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.
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
Jacob Bang For Holmegaard Primula Glass Canister Set Beehive Apothecary Jars
By Jacob Bang, Holmegaard
Located in South Charleston, WV
Jacob Bang For Holmegaard Primula Glass Canister Set of 3 Beehive ribbed apothecary Jars 14.5", 12.5" and 8" tall. All 3 are 3.e, have their lids and are entirely blemish free. Ideal...
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
Vintage Danish Blue Glass Kluk Kluk Bottle from Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Blue Glass Kluk Kluk Bottle from Holmegaard, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer re...
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
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 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
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
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
Rare Set of 3 Opal Blue Glass 'Carnaby' Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
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
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
Large Kluk Kluk Glass Decanter Holmegaard designed By Jacob Eiler Bang Denmark
By Holmegaard, Jacob Eiler Bang
Located in Miami, FL
Large Hand-blown glass decanter Kluk Kluk, designed by Jacob E. Bang and made in Denmark circa 1960s. Danish architect-designed mouth-blown decanters were made for the glass manufacturer Holmegaard-Kastrup. No markings, no labels. A Danish Modern collectible...
Blown 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
Whimsical Glass Liquor Decanter Fojo Line for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
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
Glass Decanter by Holmegaard, Midcentury Scandinavian, Grey, circa 1950, Denmark
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
Pair of Mid Century Kluk Kluk bottles by Jacob E. Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking pair of hand-blown glass bottles from the iconic Kluk Kluk series, designed by Jacob E. Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark. Originally conceived in...
Glass
Midcentury Striped Holmegaard Art GlassGlass Vase by Michael Bang , 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dating from the 1960s this unique hand-blown art glass vase by Michael Bang was made at Holmegaard in Denmark. Beautiful vintage condition.
Glass
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
Vintage French Glass Apothecary Jar or Canister, Circa 1950s
Located in Winter Park, FL
A vintage French glass apothecary or candy jar. Heavy canister form, flat lid with glass knob. The inside rim is chipped around the mouth, but the jar presents well and is in otherwi...
Blown Glass
$215Sale Price|45% Off
H 8.08 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
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
$456
H 10.04 in Dm 3.67 in
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
$1,245
H 17.25 in Dm 6.75 in
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
$818 / set
H 13.78 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
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
$495
H 17.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Holmegaard Blue Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern bottle-shaped turquoise and white case glass vase with a long cylindrical neck and a wide, flat rim (Gulvvase by OTTO BRAUER for HOLMEGAARD)
Glass
$267
H 6.3 in Dm 7.49 in
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
$403
H 10.83 in Dm 5.91 in
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
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
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
Collection of Otto Brauer / Per Lutkin for Holmegaard glass Bottle Gulvvases
By Holmegaard, Otto Bauer, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Buffalo, NY
A collection of carefully chosen glass vases ,vessels and bottles by Per Lutken & Otto Bauer for Holmegaard, Denmark. The collection consists of 11 pieces.. various shapes and sizes...
Art Glass
Scandinavian Modern Amber Glass Bottle by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Otto Bauer
Located in Valencia, VC
Midcentury Large Amber Glass Bottle by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s A striking hand-blown amber glass bottle designed by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard, Denmark, circa 1960s...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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
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H 19.69 in Dm 5.71 in
Huge Otto Brauer for Holmegaard Cobalt Blue Hand Blown Bottle and Stopper, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in Valencia, VC
A stunning vintage glass bottle by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, a true statement of Mid-Century Danish design. Hand-blown in Denmark around the 1960s, this enormous cobalt blue bottle...
Art Glass
Sold
H 10.24 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Holmegaard by Per Lutken Hand-Blown Vintage Scandinavian Art Glass Bottles 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Valencia, VC
A stunning pair of hand-blown cased glass bottles by designer Per Lütken for Holmegaard Kastrup, Denmark, crafted circa 1968-1976. These bottles fea...
Art Glass
Blue Glass Gulvase by Otto Braueer 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
Holmegaard Gulvase by Otto Brauer 1960s Amber
By Otto Brauer, Holmegaard
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A very nice Gulvase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. Hand blown glass, amber colour, medium size. Good over all condition. Please note shipping to US via the seller is £65. ...
Art Glass
Otto Brauer, Set of 3 Large Danish Holmegaard Vases, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in Uppsala, SE
Set of 3 large bottles or vases in bottle green, designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard in the 1960s. The set contains three different sizes with the height measuring between 29,5-44...
Glass
Otto Bauer Gulvase Green and Red Bottle Vase, Holmegaard Kastrup, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Otto Bauer, Kastrup
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful 21.5 inches tall Danish modern Midcentury bottle vase with red ball stopper, designed by Otto Bauer in 1959, manufactured by Holmegaard Kastrup / Denmark in the 1960s. Ha...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Scandinavian Holmegaard Mid-Century Modern Design Blue Glass Vase Bottle, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Blue glass Scandinavian bottle or vase produced by Holmegaard, made in Denmark, 1960s Please note that the vase is original of the period and this shows normal signs of age and us...
Glass
Blue Kluk Kluk Decanter, Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Chorzów, PL
A blue glass carafe with a unique shape. The icon of the Holmegaard brand. Very good condition. Measures: Height 24 cm / width 12 cm / depth 11 cm.
Art Glass