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.
Table Lamp Model Misty by Torben Jørgensen for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful table lamp model "Misty" designed by Torben Jørgensen for Holmegaard -1982. Please notice, the lamp shade is not included.
Glass
Vintage Blue Glass Kastrup-Holmegaard Pendant Lamp, Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a very nice vintage blue glass pendant lamp with a metal wire detailing. The opaline inside gives a beautiful soft light. This light is of...
Metal
Danish Design Table Lamp, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage Murano-Style Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, circa 1960s. Danish craftsmanship. Art glass lamp from Holmegaard, Denmark, featuring a floral-patterned white/ivory...
Metal, Brass
Michael Bang Table Lamps by Holmegaard, White Art Glass, Brass, 1970s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white glass bottle form lamps with abstract Aubergine glass inclusions and brass hardware. Designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Rewired ...
Brass
1980s Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconces by Holmegaard, Art Glass
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern pair of hand made glass sconces featuring internal colored orange, grey, and black threads. Wired for use in the USA, 75W max bulbs. Signed.
Metal
Pair of Black Emerald Art Glass Lamps by Michael Bang
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of handblown art glass lamps in a deep emerald green or black glass with white and blue inclusions. Lamps appear black except when put in front of a window and then ap...
Art Glass
$1,651Sale Price|20% Off
Holmegaard Set of 2 Glass Table Lamps With Acrylic Shades by Michael Bang
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Torquay, GB
Set of 2 glass table lamps by Holmegaard Denmark. Created by Michael Bang circa 1980s and named 'Symmetric'. Overall white glass with an inlay deep purple melt section. .Accompanied ...
Glass, Acrylic
Pair of Holmegaard Table Lamps with New Silk Custom Made Lampshades René Houben
By Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful pair of glass table lamps by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s. Sculptural pieces made of handmade ceramic in Persian blue tones. With new matching custom made blue silk lamp shad...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Danish Opaline Pendants "Mandarin" by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1980s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Pair of Danish opaline pendants "Mandarin" by Michael Bang for Holmegaard 1980s. Set of two elegant Danish hand blown ceiling lights in white...
Opaline Glass
white and blue Pair "Jasmin" lamps Holmegaard Denmark design Mutsuo Inoue 1984
By Holmegaard
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Jasmin lamps with brushed steel fittings by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1980 in white and blue designed by Japanese artist Mutsuo Inoue 1984. Rewired for the US.
Blown Glass
$474Sale Price|20% Off
Holmegaard Royal Copenhagen "Mandarin" Pendant Lamp by Michael Bang, 1980s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Oirlo, LI
Holmegaard/ Royal Copenhagen "Mandarin" Pendant Lamp by Michael Bang, 1980s Deze "Mandarin" hanglamp werd ontworpen door Michael Bang voor Holmegaard / Royal Copenhagen in de jaren ...
Glass, Plastic
$2,000 / item
Holmegaard Lamp Design Michael Bang 1984, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Bronx, NY
A Holmegaard lamp with brushed steel fitting by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984 in white and deep red with a purple tint glass melt underlying the smooth clear glass designed by Michael Ba...
Blown Glass
Holmegaard Hanging Lamp Design Michael Bang in Green Opaline Glass, Denmark
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Bronx, NY
Green handmade opaline glass hanging lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984, the inside is white opaline glass. It holds a single US socket it is in flowless condition.
Blown Glass
Michael Bang for Holmegaard “Jasmin” Table Lamp, Denmark, 1970s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Hamburg, DE
Michael Bang Table Lamp for Holmegaard – 1970s Scandinavian Glass Design This elegant table lamp was designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in the 1970s and is a beautiful example o...
Opaline Glass
Holmegaard Lamp Sakura, Design Michael Bang, 1984, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Bronx, NY
Holmegaard lamps with brushed steel fittings by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984 in white with blue glass melt underlaying the smooth clear glass designed by Michael Bang, 1984. 9" height ...
Blown Glass
Pair of white glass with Deep Red pattern Holmegaard Table Lamp, Denmark, 1980
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of Holmegaard lamps with brushed brass fittings by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984 in white and deep red purple tint glass melt underlaying the smooth clear glass designed by Michael ...
Brass
Holmegaard Glass Table Lamp, Denmark, 1980
By Holmegaard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Holmegaard lamp with brushed steel fitting by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984 in white and gray with glass melt under laying the smooth clear glass designed by Michael Bang 1984. The...
Glass
Pair of Holmegaard lamp Dark Green Hand Blown Lamps by Per Lutken, Denmark, 1975
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of dark green hand blown Holmegaard Lamps by Per Lutken, Denmark, 1975 super dark green with blend in white and Royal blue, Holmegaard lamps by Per Lutken. Lamp art named "Assym...
Blown Glass
1980's Michael Bang Sakura Handblown Glass Table Lamp
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Knebel, DK
1980's Michael Bang Sakura Handblown Glass Table Lamp The table lamp was designed in 1984 by Mickael Bang for Holmegaard Glass and is in very good condition. Height of the tablelam...
Blown Glass
Table Lamp Model Sakura By Michael Bang For Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Lejre, DK
The table lamp, model Sakura, designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, is a beautiful and elegant piece that exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of Danish glass design. Crafted from white opal glass, the lamp features a delicate pink decoration...
Opaline Glass
Pair of Large Danish Light Blue Kastrup Glass Lamps, 1960
By Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of light blue glass lamps by Holmegaard glass manufacturer, 1970s.This pair is in excellent condition. Exceptionally chick in a fresh ocea...
Brass
Large White and Blue Holmegaard Table Lamp, Denmark, 1980
By Holmegaard, Le Klint, Michael Bang
Located in Bronx, NY
Large and impressive Holmegaard opaline glass lamp designed by Michael Bang made by the Danish glass manufacturer Holmegaard in 1980, white glass pa...
Steel
Two Holmegaard Lamps Sakura Design Michael Bang, 1984, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Bronx, NY
Two Holmegaard lamps with brushed steel fittings by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984 in white with a variety of mixed colors into including pink glass melt underlying the smooth clear glass...
Blown Glass
Danish Modern Drop Clear Glass Table Light Base by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: glass table light base Producer: Holmegaard, Denmark Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass light base was d...
Glass
Midcentury Table Lamp in Red Glass by Holmegaard, 1950s
By Holmegaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Table lamp in glass, designed and made by Holmegaard. Made in Denmark, 1950s. Great original condition. The lamp comes with a new lampshade.
Brass
Pair of Holmegaard Lamps red/white Design Michael Bang, 1984, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Bronx, NY
Two Holmegaard lamps with brushed steel fittings by Holmegaard, Denmark 1984 white glass bases with a variety of red colors glass melt underlying the smooth clear glass designed by M...
Blown Glass
1980s Sidse Werner Danish Handblown Glass Pharmacist Table Lamps by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Sidse Werner
Located in Knebel, DK
1980's Sidse Werner Danish handblown glass pharmacist table Lamps by Holmegaard The adjustable table lamps in white opaline glass were designed in by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard Gla...
Blown Glass
Pair of White Danish Opaline Glass Holmegaard Lamps, 1980
By Holmegaard
Located in Bronx, NY
White opaline glass lamps with chrome fittings by Holmegaard glass manufactured in 1980. Designed by Michael Bang, these Danish opaline glass lamps are...
Chrome
Two Holmegaard Lamps Design Michael Bang 1984, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Bronx, NY
Two Holmegaard lamps with brushed steel fittings by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1984 in white and deep red with a purple tint glass melt underlaying the smooth clear glass designed by Micha...
Blown Glass