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.
Table Lamp Model Misty by Torben Jørgensen for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful table lamp model "Misty" designed by Torben Jørgensen for Holmegaard -1982. Please notice, the lamp shade is not included.
Glass
Glassplattelampet Wall Sconce by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very nice and decorative thick glass wall sconce, the 'Glasplattelampet', was designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in 1978. The bended gl...
Metal
Pair of Oversized Vases Designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of oversized bottles or vases designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Denmark, circa 1960. Tinted glass. Measures: H- 19.5", H- 17".
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
Set of 2 yellow Green Glass Bowls by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark 1970s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl elements set of 2 Design: Michael Bang Producer: Holmegaard, Denmark. Age: 1970s Set of 2 wonderful heavy glass elements designed by Michael Bang and ...
Glass
Vintage Blue Glass Kastrup-Holmegaard Pendant Lamp, Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a very nice vintage blue glass pendant lamp with a metal wire detailing. The opaline inside gives a beautiful soft light. This light is of...
Metal
Handblown Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Danish salt and pepper set in handblown orange mushroom shaped opalineglass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. ...
Opaline Glass
Danish Design Table Lamp, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage Murano-Style Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, circa 1960s. Danish craftsmanship. Art glass lamp from Holmegaard, Denmark, featuring a floral-patterned white/ivory...
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Light Turquoise Holmegaard Glasværk "Viking" Carafe by Ole Winther
By Holmegaard, Ole Winther
Located in London, England
A wonderful turquoise carafe, flask, jug or decanter from Danish glassmaker - Holmegaard Glasværk's "Viking" series. Designed by Ole Winther in 1955 and produced from 1962 but disco...
Blown Glass
1980s Danish Glass Vase by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Small Danish vase in white, black, green and red art glass by Michael Bang produced by Holmegaard in the 1980s. Michael Bang (1942-2013) was the son of Jacob E. Bang, Holmegaard’s...
Glass, Art Glass
Michael Bang Table Lamps by Holmegaard, White Art Glass, Brass, 1970s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white glass bottle form lamps with abstract Aubergine glass inclusions and brass hardware. Designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Rewired ...
Brass
1980s Danish Glass Vase by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Vase / candle holder in white, black and blue art glass by Michael Bang produced by Holmegaard in the 1980s. The small art glass vase in white, blue and black colors is in ...
Glass, Art Glass
1980s Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconces by Holmegaard, Art Glass
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern pair of hand made glass sconces featuring internal colored orange, grey, and black threads. Wired for use in the USA, 75W max bulbs. Signed.
Metal
Pair of Black Emerald Art Glass Lamps by Michael Bang
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of handblown art glass lamps in a deep emerald green or black glass with white and blue inclusions. Lamps appear black except when put in front of a window and then ap...
Art Glass
$1,651Sale Price|20% Off
Holmegaard Set of 2 Glass Table Lamps With Acrylic Shades by Michael Bang
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Torquay, GB
Set of 2 glass table lamps by Holmegaard Denmark. Created by Michael Bang circa 1980s and named 'Symmetric'. Overall white glass with an inlay deep purple melt section. .Accompanied ...
Glass, Acrylic
Vintage Danish Holmegaard Aqua Vases by Per Lütken, 1960s, Set of 6
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Holmegaard Aqua Vases by Per Lütken, 1960s. Set of 5. Beautiful set of Danish Mid-Century Modern hand blown aqua blue glass vases designed by Per Lütken and made by H...
Blown Glass
Blue Holmegaard Bowl with Candy Stripes by Torben Jorgensen, 1980s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick cobalt blue conical glass bowl with white spiral/swirl decor og opaque glass. Manufactured by Holmegaard and designed by Torben Jørgensen in Den...
Art Glass
Pair of Holmegaard Table Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben
By Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful pair of glass table lamps by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s. Sculptural pieces made of handmade ceramic in Persian blue tones. With new matching custom made blue silk lamp shad...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Glass Pitchers by Per Lütken for Holmegaard 1950s Set of 3
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage glass pitchers by Per Lütken for Holmegaard 1950s Set of vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern mouth-blown pitchers in beautiful and rare pl...
Blown 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
Pair of Danish Opaline Pendants "Mandarin" by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1980s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Pair of Danish opaline pendants "Mandarin" by Michael Bang for Holmegaard 1980s. Set of two elegant Danish hand blown ceiling lights in white...
Opaline Glass
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
Vintage Danish Holmegaard Atlantic Snaps Glasses, 1960s. Set of 6
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Holmegaard Atlantic Snaps Glasses, 1960s. Set of 6. Set of 6 beautiful hand-blown vintage drinking glasses from Danish glasswork ...
