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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Spider Glass

Address

Heřmanice 7, 464 01, Frýdlant
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Phone

+420 603 145 927

E-mail

spiderglass@atlas.cz

Opening hours

 

After a previous telephone or e-mail order, it is possible to make a professional excursion of the entire operation, showroom, gallery and store of the company's products throughout the week (Mon - Sun).

The Spiderglass studio, located in picturesque Heřmanice near Frýdlant, close to the German and Polish borders, is at the forefront of artistic glass processing using the fusing technique. Under the guidance of its resident designer, the studio creates unique works ranging from small jewelry and designer utility items to monumental interior sculptures intended for prestigious spaces around the world.

The studio's history dates back to 1990, when it initially focused on complex glass projects in architecture. Over the years, thanks to the designer's innovations and the use of his own ceramic molds, it has developed into a renowned studio, whose reputation is confirmed by projects in Dubai, Singapore, and the USA, as well as successful exhibitions in galleries across Europe. The studio's philosophy is based on a constant search for new impulses, which is facilitated by regular collaboration with external artists and the continuous improvement of glass fusing and annealing technology.

Visitors to the renovated farmstead are treated to a fascinating view of the entire process of creating glass works, including demonstrations of work at a large-capacity fusing furnace and in the grinding shop. A real aesthetic experience is a tour of the extensive sales gallery in the attic, where jewelry and studio creations are displayed in the impressive context of historical architecture. This visit offers a unique opportunity to take home an original piece of Czech glass directly from its place of origin, from a delicate bracelet to a luxurious interior accessory.