An Overview of Jens Quistgaard’s Relief series
Jens Quistgaard (1919–2008) designed many classics for the Danish Kronjyden company. One of the most well-known series is Relief from 1959. It consists of about 60 tableware objects with sturdy forms. They are made of stoneware with yellowish beige glaze and a compact leaf relief pattern.
The Relief objects were often marked only with a sticker, but could also have a stamp with Kronjyden or one their owners (Nissen or Bing & Grøndahl). Which of Jens’ objects is your favorite?
Coffee cup, height 6 cm / 2.4 in
Teacup, height 8 cm / 3.1 in
Egg cup, height 6 cm / 2.4 in
Pitcher, height 11 cm / 4.3 in
Pitcher, height 14 cm / 5.5 in
Coffee pot, height 20 cm / 7.9 in
Teapot, height 13 cm / 5.1 in
Teapot, length 22 cm / 8.7 in
Teapot, diameter 17 cm / 6.7 in
Jar, diameter 12 cm / 4.7 in
Jar, length 13 cm / 5.1 in
Jar, height 14 cm / 5.5 in
Bowl with handle, diameter 8 cm / 3.1 in
Bowl with handle, diameter 8 cm / 3.1 in
Bowl with handle, diameter 9 cm / 3.5 in
Bowl with handle, diameter 14 cm / 5.5 in
Bowl with handle, diameter 17 cm / 6.7 in
Pot, diameter 17 cm / 6.7 in
Pot, diameter 21 cm / 8.3 in
Bowl, diameter 13 cm / 5.1 in
Bowl, diameter 19 cm / 7.5 in
Bowl, diameter 7 cm / 2.8 in
Bowl, diameter 8 cm / 3.1 in
Bowl, diameter 20 cm / 7.9 in
Bowl, length 17 cm / 6.7 in
Bowl, length 19 cm / 7.5 in
Bowl, length 36 cm / 14.2 in
Bowl, diameter 12 cm / 4.7 in
Dish, diameter 7,5 cm / 3.0 in
Dish, diameter 10 cm / 3.9 in
Dish, diameter 27 cm / 10.6 in
Dish, length 29 cm / 11.4 in
Dish, length 35 cm / 13.8 in
Dish, length 13 cm / 5.1 in
Small plate, diameter 17 cm / 6.7 in
Plate, diameter 20 cm / 7.9 in
Plate, diameter 21 cm / 8.3 in
Plate, diameter 25 cm / 9.8 in
Deep plate, diameter 20 cm / 7.9 in
Deep plate, diameter 22 cm / 8.7 in
Deep plate, diameter 28 cm / 11.0 in
Bucket, height 14 cm / 5.5 in
Set with salt shaker, pepper shaker, and mustard jar, height 10 cm / 3.9 in
Salt shaker, height 18 cm / 7.1 in
Pepper shaker, height 18 cm / 7.1 in
Candle holder, diameter 11 cm / 4.3 in
Candle holder, width 9 cm / 3.5 in
Vase, height 16 cm / 6.3 in
The leaf decor of Relief
Example of a Relief stamp
Example of a Relief stamp
Example of a Relief stamp
Example of a Relief sticker
Example of a Relief sticker
An advertisement for Relief
