The glassworks Floriánova huť

The Častolovice Glassworks – Florián’s Glassworks was founded in 1995. After two years of construction and preparation, we began production of hand-blown glass, where we specialized primarily in the quality of molten glass and the restoration of old production techniques. The glassworks was run by 10-14 people, who preferred the skill and creativity of individual craftsmen. Production was not interrupted during the period of stagnation of the world economy, which was mainly due to our creativity and the production of a wide range of manufactured goods. Our glass studio has produced glass for designers from the Czech Republic and abroad.

We produce replicas of historical glass, sandblasted glass, engraved glass, painted glass, cut glass, studio glass, art nouveau style, chandelier parts, souvenirs, mementos, custom-made glass and replicas from historical periods. Additionally, we provide services to customers for their supplied material such as glass cutting, glass drilling, glass decals, tin castings, and engraving.

​In 2000, we became interested in tin production and casting, subsequently creating combinations of glass and tin. These products with tin were originally  produced around the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, but also during the Art Nouveau period and Jugendstil, the German counterpart of the Art Nouveau movement. Over the years, we have improved the tin castings, which are cast in special molds, so that it is possible to produce even more complex replicas of the original models. We have also resumed the production of tin lids for pints.​

Throughout the year, we take our mobile kiln to events where we demonstrate our craft and where everyone can try out glass blowing and shaping.

You can see our products and the glassworks itself in several programs such as “What our grandmothers knew and what we forgot – About lighting, Hard work, Craftsmanship, Tips and inspiration”. Our glass also decorates the tables of the Swedish Royal Family, Karel Gott, Ilja Rack and others. We have also produced props for many films, such as the latest adaptation of the film Jan Hus. We also participated in the interior design of the unique Elbe Philharmonic Hall in Hamburg.

During the year we go and travel with mobile furnace and visiting very interesting places and public events where we showcase our art and where the brave participants can try their skill and dexterity. Everyone can make (using the blowing method) their own glass product.

You can see the products of our glassworks and the glassworks itself in several TV programs and shows such as “What our grandmothers knew and what we forgot – About lighting, Hard work, Craft trades, Tips and inspiration”. Our glass is decorated with the table of the Swedish Royal Family, Karel Gott, Ilja Rack and others. We also produced props for many films, such as the latest film about Mr. Jan Hus. We also participated in the interior design of the unique Elbe Philharmonic in Hamburg.