Holmegaard has been creating quality glassware for almost two centuries. The legendary glassworks has collaborated with scores of celebrated designers over its long history, including Arne Jacobsen, Louise Campbell, Bodil Kjær and many others, with each artisan crafting vases, bottles and other serveware and decorative objects that are widely loved by collectors and art connoisseurs alike. Today Holmegaard is a powerhouse of functionalist modern Danish glass design.
Holmegaard Glassworks was the dream of Danish Count Christian Danneskiold-Samsøe, who petitioned the king of Denmark for permission to build a factory. Sadly, by the time permission was granted, the count had passed away, leaving his dowager, the Countess Henriette Danneskiold-Samsøe, to carry on her late husband’s dream in 1825. The factory was established in the town of Fensmark in the Holmegaard bog, where rich peat could be harvested and used to fuel the high-temperature kilns required to produce glass there.
The factory initially produced only simple mouth-blown green glass packaging bottles — the need was for glassware that was merely functional. It wasn’t until the 1920s that it made progress as a significant entity in the world of design. There was a fruitful partnership to create dinner glassware with the Royal Danish Porcelain Factory and glass artist Oluf Jensen. This was followed in 1925 by Holmegaard’s hiring Jacob Eiler Bang as the glassworks’ first in-house designer.
Bang was trained as an architect and was working on the Danish Pavilion at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the fair that brought the Art Deco style to worldwide attention — when his efforts caught the attention of Holmegaard. Bang believed in the concept of making things that were “beautiful, strong, practical and cheap.” His seductive, functionalist designs for vases, decanters, bottles and other objects — guided by the theories that underpin Scandinavian modernism — garnered acclaim for both Bang and Holmegaard, and he became known as one of the fathers of functionalism in Danish glassware.
Holmegaard went on to work with Per Lütken, who created intricate objects that redefined the factory’s style and Danish glass design as a whole. Lütken produced over 3,000 pieces for the glassworks, including the revered Provence bowl, one of the pieces for which the glassworks is best known. The brand went on to work with other notable artists including Otto Brauer and Jacob Bang’s son, Michael Bang, whose Palet range, Fontaine wine glass range, and Mandarin lamps are among Holmegaard’s most iconic creations.
Today, Holmegaard Glassworks is owned by Rosendahl Design Group. It is Denmark’s largest manufacturer of glass in addition to being the oldest and most historic.
Find vintage Holmegaard sconces, vessels, decorative bowls, tableware and other pieces on 1stDibs.
Mid-Century Modern Danish Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
Glass
Modernist Blue Magic Glass Planter by Michael Bang & Ole Winther for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Top Hat shaped planter or large vase in white opaline glass. The glass design is by Michael Bang, the decor by Ole Winther and in was made for a limited times during the 19...
Opaline Glass
Blue Drop-shaped Glass Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
Trio of sapphire blue mouth-blown drop-shaped glass vases designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in 1955. * Trio of (3) drop-shaped blue glass vases in two sizes. The vases are mouth...
Glass, Blown Glass
Danish Modern Large Bottle with Stopper by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic Danish modern handblown art glass large bottle with stopper in a stunning orange and yellow contrast by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. This is a very rare size, sha...
Blown Glass, Art Glass
One large Holmegaard Glass bowl Provence by Per Lütken Denmark
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Krefeld, DE
Large hand-blown light blue glass bowl designed by Per Lütken and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark. Price for one bowl, more available.
Glass, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Labrador Green Glass Vase Per Lütken Holmegaard, 1950s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Labrador Series Vase in Yellow Green Glass by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s
Glass
Danish Maygreen Tall and Drop Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard 1960s. Set of 6
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Maygreen Tall and Drop Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard 1960s. Set of 6. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass vases. Designed by Per Lütken in 1955 and manufactu...
Blown Glass
$195Sale Price|58% Off
Danish Modernist Holmegaard Tundra Art Glass Bowl, 1970s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mouthblown Danish Modern clear crystal art glass bowl with wavy, organic umber accent lines as added by paint brush inside the glass. Designed by Michael Bang in 1976-78 for Danish H...
Crystal
Scandinavian Modern Otto Bauer for Holmegaard Blue Glass Bottle Decanter
By Holmegaard, Otto Bauer
Located in Valencia, VC
Otto Bauer for Holmegaard Blue Glass Bottle Decanter, Denmark, 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern glass bottle designed by Otto Bauer for Holmegaar...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Sapphire Blue Vase by Per Lutken
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sapphire blue footed vase with narrow mouth by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. Etched with Holmegaard on base.
Glass
A glass vase by PER LÜTKEN for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Long Island City, NY
A glass vase designed by PER LÜTKEN for Holmegaard, Denmark, circa 1960th. Signed by hand " HOLMEGAARD PL1958".
Art Glass
Vintage Danish Green Glass Kluk Kluk Bottle from Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Green Glass Kluk Kluk Bottle from Holmegaard, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer r...
Glass
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Blown Smoked Glass Cylindrical Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive hand blown smoked glass cylindrical vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition w...
