Per Lütken was a
Danish
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glass
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maker (1916–1998), most famous for his works at
Holmegaard Glass Factory
Holmegaard Glass Factory ( da, Holmegaards Glasværk) is a glass factory located in the former municipality of Holmegaard just outside Næstved.
History
The home of Holmegaard Glassworks is located in the town of Fensmark, Holmegaard. The co ...
("''Holmegaard Glasværk''" in
Danish
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).
Lütken has set his signature on the history of Danish glassmaking, designing more than 3,000 pieces of
glass
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for Holmegaard, a company for whom he worked from 1942 and until his death in 1998.
Amongst the best known series created by him are "Ideelle", "Skibsglas", "No. 5", "Selandia" and "Charlotte Amalie", all of which are still selling at high prices throughout the world. They are all regarded as design icons, and are found in many Danish homes to this day.
Per Lütken's 1969 'Carnaby' Series Identification Guide
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1916 births
1998 deaths
Danish artists
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