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.
Green Bottle by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Otto Bauer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Green bottle by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard. Bottle measures 17.5" high and 6.75" diameter (at base). Bottle has a partial label.
Glass
Set of 2 Vintage Danish Kluk Kluk Bottles in Glass from Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Kluk Kluk Bottles in Glass from Holmegaard, 1970s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, de...
Glass
Danish Holmegaard Kastrup Old Green Hyacinth Glass Vase, Mouth Blown, circa 1850
By Holmegaard, Kastrup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Old Danish hyacinth glass or vase from Holmegaard or Kastrup glassworks, circa 1850. It is registered in the Holmegaard catalog in 1853 The smooth m...
Glass
$200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Holmegaard Clear Glass "Kluk Kluk" Decanters Designed by Jacob Bang
By Jacob Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Holmegaard Kastrup Clear Glass "Kluk Kluk" Decanters Designed by Jacob Bang Offered for sale is a pair of vintage Holmegaard Kastrup clear glass "kluk kluk" decanters design...
Glass
Blue Gulvase Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
By Otto Brauer, Holmegaard
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This remarkable blue gulvase vase was designed by Otto Brauer and manufactured by Holmegaard. The Holmegaard Glass Factory was founded in 1825, making it one of Denmark’s oldest gla...
Glass
Mid-Century Danish Glass Table Lamp from Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Table lamp with green glass base from the 60s. Probably from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard. A traditional design. This table lamp impresses with its ornamental base made of col...
Metal
Set of Two Midcentury Made Green Glass Pendants by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and aesthetically pleasing pair of art glass light fixtures. With 20th century light fixtures as one of our specialities, we are always thrilled to find a 'pair' of stylis...
Glass
Rare Midcentury Purple Glass Vase by Jacob E. Bang - Holmegaard, Denmark 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A cased purple glass vase 'Opaline Form' by Jacob E. Bang. Designed in 1960 and created at Holmegaard in Denmark. Organic shape - gourd shape. Manufactured during the 1970s is a styl...
Glass
Havanna Series Holmegaard Mid Century Modern Glass Vase Per Lutken 1967 Denmark
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Designed in 1967 by Per Lutken for his Havanna Series for Holmegaard Glassworks, this large and exquisite brown glass vase defined the decoration vibe that was popular in Europe at t...
Art Glass
Yellow Glass Desk Lamp designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1960s, Denmark
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
Yellow and White Blown Glass Desk Lamp designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard Glasværk in 1967. * Yellow glass table lamp with brass neck and white glass shade * Designer: Michael...
Glass, Blown Glass
Glass and Teak Pendant Light, Danish Design, Holmegaard, circa 1955
By Holmegaard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Triple tear drop pendant light. Danish design, circa 1955. Opaline glass globes (blue, purple, light grey) from Holmegaard with teak tops hung...
Opaline Glass
Large Lidded Glass Art Bowl by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
Large Glass Bowl with lid designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in 1980. An impressive piece for an exquisite table. * A white lidded glass bowl with dark blue patterns * Design...
Blown Glass
Otto Brauer White Opaline Art Glass Vase for Holmegaard 1960s
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in Tilburg, NL
Otto Brauer White Opaline Art Glass Vase for Holmegaard, 1960s. Beautiful timeless designed art glass vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard Denmark. Great subtle and timeless design. ...
Art Glass
Danish Modern Holmegaard Dark Green Sculptural Table Lamp by Michael Bang 1970s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large danish mid-century sculptural hand-blown glass lamp designed by Michael Bang made by Holmegaard. It is from the series "Lamp Art Asymmetrisk" (Asymmetrical). They came in 3 si...
Brass
1950s Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Rocket Floor Lamp With Hand Blown Opal Glass
By Holmegaard, Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Knebel, DK
1950s Svend Aage Holm Sørensen "Rocket floor lamp" with handblown opal glass. Rare fully complete Danish tripod / rocket floor lamp that few others will ever be able to get designed...
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|34% Off
Danish 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass Hip Flask By Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 19th century cobalt blue glass hip flask by Holmegaard The flask is "tear-drop" shaped and has the most amazing deep and vibrantly blue colo...
Art Glass
Blue Cylinder Glass Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s, Denmark
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
Collection of Six Blue Cylinder Glass Vases designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in the 1958. * Collection (6) of tall blue glass vases in two ...
Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Danish Kubus Glass Table Lamp by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
A simple table lamp with a cubic glass base from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard, designed by Per Lütken. A minimalist design. This table lamp impresses with its simple opal glas...
Metal
Rare Smoked Glass with Crown Stopper "Kluck-Kluck" Decanter by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare smoked glass with crown stopper "Kluck-Kluck" decanter by Holmegaard, circa 1950s. Known as the "Cluck-Cluck" or "Kluck-Kluck" decanter for the distinctive gurgling sound made w...
