Press Release no. 4, 2018

Unique Finds from all over Denmark is Coming to Løkken Antique Fair…

When the annual antique fair opens in Løkkenhallen on Thursday the 2nd of August at 11:00, then the antique dealers of about 40 stands have been very busy to get ready – and they will have put all their efforts into presenting their things in the best possible way.

On each stand there will be a single thing marked with a small Danish flag. This signalizes a unique find. As the owner of the stand has chosen. An item that might even have a special story.

“Of course, you are more than welcome to ask – as you know, antique dealers have many good stories to tell! This you can see on television – but also be lucky to experience in reality, says organizer Carl Sørensen, Gule Længe, Lønstrup.

For example: What can Sigge from Tversted, reveal about an elephant of wood with a berider of wood and a seat on the back for a large square can of tea?

Together with his family, Carl has organized the fair every summer for many years – this coming fair is no. 43 in the series.

The fair lasts four days and there are usually 4-5,000 guests during the somewhat extended weekend in week 31.

To see more, go to www.loekkenantikmesse.dk. Or follow the antique fair on Facebook.

Løkken Antique Fair is open Thursday 2 and Friday 3 August 11:00 – 18:00 and Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August 11:00 – 17:00.

Press Release no. 3, 2018

New Exhibitors at Løkken Antique Fair …

When this year’s antique fair in Løkken opens on Thursday, August 2nd, there will be almost 40 stands with antique dealers from all over Denmark.

This year there will be new exhibitors – five in total from Funen and Jutland.

From Spjald, south of Holstebro, Jørgen Pries comes with an exclusive collection of maritime cases that typically Norwegian guests are interested in. He also has finer classical antiques like hand-polished mahogany furniture, a late-empire mirror and well-preserved Danish farm furniture. Repriese, is the name of his shop.

From Funen, Johnna and Christian will bring items from their shop, Butik Pulvis – all of them found here in Denmark. There are retro-style pendants and lamps, but also from the 30’s, special things for collectors, Scandinavian glass and design items – a mix of slightly different things that get the chance of a new life with new owners.

From Gl. Kongevej in Engesvang, comes Benjamin from Antik og design Compagniet – he is one of the younger antique dealers who will show various items of which he himself has a good eye to. For example, Kay Bojesen toys, pottery, Greenlandic items, glass and other stuff. Benjamin’s things are only found on fairs and online, as he only does websale.

The same is the case with Michael from Broager close to Sønderborg. He has a lot in the field of mussel-painted, blue flower (blå blomst), seagull set (mågestel), royal figures and gold and silver jewellery. The jewellery typically from the slightly more modern end of history. In addition, there are furniture and lamps. The store is called Gamle Fund.

Finally, Sigges Univers from Tversted is back at the fair again – many of the locals already know Sigge and his many fun finds.

The fair lasts four days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Press Release no. 2, 2018

They are Packing in the Middle of the Heatwave…

All around Denmark, almost 40 antique dealers are packing and getting ready. They select their very best things, so that every exhibitor –  in competition with each other – can create a stand that attracts attention.

When the guests go through the open doors on Thursday the 2^nd of August at 11 – then things are off for the annual antique fair in Løkken – this year for the 43th time.

As usual, Løkken-hallen will be full – antique dealers will cover every available square meter.

“Although we have organized the fair so many times, it continues to be exciting every single year. We do our utmost to create a mix, so there is something for everyone – both those who like retro and design, and for those who are looking for more classic antiques”, says the organizer, Carl Sørensen, from Gule Længe Antik in Lønstrup.

He is especially pleased with the support of the locals – who return year after year. In addition, there are many summer guests who also come back year after year, while others discover for the first time that an antique fair is taking place over 4 days in week 31 in Løkken-Hallen.

Openings hours: Thursday and Friday from 11:00-18:00 plus Saturday and Sunday from 11:00-17:00.

Press Release no. 1, 2018

Antique Fair in Løkken-Hallen for the 43th Time in Week 31

One of the big events of the year in Northern Jutland is the antique fair in Løkken-hallen from Thursday to Sunday in week 31. Here you will find almost 40 antique dealers from all over Denmark – they bring their very best finds within everything from antiques, retro, design and furniture to curiosities and you name it.

In these years, the trend is to find something special which your neighbor does not have!

But many people also come for classic things in silver or royal porcelain. “So, it’s about creating exactly the right mix,” says antique dealer Carl Sørensen from Gule Længe in Lønstrup. Together with his family, he has been organizing the fair every single year for now 43 years. The keyword is quality and tradition. In addition, there is renewal – so that the fair will match a wide audience each time. There are usually 4-5,000 guests over the four days. See more at www.loekkenantikmesse.dk.

