This year’s trophy design is inspired by the ephemerality of the moment, with amorphous, seemingly disorganized bubbles bubbling up from the bottom, technical and precise base separated by a ring bearing the ŠKODA logo, dissipating towards the top of the trophy and concealing the race logo itself.
The Olympic Games are coming and the Czech athletes have all the more reason to give the performance of their lives here. Czech medalists from Paris 2024 Summer Olympics will receive a unique trophy in addition to bronze, silver or gold medal. The ceremony will take place at the Czech House in Paris...
On 26 July 2024, during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris on the River Seine, the Czech team will make a bold statement with their national colors reimagined in a contemporary and artistic manner. Olympics Opening Ceremony Uniforms of the Czech Team will be complimented by a unique ...
In a competition featuring over 1,100 projects presented at Milan Design Week, the expert jury selected the 16 most outstanding ones, after which the design community cast their votes. The Czech glassmaking design house, Lasvit, managed to outshine leaders in the world of art, design, and technology...
Maxim Velčovský, Lasvit’s award-winning Art Director, unveiled his latest creation, a mesmerizing installation named "Cloud” at the 2023 Salone del Mobile in Milan. Incorporating optic fibers that pulsate with light, the piece shortly became one of the fair’s showstoppers, capturing the attention o...
Meet Maxim Velčovský, the art director of Lasvit and one of the most influential figures on the Czech design scene. Join us as we take you behind the scenes of his creative process, where he breathes new life into timeless artifacts by infusing them with fresh narratives. Step into his 'Museum of Ev...
Just steps away from the iconic Empire State Building, NoMad Tower now features a mesmerizing waterfall glass installation with dynamic lighting. Commissioned by TransPerfect for their HQ within the tower, we set forth to transform the office ambiance.
Over 300 years have passed since 1716, when Boston Light first guided mariners safely to shore. Today, a new emblem of innovation and design, the Oculus, casts its glow within the expansive lobby of the Seaport Science Center.
The legendary La Mamounia Hotel unveiled newly refurbished spaces this October to celebrate its 100th anniversary. We've introduced three ambitious hand-crafted lighting pieces there, including an installation inspired by traditional Berber jewelry.
Nestled within the historic walls of Raffles London at The OWO, once the esteemed Old War Office and Winston Churchill's original workspace, Lasvit’s newest glass artwork, "Poppies," stands as a mesmerizing tribute to war heroes.
The art of crafting lights is a convergence of technology, environment, and design. When it comes to designing lights for boats or nautical projects, the challenges intensify. A moving vessel, the unpredictable sea conditions, and design expectations make it an arena reserved for the experts.
At this year's London Design Festival, Lasvit is set to shine at a prestigious address in Mayfair. As part of the enchanting "Crafted Wonder" exhibition at Sketch — a renowned 3-star Michelin destination for food, art, and music — Lasvit unveils a unique gold edition of its Herbarium glass and light...
Imagine yourself aboard a luxurious yacht, where design and craftsmanship meet the serenity of the sea. In the realm of high-end yachting, every detail matters, and lighting is no exception. Combining exceptional design, fine craftsmanship, and technological innovation, Lasvit creates sophisticated ...
Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard successfully defended his title at the Tour de France, securing his second cut-glass trophy. Lasvit has supplied the renowned race with its twelfth trophy, with Czech glassmakers once again crafting it based on a design from Škoda Design.
Lasvit is proud to present a new design concept by valued team member, Martin Gallo. Inspired by flowers and the positive impact plants have on humans, Gallo has created this striking lighting concept which has rapidly become one of the draws of Lasvit’s presentation at Salone del Mobile: Euroluce t...
Champagne-hue glass pearls composed into a sonata above the piano, an entire wall covered in light geometric shapes, and the elegant movement of wings in the staircase. Residential projects in Asia are mostly inspired by simple, patterned shapes and colours that can grab your attention and sooth you...
Sometimes, all a space needs is a touch of the intimate without forfeiting any of its social convenience. We asked ourselves how to give our clients the perfect, modular solution for defining their own space, and we have come up with an answer: decorative glass walls that add personality and a custo...
It’s like opening an exquisite jewelry box. Precious metals in their melted liquid state, strings of crystal, and handblown glass leaves inspired by the French aesthetic – all these gems adorn luxurious private residences in the Middle East. How would you decorate your home?