Glass
Danish Holmegaard Glass Vase by Michael Bang
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A beautiful vase designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in Denmark. A timeless stylish piece. I have a similar bowl for sale
Glass
Vintage Danish Small Kropendel Pendant Lamp by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard
By Sidse Werner, Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ornamental glass pendant lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard, designed by Sidse Werner in the early 1980s. This is the smaller version. A rotating glass body with striking ...
Metal
$850 / set
Beautiful Glass Holmegaard Collection
By Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Holmegaard set, one vase and four ashtrays or dishes. Measures: Vase is 4.25" by 7.50" Blue ashtray is 4" by 5" Dark ashtray is 6.25" by 4.50" Dark ashtray is 7.50"by 4...
Glass
Danish Modern Lamp Art by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s, Denmark
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
A Modern Lamp Art glass desk lamp in organic shaped designed by Michael Bang in 1972 for Holmegaard, Denmark. Irresistible to eye. * A blue patterned organic glass table...
Glass, Blown Glass
Tall Danish Mid Century Modern Black Art Glass Lamp by Hsin-Lung Lin
By Holmegaard, Hsin-Lung Lin
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large majestic and striking Danish Mid Century Modern black art glass table lamp in smooth curvy sculptural shape with metal top by Chinese designer Hsin-Lung Lin for Danish Holmegaa...
Metal
Glass Decanter by Holmegaard, Midcentury Scandinavian, Grey, circa 1950
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury decorative decanter by Holmegaard, Denmark, circa 1950. This glass bottle is sold but we have one more.
Smoked Glass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Glass Bowls by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Glass Bowls by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informati...
Glass
Holmegaard Sonate Aubergine Coulored Glass Pendant by Michael Bang, 1978
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian Modern Pendant in Aubergine-colored glass by Holmegaard. The glass Sonate pendant is designed by Michael Bang for Holmegård Glasværk. The pendant is mostly in dark aube...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair Michael Bang Holmegaard GRANNY Lamps of Hand-blown Green Glass 1970s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard, Verner Panton
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of Mid-century Danish sculptural hand-blown GRANNY lamps designed by Michael Bang and made by Holmegaard. They were in production from 1975-1984. Michael Bang designed Granny in...
Fabric, Blown Glass
Vintage Danish Carafe in Glass from Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Carafe in Glass from Holmegaard, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic Additional inform...
Glass
Vintage Danish Model Mary Opaline Glass Table Lamp by Per Lütken, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant table lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard after a draft of Per Lütken from the 1970s. A classic design with a traditional design language. This table lamp convinces...
Metal
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Per Lutken Flamingo Series Teardrop Glass Vessel for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant shaped Danish Modern vessel from the 1950s designed by Per Lutken for the Holmegaard glass factory in Denmark. This asymmetrical handmade teardrop shaped form was part of the...
Blown Glass
Danish Modern Lamp Art by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s, Denmark
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
A Modern Lamp Art glass desk lamp in organic shaped designed by Michael Bang in 1972 for Holmegaard, Denmark. Irresistible to eye. * A blue patterned mouth-blown organic glass table...
Glass, Blown Glass
$351Sale Price|20% Off
Original blue glass ashtray by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1962
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Wonderful heavy glass ashtray designed by Per Lütken and produced by Holmegaard in Denmark in the 1962. High quality 1960s Danish production of handmade glass. The bowl is in very g...
Art Glass
One Medium Size Light Blue Holmegaard Glass Bowl Provence by Per Lütken Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
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
Pair of Michael Bang Holmegaard Lamp Art Sculptural Glass Table Lamps Blue 1970s
By Holmegaard, Orrefors, Michael Bang, Kosta Boda, Per Lütken
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of Mid-century Danish sculptural hand blown glass lamps designed by Michael Bang and made by Holmegaard. They were only in production shortly from 1973-1976. The lamps have a m...
Fabric, Blown Glass
$653Sale Price / item|20% Off
1x Sidse Werner Apotheker Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1980s
By Holmegaard, Sidse Werner
Located in Krefeld, DE
1x Apotheker pendant lamp designed by Sidse Werner or Holmegaard in the 1980s. This Danish lamp is made of opaline glass and is white on the outside and white on the inside. The lamp...
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
$1,521Sale Price / set|20% Off
Cobalt Blue Viking Decanter and Cups by Ole Winther for Holmegaard Glasswork
By Ole Winther, Holmegaard
Located in Bochum, NRW
Cobalt blue "Viking" series decanter and 9 cups. Designed by Ole Winther, Holmegaard Glasværk 1955. It was produced in Denmark from 1962. Decanter with "Viking Head" seal, cups with ...
Glass
Holmegaard Art Glass Vase, Opaline White with Mulberry Pattern, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern mouth blown art glass vase with mulberry colored bubbly landscape like pattern on opaline white glass. Manufactured by Danish glassworks Ho...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Danish Functionalist Bell Pendant Lamp in Opaline Glass & Copper by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish bell shaped pendant lamp in thick white opaline glass. Made by Holmegaard in Denmark during the 1940s. It is called Bell Type 2 and is very rare with the copper top. Meas...
