks and minor wear commensurate with 50+ years of age and careful use. The bowl is branded “Dansk Designs Denmark JHQ ©” to the base.

About the designer:
Jens Harald Quistgaard was a Danish sculptor and designer, known principally for his work for the American company Dansk Designs, where he was chief designer from 1954 and for the following three decades.

D – 30cm / H – 11.5cm