Blown Glass
white and blue Pair "Jasmin" lamps Holmegaard Denmark design Mutsuo Inoue 1984
By Holmegaard
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Jasmin lamps with brushed steel fittings by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1980 in white and blue designed by Japanese artist Mutsuo Inoue 1984. Rewired for the US.
Blown Glass
Danish Glass Vase by Ole Kortzau for Holmegaard, 1978
By Holmegaard, Ole Kortzau
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish glass vase by Ole Kortzau for Holmegaard 1978. Tall glass vase designed by Danish artist Ole Kortzau and made by Danish glassworks Holmegaar...
Glass
1990´s Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish glass bowl by Per Lütken designed for Holmegaard / Royal Copenhagen in 1995.
Glass
Midcentury Drink Pitcher, Bowl and Seven Glasses and by Jacob E. Bang, 1950s
By Jacob Eiler Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Pitcher, bowl and seven glasses designed by Jacob E. Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark. Great condition, 1950s.
Glass
1970s Set of Four Bowls in Handblown Opal Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four bowls in handblown opal glass designed by Michael Bang and made by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s color...
Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s Set of Four Bowls in Handblown Opal Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Four Bowls in Handblown Opal Glass designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Wonderful Large Vintage Mid Century Modern HOLMEGAARD SELANDIA Centerpiece
By Holmegaard
Located in Roslyn, NY
Large Vintage Mid Century Modern Wonderful Large Vintage Mid Century Modern HOLMEGAARD SELANDIA Centerpiece Centerpiece Glass Bowl APPROX. 15" X 14" X 3 1/2" TALL
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Pale Green Holmegaard Glasværk by Ole Winther "Viking" Carafe
By Holmegaard, Ole Winther
Located in London, England
A wonderful pale green carafe, flask or decanter from Danish glassmaker - Holmegaard Glasværk's "Viking" series. Designed by Ole Winther in 1955 and produced from 1962 but discontin...
Blown Glass
1950's Danish Handblown Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
1950´s Danish handblown glass drop vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard. The vase is ingraved with Per Lütkens signature, year of production (1958) and the Holmegaard name. Danish gl...
Glass, Blown Glass
$474Sale Price|20% Off
Holmegaard Royal Copenhagen "Mandarin" Pendant Lamp by Michael Bang, 1980s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Oirlo, LI
Holmegaard/ Royal Copenhagen "Mandarin" Pendant Lamp by Michael Bang, 1980s Deze "Mandarin" hanglamp werd ontworpen door Michael Bang voor Holmegaard / Royal Copenhagen in de jaren ...
Glass, Plastic
$2,000 / item
Holmegaard Lamp Design Michael Bang 1984, Denmark
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Bronx, NY
A Holmegaard lamp with brushed steel fitting by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984 in white and deep red with a purple tint glass melt underlying the smooth clear glass designed by Michael Ba...
Blown Glass
1970s Set of Pitchers and Bowl in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two pitchers and a bowl in dusty yellow, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s colors is in very good con...
Glass
Danish Modern Hand Blown Otto Bauer Gulv Vase in Red & Milk Glass by Holmegaard
By Otto Bauer, Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Two blown Art Glass Gulv Vases in red and milk glass cased in white, designed by Otto Bauer and made by Holmegaard in Denmark. Both vases have the original maker's mark. Iconic art g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Milk Glass
Holmegaard Hanging Lamp Design Michael Bang in Green Opaline Glass, Denmark
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Bronx, NY
Green handmade opaline glass hanging lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984, the inside is white opaline glass. It holds a single US socket it is in flowless condition.
Blown Glass
Michael Bang for Holmegaard “Jasmin” Table Lamp, Denmark, 1970s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Michael Bang Table Lamp for Holmegaard – 1970s Scandinavian Glass Design This elegant table lamp was designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in the 1970s and is a beautiful example o...
Opaline Glass
1980's Michael Bang Sakura Handblown Glass Table Lamp
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
1980's Michael Bang Sakura Handblown Glass Table Lamp The table lamp was designed in 1984 by Mickael Bang for Holmegaard Glass and is in very good condition. Height of the tablelam...
Blown Glass
Stunning Large Cobalt blue Vase by Otto Brauer, Holmegaard / Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic blue glass Scandinavian bottle or vase designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, made in Denmark 1959 -1960s.
Art Glass
Holmegaard Lamp Sakura, Design Michael Bang, 1984, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Bronx, NY
Holmegaard lamps with brushed steel fittings by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984 in white with blue glass melt underlaying the smooth clear glass designed by Michael Bang, 1984. 9" height ...
