Description
The Rondo vase is one of those quietly assured pieces that earns its place without asking for attention. Designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard and produced between 1959 and 1961, this small grey art glass vase carries the hallmarks of mid-century Danish glassmaking at its most refined — a compact, rounded form with a minimalist character that feels as considered today as it did when it left the furnace.
Per Lütken spent his career at Holmegaard shaping what Danish glass design could be, and pieces like this — modest in scale but deliberate in every curve — are a fine illustration of that legacy. The grey tone gives the vase a calm, contemplative presence that sits comfortably in a modern interior or a focused collector’s display.
Details & Specifications
- Maker: Holmegaard
- Designer: Per Lütken | Per Lütken on Wikidata
- Series: Rondo
- Model number: 15731
- Era: Produced 1959–1961
- Material: Art glass
- Colour: Grey
- Dimensions: H 8.5 cm (3.3″), diameter 9 cm (3.5″)
- Marks: Base incised with the Holmegaard glassworks’ name, Per Lütken’s monogram, and model number 15731
Condition Report
- Good vintage condition overall
- Minor wear and scratches present, consistent with age and careful use
- No chips noted — please review the photographs for a full picture of condition
Why It Endures
Signed and numbered Holmegaard pieces from this period are collected internationally and held in museum collections across the Nordic countries. The Rondo form — compact, sculptural, restrained — represents exactly the kind of honest, timeless design that continues to find a home in spaces built around quality and intent. This is a vintage piece worth owning for the long term.
Carefully packed and shipped worldwide with full tracking. A piece of Danish design history, ready for its next chapter.
