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Late Summer Estate Auction

Dansk Jens Quistgaard Cast Iron Table Torchere

This auction ended on August 27, 2026.

Start price: $25

Estimated price: $150 - $250

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $30

Description

Item/Description: Mid-century modern candlestick designed by renowned Danish designer Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs during the 1960s. It stands as an iconic example of Scandinavian minimalist and Brutalist-inspired home decor. Featuring a wide, flared circular base that tapers upwards into a slender, elongated vertical stem. The top terminates in an open, architectural cage-like crown assembly that holds a single candle securely. Base marked: "DANSK DESIGNS DENMARK", accompanied by the classic "JHQ" initials emblem for designer Jens Harald Quistgaard.

Material: Cast Iron, Glass

Dimensions: Length: 3 5/8"; Width: 2 1/4"; Height: 18 1/2"

Condition: Signs of age and wear include surface wear, scratches, oxidation, residue.

Age: 1960s

Provenance: Private Estate

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