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.
Set of Ten Midcentury Vases in Glass by Otto Bauer, 1960s
By Otto Bauer, Kastrup
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of Ten midcentury vases in glass, designed by Otto Bauer for Kastrup Glass. Made in Denmark, 1950s. Great original condition.
Glass
$1,300 / set
H 20.25 in Dm 7.5 in
Collection of Three Otto Brauer for Kastrup Holmgaard Glass "Gulvvase" Vases
By Holmgaard, Kastrup, Otto Brauer
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Three Otto Brauer for Kastrup Holmgaard Glass "Gulvvase" Vases, in red and white, each with "Kastrup Holmgaard / Made in Denmark" label. Largest: 20.25" H x 7.5" Diame...
Glass
$1,725 / set
H 7.88 in Dm 19.69 in
Set of Five 'Gulvase' by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard in bottle green
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A perfect set of graduated 'Gulvase by Otto Brauer for famous Danish manufacturers Holmegaard, all in perfect condition, one still with original label. Sizes from largest to smallest...
Glass
$2,481 / set
H 8.27 in Dm 3.55 in
Midcentury Modern Set of 4 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 4 wonderful vases from Rörstrand and maker, designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed vases with wonderful curves. The craftsmanship on these...
Ceramic
$4,426 / set
H 15.36 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Rare Set of Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden ‘Rio’ Face Vases
By Kosta Boda
Located in Delft, NL
Designer: Kjell Engman Producer: Kosta Boda Dimensions: Left to right: 39cm H, 12cm W, 12cm D 23,5cm H, 23 cm W, 10cm D 23cm H, 10cm W, 11cm D 36cm H, 23cm W, 12cm D Material:...
Art Glass
$4,537Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.08 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
A Set of Four Blown Glass Pieces by Claude Morin, 1970s – Dieulefit - France
By Claude Morin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This beautiful set consists of four unique pieces crafted by master glass artist Claude Morin in the 1970s in Dieulefit. It includes an elegant bottle, two harmoniously shaped vases, and a delicately crafted catchall. Each piece is signed by the artist, ensuring authenticity and uniqueness, and the set is in perfect condition, preserved without any flaws or wear, making it a true treasure for lovers of fine glasswork. Handcrafted using traditional glass-blowing techniques, the pieces feature organic lines and subtle shades, signature elements of Morin’s style, which emphasized simple yet profoundly expressive forms. The bottle stands out with its graceful, elongated shape, while the two vases offer a beautiful symmetry and aesthetic balance. The catchall is gently curved, adding a natural decorative touch. Dimensions Large Green Bottle: Height 51 cm, Width 17 cm, Depth 9 cm Blue Bottle: Height 24 cm, Width 16 cm, Depth 13 cm Blue Vase: Height 12 cm, Diameter 16 cm Green Catchall...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Carstens Tonnieshof Germany Set of 4 Vases
By von Scholtis, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Four Carstens 'Ankara" vases, two with blue and gun-metal glazes. The other two have red and grey glazes. The red and grey glazes are very rare. The little red and grey vase is 1...
Ceramic
$1,358 / set
H 10.44 in Dm 3.08 in
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
Set of 4 Glass Vases by Bengt Orup, 1960’s
By Bengt Orup
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 Glass Vases by Bengt Orup, 1960’s Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Johansfors in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 8.5 x 8....
Glass
$3,600 / set
H 19.69 in Dm 4.73 in
Gunnar Ander for Elme Glasbruk, Group of 8 Glass Vases, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Skanninge, SE
A wonderful modernist set of eight 1960s glass vases. In four different colours and 7 different heights, these really make a strong impression standing on a piece of furniture! Size, tallest 50cm (19.7in), shortest 14cm (5.5in). The colours are, green, blue, purple and orange/yellowish. One vase with an old "Elme" manufacturer label. Gunnar Ander (1908 - 1976) A Swedish designer and architect. His design achievement covers a wide area. He was hired by Erik Hovhammar on Lindshammars Glasbruk to develop a new design profile to differentiate them from the competition. He also worked at Elme Glasbruk...
Glass
