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Collection of 70 Danish Wooden Peppermills Denmark 1950s - 1970s In the late 1950s, versatile Danish designer Jens Quistgaard (1919-2008) developed the idea of a highly sculptural combination peppermill / salt shaker as a kind of functional ornament for the table. From his mind and hand flowed an extended family of forms, all with the same humble purpose, and all made from exotic woods. Most were crafted in Siamese teak, but special ones were occasionally produced in Brazilian rosewood, wenge, muteneye, and other rare woods. This collection, as impressively various as a group of Sottsass ceramics, is a startling display of the formal inventiveness of one designer and a few of his friends. It comprises not only virtually all of the peppermills created by Quistgaard, but others produced by fellow Danish designers inspired by his example. Many of these pieces are extremely rare; the collection took nine years to put together, and it is believed by enthusiasts to be the most comprehensive collection of Danish peppermills yet assembled. The 70 peppermills are effectively displayed on a bespoke wall-mounted unit that is included with the collection. Each peppermill is in excellent, functional condition. Price $18,000 Condition All are in excellent condition Measurements Height: 8 ft. Width/Length: 8 ft. Specifications Number of items: 70 Materials/Technique: Turned and carved Siamese teak, Brazilian rosewood, wenge, muteneye, etc. Creator: Jens Harald Quistgaard and others Reference: U0909228091407 |
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