Jens Harald Quistgaard, commonly known as Jens Quistgaard, was a Danish industrial designer renowned for his contributions to the field of kitchenware design. He was born in 1919, in Copenhagen, Denmark. His father was a silversmith, and Quistgaard began learning the craft at a young age. He also studied drawing and sculpture at the technical school in Copenhagen. After completing his studies, Quistgaard worked for several different design studios, designing furniture, jewellery, and other objects.

In 1954, Quistgaard met the American businessman Ted Nierenberg. Nierenberg was impressed by Quistgaard's work, and he invited him to come to the United States to work for his company, Dansk Designs. Quistgaard accepted Nierenberg's offer, and he moved to New York City in 1955. This partnership proved to be instrumental in Quistgaard's career as it provided him with a platform to showcase his innovative designs to a global audience.

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A medium enamel casserole by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk…

Vintage Dansk Kobenstyle Enamel Casserole with Sculptural Handles

A medium enamel casserole by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Kobenstyle, Denmark. Brown enamel with sculptural handles. Height 12.5 cm, depth 28 cm

A large enamel casserole by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk…

Vintage Yellow Enamel Casserole by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Kobenstyle

A large enamel casserole by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Kobenstyle, Denmark. Yellow enamel with sculptural handles. Height 16.5 cm, width 38 cm, depth 31 cm

A large enamel casserole by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk…

Jens Quistgaard Dansk Kobenstyle Brown Enamel Casserole with Handles

A large enamel casserole by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Kobenstyle, Denmark. Brown enamel with sculptural handles. Height 16.5 cm, width 38 cm, depth 31 cm

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Spider Candle Holders, 1960s,…

Jens Quistgaard Spider Candle Holders, 1960s

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Spider Candle Holders, 1960s, four parts, cast iron, 11 x 11 x 3 cm: each

Jens Quistgaard, A 1960s Danish teak hors d'oeuvre tray,…

1960s Danish Teak Hors d'Oeuvre Tray with Glass Dishes

Jens Quistgaard, A 1960s Danish teak hors d'oeuvre tray, lattice teak base with six original glass dishes

Jens Quistgaard for Digsmed, Denmark, set of six stacked…

J. Quistgaard for Digsmed Set of 6 Trivets (1964)

Jens Quistgaard for Digsmed, Denmark, set of six stacked trivets and stand, signed to underside of stand and dated 1964

Jens Quistgaard (Denmark, 1919 - 2008) for Dansk, a Danish teak…

Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Jens Quistgaard (Denmark, 1919 - 2008) for Dansk, a Danish teak lidded ice bucket, lined with plastic, stamped Dansk to underside, 30 x 18 x 18 cm

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, two enamelled jugsin…

Enamelled Turquoise and Yellow Jugs by Jens Quistgaard

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, two enamelled jugsin turquoise and yellow, manufacturer's stamp to the bases, 20.5 cm: height

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a teak pepper mill,…

Jens Quistgaard Teak Pepper Mill, 18 cm

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a teak pepper mill, manufacturer's stamp, 18 cm: height

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a teak pepper mill,…

Jens Quistgaard Teak Pepper Mill, 21cm

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a teak pepper mill, manufacturer's stamp, 21 cm: height

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a teak pepper mill,…

Jens Quistgaard Teak Pepper Mill, 22cm

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a teak pepper mill, manufacturer's stamp, 22 cm: height

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a teak salad bowl and…

Teak Salad Bowl and Servers by Jens Quistgaard

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a teak salad bowl and servers, circa 1960, all with impressed manufacturer's blindstamp, 35 cm: width

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a teak salad bowl and…

Jens Quistgaard Teak Salad Bowl Set

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a teak salad bowl and servers, circa 1960, impressed manufacturer's blindstamp to the bowl base, 29.5 cm: diameter

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a lidded ice bucket, teak…

Teak Ice Bucket with Lid by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, a lidded ice bucket, teak with black plastic insert, 1950s, impressed manufacturer's blindstamp to the base, 39 cm: height

A Congo lidded ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, in teak…

Jens Quistgaard Teak Ice Bucket with Lid

A Congo lidded ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, in teak with plastic insert, designed by Quistgaard in 1955. Manufacturers stamp to base, height 50 cm, diameter 22 cm

A Danish teak ice bucket, by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk c.1960,…

Jens Quistgaard Teak Ice Bucket, Dansk c.1960

A Danish teak ice bucket, by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk c.1960, height 48 cm

Jens Quistgaard Ihq cheese board, teak, c1960's, Denmark

Ihq Teak Cheese Board, 1960's Denmark

Jens Quistgaard Ihq cheese board, teak, c1960's, Denmark

Danish Quistgaard ice bucket 48 cm tall in teak with orange…

Teak Ice Bucket with Orange Liner by Quistgaard

Danish Quistgaard ice bucket 48 cm tall in teak with orange liner

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1950s teak ice bucket, with…

Jens Quistgaard Teak Ice Bucket with Liner

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1950s teak ice bucket, with original liner

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1960s turned teak pepper mill

Jens Quistgaard Teak Pepper Mill - Dansk Denmark 1960s

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1960s turned teak pepper mill

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1960s turned dark teak wing…

Jens Quistgaard Teak Pepper Mill with Wing Nut Top

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1960s turned dark teak wing nut topped pepper mill

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1950s dark teak large…

Jens Quistgaard Dark Teak Serving Tray with Ski Jump Ends

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1950s dark teak large serving tray, with ski jump ends. Early Dansk impressed label

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1950s dark teak tall ice…

Jens Quistgaard Teak Ice Bucket with Orange Liner

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1950s dark teak tall ice bucket, in the form of a Japanese sake keg with original orange liner. Early Dansk impressed label

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1960s staved teak salad bowl

Jens Quistgaard Teak Salad Bowl, 1960s Dansk Denmark

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark, 1960s staved teak salad bowl

Jens Quistgaard, teak ice bucket

Teak Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard

Jens Quistgaard, teak ice bucket

Jen Quistgaard Staved teak ice bucket with white plastic…

Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jen Quistgaard

Jen Quistgaard Staved teak ice bucket with white plastic interior, manufactured by Dansk Denmark, with impressed Designers and Makers mark circa 1960. Height 40 cm

Jen Quistgaard manufactured by Dansk Denmark with impressed…

Jen Quistgaard Dansk Denmark Ceramic Bowl

Jen Quistgaard manufactured by Dansk Denmark with impressed designers and makers mark circa 1960. Height 10.5 cm. Diameter 29.5 cm

Jen Quistgaard Staved teak salad bowl manufactured by Dansk…

Dansk Teak Salad Bowl by Jen Quistgaard, 1960

Jen Quistgaard Staved teak salad bowl manufactured by Dansk Denmark with impressed designers and makers mark, circa 1960. Depth 29 cm

Jens Quistgaard rosewood collection for Dansk, Denmark…

Jens Quistgaard Rosewood Laminated Bowl (400mm Width)

Jens Quistgaard rosewood collection for Dansk, Denmark laminated bowl width 400 mm