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
Danish Glass Ice Bucket by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s.
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
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
Set of Six Holmegaard 'Perfection' Martini Glasses
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Invite someone to a decadent dinner, agent 007-style with a Martini – shaken, not stirred The new Martini glass from Holmegaard and Tom Nybroe’s Perfection range is every bit as eleg...
Glass
$234Sale 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
Set of Six Holmegaard 'Perfection' Cocktail Glasses
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
The cocktail glass from Tom Nybroe's Perfection range has a volume of 38 cl and is perfect for everything from an urbane cosmopolitan to a scoop of refreshing sorbet between courses ...
Glass
Set of Six Holmegaard Perfection Brandy Glasses, Scandinavian Modern
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
The Perfection Brandy Glass that Tom Nybroe created for Holmegaard gives a good brandy the correct treatment and the serving it deserves There is a short distance from stem to bowl f...
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
$1,492Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
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
$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
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
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
Holmegaard Danish From Jacob E. Bang Kluk Kluk Decanters, With Label 1960s
By Holmegaard, Jacob Bang
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
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
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Per Lutkin for Holmegaard Emerald Green Pitcher and Glass Drinks Set
By Kastrup, Holmegaard
Located in New Windsor, NY
A fine and pristine set of six emerald green glasses and decanter set. The glasses and pitcher retain the original paper labels, By Appointment to H. H. The King of Denmark, Made in ...
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
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
$200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Set of Six Modern Lucite Drinking Glasses by Guzzini
By Guzzini
Located in San Diego, CA
Very functional and cool set of six modern lucite drinking glasses by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The glasses are in very good condition and each piece measures 3 W x 3"D x 4.5 H....
Lucite
$1,340 / set
H 10.44 in Dm 3.08 in
Arrangement of 4 Red Glass 'Carnaby' Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a stunning set of 4 red glass Holmegaard vases with white inner casting from the Carnaby range, designed by Per Lütken. All in a very good condition, with minor signs of age ...
Glass
$332 / set
H 4.14 in Dm 2.37 in
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
Rare Holmegaard Figural Decanter by Jacob Bang c1926
By Jacob Bang, Holmegaard
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
Set of Six Crystal "Massena" Red Wine Glasses by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six crystal "Massena" red wine glasses by Baccarat of France, circa 2000s. The Massena glass showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep bevel cuts are etched directl...
Crystal
Set of Six Crystal "Massena" White Wine Glasses by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six crystal "Massena" white wine glasses by Baccarat of France, circa 2000s. The Massena glass showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep bevel cuts are etched direc...
Crystal
Set of Six Handblown Moorish Blue and Gold Glasses
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of six royal blue and gold handblown Moorish glasses. Use them for Moroccan tea, or any hot or cold drink. Shot glasses very light finely decorated with a classical gold pattern ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$450Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 3 in Dm 2.13 in
Set of Six 1950s Shot or Cocktail Glasses with Whimsical "Say When" Graphics
By Anchor Hocking
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fun graphics in pink and black on this set of six aperitif or shot glasses. Say When for 1 to 4 ounces of hooch. I believe made by Anchor Hocking glass...
Glass
Vintage Midcentury Frosted Glass Ice Bucket Italy, 1960s
By George Briard, Culver Ltd.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite vintage Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket, Italy circa, 1960s. A Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket by DeValbor Italy featuring a wheat design pattern. over frosted glass. The bottom is marked Italy on one side and DeValbor on the other. Holds enough ice for a few cocktails. Looks great for any bar or counter. A swirl glass bottom gives this ice bucket beautiful visual interest. A gold band around the the top of the frosted area. Must be hand washed with a mild detergent like Ivory soap...
Glass
Set of Twelve Crystal Martini Glasses by Christinenhutte, Germany
By Christinenhutte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1970s. This set of twelve cocktail glasses is made in fine ground and blown crystal. It is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can ...
Crystal
1960's Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish glass bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard - 1960's.
Glass
$758 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 8.08 in
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
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
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
Sold
H 10.24 in Dm 5.71 in
1960s Bar Ice Bucket no.8715 by Per Lütken for Holmegaard Denmark Glass Rattan
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
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 Holmegaard, Bent Severin
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 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
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
Sold
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