Per Lütken

Beautiful Akva surf ashtray designed by Per Lütken for Holmegaard (although it can also be used as a bowl for peanuts or candies). This model is part of the Akva series, which was a huge success and remained in production for more than two decades between 1953 and 1974. Signed, identified and dated on the bottom, “Holmegaard 19PL53” (Per Lütken signed almost always monogrammed with initials falling between the 4 digits of the year). A rare piece made from hand-blown glass. The Akva series includes items sold under different trade marks and line names: Askebaeger, Dukling, Fiona, Hellas, Lysestage, Menuet, Rondo, Selandia, Thule, Umanak, Surf etc. Being dated 1953 this vase was produced in the inaugural year of this series.

Smoky glass vase, part of Menuet series, signed by Per Lütken and produced at Holmegaard. Signed, identified and dated on the bottom, “Holmegaard 19PL59” (Per Lütken signed almost always monogrammed with initials falling between the 4 digits of the year). Original label. Very elegant and stylish, the vase has the silhouette and the fragility of the heart ("Hjerte" form in Danish). The Menuet vases were originally produced between 1955-1974. But this spectacular piece was quickly beloved by the glassware enthusiasts and because of the steady demand, the model was reintroduced in production in 1985.

Spectacular and rare "Unika" series vase, signed by Per Lütken and produced at Holmegaard. Dated 1946, this crystal cut piece is made by sandblasting. This technique allowed that stylish vertical game of slim lines that defines this vase. Both the production date and the look put this piece between the Art Deco and Mid-Century aesthetics, being one of those objects that points the break with the past and the affirmation of a new style. The piece is not signed but - attention! - none of the the "Unika" vases were signed and - in this particular case - the lack of a signature is an additional guarantee of the authenticity of the piece.