This fine collection of mouth-blown table glasses consists of individual pieces, all hand crafted by artisan glassmakers. The iconic Circle collection is expanding with two new products, the Circle Tumbler and the Circle Carafe. We spoke to Berlin-based designer Milena Kling and asked her what inspi...
Flowers glowing in bright colours, streams of water flowing through space, and whimsical glass forests shrouded in mystery. Our residential projects in Europe inspired by Mother Nature sound like a fairy tale. What kind of story would you like to make eternal by the beauty of glass and light?
There are two main ideas running through Maxim Velčovský’s product portfolio: first is the idea of transformation and the remodelling of everyday things. The other is drawing smart inspiration from nature in a unique, personal way.
Renowned Czech designer Maxim Velčovský is one of the principal symbols of LASVIT’s glass making art. We take the opportunity of the 10th anniversary of his work under the company’s banner to remember Maxim’s humble beginnings and his remarkable journey with LASVIT. Based on his achievements, Maxim ...
Since ancient times, flowers symbolized peace and love, values as fragile as glass. Now we are bringing these flowers to the table so that homes might blossom with visually fragrant glass. Meet LASVIT’s iconic design – Alice ICON.
Nature has always been difficult to grasp. Catch the wind, stop the rain, halt the setting sun – these are impossible feats. Glass enables us to balance between the movements of nature and state-of-the-art design. With Dancing Leaves, you can watch the eternal spin of flawless wind right in the comf...
Over the years, we have created and developed several signature designs which deserve to shine all around the world. To spread this inspiration into private homes, we fitted them into several ready-to-order standardizations. Allow us to introduce LASVIT ICONS – a curated selection of bespoke designs...
Designblok, the largest Czech design show has just begun, and the passion for all things lighted was sparked in the Designérie by the duo Plecháč & Wielgus, designers who are presenting their poetically-named Hidden Light, created in collaboration with LASVIT. The company’s Holešovice showroom shine...
Ten years ago designer Peter Olah came up with the idea to create a glass trophy of timeless beauty which would become iconic for the Tour de France. Since then, the trophy has remained the same, except for its unique finish. And this year is no exception.
The fictional rock created out of hand-blown glass is one of LASVIT´s bestsellers for years. Since the creation of the first Crystal Rock lighting piece in 2014, the product family has grown and strengthened its bonds. Clusters of pendants, vases and special raw pieces now have a new sibling - a tab...
Take a deep breath and cool down on the last stop of our journey. Meet Press Iced - the offspring of one of our lighting collections designed by Japanese studio Nendo. This time dressed up in a special surface reminding windows covered in frost.
The first flower in the field of lighting novelties is called Spacey reflecting the night sky. Look into the telescope. What do you see? In the telescope’s eyelet the beauty of the universe is seemingly within your reach, but take your eye off the apparatus and… it disappears. The Spacey chandelier ...
While walks outside are now more precious than ever, we want to share a piece of Bohemian nature with people worldwide. Join us on a virtual journey to the origins of glassmaking. The region of Northern Bohemia where we go to find inspiration and traditional know-how is also the place where seeing t...
Do you remember modular games? When you were taking bricks out of the box and putting them together to create something new? We have teamed up with the creative duo Yabu Pushelberg to customize the Cipher lighting we had developed before. Cipher can be combined and customized to all your needs. The ...
LASVIT´s biggest project so far is already shining on the Mariana Islands far away in the Pacific ocean. Two crystal dragons fighting over a flaming pearl was a project so demanding it took more than three years to create it from A to Z. This Chinese mythological symbol is thanks to glassmakers, for...
So many lighting stars were born this year and we believe, our world is a bit shinier than before. We wish you a bright new year filled with endless beauty, light, and love. And don´t forget to now and then take the time to look at the stars above your head. Magic and beauty are hidden in small thin...
There was Just One bar in the Downtown Design Dubai this year. Designed by the ingenious Wilson Associates the bar was decorated with our customizable glass graffiti so eye-catching it might have even detracted you from the luxury drink of the same name - The De-Lux-Ity
The Awards for Hospitality, Experience and Design (AHEAD) are going to once again celebrate the most outstanding new hospitality projects in the Middle East region. Each winner will get the beautiful glass trophy designed and manufactured by LASVIT in the Northern Bohemia.
