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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Holmegaard Ice Bucket with Cane Handle, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Holmegaard ice bucket in glass with cane handle. Made by Holmegaard in the 1960s.
Cane, 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
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
Vintage Danish Blue Glass Set 1930s Set of 4
By Jacob Eiler Bang, Holmegaard
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
Green Bottle by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard, Denmark
By Otto Bauer, Holmegaard
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 Glass Shell Bowl Elements by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl elements set of 2 Design: Per Lütken Producer: Holmegaard, Denmark. Age: 1960s Description: Set of 2 wonderful heavy glass elem...
Glass
Rare Holmegaard Figural Decanter by Jacob Bang c1926
By Holmegaard, Jacob Bang
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Exceptionally rare sea green gilded Holmegaard figural decanter and stopper designed in 1926 by Jacob Bang -The body of the decanter is his torso and legs -his arms are the twin handles and his head is the stopper-with the pourer formed into his collar. The similar female version of this decanter is documented in McConnels' Decanter book and an example resides in the Holmegaard Museum. The Holmegaard Glass factory was built in 1825, founded by Countess Henriette Danneskiold-Samsøe. They made glass bottles at first, and then branched out into tableware in the 1830's. Holmegaard glass are probably best known for Michael Bang's (son of Jacob) Palet range (1968 - 1975), Per Lutken's Carnaby glass...
Art 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 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
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
1970sTwo White Danish Handblown Glass Bowls by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
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
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
Set of Six Holmegaard 'Perfection' Red Wine Glasses
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Give your guests and yourself the perfect wine experience Tom Nybroe has created Perfection to focus on the best and most gentle treatment of the wine The line on the glass helps you...
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
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
Handblown Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
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
Handblown Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Red Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
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
Handblown Cream and Sugar Bowls in Opaline Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
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
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 made by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s color...
Glass, 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
Set of Six Holmegaard 'Perfection' Champagne Glasses
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Kick off the party with the champagne glass from Perfection Tom Nybroe has created the Perfection range to focus on the best and most gentle treatment of the noble grape When serving...
Glass
Set of Hand Blown Pitcher and Bowls in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two bowls and a pitcher in blue hand blown opal glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed set with it´s 1970´s colors is in...
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 Pitcher and Bowl in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
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
Set of Six Holmegaard Perfection Beer Glasses - Scandinavian Modern
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
The beer glass from Tom Nybroe's Perfection range is a good all-round beer glass The range has a line on all its glasses – on this glass a 44-centilitre bottle of beer fills the glas...
Glass