A designer that needs little introduction in the world of early Danish modernist pewter and bronze, Just Andersen has become one of the most recognised and collected makers of Scandinavian decorative metalware of the 20th century. An early career designing for the legendary Georg Jensen led to him founding Just Anderson Pewter in 1918 and the innovations that followed. Andersen not only produced designs in bronze and pewter, but when financial adaptation was required he invented 'Disko Metal', an alloy of lead and antimony to mimic real bronze from his foundry.
This footed bowl is made from just that, characterised by an almost otherworldly storm of green on the inner surface only partially worn away in the centre. The rest of the body is remarkably close in appearance to solid bronze with extremely thin walls that accentuate the weightless, elegant shape. Being so thin, the rim has become ever so slightly warped over the decades from use, yet remains a stunning display of Andersen's work.
