Description
Mid 20th Century Glass Vases
Designed by Danish glass designer Per Lutkin for Danish glass manufacturer Holmegaard
Signed on Base marked 1961 (most likely the model numbers)
“Akva” colour (aqua blue)
Umanak Vase
Cone shape which is wide at the top with a narrowing base. The Umanak vase has a thick base and a deep rim
Per Lütken (1916-1998) was the unsurpassed master of Danish glass design and one of Holmegaard’s most advanced glass designers. He worked at the Holmegaard Glass Factory from 1942 until his death in 1998 and has breathed life into more than 3,000 glass designs. Many of his ranges have become classics and are synonymous with the quality that Holmegaard is famous for.
Per Lütken was the Holmegaard Glass Factory’s great inspiring figure. He was known for his perfectionism and made great demands on the glass blowers. If they complained that his designs were too difficult to blow in glass, Lütken’s ambitious response was always, “Well, who said things were supposed to be easy?”
In Per Lütken’s opinion, glasses should have a certain natural weight, and they should ooze craftsmanship.
Condition report:
Good Condition – Good original condition with some minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use. There are some minor surface scratches but no cracks or chips
Dimensions:
H. 10cm W. 6.5cm D. 6.5cm Diameter at the base 4cm, Diameter at the top 6.5cm
Ref. 21E