Our home is in the region where hand-blown glass has been born almost a thousand years ago. Glassworks, glass ateliers and glass schools are scattered here all over the region from the Lusatian Mountains in the West to the Giant mountains in the East. This is Crystal Valley – this is the place where...
Two of our tailor-made lighting installations were shortlisted in the Light Middle East Awards. The Swoop for Grand Plaza Mövenpick, and The Soundwave for W Dubai – The Palm made it to the shortlist in two categories - Hotel Lighting Project of the Year, and Light Art Project of the Year.
During the biggest Czech design and fashion fair, LASVIT revealed their experiments with light and glass in our showroom in Prague. We showed the Czech audience that graffiti can be drawn with glass and that natural light can be duplicated in an artificial form.
Prague hosted Signal Festival - the festival of light. This year's topic was Revolution and the festival showcased the largest installation in its history. An installation by the respected architect Eva Jiřičná was exhibited and featured LASVIT's glass sculpture Intergalactic.
Ankara´s prestigious Cermodern Art Center was transformed into a unique showcase of contemporary design coming from the Czech Republic. The exhibition called Shape and Shapers presented also LASVIT Monster from the awarded exhibition "Monster Cabaret".
Back in 2007, we embarked on a journey to inspire the world with beauty. Now that we have lit up hundreds of hotels, restaurants, and residential projects, we are also setting the course for cruise ships, yachts, and superyachts with one breathtaking lighting design statement after another. Check ou...
Three of our bespoke lighting installations were nominated for the “Most impressive hotel feature” in the three hotels - Grand Plaza Mövenpick, Address Boulevard, and W Dubai - The Palm. The last mentioned hotel won the cateogry "Hotel Launch of the Year".
LASVIT teamed up with the world-renowned architect Bill Pedersen to create an "ice-cold" designer lighting called "Glacier.“ This icy designer piece is the embodiment of a song of ice and fire, sung in the furnaces of Northern Bohemia. The item was only recently introduced to the USA.
The Robb Report penthouse at the Concourse Skyline in Singapore is the epitome of urban grandeur. Along with 20 other luxury designer brands, LASVIT created a piece of art which hangs suspended in the living room on the top of the world.
We are counting the days till we release the beast. LASVIT has recently finalized the installation on the Saipan Island. Two giant dragons are fighting over the flaming pearl in the lobby of the Imperial Casino.
This year, the winners of the Tour de France again celebrated victory by lifting high a trophy made in Czechia. LASVIT has again had the honor of producing the crystal trophy, designed by Peter Olah every year since 2011 in collaboration with Škoda Auto, the race’s long-standing main partner. This y...
LASVIT’s new headquarters on Palackého Square in the Czech town of Nový Bor regenerates the region’s glassblowing tradition and restores precious historic buildings, with a cleverly designed master plan that accommodates old and new, traditional and innovation with the addition of two spectacular bu...
The 14th edition of the prestigious event was held in London from 16 – 18 May, 2019. Owners, designers, builders and members of the yachting industry met there not only to network, but also to celebrate the finest yachts which had been delivered in 2018. LASVIT, the Czech designer and manufacturer ...
Walking through the spaces of the brand new W Dubai – The Palm hotel is a bit of a game where you look for the hidden design cues. The W spirit is imbued into the very basis of the hotel including the shape of sound which inspired the new lighting installation made by LASVIT.
LASVIT brought to the Euroluce 2019 the exhibition called The Theory of Light, derived from the investigations into the formation of light through Reflection, Perception, Spectrum, and Nature, and presented in outstanding installations that fuse the science of light and human creativity.
The first five-star business hotel in Dubai's Media City has recently been opened. The hotel with five restaurants, a spa, an outdoor swimming pool as well as a state-of-the-art convention centre is decorated with LASVIT's lighting installation. The glass sculpture called "Swoop" is swirling down th...
We are light lovers. We really do care about light and all its dazzling beauty. We have been reading up on it, studying it, searching for it in all the various corners of the globe – we care for it and, above all, we conduct experiments in order to master it. Are you ready to find the beauty and pow...
LASVIT is a proud supplier of the Design Anthology Awards. The award will apprise regional talents, outstanding product designs, and exceptional places. Overall 21 awards will be given in three categories – people, places, and products. The winners will be announced at the gala dinner in the Murray ...
Two of our bestselling design lightings entered the new year with additions to the families. The Crystal rock pendants got a raw look of real mineral. A different finish of Arik Levy's design totally "rocks" the raw look. Neverending Glory Large and Small have another "size sister". Neverending Glor...
