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Retro Glass - Scandinavian - Holmegaard/Kastrup Glass (3 items)
This section concentrates on bringing you a selection of iconic, retro/vintage glass from Holmegaard (Denmark) and where possible include work designed by Verner Panton, Otto Brauer, Per Lutken, Jacob Bang, Michael Bang, Helena Tynell, Nanny Still, Tamara Aladin, Piet Hein, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva, Kaj Franck, Sven Palmqvist, Vicke Lindstrand, Nils Landberg, Erik Hogland, Paul Kedelv and Erkitapio Siiroinen amongst others.

The Scandinavian glass manufacturers of the post 1950 period are famous for their use of innovative design and their stand against the increasing trend towards ‘throwawayism’. They employed revolutionary and forward thinking designers - some of whom took advantage of the brilliant reflective qualities of glass by producing thick-walled, organic forms with surface textures like ice, frost and bark - inspired by the landscape and now considered trademark Scandinavian design. With other Scandinavian glass designers at the same time producing obversely pared down designs with fine smooth surfaces, cool colours and simple shapes – the key to their designs being simplicity, practicality and functionality. Art and function being equally important.

The major glass designers of this period were prolific and incestuous – moving between the different manufacturers, working with each other and with the manufacturers themselves merging and taking each other over. Many of the designers didn’t restrict themselves artistically and successfully combined the different disciplines of poetry, geometry, graphic design, mathematics, art, sculpting, woodcarving, glassmaking, ceramics, cast iron work and even banknote design. They felt able to express their creativity freely and were generally given tremendous support by their employers resulting in their innovative artistry helping their companies to periods of glory and international recognition.
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Pair of 1970s Turquoise/Green Glass Candleholders

code: TURQ-CANDLEX2
Pair of 1970s Turquoise/Green Glass Candleholders

Aren't these gorgeous!  I'm not sure who made these or where but I think they might be Danish production - maybe Dansk?  So I've put them here in my Scandinavian/Danish glass section but please be aware that I'm not certain - it's just a hunch.  Dating from the 1970s or thereabouts they're in a very pretty (and quite thick) turquoisey green glass and take a highly decorative hooped form.  Price given is for the pair.

SIZE:  Diameter at rim  2in/5cm   Height  3.25in/8cm

CONDITION:  Great original condition.
£20.00
1960's Holmegaard (Denmark) Blue & Opal Cased 'Carnaby' Double Waisted Glass Vase by Per Lutken

code: HOLME-CARN1
1960's Holmegaard (Denmark) Blue & Opal Cased 'Carnaby' Double Waisted Glass Vase by Per Lutken

Here is a fantastic pale blue and opal cased glass Holmegaard vase in a groovy double waisted shape.  Dating from the 1960's this comes from the mould-blown 'Carnaby' range designed by the legendary Per Lutken.  It looks amazing on display and is an iconic piece of Danish glass essential for any serious Scandinavian glass collection. 

SIZE:  Height 9.25in/23.5cm  Weight 445g

CONDITION:  Great original undamaged condition - no chips, cracks or fleabites - there is minimal surface wear and a bubble to the glass in one place.

£175.00
1960's Holmegaard (Denmark) White Cased 'Carnaby' Waisted Glass Vase

code: HOLME-CARN3
1960's Holmegaard (Denmark) White Cased 'Carnaby' Waisted Glass Vase

Here is a cased glass Holmegaard vase in a cool retro waisted shape and in the highly collectable white colourway.  Dating from the 1960's this comes from the mould-blown 'Carnaby' range - it looks amazing on display and is an iconic piece of Danish glass essential for any serious Scandinavian glass collection. 

SIZE:  Height 10in/25cm  Weight 300g

CONDITION:  Great original undamaged condition - no chips, cracks or fleabites - some light surface wear in places and a small patch of discolouration to the inside of the rim which was too minor to show in the close-up rim photographs.  Insignificant in our opinion but mentioned for accuracy.

£95.00
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See also:
Iittala/Riihimaki Riihimaen/Lasi Oy Glass
Aseda/Flygsfors/Kosta Boda/Orrefors/Pukeberg Glass
Other Scandinavian Glass


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