Just Andersen | 1884 - 1943 Denmark | 1930's Pewter & Cane Height 17 Width 9 Depth 11 cm | 885 g Coffee Pot Art Deco Excellent vintage condition. Just Andersen is known as one of the most distinctive sculptors representing early 20th-century Nordic design. His works, as a sculptor and metalworker, established an international reputation during the interwar period, were exhibited throughout Europe, and were widely collected outside of Denmark. His forms, supported by discipline and high craftsmanship, embody a firm belief in modernity. Andersen possessed a rare talent for giving a poetic presence to industrial materials, and using bronze, tin, silver, the metal he developed, "Desco," and pewter, he elevated them into works with quiet dignity and lasting beauty. In the 1930s, his Art Deco style reached completion, and as a restrained architectural form, it showed a clear and unwavering individuality. The coffee pot made of pewter and rattan, produced in the 1930s, perfectly reflects this refined aesthetic. Its form is disciplined yet lyrical, and the plump body is supported by a solid weight, gently extending to the edge, creating an architectural tension. The surface of the pewter, neither excessively shiny nor dull, emits a soft silver glow that deepens with each passing touch over time. The rattan-wrapped handle creates an organic contrast with the metal, inviting you to naturally pick it up. It evokes the rituals of daily life—the quiet sound of pouring hot coffee, the gentle clinking of glasses on a dining table bathed in sunlight. In accordance with the spirit of Art Deco, the decoration is kept to a minimum, and the proportions and materials speak eloquently. This work is not just a practical item, but a small architectural structure that withstands the test of time, exuding a quiet and poetic elegance. Please excuse any obvious mistakes in Japanese. Thank you for viewing.