Vintage hand-blown votive candle holder or small sculptural bowl is a work of midcentury Danish design by renowned glass artist Per Lütken for Holmegaard. The piece is signed Holmegaard 15739 with the artist’s characteristic monogram "PL." It dates to the 1960s and exemplifies Lütken’s mastery of fluid organic forms.
Dimensions: Diameter is 8 cm, Height is 3.5 cm. Light traces of use consistent with the age of the item.
Crafted in azure blue crystal glass, the piece has a rounded, flattened drop shape with a thick, clear base that seems to suspend the color within. From above, the recessed center creates a gentle, meditative curvature reminiscent of water or ice: fluid and perfectly contained. The clarity and density of the glass create subtle distortions and reflections, especially under direct light, adding a sculptural presence even when unlit.
Its minimalist yet sensuous design makes it a perfect fit for:
Scandinavian or Japandi interiors, where form follows function and nature-inspired materials dominate.
Brutalist or modernist spaces, where it can act as a subtle contrast to heavier textures like concrete or stone.
Minimalist luxury settings, placed on a low table, sideboard, or reflective surface to accentuate its transparency and the play of light within the form.
Per Lütken created over 3,000 objects for the Holmegaard glassworks, where he worked for 45 years. His works are represented in museums on every continent - from Danish institutions and the British Museum’s modern art collection to the museums in New Zealand.
