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.
Kastrup Holmegaard Turquoise Blue Glass Vases by Otto Brauer, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in Astoria, NY
Two Kastrup Holmegaard Turquoise Blue Cased Glass Vases, one Otto Brauer (Danish, 1911-1984) "Gulvvase" with paper label near base, and one mallet form vase. Larger: 10.75" H x 6.25...
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
Mid-Century Modern Danish Labrador Blue Glass Vase Per Lütken Holmegaard, 1950s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Labrador Series Blue Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s
Glass
Vintage Holmegaard Danish Glass Bowl, Mid-Century Modern, 26cm
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Glass Bowl from Holmegaard, 1970s
Glass
$213Sale Price|45% Off
Danish Art Glass Handkerchief Vase by Holmegaard, White Overlay, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish organic modern crisp white overlay art glass vase by Holmegaard. Soft flowing asymmetrical handkerchief shape. Beautiful vintage condition. Denmark, 1970s.
Glass, Art Glass
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard White Cased Glass Vase Gulvase Gul 1960s Denmark
By Otto Brauer, Holmegaard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic white cased glass "Gulvase" designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard Glassworks, Denmark, in the 1960s. This elegant mid-century modern piece features the classic bottle form wi...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
One Large Grey Green Holmegaard Glass Bowl Provence by Per Lütken Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Krefeld, DE
Large hand blown grey green colored glass bowl designed by Per Lütken and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark. Price for one bowl, more available.
Glass, Opaline Glass
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
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
Large Cobalt Glass Gulvase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard c. 1960's
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, large cobalt Gulvase, made in Denmark circa 1960's, designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. This example is in excellent, original condition, free of damage or repairs.
Glass
Postmodern Black and White Glass Candleholder Halskov & Dalsgaard Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Black and White Glass Candleholder by Halskov & Dalsgaard for Holmegaard, Set of 4
Glass
Whimsical Glass Liquor Decanter Fojo Line for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Very unique licquor decanter rounded bottom circa 1983 designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard , with stopper retains label no chips or cracks like new.
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Carnival Vase Christel Holmgren Exner Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Carnival Series Vase by Christel Holmgren Exner for Holmegaard, 1970s
Glass
Monumental Signed Holmegaard Smoked Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl, Denmark, 17.5"
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A monumental hand-blown smoked art glass centerpiece bowl by the renowned Danish glassmaker Holmegaard. Exceptional in both scale and presence, this impressive example measures an ex...
Glass
Set of 5 Small Mid-Century Danish Cabaret Glass Tray Bowls from Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Mid-Century Danish Cabaret Glass Tray Bowls from Holmegaard, 1960s, Set of 5
Glass
Vintage Danish Glass Kluk Kluk Bottle with Crown Glass Stopper, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Glass Kluk Kluk Bottle with Crown Glass Stopper from Holmegaard, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 have official proof of authenticity such as vint...
Glass
Mid Century Crystal Bowl by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen, Holmegaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A modernist design of a bowl by Per Lutken for Royal Copenhagen. It was designed in 1955. The crystal has a bluish tone.
Crystal
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
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
Large Vintage Danish Glass Kluk Kluk Bottle from Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Vintage Danish 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
Vintage Danish Glass Bowl by Holmegaard, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Glass Bowl from Holmegaard, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other l...
Glass
Glass "Hull" Vase by Michael Bang, Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mouth blown clear glass Hull (hole) vase, designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard Denmark, 1970s. Produced between 1973-1978. Vase has multiple holes to place and arrange flowers in...
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 Glass Cache Pot or Bowl
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A beautiful large bowl designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in Denmark. A timeless stylish piece.
Glass
Large Danish Kluk Kluk Bottle in Glass from Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Danish Kluk Kluk Bottle in Glass from Holmegaard, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: ...
Glass
Original blue glass vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Wonderful heavy glass vase designed by Per Lütken and produced by Holmegaard in Denmark in the 1960s. High quality 1960s Danish production of handmade glass. Per Lütken (1916-1998) i...
Glass
Vintage Danish Glass Bowl from Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Glass Bowl from Holmegaard, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other l...
