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.
1x red Michael Bang P&T Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
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
Blue Drop-shaped Glass Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s, Denmark
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Værløse, DK
Trio of sapphire blue mouth-blown drop-shaped glass vases designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in 1955. * Trio of (3) drop-shaped blue glass vases in two sizes. The vases are mouth...
Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
Glass
Jacob Hermann & Per Lütken Danish Wall Mirror & Holmegaard Glass Vase, 1960s
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Holmegaard
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful and particularly decorative Mid-Century Modern wall-hanging mirror from the 1960s. This mirror is the result of a collaboration between designer Jacob Hermann and renowne...
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Danish Modern White Opaline Glass & Teak Pendant Lamps by Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of hand-blown cased white opaline glass pendant lights manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1960s. Possibly based upon a design by Jacob E. Bang. The styling ...
Opaline Glass, Teak
Modernist Blue Magic Glass Planter by Michael Bang & Ole Winther for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish Top Hat shaped planter or large vase in white opaline glass. The glass design is by Michael Bang, the decor by Ole Winther and in was made for a limited times during the 19...
Opaline Glass
Danish Modern Large Bottle with Stopper by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic Danish modern handblown art glass large bottle with stopper in a stunning orange and yellow contrast by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. This is a very rare size, sha...
Blown Glass, Art Glass
One large Holmegaard Glass bowl Provence by Per Lütken Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Krefeld, DE
Large hand-blown light blue glass bowl designed by Per Lütken and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark. Price for one bowl, more available.
Glass, Opaline Glass
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
Scandinavian Modern Otto Bauer for Holmegaard Blue Glass Bottle Decanter
By Holmegaard, Otto Bauer
Located in Valencia, VC
Otto Bauer for Holmegaard Blue Glass Bottle Decanter, Denmark, 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern glass bottle designed by Otto Bauer for Holmegaar...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Red Michael Bang P&T Pendant Lamp by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
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
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
“Mandarin” Pendant Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard/Royal Copenhagen, 1980's
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very nice pendant lamp was designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard/Royal Copenhagen in Denmark in the 1980's. It is made of white opaline glass, which gives beautiful warm and p...
Opaline Glass
Green Glass Desk Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s, Denmark
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
A Green desk lamp designed by Michael Bang for Danish Holmegaard Glasværk in 1975 accomplished new a shade made of artisan textile from Mallorca. A colorful attribution to the a mode...
Glass, Blown Glass
$195Sale Price|58% Off
Danish Modernist Holmegaard Tundra Art Glass Bowl, 1970s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mouthblown Danish Modern clear crystal art glass bowl with wavy, organic umber accent lines as added by paint brush inside the glass. Designed by Michael Bang in 1976-78 for Danish H...
Crystal
Danish Maygreen Tall and Drop Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard 1960s. Set of 6
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Maygreen Tall and Drop Vases by Per Lütken for Holmegaard 1960s. Set of 6. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass vases. Designed by Per Lütken in 1955 and manufactu...
Blown Glass
Red Danish Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Otto Brauer, Holmegaard
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Scandinavian modern red colored glass vases, Designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard Denmark, 1960s. Measure: height 24.5 cm labeled
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Smoke Grey Glass Bowl, Per Lütken “Fionia” for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern Glass Bowl from the “Fionia” Series by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s A sculptural mid-century modern glass bowl in grey smoke glass, designed by Per L...
Glass
Vintage Danish Etude Glass Pendant Lamp Michael Bang Royal Copenhagen Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Royal Copenhagen, Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish glass pendant lamp from the renowned manufacturer Holmegaard / Royal Copenhagen, based on a design by Michael Bang from the 1970s. A classic design featuring high-quality mat...
Glass
One of the Three Fog & Mørup Holmegaard Pendant Lights, 1960
By Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three modernist wall lamps in beautiful warm purple/grey and green -colored glass. With lovely steel/transparent cable for a clean modern look. Produced in Demark, design...
Cord, Glass
White Mushroom Glass Desk Lamp by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard, 1980s, Denmark
By Sidse Werner, Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
Large White Mushroom-Shaped Glass Desk designed by designer Sidse Werner for Danish Holmegaard Glasværk in 1985. * Mushroom shaped white glass desk ...
Glass
Sapphire Blue Vase by Per Lutken
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sapphire blue footed vase with narrow mouth by Per Lutken for Holmegaard. Etched with Holmegaard on base.
