Quistgaard, Pepper Mill And Salt Shaker Combo In Teak, Dansk Designs Midcentury, Mushroom Model

Pepper and salt shaker combo in brown teak Dansk Designs edition, Peugeot mill mechanism, circa late 50s - 1960, "mushroom" model, 7 holes, a removable lid at the top Large pepper and salt shaker combo (pepper mill and salt shaker) designed by Danish designer and sculptor Jens Quistgaard for the American brand Dansk Designs, where he was Director of the Design Department from 1954 until the early 80s. Quistgaard established himself as one of the greatest Scandinavian designers of his time, creating striking objects that have become symbols of Scandinavian style, acclaimed in Europe, Japan and the United States, and now featured in international museums. Pepper and salt shaker combo from the late 50s-1960s, with a particularly accomplished organic design, very elegant in the shape of a mushroom. Its full base with a beautiful roundness is reminiscent of the foot of a porcini mushroom. It has no lug in favor of a cap at its top for pouring the salt. Grinder mechanism in steel with the Peugeot Frères Lion mentions. Publisher's mentions Dansk Designs LTD, Denmark JHQ are engraved in the wood surrounding the grinder. Very good condition, some standard wear marks, perfectly functional. Approximately 17.5 cm high - base diameter: 9 cm Discover on the We Art Together gallery website by clicking here