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.
Vintage Holmegaard Glass Beer Mugs by Michael Bang, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of unused Beer Mugs in handblown clear glass. Its a variation of Michael Bangs Globetrotter made prior to 1973. The set was made at Holmegaard in Denmark. Measurements: H:...
Blown Glass
Set of Eight Hand-Crafted Holmegaard Smoked Glass Goblets, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 smoked glass drinking vessels by Holmegaard. A great addition to any bar or table setting. Glasses are very versatile and ould be used fo...
Blown Glass
$237Sale Price|46% Off
Small Antique Holmegaard Decanter in Etched Glass, 1900s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small Hand-blown Port Wine decanter in clear glass decorated with etchings to its body and stopper. Made at Holmegaard/Kastrup in Denmark circa 1900-1920. Measurements: H: 18 cm, Dia...
Blown Glass
$600Sale Price|39% Off
Jacob Eiler Bang for Holmegaard, Karaffel, Snapsekone, Female Decanter
By Holmegaard, Jacob Eiler Bang
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jacob Eiler Bang for Holmegaard, Karaffel, Snapsekone, Female Decanter Denmark, circa 1930 This exceptional Art Deco glass decanter, designed by Jacob Eiler Bang for Holmegaard aro...
Glass
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
$194Sale Price|44% Off
Art Deco Whiskey Decanter with Hand Etched Flowers in Glass
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylistically strict Art Deco decanter in a hexagonal shape. Its hand-blown in to a mould from clear glass and has hand-etched flowers to all 6 sides and the stopper. Made at Holmega...
Blown Glass
Cobalt Blue Viking Decanter and Cups by Ole Winther for Holmegaard Glasswork
By Holmegaard, Ole Winther
Located in Bochum, NRW
Cobalt blue "Viking" series decanter and 9 cups. Designed by Ole Winther, Holmegaard Glasværk 1955. It was produced in Denmark from 1962. Decanter with "Viking Head" seal, cups with ...
Glass
$1,440Sale Price|34% Off
Danish 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass Hip Flask By Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 19th century cobalt blue glass hip flask by Holmegaard The flask is "tear-drop" shaped and has the most amazing deep and vibrantly blue colo...
Art Glass
$240Sale Price|20% Off
Large Clear Glass Elsinore Kluk-Kluk Decanter by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large clear glass Elsinore Kluk-Kluk decanter by Holmegaard, circa 1960s. This iconic Danish four-column pinched decanter is known as the "cluck-cluck" or "kluk-kluk" decanter for t...
Glass
Danish Glass Ice Bucket by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s.
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Glass Ice Bucket by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern ice blue bucket for ice cubes with rattan handle. Comes with original stainless steel st...
Glass
Vintage Hand Painted Holmegaard Glass Decanter by Jacob E. Bang, 1950s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Art glass decanter with handle and hand-painted flowers in enamel lacquer. Designed by Jacob E. Bang, Arne Bang's kid brother, and made at K...
Art Glass
Rare Smoked Glass with Crown Stopper "Kluck-Kluck" Decanter by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare smoked glass with crown stopper "Kluck-Kluck" decanter by Holmegaard, circa 1950s. Known as the "Cluck-Cluck" or "Kluck-Kluck" decanter for the distinctive gurgling sound made w...
Glass
Green Jugendstil Decanter in Glass and Pewter from Holmegaard, 1920s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped handblown decanter with a floral decoration in pewter. This decanter was made at Holmegaard in Denmark during the early 192os. The art nouveau pewter belt was crea...
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
Per Lutken for Holmegaard Danish Modern Smoke Glass Martini Mixer with Stirrer
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown smoke glass Danish modern martini mixer with organic curved edge. Height 12" including glass rod stirrer. Desgned by Per Lutken for Holmegaard...
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Cobalt Blue Holmegaard Glasværk "Viking" Carafe Flask Decanter
By Ole Winther, Holmegaard
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
Vintage 1960s Light Turquoise Holmegaard Glasværk "Viking" Carafe by Ole Winther
By Ole Winther, Holmegaard
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 Ole Winther, Holmegaard
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
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
Jacob E Bang for Kastrup/Holmegaard Opaline Tall Bottle c.1957
By Holmgaard, Kastrup, Jacob Eiler Bang
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Tall glass bottle with Teak stopper from the 1957 Opaline series. CREATOR Designed by Jacob E Bang (1899 - 1965) and produced at Fyens Glasvæ...
Glass, Teak
1960s Scandinavian Modern Small Crystal Ice Bucket
By Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Original vintage unrestored condition. Expect signs of vintage wear. 1960s crystal ice bucket in Scandinavian art glass custom handle in aluminum and brass D...
Aluminum, Brass
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.5 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Jacob Bang White Glass Decanter for Kastrup, Denmark, 1960s
By Kastrup, Jacob Bang
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jacob Bang White Glass Decanter / Bottle for Kastrup, Denmark, 1960s.