Glass
Per Lütken Blue Art Glass Bowl, Hand-Crafted Scandinavian Modern
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Orrefors, Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Flygsfors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking deep blue thick art glass bowl on foot by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in the 1960s. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition. Denmark, 1960s.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Rare Set of 3 Opal Blue Glass 'Carnaby' Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a very nice set of 3 opal blue glass Holmegaard vases with white inner casting from the Carnaby range designed by Per Lutken. This set contains out of...
Glass
Danish Glass Model 868 Bowl by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Model 868 glass bowl, designed by Michael Bang for the Danish glassworks Holmegaard, is a sophisticated example of Scandinavian design from the 1960s and 1970s, combining functio...
Glass, Art Glass
2000's Danish Opaline Glass Vase by Peter Svarrer for Holmegaard
By Peter Svarrer, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
2000's Danish Opaline Glass Vase by Peter Svarrer for Holmegaard The large vase made in mouth blown opaline black and white glass was designed in the beginning of the 21'st. century...
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
Glass
Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in KUTNO, PL
The vase designed by Otto Brauer for the Danish glassworks Holmegaard is one of the most recognizable examples of 20th-century Scandinavian design. The presented piece comes from the...
Glass
$276Sale Price|32% Off
Amber Glass, Mid-Century, Bottle Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in Glasgow, GB
Danish Mid-Century Amber Glass Bottle Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard A design icon and a superb example of mid-20th-century modern glass. Crafted during the 1960s, the vase f...
Glass, Art Glass
Set of 7 Small MidCentury Danish Cabaret Glass Tray Bowls from Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Mid-Century Danish Cabaret Glass Tray Bowls from Holmegaard, 1960s, Set of 7, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: GlassTeak Style...
Glass, Teak
Cocoon - Green & White Opaline Glass Vases by Peter Svarrer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish hand-blown flower vases in green and white opaline glass. Designed by Peter Svarrer and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during 1990s or early 2000s. Measurements: H: ...
Opaline Glass
Danish Modern Blue Gulvase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
By Otto Brauer, Holmegaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very nice cobalt blue version of the super cool and stylish Gulvase by designer Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Denmark
Blown Glass
Vintage Danish Glass Vases "Sapphire Blue" by Holmegaard. Set of 4.
By Holmegaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Glass Vases "Sapphire Blue" by Holmegaard. Set of 4. Beautiful set of Danish mid-century modern hand blown sapphire blue glass vases ...
Blown Glass
Largest Green Gulvase by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard
By Otto Bauer, Holmegaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
The largest of the 5 sizes of Gulvase from Otto Bauer in dark green and in good condition.
Large Blue Drop-shaped Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
Substantial sapphire blue mouth-blown drop-shaped glass vase designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in 1955. * Drop-shaped blue mouthblown glass vase * Designer: Per Lütken * Model:...
Blown Glass
Holmegaard Red Pop Art Glass Vase by Per Lütken, Denmark, 1968
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall bright pop art red Danish modern sculptural mouth-blown overlay art glass vase with matching glass globe. Beaming white encased opaline glass on the inside and top of the vase. ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Arrangement of 3 Blue Glass 'Carnaby' Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a stunning set of 3 blue glass Holmegaard vases with white inner casting from the Carnaby range, designed by Per Lütken. All in a very good condition, with minor signs of age...
Glass
Set of 3 Danish Holmegaard Flower Bowls Crystal Glass Mid-Century Design, 60-70s
By Holmegaard
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
3 Set Danish Holmegaard Flower bowls No. 388, 60s 70s crystal glass to match Mid Century Design. The vintage design object is in its original condition and can have minimal signs of ...
Crystal
Holmegaard Handmade Glass Relief / Sun Catcher Abstract Motif "Summer", 1975
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Odense, DK
Large handmade glass relief or sun catcher made for Holmegaard Glassworks 150th anniversary in 1975. Mounted in original cast iron holder. "The Seasons" we...
Iron
$636Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Holmegaard Gulv Vases by Otto Bauer in Blue
By Holmegaard, Otto Bauer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Holmegaard Gulv Vases by Otto Bauer in Blue Denmark, 1960s Pair of graduating Holmegaard blue glass'Gulv' vases, by Otto Bauer Each one of t...
Glass
Handprinted Antique Marmelade Jar with Flowers from Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare lidded trinket or jar with hand painted flowers in vibrant colors. The brass lid is also incised with floral motifs and has a decorative ring-handle. It was made by Holmegaard i...
Brass
Otto Brauer Danish Modern Red & White Cased Glass Gulvvase for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large iconic cased glass Gulvvase designed by Otto Brauer and made in Denmark by Holmegaard. This vase is the medium size and has a red exterior with a white interior. The last picture shows it with a Swedish Argenta...
Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gulvase by Otto Brauer Holmegaard Red Art Glass Vase
By Holmegaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Gulvase by Otto Brauer Holmegaard Red Art Glass Vase, Made in Sweden. Item features opaque white on the inside, original red ...
Glass
$363Sale Price|61% Off
Handcrafted Holmegaard Art Glass Vase, Sea Blue and Milky White
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handcrafted mouthblown large round 80s modernist art glass vase by Holmegaard. Dramatic, organic sea blue wavy shapes on milky white base. Excellent, seemingly unused condition. De...