Glass
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
Jacob Hermann Danish Teak Wall Mirror and Holmegaard Glass Vase by Per Lütken
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Per Lütken, Holmegaard, Jacob Herman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern hanging wall mirror designed by Jacob Hermann for Randers Møbelfabrik, circa 1960s, Denmark. Features a sculptural teak frame with detailed joinery and includes th...
Glass, Mirror, Teak
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Per Lütken Modernist Glass Ashtray / Bowl for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960's
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Per Lütken Modernist Smoked Glass Ashtray / Bowl for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960's. This piece is signed to the bottom.
Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Holmegaard Glass Table Lamp with New Custom Made Lampshade
By Holmegaard
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Vibrant lamp of the renown Holmegaard glass factory located in Fensmark, Denmark. The company was founded 1823. This lamp is in a fairly good condition, and has a lampshade newly made with a 1970s fabric...
Glass
$1,678Sale Price / item|20% Off
Danish Opaline Glass Pendant by Peter Svarrer for Holmegaard, 2003
By Royal Scandinavia, Holmegaard, Peter Svarrer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful Danish mouth blown opaline white glass pendant in mint condition. Luminescent milky white glass making the light shine through beautifully. Designed by Peter Svarrer for Ho...
Metal
A glass vase by PER LÜTKEN for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
A glass vase designed by PER LÜTKEN for Holmegaard, Denmark, circa 1960th. Signed by hand " HOLMEGAARD PL1958".
Art 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
Glass Bowl by Holmegaard, Denmark, C 1960, Light Blue Color, Large Round Bowl
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful round, large glass bowl by Holmegaard, Denmark, C 1960. The bowl is signed. It has a light blue color, like the sky on a sunny day. It is in a very good condition.
Blown Glass
$572Sale Price|20% Off
Michael Bang, Holmegaard Pendant Light
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in London, GB
Large Danish White Holmegaard glass pendant light by Michael Bang circa 1970.
Glass
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Blown Smoked Glass Cylindrical Vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very attractive hand blown smoked glass cylindrical vase by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition w...
Glass
Vintage Danish Model Mandarin Pendel Lille Pendant Lamp by Michael Bang, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant glass pendant lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard after a design by Michael Bang from the 1970s. A draft in traditional formal language. This pendant lamp convinces...
Metal
1x blue 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...
Glass
1x green 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 green on the outside and white on the inside. The lamp is i...
Glass
Per Lütken Blue Art Glass Bowl, Hand-Crafted Scandinavian Modern
By Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Orrefors, Flygsfors, Holmegaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking deep blue thick art glass bowl on foot by Per Lütken for Holmegaard in the 1960s. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition. Denmark, 1960s.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Michael Bang Blue Glass Table Lamps, Holmegaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Michael Bang, Royal Copenhagen, Holmegaard
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant pair of table lamps was designed by Michael Bang in the mid-1970s and produced by the Holmegaard glassworks in Odense, Denmark. The model is named Fleur and was made in ...
Metal
$3,614 / set
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps, 1970
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by co...
Cord, Opaline Glass
Blue Glass Desk Lamps by Michael Bang for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s, Denmark
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Ocean Blue Glass Desk Lamps designed by Michael Bang for Danish Holmegaard Glasværk in the 1970s. * Set (2) of ocean blue glass table lamps with white fabric shades. * Desi...
Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Danish Etude Glass Pendant Lamp Michael Bang Royal Copenhagen Holmegaard
By Michael Bang, Royal Copenhagen, Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ornamental glass pendant light from Danish manufacturer Royal Copenhagen / Holmegaard and designed by Michael Bang from the 70s. a rotational body made of opal glass is used as a di...
Glass
Pair of Aubergine Holmegaard Hanging Lamps by Michael Bang, 1970
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color. The design is by Michael Bang, a designer whose work is highly sought after by co...
Glass
Set of white glass pendant lights by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1980s, Denmark
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of white opal glass pendant lights designed Per Lütken for Danish Holmegaard Glasværk in 1983. The style is called Sunset for reason. * A pair (2) of pendant lights in thick w...
Glass, Blown Glass
Pair Michael Bang Holmegaard GRANNY Lamps of Hand-blown Green Glass 1970s
By Holmegaard, Verner Panton, Michael Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of Mid-century Danish sculptural hand-blown GRANNY lamps designed by Michael Bang and made by Holmegaard. They were in production from 1975-1984. Michael Bang designed Granny in...
