Danish Modern Pewter Candle Holders and Dish Set – Arne Erkers, for Just Andersen - Set of 3

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These mid century modern pewter pieces were designed by Arne Erkers, and manufactured by Just Andersen in the early 1950's. … Read more These mid century modern pewter pieces were designed by Arne Erkers, and manufactured by Just Andersen in the early 1950's. The listing includes all three pieces.

DETAILS:
Set of two candle holders are both stamped with JUST inside a triangle, DANMARK, and the model #2691
Each measures: 3.25" x 3.25" x 5.75"
Both are in very good vintage condition with some light scratches and wear noted, consistent with their age and use. Candles are for photography purposes only and are not included.

Triangular dish is stamped on the bottom with JUST inside a triangle, DANMARK, and the model #2618
Measures: 7.75" x 5.25" x 1"
Also is in very good vintage condition with some light scratches and wear noted, consistent with its age and use.

ARTIST INFORMATION
Arne Erkers (1917 - 2010) Arne Erkers was born in Leksand, Sweden. He became a gold and silversmith under AB Bernhard Hertz. He worked for four years as an artistic collaborator with the silversmith Just Andersen in Copenhagen.

Arne Erkers grew up in Leksand and moved to Stockholm at the age of 24. He studied at evening classes at the Technical School in Stockholm from 1942 to 1949 and on a scholarship from the French state at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs in Paris, France from 1949 to 1950. He worked in parallel with his studies from 1943 to 1949 as a silversmith and artistic collaborator of Sven Arne Gillgren at Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB) and from 1950 to 1954 at the silversmith Just Andersen in Copenhagen.

Just Andersen
Danish, 1884-1943
Danish designer and silversmith Just Andersen created sculptural furnishings, accessories and decor that are widely coveted and collectible today.

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.

Today, Just Andersen's designs are highly sought after by collectors and are included in the collections of many museums around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His designs are known for their simple, elegant forms and the use of high-quality materials. Andersen's legacy continues to inspire contemporary Danish designers, and his influence can be seen in many of the designs produced in Denmark today.

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