{"product_id":"a-brilliant-slice-of-mid-century-scandinavian-design-circa-1960s-and-what-a-conversation-piece-this-is-playful-on-first-glance-but-deeply-rooted-in-true-modernist-philosophy","title":"A brilliant slice of mid-century Scandinavian design (circa 1960s) — and what a conversation piece this is. Playful on first glance… but deeply rooted in true modernist philosophy.","description":"\u003cp\u003eRARE FIND!! Danish Modernist “Swiss Cheese” Pendant by Anders Andersen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant slice of mid-century Scandinavian design (circa 1960s) — and what a conversation piece this is. Playful on first glance… but deeply rooted in true modernist philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE DESIGN\u003cbr\u003eThis striking pendant takes the form of a stylised “Swiss cheese” slab, pierced with a constellation of circular cut-outs in varying sizes.\u003cbr\u003e• Asymmetrical, perfectly imperfect layout.\u003cbr\u003e• Sculptural negative space = light + skin become part of the piece.\u003cbr\u003e• Bold geometric abstraction with a humorous twist.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s that rare balance — fun, but seriously well designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMATERIAL \u0026amp; FEEL\u003cbr\u003e• Crafted in solid pewter.\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful natural patina with honest age wear.\u003cbr\u003e• Soft industrial tone — not flashy, but quietly powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHAIN \u0026amp; WEARABILITY\u003cbr\u003e• Suspended from an extra-length stainless steel belcher chain.\u003cbr\u003e• Sits low on the chest — perfect for a neckmess anchor piece.\u003cbr\u003e• Strong, unisex presence with real architectural weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE DESIGNER — ANDERS ANDERSEN\u003cbr\u003eA key figure in post-war Danish modernist jewellery, active from the late 1950s through the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003eKnown for:\u003cbr\u003e• Sculptural pewter work.\u003cbr\u003e• Playful reinterpretations of everyday forms.\u003cbr\u003e• Clean, honest, experimental design.\u003cbr\u003eHis work sits right alongside the broader Danish modern movement — think function, simplicity, and artistic integrity… but with personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMARKET NOTE\u003cbr\u003eExamples of this exact (or very similar) design are currently appearing around:\u003cbr\u003e± R3,300 — and climbing as Scandinavian modernist pieces gain traction again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The pendant measures 5.4cm x 4.3cm.The chain with a length of 72cm.The pendant and chain with a weight of 81.7 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51115553685810,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20260429-120014.jpg?v=1777560148","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/a-brilliant-slice-of-mid-century-scandinavian-design-circa-1960s-and-what-a-conversation-piece-this-is-playful-on-first-glance-but-deeply-rooted-in-true-modernist-philosophy","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}