KVĚTNÁ 1794 Glassworks Reopens to the Public for Its Traditional Open House Day
KVĚTNÁ 1794 Glassworks is once again opening its doors to the public. As part of the annual Fašank festival in the village of Strání, visitors will have the unique opportunity to experience traditional glassmaking firsthand during the Open House Day on Saturda...
The Květná Glassworks Shines in Paris at Maison & Objet
The Květná Glassworks Shines in Paris at Maison & ObjetExhibiting at the Maison & Objet trade fair represents a unique opportunity with global reach for Czech brands. This year, the prestigious event took place from January 16 to 20, 2025, in Paris...
We Were There: Following the Footsteps of Glassmaking Traditions with the Masters of the Craft
At the beginning of November, former employees accepted an invitation from the new owners of the glassworks. Nearly two hundred seniors from various professions—glassmakers, glass painters, technicians, maintenance workers, ball makers, glassblowers, and other...
The Sound of Tradition Captivated the Jury at Designblok
At this year's prestigious Designblok 2024 festival, the Květná 1794 glassworks captivated both the jury and visitors, earning the award for Best Manufacturer Presentation. The exhibition, designed by Klára Janypková and Tomáš Kučera, impressed with its poetic...
The fate of the former estate is important to the Liechtenstein family
Prince Wolfgang and Princess Gabrielle von und zu Liechtenstein visited the town of Strání on Thursday, October 3rd. They accepted a private invitation from Thomas and Eva Dänemark (Houstova), a native of Strání who has been living in Vienna for a long time bu...
New collection of Desidere vases
We are proud to present the first collection of vases designed for us by Klára Janýpková and Tomáš Kučera. This collection of vases pays homage to the classic still life with flowers, celebrating delicate forms, tenderness, fragility, and colors, and invites u...
About glass, wine and etiquette – miniseries with Ladislav Špaček – 3rd part
The third and (for now) final installment of the miniseries aims to raise awareness about the glassmaking tradition in our country and the role glass can play in dining. This time, Ladislav Špaček talks with Otakar Žoudlík, one of the leading Czech sommeliers ...
About glass, wine and etiquette – miniseries with Ladislav Špaček – 2nd part
Sit back comfortably (preferably with a glass of something good in hand) and enjoy the second episode of the miniseries with Ladislav Špaček and Otakar Žoudlík. What’s it about this time? Perhaps how to hold a wine glass, what to toast with, what not to toast ...
About glass, wine and etiquette – miniseries with Ladislav Špaček – 1st part
In the first of three episodes of the miniseries, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of choosing the right glass along with dining etiquette, Ladislav Špaček, the face of the KVĚTNÁ 1794 glassworks, talks with Otakar Žoudlík, one of the leading...