Backhaus Brown

Backhaus Brown both began their careers as glass blowers in the mid-eighties; Nanna served her apprenticeship at Arresø Glashytte and Andrew blew his first bubbles in Stourbridge School of Glass in England. They met in Brittany in France, where they worked at l’Atelier de Verre in St. Meloir. By then they had both studied as glass blowers for about 4 years. After they stayed in France, they moved to Denmark and began their life together as professional glass artists, partners in life and art. 

In 1993 Backhaus Brown opened their first glass blowing studio and shop, “Glassmedjen” in Kregme, Frederiksværk and after 14 successful years they made their dream come true – to design and build a studio by the sea. In 2008 they opened the doors to what known today as “Backhaus Brown”. Their glass blowing studio, gallery and shop covers 540m² and is beautifully situated on the quayside in the heart of Hundested Harbour with views over the sea, sailing ships and fishing boats.

They handcraft and hand blow glass art and unique glass designs in a modern Scandinavian design. Their pieces are created using traditional glass forming techniques and with

a special love for the classical Italian design techniques of Pastorelli and Battuto. 

They sell their art to individuals, companies, private and public collectors and galleries around the world and  have displayed their art at exhibitions in Denmark and internationally.