Art Glass, Glass
$220Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Three Danish Modern "Princess" Glass Bubble Candlesticks by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice set of three Danish modern "Princess" glass bubble candlesticks by Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The candlesticks are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and mea...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Labrador Green Glass Vase Per Lütken Holmegaard, 1950s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Labrador Series Green Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s
Glass
Set of 2 Green Glass Shell Bowls by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl elements set of 2 Design: Per Lütken Producer: Holmegaard, Denmark. Age: 1970s Set of 2 wonderful heavy glass elements designed by...
Glass
Otto Bauer for Holmegaard XXL Large Gulvase Vessels
By Otto Bauer, Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressively scaled Scandinavian Modern XXL olive green vessels designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard.
Blown Glass
1960 Danish Handblown Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
1960 Danish handblown glass drop vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard with engraved signature and year of production. Danish glassmaker Per Lütken (1916 - 1998) worked at Holmegaard fr...
Glass, Blown Glass
Set of 2 Glass Shell Bowl Elements by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl elements set of 2 Design: Per Lütken Producer: Holmegaard, Denmark Age: 1960s Set of 2 wonderful heavy glass elements designed...
Glass
$520
Holmegaard Vase
By Holmegaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Green transparent vase
Blown Glass
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Biomorphic Hand Blown Glass Bowl "Selandia" by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive biomorphic hand blown glass bowl by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The piece entitled, "Selandia", has an abstract curved rim and a convex center in a ligh...
Glass
Arrangement of 4 Red Glass 'Carnaby' Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a stunning set of 4 red glass Holmegaard vases with white inner casting from the Carnaby range, designed by Per Lütken. All in a very good condition, with minor signs of age ...
Glass
Vintage Danish Blue Palet Glass Jars by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish blue palet glass jars by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1960s. Set of two small jars from the Palet series designed by Michael Bang for Kastrup-Holmegaard Glassworks, Denmark. Ocean blue outside and opal white inside. 1 Tall jar...
Blown Glass
1960´s Danish Handblown Vase in Red Glass by Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Christel & Christer Holmgren
Located in Knebel, DK
Handblown vase in red opal glass by Christel and Christer Holmgren in 1968 for Holmegaard. The vase is made in bright red hand blown opal 3 layer glass with a white glass base and i...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Danish Selandia Fruit Bowls by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Selandia Fruit Bowls by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Danish Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern biomorphic hand blown glass bowls. Designed by Per Lütken ...
Blown Glass
Set of 2 Glass Shell Bowl Elements by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl elements set of 2 Design: Per Lütken Producer: Holmegaard, Denmark. Age: 1960s Description: Set of 2 wonderful heavy glass elem...
Glass
Collection of Scandinavian Blue Glass by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Karlstad, SE
A collection of carefully chosen glass vases and bowls by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark. The collection consists of six vases up to 32 cm and four bowls. Condition: Excellent.
Glass
Per Lutken Holmegaard Glass Denmark Smoked Glasss Vases, Set of Three (3)
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Per Lutken Holmegaard Glass Denmark Smoked Glasss Vases, Set of Three (3) Offered for sale is a set of three smoked glass vases designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard Glass Denmark. ...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Labrador Blue Glass Vase Per Lütken Holmegaard, 1950s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Labrador Series Blue Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s
Glass
$1,500 / set
Pair of Gulvase Vases by Otto Brauer
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large cobalt "Gulvase" apothocary vases by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard glass.
Glass
Otto Bauer “Gulv” White Cased Milk Glass Vase for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mid-century “Gulv” art glass vase designed by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s. Beautifully blown in milk glass cased in white, this tall vase showcases the clean lines and ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass
1970s Red Danish Cream and Sugar Bowls in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of red creamer and sugar bowls in glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed hand blown opal glass set...
Opaline Glass
Handblown Cream and Sugar Bowls in Opaline Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of turquoise-colored creamer and sugar bowls in handblown opaline glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Vintage Danish Holmegaard Tear Drop Glass Vase by Per Lutken
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian vase designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark circa 1960's. This unique blown glass piece features a thick sculptural tear drop shape tinted in ...
Glass
Danish Per Lütken for Holmegaard "Provence" Glass Bowl Aqua Blue, Modern Design
By Kosta Boda, Per Lütken, Holmegaard, Orrefors, Michael Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Provence" bowl designed by legendary glass designer Per Lütken for Danish glass manufacturer Holmegaard. This is a Danish design classic designed in 1955 and manufactured in...
Blown Glass, Glass
One Medium Size Holmegaard Glass Bowl Provence by Per Lütken Denmark
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Krefeld, DE
Medium size hand-blown light blue glass bowl designed by Per Lütken and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark. Price for one bowl, more available.
Glass, Opaline Glass
Blue Cylinder Glass Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
Collection of six blue cylinder glass vases designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in 1958. * Collection of (6) tall blue glass vases in two sizes...
Glass, Blown Glass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Handblown Glass Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern vase was designed by the esteemed Otto Brauer and handblown by Holmegaard in Denmark, circa 1960. The piece features a cylindrical body ...
Glass