Blown Glass
Pair of white glass with Deep Red pattern Holmegaard Table Lamp, Denmark, 1980
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Holmegaard lamps with brushed brass fittings by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984 in white and deep red purple tint glass melt underlaying the smooth clear glass designed by Michael ...
Brass
Pair of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders, Bowls by Holmegaard, 1980
By Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful sparkling candleholder by Holmegaard in Denmark, 1988. Step like indented pattern creates a mesmerizing optical effect and scatters light under the piece. Candle socket is ...
Crystal
1980s Danish Combined Glass Vases - Candlesticks by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
1980s Danish Combined Glass Vases - Candlesticks by Michael Bang for Holmegaard The two flexible designed Holmegaard vases are designed to be used both as vases and candlesticks dep...
Glass, Art Glass
1990´s Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish glass bowl by Per Lütken designed for Holmegaard / Royal Copenhagen in 1995.
Glass
Per Lutken Glass Bowl by Holmegaard, 1962
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Holmegaard 1962 bowl designed by Per Lutken Classic Danish Holmegaard glass bowl in three-lobed organic shape designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard. The bowl is in very good...
Glass
Holmegaard Glass Table Lamp, Denmark, 1980
By Holmegaard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Holmegaard lamp with brushed steel fitting by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984 in white and gray with glass melt under laying the smooth clear glass designed by Michael Bang 1984. The...
Glass
$1,120Sale Price|30% Off
Holmegaard Glass Vase Design by Mutsuo Inoue 1984, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Bronx, NY
Holmegaard glass vase design by Japanese designer Mutsuo Inoue for the Danish glass manufacturer Holmegaard 1984, in a translucent white milky and blue glass in mint condition.
Blown Glass
Pair of Holmegaard lamp Dark Green Hand Blown Lamps by Per Lutken, Denmark, 1975
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of dark green hand blown Holmegaard Lamps by Per Lutken, Denmark, 1975 super dark green with blend in white and Royal blue, Holmegaard lamps by Per Lutken. Lamp art named "Assym...
Blown Glass
1970s Sidse Werner Danish Glass Bowl by Holmegaard
By Sidse Werner, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Sidse Werner Danish Glass Bowl by Holmegaard The glass bowl is in very good condition and will be shipped without the candies on the last photo.
Glass
1980s Danish Glass Vase by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
1980s Danish Glass Vase by Michael Bang for Holmegaard The small art white glass vase in very good condition. Michael Bang (1942-2013) was the son...
Glass, Art Glass
Table Lamp Model Sakura By Michael Bang For Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Lejre, DK
The table lamp, model Sakura, designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, is a beautiful and elegant piece that exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of Danish glass design. Crafted from white opal glass, the lamp features a delicate pink decoration...
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vase in Glass by Per Lütken
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian vase in glass by Per Lütken for Holmegaard Glasværk. Wear consistent with age and use.
Blown Glass
2 Blue "Gulvase" Glass Vases by Otto Bauer produced by Holmegaard, Denmark 1960s
By Otto Bauer, Holmegaard
Located in Geneva, CH
2 beautiful big "Gulvase" blue glass vases by Otto Bauer produced by Kastrup, Holmegaard in Denmark ca. 1960 Perfect condition. One with original manufacturer label. H 43 x D 17 cm
Glass, Art Glass
Handblown Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Danish salt and pepper set in handblown brown mushroom shaped opalineglass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed hand blown m...
Opaline Glass
1970s Set of Pitcher and Bowls in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of pitcher and bowls in yellow, red and blue glass designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set wit...
Glass
1970s Green Danish Cream and Sugar Bowls in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of green creamer and sugar bowls in glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s colors is in very good cond...
Glass
Pair of Large Danish Light Blue Kastrup Glass Lamps, 1960
By Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of light blue glass lamps by Holmegaard glass manufacturer, 1970s.This pair is in excellent condition. Exceptionally chick in a fresh ocea...
Brass
1980s Danish Glass Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Vase / candle holder in white, black and blue art glass by Michael Bang produced by Holmegaard in the 1980s. Michael Bang (1942-2013) was the son of Jacob E. Bang, Holmegaard...
Glass, Art Glass
Large White and Blue Holmegaard Table Lamp, Denmark, 1980
By Le Klint, Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Bronx, NY
Large and impressive Holmegaard opaline glass lamp designed by Michael Bang made by the Danish glass manufacturer Holmegaard in 1980, white glass pa...
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