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05-148. Jens Quistgaard
Flamestone coffee pot
Dansk Designs, Ltd.
Denmark, 1957
5 x 7.25 x 13.25"
Ceramic & porcelain
Signed with manufacturer's mark

While all of Jens Quistgaard's designs have a distinctive Danish Modern look, I think his Flamestone line of dinnerware most displays this style. The high design look and breakthrough use of materials makes this coffee pot a spectacular piece of design. Unfortunately, Flamestone isn't without its problems. Foremost, its outer surface is easily marred, even by relatively nonabrasive items (such as a fingernail, as I've learned). But because of the innate beauty of the Flamestone shapes, this is easily overlooked. I consider it one of Quistgaard's great achievements.

Found on December 29, 2005 in Richfield, MN.

Steve said: Hello I found 3 pieces of Flamestone one is a 10" diameter cassarol dish with lid and 2 matching 8" cassarole dishes both with lids and bottom warmers. The are all in very good to excellent condition. Do you know what the value of these items might be?
1.27.06

Scott said: Good finds, Steve! I haven't paid a lot of attention to Flamestone prices lately, so I'm afraid I couldn't give you a specific value. All I know is I've only found a handful of pieces from this line in the past five years or so. They are fairly uncommon, and a beautiful design. Good luck in selling!
1.27.06

kathleen Gates said: I have a complete set (8-12) of the fluted flamestone by Dansk
6.26.06

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