Precious stones from the Bohemian Paradise

The brothers Jan and Václav Fišers from Turnov. Their alleged voyage to Venice, five years of efforts to seize the local secret of secrecy, return to Turnov, dozens of wasted attempts and then - finally success! In 1711 they made the first glass for the production of artificial stones.

THE GLASSHOUSE IN NOVÝ SVĚT

It was in 1712, when Elias Müller built his glassworks on the estate of the Harrach Counts in Jilemnice. It continued in the traditional production of glass, which was produced on the border of the Giant Mountains and the Jizera Mountains in the middle of the 14th century. Even today, you can see not only metallurgical production and blowing glass, but also a hundred-year-old grinding shop. It is driven by a water turbine and transmissions used to distribute the driving force.

ELIAS PALME

Elias Palme, one of the most famous luminaire manufacturers, continued the tradition of chandeliers in Kamenický Šenov. Industrial production of chandeliers was started in 1724 by Josef Palme in Prácheň.

ELDORADO OF BEADS AND SEED BEADS

Surely you would not find in the whole Principle and in the broad surroundings of a person who would say a crooked word about Jan Šourek. After all, it was as if he had come to the Principle of Prosperity and Welfare. As soon as he took possession of the reeve, life in the village began to turn for the better. He was one of the first to venture into the world for business.

JOSEF RIEDEL

Josef Riedel, king of the Jizera Mountains glassmakers, was born in Hejnice in 1816. He was the representative of the sixth generation of the glass family and imprinted his footprint indelibly on the slopes of the Jizera Mountains.

FRIEDRICH EGERMANN

JOSEF PFEIFFER

Josef Pfeiffer - Jablonec entrepreneur and mayor, who was involved in the development of jewelery exports. Everything is confirmed at the imperial court and in 1866 Jablonec became a town during his reign.

BLOWN BEAD and its way to the tree

People can make sense of time and numbers, but not us, beads. However, I have heard that they have been blowing me in the mountains for more than a hundred years. As a bead would put it, that is a long time. You, who have never seen how a bead is born, you don´t know how beautiful life can be....

MELTED GLASS SCULPTURE

In 1920 the first Czech glass school was founded in Železný Brod, thanks to which the town became a center of glass art.

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Filip Lukavec

Address

Nový Bor, Lipová 693
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Phone

+420 730 635 446

E-mail

glass@filiplukavec.cz

Opening hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm

longer hours and weekends by appointment

Young glass artist Filip Lukavec, representative of the upcoming generation of Nový Bor artists, devotes himself to the precise design of cut glass in his studio. Since 2015, when he began his studies at the prestigious glassmaking school in Kamenický Šenov, he has focused on combining classic cutting techniques with bold original concepts that push the boundaries of perception of this traditional craft.

The philosophy behind his work was born out of a deep fascination with the "magic of the cutting workshop," which completely overshadowed his theoretical studies and led him to establish his own creative base in the heart of the glassmaking region. In his workshop, the artist specializes not only in demanding cutting, but also experiments with the technique of melting glass into molds. His work reflects the dynamic process of finding a balance between raw material and fine detail, resulting in objects of high aesthetic and collectible value.

A visit to the Nový Bor studio offers a unique insight into the creative process, where grinding wheels are transformed into tools of artistic expression right before the eyes of visitors. Visitors have a rare opportunity to engage in personal dialogue with the artist about current trends in the field, learn about the technical background of cast sculpture, and try out selected grinding techniques under expert supervision. Original pieces that embody the energy and progressive vision of this talented artist can also be purchased on site.