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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$880Sale Price / item|58% Off
Large Sconces by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Per Lutken for Holmegaard: large glass sconces. Model 'Glasplattelampet'. Handblown glass with metal hardware with adjustable installation angle. L. 26 cm. B. 22 cm. (9" W x 10.5"...
Blown Glass
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
$413Sale Price|19% Off
Vintage ''Mandarin'' Holmegaard wall lamp Michael Bang, 1980s.
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage ''Mandarin'' wall lamp designed by Michael Bang. Produced by Holmegaard Glass Factory in Denmark in the 1980s. A beautiful classic Danish design lamp...
Glass
Vintage Set Of 2 Art Glass Wall Lamps By Per Lütken From 1970s
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of two vintage art glass wall lamps, designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard around the 1970s, showcases elegant craftsmanship. Per Lütken, one of Denmark's most influential g...
Glass
Lamp Art Sconces by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1970s, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
Set Danish Lamp Art Sconces in Organic Shapes designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in the 1970s. Irresistible to eye. * Set of brown, orange and blue patterned mouth-blown glass sc...
Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Danish Art Glass Wall Sconces by Holmegaard & Dantofte, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of Danish black iron and colored glass sconces. Manufactured and designed in the 1970s as a collaboration between Dantofte and Holmegaard. Measurements: H 16/14 cm (6.2/5.8 inc...
Iron
Glassplattelampet Wall Sconce by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very nice and decorative thick glass wall sconce, the 'Glasplattelampet', was designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in 1978. The bended gl...
Metal
$799
H 5.12 in Dm 11.82 in
abstract "CIRRUS" Glass Sconce Wall Light by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1980s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Wall light "CIRRUS" Producer: Peill & Putzler, Germany Origin: Germany Age: 1980s Description: Original 80s modernist wall Light with large 30cm glass shade e...
Metal
Mini P&T Pendant Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This mini P&T pendant lamp was designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in the 1970s. This Danish lamp is made of opaline glass and is black/aubergine on the outside and white on the ...
Glass
Wall sconce, vintage 1980s Pink Scandinavian Ikea wall light
By IKEA
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A great and rather large vintage pale pastel pink IKEA 80s sconce or wall lighting, which has a round metal fixture with a lamp shade in the same pale pink co...
Metal, Aluminum
$571
H 9.26 in W 4.53 in D 4.14 in
Swedish Pine Wall Sconce with Natural Black Grain, Scandinavian Modern, c. 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
A distinctive Swedish pine wall sconce, believed to date from the 1980s, combining a sculptural, faceted silhouette with exceptionally expressive natural wood grain. Carefully selec...
Pine
Red Michael Bang P&T Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Krefeld, DE
P&T pendant lamp designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in the 1970s. This Danish lamp is made of opaline glass and is dark aubergine on the outside and white on the inside. The lam...
Glass
Set of Large Silver Plated Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of circa 1950’s French neoclassic style silver plated four-light sconces. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height 32" Width 14.5" Depth 5".
Bronze
1x red Michael Bang P&T Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Krefeld, DE
1x P&T pendant lamp designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in the 1970s. This Danish lamp is made of opaline glass and is red on the outside and white on the inside. The lamp is in ...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sconces, Brown Glass & Brass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of glass and brass mid century modern wall sconces, Italy 1980s. The Italian sconces are made of polished brass mounts and a large glass: brown outside and white inside. As shown on the pictures, the glass becomes amber through the light, giving a warm halo of light. The Mid-Century sconces are rewired for the US: using E12 or Candelabra base sockets. The brass back plate dimensions are: H 9 in x W 3.94 in. The pair of brown glass sconces...
Brass
$571
H 8.08 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Swedish Pine Wall Lamp with Black Cathedral Grain, Scandinavian Modern, c. 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
A beautifully figured Swedish pine wall sconce, believed to date from the 1980s, distinguished by dramatic natural black markings and an elegant, faceted silhouette. The carefully s...
Pine
Set of Large Palm Frond Sconces, Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four large Italian gilt metal palm frond-shaped sconces with 3 lights each with original patina. Sold in Pairs. Measurements: Height: 23" Depth: 8.5" Width: 14.5"
Metal
$420Sale Price|38% Off
H 3.55 in Dm 13.78 in
1980s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Wall Sconce by IKEA, Bamboo Design
By IKEA
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Round hand-braided Nordic modern bamboo wall light manufactured by IKEA in the 1980s. White lacquered metal mount and original wiring with switch and plug-in. Label on mount. Great v...
Metal
Pop Art Curved Steel Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Reggiani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pop art curved steel wall sconces, 1970s.