Glass
$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
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 Holmegaard Danish Glass Bowl, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Glass Bowl from Holmegaard, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass Style: ...
Glass
Vintage Danish Glass Kluk Kluk Bottle from Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Glass Kluk Kluk Bottle from Holmegaard, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records. Addi...
Glass
Danish Holmegaard Kastrup Old Blue Hyacinth Glass/Vase, Mouth Blown, circa 1850
By Kastrup, Holmegaard
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 Per Lütken for Holmegaard "Provence" Glass Bowl Aqua Blue, Modern Design
By Michael Bang, Orrefors, Per Lütken, Holmegaard, Kosta Boda
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
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
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
Biomorphic Hand Blown Clear 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 clear glass bowl by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The piece entitled, "Selandia", has an abstract curved rim and a convex center in ...
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
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 with engraved signature and year of production 1958 Danish glassmaker Per Lütken (1916 - 1998) worked at Holmeg...
Glass, Blown 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
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
$465Sale Price|20% Off
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, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Small Hand Blown Smoked Glass Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive small hand blown smoked glass vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks (there are some mi...
Glass
Havanna Series Holmegaard Mid Century Modern Glass Vase Per Lutken 1967 Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
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
Per Lütken, Large "Drop" Vase, Glass, Denmark, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in High Point, NC
A large purple-coloured blown glass "Drop" vase designed by Per Lütken and produced by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s.
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
Michael Bang for Holmegaard 1981 "Atlantis" Round Art Glass Vase in White, Black
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Dronten, NL
A masterclass in restrained Danish Modernism, this rare spherical vase is a luminous work from Michael Bang’s celebrated Atlantis series for Holmegaard. Executed in 1981, the form is...
Blown Glass
Danish Modern Holmegaard Solifleur Glass Vases by Christer Holmgren, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of single flower vases - solifleur. Designed by Christer Holmgren in 1965 and made by Holmegaard in Denmark. Reversed pyramid decor in blue and green glass. Measurements: H: 25...
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
$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
$437Sale Price / set|20% Off
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Light Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, C1960
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous c1960 smoked grey glass vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, as expected to the base. No...
Art Glass
$399Sale Price / set|20% Off
Per Lutken for for Holmegaard Scandinavian Midcentury Glass Candleholder 1960s
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, 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
$280Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Per Lutken Flamingo Series Teardrop Glass Vessel for Holmegaard
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Per Lütken, 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
Set of 2 Glass Shell Bowl Ashtray by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl elements set of 2 ashtray Design: Per Lütken Producer: Holmegaard, Denmark. Age: 1960s Set of 2 wonderful heavy glass elements des...
Glass
Holmegaard Danish From Jacob E. Bang Kluk Kluk Decanters, With Label 1960s
By Jacob Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Verviers, BE
Danish of Jacob E. Bang Kluk Kluk decanter, 1960s Pair of Jacob E. Bang kluk kluk decanters from the 1960s. The Danish architect designed mouth-blown decanter made glass for the gla...
Glass, Art Glass
$836Sale Price|20% Off
Michael Bang Atlantis Vase, Smoky Blue & Black Art Glass, Denmark 1981
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern smooth round vase with smoky blue and black pattern in milky white glass. From the series Atlantis by art glass designer Michael Bang for Danish Holmegaard. Beautiful,...
Art Glass, Glass
$660Sale Price / set|20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Per Lutken Blown Glass Vessels, Holmegaard Group 3 Pcs 1950
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Miami, FL
Lutken grouping of 3 blown glass vessels for the Danish firm Holmegaard from the late 1950s. The larger vase in Majgrön (May Green), the middle size in Safir...
Blown Glass
$2,200 / set
Three glass bowls by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Dallas, TX
Three early, beautiful clear - tinted grey glass bowls by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, 1958. These stunning Mid Century Modern smoked glass bowls were realized by the celebrated atelie...
Art Glass
Tall Holmegaard Smoked Glass Bowl by Per Lutken
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in San Mateo, CA
Tall flaring bowl designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. The bowl has a small chip on the base and a small ding on the side.
Glass