The best British musician were awarded a piece of Czech glass. At BRIt Awards ceremony George Ezra, 1975, Dua Lipa, Little Mix and many others were holding th trophy made in the fires of the Northern Bohemian glassworks. The statues in the shape of a woman were designed by the famous British-Ghanian...
LASVIT proudly presents the limited collection of vases designed by late artist Josef Hospodka. Famous Czech designer was one of the main figures of Chřibská glassworks and his designs are now brought alive by LASVIT glassblowers in a special edition “Chřibská 1414".
We are the champions once again. The Yakisugi vases and glasses had “the best representation of earth tones” - that is what the judges who granted the award of one of the most influential design magazines in the world said. After their huge success in Milan, LASVIT has won another prize.
Ancien & Moderne created their eye-catching presentation around the Orient Express - taking the best from the elegant Art Deco era and the art of subtlety on a beautiful journey. At 16 rue Guenegaud you could step inside a home design and art pop-up salon filled with LASVIT glassware collections.
Our glassware collection dressed up for the Christmas season. The most beloved glass objects such as the Frozen bowl, Crystal Rocks, Circle glasses, and the Otto crystalware family took pictures with a festive background. Check it out and celebrate the holidays in style with...
The Flow - a new light experience - developed by LASVIT and the Albal design studio won the award for best collaboration which is annually granted by Harper´s Bazaar Arabia. The lighting installation combining metal and glass of different surfaces, structures, and reflections is reaping success at D...
Chřibská is known to be the longest operating glassworks in Europe. It´s history dates all the way back to the beginning of the 15th century, but the birthplace of this beautiful craft will no longer produce any glass products. LASVIT decided to step in and to revive its legacy.
A dance of light and glass pearls brightens up the lobby of the Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston. With an exterior made of limestone, granite, and marble, and the interior adorned by mesmerizing Bohemian crystal, the hotel is visually enthralling in every sense.
LASVIT joined forces with the Happy Hearts Indonesia foundation of the Czech top-model Petra Němcová, and together they resolved to build schools for children who come from areas stricken by natural disasters. At a charity dinner, which took place on November 7th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jakarta...
Glass monsters, cute specters and other fantastic ghoulies will make a splash as part of the 20th Designblok in LASVIT’s Holešovice showroom. Some of the most famous designers and world-renowned legends materialized their hidden fears and anxieties in glass. The collection’s most precious piece is t...
The Czech tennis player said his goodbyes to the fans at the exhibition match where he faced off against this year’s winner of the US Open, Novak Djokovic. The pinnacle of the evening was the coronation of the “Czech Lion” with a jewel made by the company LASVIT.
Crystal Components on Mirrors or Dashboard or the ŠKODA logo on the steering wheel - glass components from LASVIT shine in the interior and exterior of the new car Škoda Vision RS, which was just shown for the first time at the automobile show in Paris.
A short film Breakpoint designed by LASVIT was screened during the 10th anniversary of Architecture & Design Film Festival in New York October 16 – 21. The Czech/English mockumentary, directed by Kryštof Jankovec, depicts the career of LASVIT founder and president, Leon Jakimič.
Although Miami is definitely sun-drenched, it would be swamped in darkness if it weren’t for the lights designed by the renowned duo of Yabu Pushelberg. In the brand new luxury hotel SLS LUX Brickell, LASVIT illuminates the spaces and brings light into its sophisticated interiors.
The style of acclaimed British designer Sir Paul Smith is all about mixing classic with unexpected. "I am still curious today. I always pride myself on being childlike. What I mean by that is being curious, asking questions, having a very open mind, a very free mind," said Paul Smith in one intervie...
Stretch your fingers and get ready to click through the LASVIT portfolio in our new online store with a launch voucher. Yes, that´s right – you can now order iconic design pieces hand-blown in Bohemia to your doorsteps (that is if your doorstep is in an European country). Continue reading to find ou...
The 105th Tour de France is over and winners lifted the design trophies over their heads. LASVIT was for the seventh time the proud producer of the crystal trophy, which since 2011, has been designed by Peter Olah, a designer from Škoda Auto, which is a long-time official partner of the race.
Discover LASVIT's latest collaborations with renowned designers and their stunning glassware collections, showcased at a prestigious French fair. Witness the exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs that make LASVIT a world-leading glassmaking company.