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.
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Glass Bowl by Holmegaard, Denmark, C 1960, Heavy Round Shape, Light Blue Color
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Glass bowl by Holmegaard, Denmark, C 1960, light blue color. The bowl has a beautiful soft round, curvy shape. It is made by hand and it is heavy.
Blown Glass
Holmegaard Handmade Glass Relief / Sun Catcher Abstract Motif "Summer", 1975
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Odense, DK
Large handmade glass relief or sun catcher made for Holmegaard Glassworks 150th anniversary in 1975. Mounted in original cast iron holder. "The Seasons" we...
Iron
Danish Mid-Century Modern Bowl or Vase by Kylle Svanlund, Holmgaard
By Kylle Svanlund, Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
A large Danish Mid-Century Modern bowl / vase by Kylle Svanlund for Holmgaard Glasværk, circa 1960s. The piece features a softly folded form in clear to pale gold color glass. Marked...
Art Glass
Danish Modern Lead Crystal Centerpiece Bowl by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard Glass
By Holmegaard, Sidse Werner
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Modern Lead Crystal Centerpiece Bowl By Sidse Werner for Holmegaard Glass. Offered for sale is a Danish modern lead crystal centerpiece bowl by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard ...
Crystal
Set of 2 Green Glass Shell Bowls by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl elements set of 2 Design: Per Lütken Producer: Holmegaard, Denmark. Age: 1970s Set of 2 wonderful heavy glass elements designed by...
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
Vintage 1960s Cobalt Blue Holmegaard Glasværk "Viking" Carafe Flask Decanter
By Holmegaard, Ole Winther
Located in London, England
A wonderful deep-coloured cobalt blue carafe, flask or decanter from Danish glassmaker - Holmegaard Glasværk's "Viking" series. The glass around the neck is iridescent in colour. D...
Blown Glass
1960´s Danish Handblown Vase in Red Glass by Christer Holmgren for Holmegaard
By Christel & Christer Holmgren, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Handblown vase in red opal glass by Christel and Christer Holmgren in 1968 for Holmegaard. The vase is made in bright red hand blown opal 3 layer glass with a white glass base and i...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Handblown Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Handblown 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 blow...
Opaline Glass
Vintage Danish Blue Glass Set 1930s Set of 4
By Holmegaard, Jacob Eiler Bang
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish blue glass set 1930s Set of 4. Danish blue glass set model Broksø designed by Jacob E. Bang in 1938 for Holmegaard Glassworks in Denm...
Glass
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
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
1970s Red Danish Cream and Sugar Bowls in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of red creamer and sugar bowls in glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed hand blown opal glass set...
Opaline Glass
Handblown Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Red Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Danish salt and pepper set in handblown red mushroom shaped opalineglass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed hand blown mus...
Opaline Glass
1970s Yellow Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of yellow Danish salt and pepper set in in glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed hand blown mushroom shaped set in hand bl...
Opaline 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 orange mushroom shaped opalineglass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. ...
Opaline Glass
Handblown Cream and Sugar Bowls in Opaline Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
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
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
1970sTwo White Danish Handblown Glass Bowls by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two white and green Danish bowls in handblown opaline glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s colors...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Handblown Cream and Sugar Bowls in Opaline Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of honey-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´s c...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Two Dishes and a Bowl in Hand Blown Blue Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two dishes and a bowl in blue 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 conditi...
Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s Set of Pitchers and Bowl in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
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
1970s Green Danish Cream and Sugar Bowls in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
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
Set of Three Green 'Palet' Glass Bowls from Holmegaard by Michael Bang, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Very nice set with a small medium and a larger medium green glass bowl and a bowl plate from Kastrup-Holmegaard, designed by Michael Bang. In excellent condition with no defects. The...
Glass
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
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vase in Glass by Per Lütken
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for 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
Blue Glass Gulvase by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard
By Otto Bauer, Holmegaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Second up in the 5 sizes of Blue Glass 'Gulvase' by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard.
Glass
$261Sale Price / set|51% Off
Vintage Glass Pitchers by Per Lütken for Holmegaard 1950s Set of 3
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
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
1970s Sidse Werner Danish Glass Bowl by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Sidse Werner
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
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 produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s...
Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s Set of Pitcher and Bowls in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
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 Set of Pitcher and Bowl in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of pitcher and bowl in yellow glass designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The set is in excellent condition. Seize in cm. / in.: Bowl H: 11.5 / 4,5....
Glass