Description
There is something quietly compelling about a piece of glass that has held its presence for nearly seventy years. This small ice-blue bowl from Per Lütken’s c. 1955 Free-Form series — part of what collectors often nickname the Selandia minis — is exactly that kind of object. Soft, organic curves catch and refract the light in that particular way only hand-blown lead crystal can, and the ice-blue tint gives it a cool luminosity that feels equally at home on a sun-lit windowsill or a dark teak sideboard.
Lütken designed this for Holmegaard Glasværk in Denmark, and it carries his acid-etched PL signature on the base — a mark that collectors look for and trust. Whether used as a trinket bowl, a vide-poche, or simply left to sit as a sculptural accent, it brings a considered stillness to any surface it occupies.
Details & Specifications:
- Maker: Holmegaard Glasværk, Denmark | Holmegaard on Wikidata
- Designer: Per Lütken | Per Lütken on Wikidata
- Series: c. 1955 Free-Form series (often nicknamed Selandia minis)
- Material: Hand-blown lead crystal, ice-blue tint
- Dimensions: W 15 cm (5.9″) × D 12 cm (4.7″) × H 5 cm (2.0″)
- Markings: Acid-etched Holmegaard PL signature on base
Condition Report:
- Very good vintage condition
- Bright clarity throughout — the glass reads clean and luminous
- Light shelf rubs on the underside base, consistent with careful display over the decades
- No chips, cracks, or repairs
Objects like this endure because they were never trying too hard. The organic drop form, the weight of the crystal in the hand, the restrained Danish Modern sensibility — these are qualities that still feel entirely relevant in a contemporary interior. A small piece, but one with genuine presence.