Steel
1970s German Star Wall Sconces in Chrome and Glass, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of star-design wall sconces made in Germany, each with a sleek chrome metal base and polished chrome backplate. The fixtures have a compact, geometric silhouette with a textured...
Metal, Chrome
$393Sale Price / set|56% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Pop Art Wall Sconces 1970s Steel and glass Italian design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pop art wall sconces 1970s steel and glass Italian design.
Chrome
$856 / item
H 9.85 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
1 of 8 Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 8 Wonderful Murano glass sconce with a brass frame and 4 brass screws, made by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s. High quality and great light effect. Each sconce; 1 x E14 small bulbs...
Brass
Holmegaard Opaline Glass Pendant Lamp Large Sunset by Per Lütken, 1980s
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Krefeld, DE
A rare large (Sunset Stor) hand-blown cased white opaline glass pendant light designed by Per Lütken 1983 and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark. The lamp comes with a E27 screw s...
Glass, Opaline Glass
Danish Holmegaard Modern Red Art Glass Wall Sconces by Per Lütken, 1978
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four dramatic Danish Mid-Century Modern art glass wall lights by acclaimed glass artist Per Lütken. Designed in 1978 and manufactured at the Danish Fyens Glas for Holmegaard. Express...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Danish Holmegaard Modern Red Art Glass Wall Sconces by Per Lütken, 1978
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dramatic Danish Mid-Century Modern art glass wall lights by acclaimed glass artist Per Lütken. Designed in 1978 and manufactured at the Danish Fyens Glas for Holmegaard. Expressionis...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Danish Teak Swing Arm Red Glass Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern hanging wall light by Holmegaard circa 1960's, Denmark. This piece displays a candy red teardrop glass shade with a frosted white...
Blown Glass, Teak
Sold
H 10.63 in Dm 6.3 in
White Glass Holmegaard 'The Drop' Pendant with Teak Wall Fixture, 1960s, Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very beautiful and sophisticated wall lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard. The opal white glass in teardrop shape with teak detail hangs from a minimalist teak wall fixture....
Opaline Glass, Teak
Sold
H 10 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Scandinavian Midcentury Hand Blown Ruby Red Sconces with Bronze Fittings
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern sconces were realized in Sweden, circa 1970. They feature translucent concave glass bodies with sinuously curved silhouettes and expressionis...
Bronze
Midcentury Holmegaard Lamp by Michael Bang, 1972
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in London, GB
A wonderful midcentury Holmegaard glass Epoke lamp. Designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1972. A playful and characterful design with a slightly nautical nature. Orange ...
Glass
Midcentury Holmegaard Lamp by Michael Bang, 1972
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in London, GB
A wonderful midcentury Holmegaard glass Epoke lamp. Designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1972. A playful and characterful design with a slightly nautical nature. Deep gr...
Glass
Danish Holmegaard Modern Red Art Glass Wall Sconces by Per Lütken, 1978
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dramatic Danish Mid-Century Modern art glass wall lights by acclaimed glass artist Per Lütken. Designed in 1978 and manufactured at the Danish Fyens Glas for Holmegaard. Expressionis...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 3.35 in
White Blister Glass Wall Sconce by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Bend circular wall sconce from the 1970s - Made from thick white and clear hand blown glass - Designed by Per Lütken - Manufactured Holmegaard in Denmark.
Blown Glass
Pair of Midcentury Holmegaard Lamps by Michael Bang, 1972
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in London, GB
Pair of midcentury Epoke lamps by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1972. Bright red or green glass with white tops. Rubber bumper surround seals. Designed for multipurpose usag...
Glass
Michael Bang Holmegaard Lamp, Epoke 1
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in London, GB
Red and white midcentury Holmegaard glass lamp designed by Michael Bang, Denmark 1972. Multi purpose usage - can be wall/ceiling mounted but currently wired for table/desk lamp. Re...
Glass
Pair of Midcentury Holmegaard Lamps by Michael Bang, 1972
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of bright red Midcentury Holmegaard glass Epoke 1 lamps. Designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1972. Delightful playful design and slightly nautical in n...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Danish White Glass Drop Wall Lamp by Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Kastrup
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautifully designed wall lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard. The opal white glass chalice in droplet shape with teak detail hangs from a teak suspension. The lamp is marke...
Glass, Teak
Danish Holmegaard Swing Arm Glass Pendant Lamp
By Holmegaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern hanging wall light by Holmegaard in teak. This piece displays a white frosted glass shade and includes a teak swing arm with adju...
Glass, Teak