Collection: Holmegaard (Denmark)

With a proud tradition of glass production dating back to 1825, Holmegaard stands as a Danish design icon and a defining pillar of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The company's cultural heritage builds upon the legacy of a remarkable woman who was far ahead of her time: Countess Henriette Danneskiold-Samsøe. Fiercely pursuing her late husband’s dream of establishing a glassworks by the Holmegaard marsh, she initially oversaw the production of simple green utilitarian bottles. However, she quickly managed to expand and transform the furnaces into an elite artistic and aesthetic house, setting a standard for quality that remains relevant today.

Holmegaard’s modern design identity developed before the post-war mid-century period. Jacob E. Bang became its first employed designer in 1928, helping establish a new direction for the glassworks. Per Lütken succeeded him as creative director in 1942 and continued shaping the company’s designs until 1998. Lütken’s work explored the natural qualities of molten glass through flowing forms, substantial clear vessels and subtle colours.

The range also embraced the bold colour and geometry associated with the 1960s. Otto Brauer’s Gulvvase floor-vase design dates to 1962, while Per Lütken designed the Carnaby vase series in 1968. Carnaby’s sculptural profiles and strong colour contrasts offer a different expression of Lütken’s work from the softer, organic forms often associated with his name. Together, these designs show the breadth of Holmegaard’s mid-century output rather than a single house style.

Read more about Holmegaard’s design history here.