The room I was most looking forward to was visiting during our Danish adventure to Jens Quistgaard’s home was his workshop.  I had seen photos of the space, and it was featured in the “Saucepan” documentary. Although he wasn’t working at this house during his most productive period at the beginning of the Dansk line, […]

And after a few more week of not writing, we’re back to the story of our visit to Jens Quistgaard’s home. After lunch we did a little exploring of the property and the area. This is Mae and I in the courtyard, outside the front door of the main house.  Across the way was the […]

I wanted to share some amazing photos sent to me from a reader in the midwest. He’s got an amazing collection of Quistgaard and other designers’ mills. The son of a industrial and graphic designers, he grew up on this stuff in the 60’s and says my book helped rekindle his appreciation. He also has […]

Exclusively through Crate and Barrel, Dansk has reissued a new version of the original staved teak ice bucket – which they are calling the “Jens” ice bucket.  Not to be confused with the more common ice bucket with the horn like handle, this more simple ice bucket – which came out first – is shaped […]

A lot of 60 mills will be auctioned off by Wright on Nov 18.  There are 43 by JHQ and the rest Nissen and Digsmed. You can see the it at Wright along with the rest of their Scandinavian Design auction.  They have put together an amazing collection of works – it’s worth checking them […]

On the second day of our European trip, it was time to embark on our side-trip to the Danish countryside – the reason we went on this whole adventure in the first place.  We were invited by Jens Quistgaard’s daughter, Henriette Quistgaard, to visit the Quistgaards’ farm by the sea, where JHQ lived in the […]

Long time collector Oysterbay is selling off some of his collection and currently has a few super rare mills up for auction. See the mills > Here’s my two favorites.  The top one is cocobolo and the bottom wenge. I hope to find them for myself, someday!

Hi Just wanted to let my readers know I listed a bunch of stuff on eBay.  Only a few Dansk pieces, mainly stuff I got thrifting or at garage sales or just clearing out some space. There’s a cool tube guitar amp, some California pottery, and other mid-century finds. Check out my auctions >

Finally time to start writing about the trip to Europe!  All my photos are together, I’m over my jetlag, and I have some free time. The trip started with a long flight and few days in Copenhagen… My first salt and pepper on the trip!  Lufthansa was so great (and not just their condiment packaging). […]

I’m back from my trip to Denmark (with a side trip to Paris).  What a trip!  I’m still getting over my jet lag and will need to write more in the next few weeks.  I had an amazing experience visiting Jens Quistgaard’s home, and for now I’ll just share this photo, of me sitting at […]