Posted 10 years ago
austrohung…
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For some time, and in spite of its name, this was thought to be one of Per Lütken's designs, and so appeared at hardernet.dk when I purchased this set.
In fact the design is so good it could have been Lütken's, but it also is a strong reminder of the actual designer's high skills as such.
Christer Holmgren was born in Sweden and started working -first as an intern- for Holmegaard in 1957, leaving it in 1971, when he and his Austrian-born wife, Christel Holmgren-Exner, opened their own design studio.
Holmgren is the author of some models in the SAFIR series that are commonly attributed to Lütken, as well as the narrow-footed candleholder in the CARNABY range (the one that comes in three sizes - there's another candleholder model that was designed by Lütken which has a pretty wide foot), as well as other designs that were attributed to Lütken (such as the handleless 428 jug in the Grønland colour jug and matching glasses).
BEAUTIFUL !!!!WOW!!
Thanks VET and SEAN!!!
I have to say this is one of the first Holmegaards decanters I got and have always like it. The fact it wasn't by Lütken but Holmgren didn't change anything (except the set was relocated to a different bookshelf) :)
Your very welcome austro!! LOL!!
would love to fill it up and drink it out....,not with aquavit though!!cheers mate!
Thanks so much for looking and loving AGH, ARTISLOVE, SKLO and MIKE!!!
Now that I think of it, I've never used this set before... will definitely have to use it at my next party :)
where are you going to be putting all of your stunning stuff when you move?
Do you remember my wide white bookshelf? ( http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/52878-a-glass-collectors-living-room-i?in=collection-2356 ) There will be two more like that one, in the living areas of the studio (intended to hold both Lütken's and Still's stuff on them... although I'm afraid they will be no room enough for all of them). There will be other smaller shelving units in the kitchen (to display the jugs, etc) and other places to display glass... But even so I am afraid I will have to do just like the great museums: rotating collection displays!!! :)
At least that's what we're planning :)
I think that is very cool austro , cant wait to see when all is done!!
Thanks Sean!
I have to admit it: me too!!! LOL
LOL!!!!!!!
Shouldn't you consider to rent some rooms in the Prado, for some space to expose your fantastic pieces?
Thanks so so much for your love MANI, TOM, RACER, AMBER, ANASTOMOSE COBALT and CORMORAN!!!!
LOL due to my economic situation I'm not sure how should I afford that, Cobalt :) but I'm sure there will be a way to display them somewhere else :)
Tell me, if you do so. I would like to come!
I will1!1
a friend of us -who by the way is quite powerful in the world of art in Spain- has managed to have his bakelite collection exhibited next year at the museum of decorative arts in Madrid... we envy him so much!!! LOL
Thanks for your love INKY!!!
Thanks for loving RADEGUNDER
great decanter really love the stopper and nice thick glasses and nicely stackable
Fabulous - of course! Just when I think that I will one day succeed in being a stark minimalist, I espy yet another treasure on your page that enkindles in me a yearning to set yet another arresting tablescape. : o
LOL
Thanks MIKKO and PATSEA for your love!
Well... I think you should content in seeing them in other people's collections... as i cannot afford it at the moment, I'm just purchasing very few and especial items. But from time to time I visit some online store and make a list of the items I'd purchase from it... 50, 60 glass and designs items!!! Then I think that even if I could afford them, I have no room for them.
Thanks for your love GTMOOM and MIKE!!!