The brand Lasvit, founded in 2007 by Leon Jakimič, sheds a new light on Bohemian glass by combining the authenticity of glass craft with innovative technologies and creative craftsmanship. In a few years, Lasvit has established itself as the authority delivering bespoke lighting sculptures and art installations made from hand-blown glass.
Collaborations with renowned designers and artists produce also unique glass collections. Nendo, Ross Lovegrove, Daniel Libeskind, Maarten Baas, Czech legends René Roubíček and Bořek Šípek are among those who choose Lasvit in order to embody their unconventional artistic vision, endow it with the precision and mastery of its glassmakers, and produce impressive creative oeuvre.
Maurizio Galante (born 1963) is one of the world’s most respected haute couture fashion designers. His distinctive language is particularly valuable in contemporary high fashion and his creations are realized with profound respect for traditional craftsmanship, poetically combining an architect’s in-depth knowledge with the fine workmanship of the French Haute Couture atelier and the impeccable finish of Italian manufacturing.
Maurizio Galante for LasvitMaarten Baas (born 1978) graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2002 with his Smoke series. Instantly, this burned furniture collection became world famous. The success continued by several solo shows highlighted by Clay Furniture in 2006 and Real Time in 2009. In 2009, Maarten Baas was awarded as “Designer of the Year” in Miami. His works are in major museum collections, such as Victoria & Albert, MoMa, Rijksmuseum and Les Arts Decoratifs.
Maarten Baas for LasvitJan Plechac (born 1984) and Henry Wielgus (born 1982) met during their studies at AAAD (The Academy of Art, Architecture and Design in Prague) where they first collaborated. After Jan Plechac exhibited his thesis work at Salone Satellite 2011, he gained much attention from gallery owners and well-known manufacturers. In 2012 Jan Plechac and Henry Wielgus founded studio Jan Plechac & Henry Wielgus.
Jan Plechac and Henry Wielgus for Lasvit
