Jens Quistgaard "Curved Hourglass" Peppermill
A carved solid teak salt and pepper mill designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
This curved hourglass peppermill is one of the most ergonomic of Quistgaard’s circa 60 piece collection. The mill's two main elements are reminiscent of traditional lathed objects such as doorknobs or finials, but the stacking and flaring of these shapes creates a curvaceous form that's unmistakingly grounded in modernism.
The top section, as with most of Quistgaard's mills, holds salt, where the large button-like stopper is secured by a cork. Peppercorns are stored and grinded in the lower half.
The object not only functions fantastically, but it is also a very sculptural piece. Satisfying both these criteria was crucial for Quistgaard.
Model Number: 890
Model Nickname: "Curved Hourglass" or "Hourglass with Lip"
Designer: Jens Harald Quistgaard
Manufacturer: Dansk Designs
Year of Design: C. 1960
Dates Produced: C. 1960-90, the grinding mechanism on this example dates it to the early- to mid-1970s.
Colour: Brown
Height: 18 cm, Diameter: 9 cm
Condition: Perfect.
Branding: Underside reads ‘Dansk Designs Ltd Denmark IHQ’.