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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ASTERA

Address

Smetanova 548, 473 01 Nový Bor
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Phone

+420 603 218 855

E-mail

service@astera-glass.cz

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Working days: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Weekends - advance telephone arrangement required.

The ASTERA studio, located in a quiet part of the glassmaking town of Nový Bor, is a state-of-the-art workshop specializing in exclusive custom-made glass and crystal products. This prestigious workshop is a sought-after partner of leading Czech and international artists and designers, for whom it realizes even the most demanding artistic visions.

The studio's philosophy is based on precise craftsmanship and the ability to transform raw materials into objects of high aesthetic value. The portfolio of works ranges from modern glass sculptures and unique trophies to faithful replicas of historical glass, thus maintaining continuity between traditional techniques and contemporary trends. Each piece that leaves the studio bears the seal of originality and mastery of local glass specialists.

Visitors to the studio are treated to a fascinating view of the detailed work of master cutters, who bring unusual interior decorations to life with their hands. For those who want a deeper experience, ASTERA offers the opportunity to try this demanding craft for themselves and create a small gift under expert supervision. It is the ideal place for anyone who wants to delve into the secrets of crystal refining and take home an authentic souvenir of the heart of Czech glassmaking.