The antique fair is open Thursday 2 and Friday 3 August 11:00 – 18:00 and Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August 11:00 – 17:00.

Press Release no. 2, 2017 (Only in Danish)

Antikhandlere udvælger løjerlige objekter…

Når 37 antikvitetshandlere fra hele landet stiller deres ting op i Løkkenhallen i dagene op til 3. august, ja så har de alle medbragt en særlig genstand.

De har nemlig udvalgt hver en ting inden for årets tema: Løjerlige og finurlige objekter… Spøjse sager, kan man også sige.

Det kan være effekter, som er interessante på en eller anden måde, dekorative eller sjove – men som man ikke nødvendigvis ved, hvad skal bruges til. Måske er der alligevel en funktion – hvem ved?

Sløret løftes hermed for, hvad Hjortheden Antik fra Tårs vil medbringe.

Det er en keramisk figur af en slags skabt af den alsidige kunstner Allan Schmidt (1923-1989) formentlig i 1970´erne. Objektet er delvist glaseret i rødt, hvidt og blåt og har en sokkel af sten.

Allan Schmidt var kendt for blandt andet nogle meget enkle geometriske og blankglaserede serier af keramik i stærke kulører – og for en række offentlige udsmykninger. Så denne her sag, som kommer med til Løkken, er altså ikke typisk for hans stil.

Hvad de øvrige 36 udstillere så har udvalgt af løjerlige ting inden for metal, sten, stof, keramik, porcelæn, glas, træ eller? – ja det vil vise sig på messen… Alt sammen naturligvis inden for antikviteter, kunst, retro, design og kuriositeter.

Messen holdes for 42. gang og arrangeres som vanlig af antikvitetshandler

Carl Sørensen og familie fra Lønstrup, hvor de holder til i Gule Længe Antik.

Der åbnes i Løkkenhallen torsdag den 3. august klokken 11, og messen lukker søndag den 6. fire dage senere klokken 17.

Flere oplysninger: arrangør Carl Sørensen 24 81 02 20

Press Release no. 1, 2017 (only in Danish)

Retro-sager, franske hjelme og plakater på vej til Løkken…

Der er dømt retro, når Helle og Lise fra Den Gule Gård i Hjortshøj står klar i deres stand i Løkkenhallen torsdag den 3. august klokken 11.

De bliver en af fem nye blandt i alt 36 udstillere i en helt fyldt hal.

Helle og Lise er marskandisere og kommer med lidt af hvert – men især banker hjertet for de kulørte retro-sager, som især unge tingfindere suser rundt for at støve op.

– Ja vi brænder for de ting, vi kan huske fra vores egen tid. De kulørte ting, vi kalder retro. Men også design og antik i bredere forstand, siger Lise.

I Odense ligger Antik Falen, og herfra kommer Preben Olstad med helt andre effekter – det er ting som en gammel rustning, gamle franske brandmandshjelme, pengeskrin, stenøkser, merskumspiber og en lang række andre meget specielle ting og samlerobjekter. Han har samlet og handlet i 34 år og interesserer sig især for alle den slags kuriositeter.

Allan Urlev kommer til Løkken fra Horsens, hvor han har forretningen Urlev Antik og Design, og den handler især om møbler, antik og design. Især industriel design er der fokus på – også når det gælder lamper.

Fra Aarhus kommer Winthers Antik, og Jens Winther medbringer især varer fra sine to særlige specialer: bornholmsk keramik og så glas i krystal – og ofte grønne serier. Og desuden andre ting af krystal.

Den bornholmske keramik kommer fra de tre værksteder Hjorth, Søholm og Michael Andersen. Glassene kommer mange flere forskellige steder fra.

Endelig kommer som den sidste af de nye udstillere i år Antik, Vintage og Design fra Saltum. Det er Mille Dahl, der tegner butikken, og den byder på meget forskelligt, som navnet antyder. Kort sagt antikviteter fra 20´erne til 50´erne, som Mille selv udtrykker det.

Løkken Antikmesse arrangeres af Carl Sørensen og familie. De driver selv Gule Længe Antik i Lønstrup – og arrangerer altså messe i Løkken nu for 42. gang.

Den varer i fire dage fra 3. til 6. august.

Flere oplysninger hos: Arrangør Carl Sørensen 24 81 02 20