Søholm was founded by Edvard Christian Sonne and Herman Sonne Wolffsen in 1835 on the small Danish island Bornholm in the Baltic Sea north east from the Danish mainland. Bornholm is well known for its pottery and ceramic tradition, and today there are still many potteries on the island. There have been many owners throughout the years, but in the latter years Søholm was owned by a union. Other well known pottery connected with Bornholm are Michael Andersen & Son, Johgus and L. Hjorth. Søholm managed to stay in business for an impressive 161 years and closed their doors for the final time in 1996.

During the 20th century Søholm became one of the largest and longest surviving potteries in Denmark and the pottery has become very collectible. From the 1960s and ongoing most of the pottery were stoneware, which has contributed to its durability. Especially the design for their mid century pottery has proven itself to be timeless and is in high demand still today.

Very significant designers/ceramicists have worked for Søholm during the times including names like Noomi Backhausen, Paul Brandborg, Einar Johansen and Maria Philippi.
Noomi Backhausen and Paul Brandborg cooperated about making the series ‘Erica’ and ‘Cactus’, which are very famous. Another popular series is ‘The blue series’ by Einar Johansen. Down below follows a fragment of some of the most beloved pottery made by Søholm: