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 Palet range (1968 - 1975), Per Lutken's Carnaby glass designs from 1968, and of course Otto Brauer's Gulvvase design in 1962.
An opal white and clear Danish cased glass 12 inch "Gulvvase" (floor vase). Made by Holmegaard Kastrup, designed by Otto Brauer. Label reads "Kastrup Glas, Made in Denmark".
An orangey red and opal white Danish cased glass 10 inch "Gulvvase" (floor vase). Made by Holmegaard, designed by Otto Brauer.
A blue and opal white Danish cased glass 12 inch "Gulvvase" (floor vase). Made by Holmegaard, designed by Otto Brauer.
A green Danish glass 15 inch "Gulvvase" (floor vase). Made by Holmegaard, designed by Otto Brauer, labelled.
A turquoise Danish glass 10 inch "Gulvvase" (floor vase). Made by Holmegaard, designed by Otto Brauer.
A blue Danish glass 10 inch "Gulvvase" (floor vase). Made by Holmegaard, designed by Otto Brauer.
A blue Danish glass 14 inch "Gulvvase" (floor vase). Made by Holmegaard, designed by Otto Brauer.
An amber Danish glass 10 inch "Gulvvase" (floor vase). Made by Holmegaard, designed by Otto Brauer, labelled.
An amber Danish glass 12 inch "Gulvvase" (floor vase). Made by Holmegaard, designed by Otto Brauer.
Reference Books
Scandinavian Glass 1930-2000: Fire & Sea
Scandinavian Glass 1930-2000: Smoke & Ice
Scandinavian Glass: Creative Energies
Reference Websites
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