Fionia Stool, Teak Wood Skagerak

Jens Quistgaard

Jens Harald Quistgaard was a Danish sculptor and designer who played a key role in the popularization of Scandinavian modernism in homes around the world. As the main designer of the American company Dansk Designs from 1954 for three decades, he created over 4,000 everyday items, combining functionality with craft aesthetics. His designs, such as Fjord cutlery (stainless steel and teek wood) or enamelled cobestile dishes, have become icons of modern design. Quistgaard, educated as a sculptor and a goldsmith, drew inspiration from traditional craftsmanship, creating objects with simple, organic forms. His works were presented in museums around the world, and many of them remain in production to this day. In 1954 he received the prestigious Lunning Prize award, and his heritage still inspires designers and design lovers.