4 000,00 DKK
EPOKE 1 + EPOKE 3 - set of two caramel glass table lamps / wall sconces by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in 1975. Fine examples of Danish vintage design and both lights in excellent vintage condition!
A set of modern yet very 1970s tube shaped lights, comprised of caramel colored mount-blown glass with thick rubber bands. The EPOKE 1 is differentiated by its angle near the top, which features a diffuser plate, held in place by a thick black rubber band. At the other end, the base, sits the bulb socket, held in place by a thick black rubber band. The EPOKE 1 can either be connected directly into the wall or stand on the base when used as table lamp. The thick rubber band surrounding the base features a small hole for the cord if not hard wired.
The EPOKE 3 was originally designed as a pendent, and resembles a spotlight in the spot. This shows in the very linear tube shape ending in a opal glass dome, whereas the two other models in the series are more organic and curvy in their shapes. In the EPOKE 3 is the bulb socket is placed at the end, secured by a thick black rubber band, also used to secure the dome at the top. As the EPOKE 1, this model can be used as a table light.
The EPOKE lights were designed in 1975 by Michael Bang as a bathroom lighting series consisting of two wall lamps and one ceiling lamp. Produced at Holmegaard in mouth-blown glass with rubber bands ensuring completely waterproof, while giving you the opportunity to adjust the direction of light to suit your specific needs.
The series was produced in 4 colors; red, opal, green and caramel.
The ones I have for sale here is a set consisting of one EPOKE 1 and one EPOKE 3, both in caramel mouth-blown glass and sourced from same single owner! The delicate caramel color turns orange when lit, giving off a soft ambiance.
A timeless design with many applications, like lighting up in a kitchen, a hallway near a mirror or maybe the most obvious application is in the bathroom, accenting mirror. The genius design also give you the option to use these lights as table lights on a small lamp table or as bedside lights - I personally prefer to use them as table lights, but the choice is yours!
A set of amazing pieces in excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of usage and age. Sourced from same single owner! Labels intact on both lights. Check the photos!
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Design: EPOKE 1 + EPOKE 3
Designer: Michael Bang
Producer: Holmegaard
Year: 1975
Condition:
9/10- Excellent vintage condition, minimal signs of usage and age, labels intact on both lights. Please check the photos!
All original. Tested and fully functional. Fitted with safety clamps for easy connection to existing wiring.
Cleaned, polished, labeled and packed in protective bag.
Materials:
Mouth-blown caramel glass with rubber bands
Two bulbs, Edison screw-fittings (E27/E26) Max 60 Watt.
Measurements:
EPOKE 1
Width: 5.9" (15 cm)
Height: 8.9" (22,5 cm)
Depth: 7.1" (18 cm)
EPOKE 3
Width: 6.7" (17 cm)
Height: 9.1" (23 cm)
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Shipping:
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Shipping prices:
For exact shipping prices please see the "Shipping & Policies" tab - and in case you are thinking about purchasing more than one of the pieces in my shop, please do ask me about combined shipping, normally there is much to save!
Packaging:
Packed with the utmost care for safe transport. Shipped in sturdy double corrugated cardboard boxes.
DVD item no. 16383
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Background info:
Holmegaard Glassworks was founded in 1825, but it all starts two years before, as Count Christian Danneskiold- Samsøe (1774-1823), applied the King of Denmark for permission to build a glassworks at Holmegaard Mose (a bog). Sadly, the Count dies before the permission is granted, but short after his death, his widow Countess Henriette Danneskiold-Samsøe (1776-1843) received the permission from the King, and pursued the project.
The glassworks was placed at the bog, because here was sufficient fuel to produce the temperatures needed for the glass kiln, and their first product – green glass bottles was produced in 1825, with the help of a Norwegian glassblower (The Norwegian Glassworks had monopoly to sell glass in Denmark until 1814, where Denmark lost Norway to Sweden). The Countess was a visionary woman, and wanted early on to expand the product line with beautiful clear drinking glasses and by 1835, Holmegaard was producing drinking glass, wineglass and decanters – this time with the help from Bohemian (German) glassblowers. With their advanced skills and craftsmanship, the company was now able to produce in clear glass, for the first time in Denmark. The opal glass shortly followed.
In 1847, Holmegaard established another glassworks, Kastrup Glassworks, near Copenhagen, to accommodate growing need for a proper bottle production, not least due to Jacobsen’s beer production (Tuborg). Kastrup Glassworks exclusively produced glass bottles and in 1857, the only production of glass bottles was at this glassworks. Kastrup Glassworks is sold in 1873.
Most of the glass products at Holmegaard were made from foreign designs, but at the beginning of the 20th century, different Danish artists worked with the company in designing and shaping Holmegaard’s glass products. In 1923, Holmegard started collaborating with Royal Copenhagen – Holmegaard produced glass designed by Royal Copenhagen – the glass material was refined and the lines were purer. This partnership continued for four year.
Jacob E. Bang was employed in 1925, and Holmegaard’s first real designer. He became head of design in 1928, and formed the basis for the Holmegaard idea: “Every Dane should be given the opportunity to own a Holmegaard glass”. The glassware should be affordable, usable and practical. Bang designed a wide range of famous glassware for Holmegaard, and is one of the main reasons for their success, in the mid-20th century.
In 1942, Danish designer Per Lütken takes over as head of design and continues the Holmegaard idea. His innovating designs secured the success. In 1969, Michael Bang (son of Jacob E. Bang) is employed, and he added a 60s twist to the design, with colors and more sculptural shapes.
The production of modern lighting for the home began in 1965, the same year as Kastrup Glassworks and Holmegaard Glassworks merged. Kastrup Glassworks were intended for production of industrial glass (main customers were Tuborg and Carlsberg), and Holmegaard were to continue production of hand-blown glassware.
Up through the 1970s and the early 1980s, the lighting production expanded and it includes lighting designs by Jo Hammerborg, Sidse Werner, Bent Nordsted and Verner Panton. Most of the lighting production closed in 1990, but few lighting series are still in production, among other the popular Apoteker (Pharmacy) pendant by Sidse Werner from 1981 and the Madarin pendant by Michael Bang from 1983.
Kastrup Glassworks closed in 1979 and in 1985, Holmegaard became a member of The Royal Copenhagen Group. In 2008, the Holmegaard brand was bought by Rosendahl A/S.
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