The story of HOLMEGAARD glassworks dates back to 1825, when Count Christian Danneskiold-Samsøe requested permission from the King of Denmark to establish a glass production facility in the town of Holmegaard Mose. Although the count passed away before receiving a response, his wife persisted and eventually secured royal approval to start the glassworks. The factory was set up in a peat bog, which provided the necessary fuel to maintain the high temperatures required for glass furnaces.

The first HOLMEGAARD products were green glass bottles, but Countess Henriette was determined to expand the range to include clear glass items. With the help of Bohemian craftsmen, she succeeded in doing so, and over time, the small peat bog workshop grew into a major glassware manufacturer.

To this day, HOLMEGAARD continues to thrive, guided by the creativity of individual artists and designers and sustained by centuries of craftsmanship. The result is a collection of glass products that reflect the highest standards of quality and artistic value – each one glowing with the heart of fire.

HOLMEGAARD glass is either mouth-blown or shaped using specialized glassblowing machinery. Advanced production methods ensure top quality, while traditional techniques preserve the unique character of handmade pieces.

Every mouth-blown glass item is one of a kind. A skilled artisan gently blows air through a thin pipe into molten glass, shaping it into the desired form. Tiny air bubbles that may appear in the process are a hallmark of authenticity – visual proof that each object has been “breathed to life.”

Mouth-blown glass is marked with a special logo – a swan.

Machine-blown glassware is also of the highest quality, featuring a uniform appearance, although it lacks the distinct character of handcrafted pieces.