Pipe Dan Pipes

Pipe Dan was one of the most important retailers of pipes from the 1960's to the 1980's. They carried the work of many of the best artisanal carvers of the day, including Sven Knudsen, Sixten Ivarsson, Gert Holbek, Celius, Holtorp and many others. They made their own pipes, the famous "Shape Reformed" line, many of which were designed by Holbek, and executed by Loran, Tom Eltang, and others. They sold briar, vulcanite, pipe making tools, and served as a meeting place for carvers and pipe smokers alike. Thus, they played a pivotal role in the development of the modern Danish pipe. Click here to see a copy of their catalog in English from 1961-63.

All pipes shown are pre-smoked, unless listed as unsmoked. The pre-smoked pipes have been cleaned, polished, reamed and sterilized, just as you would want to receive them.

Satisfaction is guaranteed--just return the pipe unsmoked within 3 days of receipt for a full refund less shipping. 

Standard shipping costs are $13 for the first pipe via Priority Mail, and $5 for each additional. For expedited or overseas shipping, please inquire.

To order, click on the highlighted text, or call: 415-435-1107. We accept all credit cards and PayPal.

Click to Enlarge	Description	Price	Order
	Gert Holbek/Pipe Dan Bent Dublin Sandblast A very distinctive and elegant Holbek design, here with Group 6 capacity Dublin bowl, bent tubular shank, and curved handcut vulcanite bit with slanted button. Nice, crisp sandblast. Especially good condition in all regards.	$175
	Pipe Dan/Gert Holbek "Standard" Saddle Bit One of the classic Holbek "Shape Reformed" designs from the early Sixties, this pipe appears on Page 5 of the Pipe Dan Catalog. It is a somewhat unusual variation, with a nice "tan shell" sandblasted finish with saddle bit, and it was executed by Holbek himself, as we can tell from the bias-cut button. It is in first rate condition.	$165	Sold
	Pipe Dan Freehand by Carlom c. 1970 Pipe Dan provided a retail outlet for many artisanal carvers, among whom is Carlom, about whom I know nothing. However, we can see from this pipe that he was quite expert in his execution, and imaginative in his design. It has a tall, well-grained, Dublin-esque bowl with plateaux top. It tapers down to the heel, which has a kind of foot or prow at the bottom. The shank is especially noteworthy in the fluidity with which it emerges from the bowl, and its elegant curved and tapered shape. The handcut bit shows interesting decorative turnings near the shank, and is faceted as it tapers and curves to the button. Exceptional condition in all regards.	$145
	Holbek/Pipe Dan "Standard Half Bent" Pipes Called the "Standard Half Bent" shape in the 1961-62 Pipe Dan catalog, both these pipes were designed and carved by Gert Holbek, as can be determined from the angled mouthpiece button. They may be considered the classic Dan Pipe Shaped Reformed design, and are beautifully cut and executed. Here is an excellent example, a rather small pipe with excellent grain and color. Quality of execution is outstanding, and the pipe is in first rate condition in all regards.	$150	Sold