Mid Century Dansk Denmark Large 19" Staved Teak Ice Bucket Orange Liner 811 IHQ

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Seller: jonijam ✉️ (1,062) 100%, Location: Baltimore, Maryland, US, Ships to: AMERICAS & many other countries, Item: 332399215225 Mid Century Dansk Denmark Large 19" Staved Teak Ice Bucket Orange Liner 811 IHQ.

Mid Century, DANSK Staved Teak LARGE Ice Bucket -- Jens Quistgaard.

You are bidding on beautiful vintage 1950's-1960's Scandinavian/Danish modern carved Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern IHQ Staved Teak Ice Bucket with orange lining.  made in Denmark by Dansk (JENS QUISTGAARD design)

Beautiful old dark teak wood keeps nice age patina

Bottom stamped with very early mark rarely seen -- Staved Teak Denmark JHQ 811.

Each handle has two dowel pegs. The later ones have only one on each side. Beneath each handle there are also some stamped indentations which certainly seem factory (see photos).

This was packed away for years and not used. In very good vintage condition. Original orange plastic liner -- no tears, stains or odors. Very clean. Wood has very nice graining with even rich color and no cracks. 

Minor surface wear commensurate with age. 

Danish modern teak ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950. The piece features beautifully sculpted deep caramel toned teak as well as the original orange tangerine liner. This early edition Dansk ice bucket is marked with a stamp reading: Dansk Designs DENMARK IHQ. As seen on HBO masters of sex.

Elegant lines -- Iconic Design!

Vintage Dansk "Congo" Teak ice bucket with orange liner by Jens Quistgaard - large 19" size. This fabulous mid-century wood ice bucket was designed in 1961 by well known Danish designer, Jens Harald Quistgaard. Born in 1919 and trained as a sculptor, Quistgaard was discovered in 1954 by American entrepreneur Ted Nierenberg. Nierenberg brought Quistgaard back to America with him and went into partnership, forming the highly successful company, Dansk International Designs Ltd. Quistgaard was named chief designer, a position he held for 30 years. During his time with Dansk, he received several awards and was quite prolific, designing more than 4000 products for the company. Quistgaard passed away in Denmark in 2008.

One of Quistgaard's most famous pieces was the 'Congo' ice bucket. Reportedly inspired by the construction of Viking Longships, the Congo ice bucket was a tremendous success and went on to become an iconic symbol of mid-century design. By 1966, the piece had been added to the permanent collections of 23 art museums around the world, including The Louvre, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and London's Victoria and Albert Museum.  

The sought after Congo ice bucket was made in two sizes, a 15-inch version (model #810) and a 19-inch jeroboam size (model #811). This 19-inch model #811 is made up of 48 pieces of 100-year-old warm brown Siamese teak which have been joined together by epoxy. The piece has simple lines, with a cylindrical body that gently flares out as it rises to the top. The ice bucket has two taller pieces at either end, resembling the prow and stern of a Longship. The two pieces are joined by a sturdy ergonomically curved hand-doweled handle. The inside of the ice bucket is lined with smooth high impact orange polyethylene. The piece is finished with a round teak lid that fits snugly on the body of the ice bucket. The lid is topped by a long narrow handle carved with a thin hollowed out finger hold.

The ice bucket is in excellent condition, showing almost no signs of use. That said, there are minor signs of age related wear expected in vintage items, namely a few light scratches and dings to the surface of the wood which are only evident upon very close inspection. As seen in the accompanying photographs, these minor marks do not detract from the appearance or function of the ice bucket and it displays beautifully.

The ice bucket stands 19" from the display surface to the top of the handles and is 6.5" across the inner part of the mouth and outside width is 9". The polyethylene liner is 12" deep and has a 4 quart capacity. The foot is 5.75" in diameter and is marked  DENMARK", Quistgaard's initials "IHQ" and 811. As to be expected in an item constructed of solid wood, the piece is quite heavy, with a total weight of 7lbs.

This highly collectible ice bucket would be a marvelous addition to midcentury decor, whether displayed or pressed into service at your n ext party. The piece is quite versatile and can be used as intended, or could hold flowers or other items. A beautiful example of fine design and craftsmanship.

NICE CONDITION WITH NO, CRACKS, REPAIRS, DEFECTS 

Normal wear  for its age. It  has marks and scratches from use

Dansk simple, modern and minimalistic Danish Modern Design GORGEOUS patina that you only get with old growth teak EXCELLENT vintage condition    Wood is well conditioned and not at all dry - there are no cracks.   Jens Quistgaard (1919- 2008) was a Danish sculptor and designer. He’s widely known for his work for Dansk Designs. Jens was their lead designer for about 30 years beginning in 1954.

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  • Condition: beautiful vintage
  • Type: tray
  • Maker: Dansk
  • Primary Material: Teak wood
  • Age: Post-1940
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Style: Modernist
  • Country/Region of Origin: Denmark
  • Color: Dark Wood Tone

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