{"product_id":"large-salandia-smoked-glass-bowl-by-per-lutkin-for-holmegaard","title":"MASSIVE ‘SELANDIA’ CENTERPIECE BOWL BY PER LÜTKEN FOR HOLMEGAARD (c. 1957)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA prodigious (40 cm), smoked-glass, 'Selandia' series centerpiece dish designed by Per Lütken for the HOLMEGAARD GLASSWORKS of Denmark in the spring of 1957. Just under 16\" across, this is by far the largest of these bowls we have ever seen. Fashioned by hand, its shape was created with the help of gravity as the glass blower carefully turned, raised, and lowered the molten glass. The softness of the glass heated to 1400 degrees Celsius seems somehow still perceptible in its current, cooled condition. An ideal gift for the glass enthusiast and an item destined for heirloom status in any family. Excellent vintage condition showing only the lightest of superficial scratches, consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePER LÜTKEN\u003c\/b\u003e was the unsurpassed master of mid-century Danish glass and one of the HOLMEGAARD GLASSWORKS's most advanced designers. He worked there from 1942 until his death in 1998. Lütken was responsible for more than 3,000 glass designs. Many of his ranges have become classics and are synonymous with the quality that HOLMEGAARD is famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was known for his perfectionism and made great demands on the glass blowers who brought his work to life. If they complained that his designs were too difficult to produce in glass, Lütken's response was always, \"Well, who said things were supposed to be easy?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Lütken's opinion, drinking glasses should have a certain natural weight and ooze craftsmanship. Based on this philosophy, he created thick, lip-friendly vessels with soft curves in the \u003ci\u003eNo. 5\u003c\/i\u003e (1970), \u003ci\u003eShip's Glass\u003c\/i\u003e (1971), \u003ci\u003eIdéelle\u003c\/i\u003e (1978), and \u003ci\u003eCharlotte Amalie\u003c\/i\u003e (1981) ranges. Early creations include the \u003ci\u003eProvence\u003c\/i\u003e bowl (1955) and the \u003ci\u003eSelandia\u003c\/i\u003e dish (1957).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWell, who said things were supposed to be easy?\u003c\/i\u003e – PER LÜTKEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker – \u003cb\u003eHOLMEGAARD GLASSWORKS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction Period\/Year – \u003cb\u003e1960s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner – \u003cb\u003ePER LÜTKEN (1916—1998)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign Period\/Year – \u003cb\u003e1957\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin – \u003cb\u003eDENMARK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyles\/Movements – \u003cb\u003eMID-CENTURY MODERN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials – \u003cb\u003eGLASS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors – \u003cb\u003eLIGHT GRAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition – \u003cb\u003eExcellent vintage condition; no damage. May show some signs of previous use.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions – \u003cb\u003e16\" W × 14 ¼\" D × 4 ¼\" H\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MODERN REDUX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39717486035131,"sku":"MASSIVE 'SELANDIA' CENTERPIECE BOWL BY PER LÜTKIN FOR HOLMEGAARD c.1957","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/9561\/products\/20230304_112159-01.jpg?v=1677955802","url":"https:\/\/modernredux.myshopify.com\/products\/large-salandia-smoked-glass-bowl-by-per-lutkin-for-holmegaard","provider":"MODERN REDUX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}