Collectors: Danish Pre1965 Kastrup Glas (Holmegaard) 'Kluk Kluk' Blue Glass Decanter by Jacob E Bang

This charming mid-century work of Scandinavian Modernist art glass is by the renowned Danish designer Michael Bang for Holmegaard glassworks. Designed in the 1980s as part of the Sakura series, the design also comes in a Pale Smoke grey on white. The form of this piece is that of a stylised baluster that is finished with a minimalist rim. The décor on the Milk glass body is of a free-flowing and translucent Sakura pink ribbon that is overlaid with organic trails in Muted Sage green. The piece is finished with an accent of clear crystal casing all over the exterior.

This elegantly subtle work would be an excellent Modernist companion to miniature art glass collectors.

CONDITION
Excellent, no chips, cracks, or repairs. There is light use wear that is commensurable with the age of the piece, please refer to photos as they form part of the condition report. The base is labeled with Holmegaard's label denoting the model number 385.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 4.3" / 10.8 cm tall (from base to rim). Base diameter c. 2.4" / 6 cm. Rim diameter: c. 2" / 5 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.2 kg / 225 g.

NOTES
Vase will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY
Michael Bang (1942-2013) was the son of Jacob E. Bang, Holmegaard’s first designer. In the 1960s and 1970s, Michael Bang was a designer at the Odense Glass Factory, but moved with his family to Holmegaard in the 1980s when he joined the Holmegaard Glass Factory. Holmegaard regarded Michael Bang as quick-witted, fascinating and fun and able to spellbind an audience when the glass factory organised talks and presentations. Many of his products have now become collector’s items.

Holmegaard was founded in 1823 after Count Christian Danneskjold-Samsøe petitioned the Danish king for permission to build a glassworks. He died before permission was granted. However, when permission was finally received in 1825, his widow Countess Henriette Danneskjold-Samsøe pursued the project and began production. Much of Holmegaards early work was regarded as derivative and inconsequential, but between the 1930s and 1980s, it was transformed by the designs of Jacob E. Bang (1899-1965), Per Lütken (1916-98), and Bang's son, Michael (1944-2002). Today the company is known for its high-quality products of Danish design.

THE ITEM
Presenting an exceptional piece of Modernist design influenced glass work by designer Michael Bang. In 1983, Michael Bang designed a series of seven carafes and decanters, naming them after the Danish islands, this piece is named after the island Fejø.

This piece follows a key Modernist design principle, where the form of the piece follow it's function and the inclusion of ice storage space into the decanter stand clearly speaks to this. The form of the decanter is similar to that of a spinning top, with a ring of glass around it's circumference to suspend it in the stand.

This stylish piece would suit a room with Retro, Modernist, Mid Century inspired decor.

A BIT OF HISTORY
Holmegaard was founded in 1823 after Count Christian Danneskjold-Samsøe petitioned the Danish king for permission to build a glassworks. He died before permission was granted. However, when permission was finally received in 1825, his widow Countess Henriette Danneskjold-Samsøe pursued the project and began production. Much of Holmegaards early work was regarded as derivative and inconsequential, but between the 1930s and 1980s, it was transformed by the designs of Jacob E. Bang (1899-1965), Per Lütken (1916-98), and Bang's son, Michael (1944-2002). Today the company is known for its high-quality products of Danish design.

Michael Bang (1942-2013) was the son of Jacob E. Bang, Holmegaard’s first designer. In the 1960s and 1970s, Michael Bang was a designer at the Odense Glass Factory, but moved with his family to Holmegaard in the 1980s when he joined the Holmegaard Glass Factory.

Holmegaard regarded Michael Bang as quick-witted, fascinating and fun and able to spellbind an audience when the glass factory organised talks and presentations. Many of his products have now become collector’s items.

CONDITION
Excellent, no damage or evidence of use, there is light wear (such as movement marks on the base of the decanter) which is commensurable with age. Please see photos as part of the condition report.

MEASUREMENTS
Full Set height: c. 10.2" / 26 cm tall by width: 5.3" / 13.5 cm diameter (across base of stand)

Unpackaged weight: c. 1.2 kg / 1,183 g

NOTES
Decanter set will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

More examples of Kastrup and Holmegaard glass can be found at: https://www.20thcenturyglass.com/glass_encyclopedia/scandinavian_glass/holmegaard_glass/holmegaardglass_home.htm

THE ITEM
The 'Kluk Kluk' carafe has become a well-recognised design for Kastrup and Holmegaard glass, it is said that it became known as the Kluk Kluk or 'Cluck Cluck' decanter due to the distinctive sound made when pouring. Just as Gaudi was infamous for creating his designs to become as fitting to the human form as possible, this decanter was designed with a 'pinched waist', making it easy to maintain a grip when in use.

The quality of the glass is evident throughout the lithe yet sturdy form.

CONDITION

Excellent, no damage or evidence of use, there is light wear (such as movement marks on the base of the decanter) which is commensurable with age. Please see photos as part of the condition report.

MEASUREMENTS 
Per decanter: Height: c. 8.1" / 20.5 cm tall (without stopper) and c. 9.4" / 24 cm tall (with stopper)
Per decanter: Width: 3.3" / 8.5 cm wide (across the base)

Unpackaged weight (both decanters): c. 1.2 kg / 1,228 g

NOTES
Decanters will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured.
Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY

Holmegaard was founded in 1823 after Count Christian Danneskjold-Samsøe petitioned the Danish king for permission to build a glassworks. He died before permission was granted. However, when permission was finally received in 1825, his widow Countess Henriette Danneskjold-Samsøe pursued the project and began production. Much of Holmegaards early work was regarded as derivative and inconsequential, but between the 1930s and 1980s, it was transformed by the designs of Jacob E. Bang (1899-1965), Per Lütken (1916-98), and Bang's son, Michael (1944-2002). Today the company is known for its high-quality products of Danish design.

Jacob E Bang (1899 - 1965) is known as Denmark’s first industrial designer and the creator of functionalism in Danish glass. Graduating from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1921 as an architect, he began his career Kay Fisker’s design studio.

Jacob E. Bang’s glass design, which was popular and virtuosic, achieved great recognition and popularity, and today many of his works have become style icons and collectables. He believed his designs should be beautiful, strong and practical.

Bang was one of the few Danish designers of the time and won several medals at world exhibitions; Barcelona in 1929, Brussels in 1935, Paris in 1937 and New York 1939. From 1957-65, he was the artistic director of Kastrup Glassworks.