Glass
Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Goblet
By Hancock & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver goblet made by C F Hancock & Co in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our wine and drinks re...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$336 / set
H 4.14 in Dm 2.37 in
1970s Yellow Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
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
$2,850 / set
H 12.5 in Dm 7 in
Set of 6 Silver Stirrup Cups Goblets Animal Heads with Wine Decanter Italy 1970s
By Gucci, Mauro Manetti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Serve your favorite wine with class and style. Set of Six Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy. Silver Stirrup Cups Animal Full Set of 6 and Wine Decanter M P Made Italy 1970s Full set of animal Hunting collection grouping showcases each animal style offered by MP. Rare to have one of each. Rare set of mugs complete with animal groupings and wine decanter, the mugs are nickel plated and the cast heads are silver plated, marked with the "MP" and "MADE IN ITALY" mark dating from around 1970. The Italian fashion house, Gucci, made a very similar set during this period. The set includes one hares, one boar, one horse, one hound dog, one deer or stag and one wolf or fox. Italian Silvered Animal Stirrup Cups...
Silver Plate
$768 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 8.08 in
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
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
$691 / set
H 5.32 in Dm 9.26 in
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
Antique Victorian Quality Cranberry Glass Decanter
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality cranberry glass decanter having an unusual rope twist glass handle and original stopper A quaint example in perfect original condition Dimensions: Heig...
Glass
Vintage Tiffany Crystal Ice Bucket, 1960s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A timeless classic Tiffany and Co. crystal ice with a slightly flared design and scrolling applied handles. Signed on the bottom “Tiffany and Co.”
Crystal
Art Deco 1930s Czech Glass Decanter Set
By Karl Palda
Located in Devon, England
For those discerning buyers who are seeking something a little different without compromising quality we offer this very stylish and appealing Art Deco decanter set for your consider...
Glass
Sold
H 12 in W 4 in D 4 in
Large Clear Glass Mouth Blown Kluk-Kluk Decanter with Stopper by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large clear glass mouth blown Kluk-Kluk decanter by Holmegaard, circa 1960s. This iconic Danish four-column pinched decanter is known as the "cluck-cluck" or "kluk-kluk" decanter fo...
Glass
Holmegaard Ice Bucket, Glass & Cane, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Holmegaard ice bucket in glass with cane handle. Made by Holmegaard in the 1960s.
Cane, Glass
Holmegaard Ice Bucket, Glass & Cane, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Holmegaard ice bucket in glass with cane handle. Made by Holmegaard in the 1960s.
Cane, Glass
Holmegaard Ice Bucket, Glass & Cane, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Holmegaard ice bucket in glass with cane handle. Made by Holmegaard in the 1960s.
Cane, Glass
Holmegaard Ice Bucket, Glass & Cane, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Holmegaard ice bucket in glass with cane handle. Made by Holmegaard in the 1960s.
Cane, Glass
Smoke Grey Martini Glass Pitcher by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant hand-blown pitcher in grey smoke glass designed by per Lütken circa 1960 and made Holmegaard in Denmark. Measurements: H: 25 cm, Diameter: 9.5 cm (base). Capacity: 0,7 liter.
Glass
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H 10.24 in Dm 5.71 in
1960s Bar Ice Bucket no.8715 by Per Lütken for Holmegaard Denmark Glass Rattan
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Per Lutken designed this very stylish “Akva” ice bucket with a slightly ribbed smoked glass pattern and an elegant rattan handle. Made by the famous Danish glassmakers Holmegaard in...
Rattan, Blown Glass
4 Scandinavian Modern Bent Severin Holmegaard Crystal Princess Tall Sherbets
By Bent Severin, Holmegaard
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Bent Severin for Holmegaard Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern crystal princess tall sherbet or champagne glasses set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mi...
Blown Glass
Art Deco Red Wine Crystal Decanter from Holmegaard, 1920s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful cut crystal decanter from the 1920s. Made at Holmegaard in Denmark. The carafe is mouth-blown and cut with large ovale cuts around its perimeter. Its neck is multi-faceted ...
Crystal
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H 46.07 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Glass Fallos, Penis Decanter by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A mouth blown clear glass erotic decanter in shape of a Fallos/Penis. These curious decanters were made by employees at Holmegaard in Denmark during the 1960s and 1970s. It features ...
Glass
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H 14.38 in Dm 2.76 in
Set of 8 1960s Holmegaard Aperitif Glasses & Aristokat Decanter by Per Lütken
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in London, England
Set of 8 1960s Danish Holmegaard Canada smoked grey tinted aperitif/schnapps glasses and Aristokat decanter & stopper designed by Per Lütken. The glasses are from the Model Scanada r...
Glass, Smoked Glass
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H 11.82 in Dm 3.94 in
Holmegaard Crystal Glass Decanter Bottle & Tumbler Glasses Regiment Sidse Werner
By Sidse Werner, Holmegaard
Located in Basel, BS
Sidse Werner bottle decanter with seven tumber glasses, model ‚Regiment‘ designed in 1972 for Holmegaard glassworks in Denmark. Made of heavy crystal glass, each piece has an encl...
Crystal