Per Lütken ‘Winston’ Decanter

A Per Lütken ‘Winston’ Decanter, designed for Holmegaard in 1956.

It’s easy to see the influence of laboratory glassware in Per Lütken’s ‘Winston’ decanter. The tall, elegant form is reminiscent of a scientist’s conical flask.

It’s not only the clean, practical, and inherently elegant forms which were inspiring for Lütken & other designers at the time, but to take inspiration from Science was to acknowledge the changing world around them. The 1950’s were characterised by an intense interest in the possibilities of science, and profound discoveries were made in all branches. The ‘Winston’ decanter brings this spark of excitement into a domestic setting.

The decanter’s bright green colour was perhaps inspired too by chemistry and post-war positivity. This colour, along with the decanter’s tall form, creates an eye-catching decorative object for the home. The piece retains an original cork, and we include two matching glasses.