Copper
Vintage Hand Painted Holmegaard Glass Decanter by Jacob E. Bang, 1950s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art glass decanter with handle and hand-painted flowers in enamel lacquer. Designed by Jacob E. Bang, Arne Bang's kid brother, and made at K...
Art Glass
$408Sale Price / set|20% Off
Per Lutken for for Holmegaard Scandinavian Midcentury Glass Candleholder 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of scandinavian Mid-Century Modern glass candleholder candlestick holder designed by Per Lutken and production by Holmegaard, Denmark ci...
Glass
Bowl by Holmegaard, Light Blue Glass Color, Round Large Shape, Denmark, C 1960
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Large, beautiful glass bowl by Holmegaard, Denmark, C 1960. The item is signed. It was produced in the 1960's. It is in very good condition. Glass is light color blue and the shape i...
Blown Glass
Pair Scandinavian Modern Clear Glass Table Lamps by Holmegaard, Model One
By Holmegaard, Maria Berntsen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This pair of Danish Modern clear glass shade and table lamps Are Designed By Maria Berntsen for Holmegaard. This "Model One" pair of lamps were made by Holmegaard in the late 1990...
Glass, Blown Glass
Green Jugendstil Decanter in Glass and Pewter from Holmegaard, 1920s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped handblown decanter with a floral decoration in pewter. This decanter was made at Holmegaard in Denmark during the early 192os. The art nouveau pewter belt was crea...
Blown Glass
Lilje Bowl by Torben Jorgensen for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Lilje series from Holmegaard is inspired by the Lilje flower and has the same light and poetic expression as the beautiful flower. Bowl with a light shade of blue The lines of t...
Art Glass
Vintage Danish Glass Bowl by Holmegaard, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Glass Bowl from Holmegaard, 1970s
Glass
Vintage Crystal Vase by Allan Scharff for Holmegaard, 1990s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This vase is called Breeze and regardless of the angle from which you look at this vase the waves makes it look like its moving, fluid and on the move. Every angle is different. Its ...
Crystal
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
Mid-Century Modernist Smoked Glass Curved Bowl by Holmegaard of Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century smoked glass curved bowl by Holmegaard of Denmark. A flat base and circular form features curved wave-like rounded edges. Handblown in smoked grey glass with variances ...
Smoked Glass
Holmegaard Art Glass Sakura Table Lamp by Michael Bang, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ovoid shaped art glass table lamp designed by Michael Bang and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1970. It is called Sakura. Label from Holmegaard still present be...
Glass
Unique Holmegaard Peter Svarrer White Art Glass Bowl / Vase Swirl Pattern Signed
By Peter Svarrer, Holmegaard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Unique bowl or vase by Peter Svarrer for Holmegaard made of clear glass with a delicate white spiral swirl pattern. Peter Svarrer is a renowned Danish glass designer known for his i...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Blue Aqua Dish by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wavy hand blown aqua blue bowl designed by Per Lütken in 1964. This piece was manufactured at Holmegaard in Denmark during the mid-late 1960s. It is called Aqua or Fionia and it is s...
Art Glass
Pair of Holmegaard Lamps Sakura red/white Design Michael Bang, 1984, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Bronx, NY
Two Holmegaard lamps with brushed steel fittings by Holmegaard, Denmark 1984 white glass bases with a variety of red colors glass melt underlying the smooth clear glass designed by M...
Blown Glass
Holmegaard Cocoon Table Lamp by Peter Svarrer in White glass
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish hand-blown table lamp in white opaline glass. Designed by Peter Svarrer and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during 1990s or early 2000s. It comes with a new fluted whit...
Opaline Glass
$446Sale Price / set|20% Off
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Light Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of three, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, Denmark 1960s. Dimensions from left height 17.5 cm - diameter 5 cm...
Glass
$1,203Sale Price|24% Off
Danish Modern Tall Gourd Shaped Table Lamp Night Blue Glass by Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Bent Nordsted
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall, slim and elegant table lamp from Danish Kastrup Glasværk (later Holmegaard Glass). It is made of a dreamy dusty blue frosted glass called "Nightblue" and has a brass fitting on...
Brass
Sigmoid Shaped Glass Vessel by Monica Bratt
By Monica Bratt, Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
An sigmoid shaped bowl of sapphire blue glass, by Monica Bratt for Holmgaard Glass. Textured finish to the glass from the making process. One small imperfection on the underside, o...
Glass
Danish Holmegaard Kastrup Old Blue Hyacinth Glass/Vase, Mouth Blown, circa 1850
By Holmegaard, Kastrup
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Old Danish hyacinth glass or vase from Holmegaard or Kastrup glassworks, circa 1850. It is registered in the Holmegaard catalog in 1853 The smooth m...
Glass
Danish Modern Holmegaard Dark Green Sculptural Tablelamp by Michael Bang 1970s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish mid-century sculptural hand-blown glass lamp designed by Michael Bang made by Holmegaard. It is from the series "Lamp Art Asymmetrisk" (Asymmetrical). They came in 3 sizes an...
Brass