Fabric, Blown Glass
Otto Brauer for Holmegaard White Cased Glass Vase Gulvase Gul 1960s Denmark
By Otto Brauer, Holmegaard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic white cased glass "Gulvase" designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard Glassworks, Denmark, in the 1960s. This elegant mid-century modern piece features the classic bottle form wi...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,154 / item
1 of the 7 Danische Hanging Lamps, 1970
By Holmegaard, Sidse Werner
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the 7 of beautiful glass lamps from the Danish brand Holmegaard has a beautiful aubergine color. The design is by Sidse Werner, a designer whose work is highly sought after by...
Cord, Glass
Lamp Art Sconces by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1970s, Denmark
By Per Lütken, Per Lutken for Holmegaard, 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
Danish Glass Model 868 Bowl by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1970s
By Michael Bang, Holmegaard
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Model 868 glass bowl, designed by Michael Bang for the Danish glassworks Holmegaard, is a sophisticated example of Scandinavian design from the 1960s and 1970s, combining functio...
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Danish Green Glass Kluk Kluk Bottle from Holmegaard, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Green Glass Kluk Kluk Bottle from Holmegaard, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer r...
Glass
Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in KUTNO, PL
The vase designed by Otto Brauer for the Danish glassworks Holmegaard is one of the most recognizable examples of 20th-century Scandinavian design. The presented piece comes from the...
Glass
Holmegaard Handmade Glass Relief / Sun Catcher Abstract Motif "Summer", 1975
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Odense, DK
Large handmade glass relief or sun catcher made for Holmegaard Glassworks 150th anniversary in 1975. Mounted in original cast iron holder. "The Seasons" we...
Iron
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Tray in Teak with Cabaret Glass Trays, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Tray in Teak with Cabaret Glass Trays from Holmegaard, 1960s, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vinta...
Glass, Teak
Largest Green Gulvase by Otto Bauer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Otto Bauer
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
The largest of the 5 sizes of Gulvase from Otto Bauer in dark green and in good condition.
Set of 7 Small MidCentury Danish Cabaret Glass Tray Bowls from Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Mid-Century Danish Cabaret Glass Tray Bowls from Holmegaard, 1960s, Set of 7, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: GlassTeak Style...
Glass, Teak
2000's Danish Opaline Glass Vase by Peter Svarrer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Peter Svarrer
Located in Knebel, DK
2000's Danish Opaline Glass Vase by Peter Svarrer for Holmegaard The large vase made in mouth blown opaline black and white glass was designed in the beginning of the 21'st. century...
Opaline Glass
Pair danish Table Lamps in Clear Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Michael Bang
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair danish Table Lamps in Clear Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard, 1960s The lamps are executed with E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 ...
Metal
Danish Modern Blue Gulvase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Otto Brauer
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very nice cobalt blue version of the super cool and stylish Gulvase by designer Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Denmark
Blown Glass
Vintage Danish Kropendel Pendant Lamp by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard
By Sidse Werner, Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Ornamental glass pendant lamp from the Danish manufacturer Holmegaard based on a design by Sidse Werner from the early 80s. A rotating body made of glass with distinctive bulges and...
Metal
Per Lütken for Holmegaard Glass Sconce, Denmark, 1970s
By Holmegaard, Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Wall sconce designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard Glasværk, Denmark, early 1970s. Referred to as the Glasplatte (Glass Plaque) model. Features a thick, curved pane of frosted art gla...
Metal
Set of 2 Vintage Danish Tivoli Pendant Lamps by Sidse Werner, Early 80s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 2 Vintage Danish Tivoli Pendant Lamps by Sidse Werner for Holmegaar, Early 80s. Ornamental glass pendant light from Danish manufacturer Holmegaa...
Metal
1 of the 2 Holmegaard Indigo Ceramic Lamps, Custom Tall Blue Shades by R. Houben
By Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ceramic table/ floor lamps. Custom made silk lampshades by René Houben. The indigo glazed ceramics with a beautiful shape fit perfectly with the custom made lampshade, ill...
Ceramic
Cocoon - Green & White Opaline Glass Vases by Peter Svarrer for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish hand-blown flower vases in green and white opaline glass. Designed by Peter Svarrer and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during 1990s or early 2000s. Measurements: H: ...
Opaline Glass