Moser
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TO THE CRYSTAL WORLD OF MOSER CONTEMPORARY / DECORATIVE ARTWORKS 74 CLASSIC / DECORATIVE ARTWORKS 152 CONTEMPORARY / DRINKING SETS 188 CLASSIC / DRINKING SETS AND ACCESSORIES 238 HERITAGE / DRINKING SETS

One winter day in 1857, a talented engraver opened his own workshop in Karlsbad. As time went on, the word of his exceptional works spread beyond the peaceful Czech town, and his creations gradually became sought after by royal families, statesmen and art collectors. AWARDS FROM WORLD EXPOSITIONS His vision, as well as his remarkable craftsmanship, elevated glass art to an unprecedented level. EVEN AFTER 160 YEARS, WE ARE TRUE TO HIS VALUES. THE LEGACY OF OUR FOUNDER IS APPARENT IN EVERY WORK OF ART THAT LEAVES MOSER GLASSWORKS. RESPECT TO ARTISTIC TRADITION MAKES US A RENOWNED PRODUCER OF...

Richard and Gustav. Leo Moser, the technical (1908) and art (1916) director of the glassworks, becomes a pioneer of new types of coloured glass, which he created by experimenting with adding precious metal oxides. His art inspires following generations of designers. OF MASTERFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP THAT DEFINED AN ERA AND STILL CAPTIVATES NEW GENERATIONS. Leo Moser personally presents Pope Pius XI with a vast drinking set featuring his engraved papal armorial. From that moment on, the set is known under the name Pope. TO KEEP THIS TRADITION ALIVE AND NURTURE IT. 1940 Moser wins the Grand Premio...

WHAT MAKES MOSER UNIQUE? COLOUR THAT TRANSFORMS THE ENERGY OF THE SPACE Moser glassworks have become renowned for unique colours. These are the result of perfectly balanced ratios of metal and rare earth oxides in the glass. The distinctiveness and perfection of our works of art appeal to royal families, collectors and lovers of fine arts to this day.

SINCE 1893 MOSER USES EXCLUSIVELY LEAD-FREE CRYSTAL No other type of glass is harder to work with. If the glassmaker wishes to master the technique of working with clear glass rich in potash, they have to prepare for entire decades of effort. But such dedication brings invaluable rewards. HANDMADE SINCE 1857 The sets radiate the joy of an artist who managed to create a work of art of lasting value. Everything is created by the hands of our master craftsmen using traditional methods. These undying qualities are what made Ludwig Moser one of the world’s most important producers of crystal....

FIVE GLASSMAKING CRAFTS UNDER ONE ROOF THE ART OF HANDMADE CRAFTMANSHIP Moser’s glass art objects require weeks, often months of work of the best glassmakers, who together reach the very limits of their talent and perseverance. THIS TRADITION OF COLLECTIVE CRAFTWORK IS THE SECRET BEHIND THE LASTING QUALITY OF MOSER ART. WHETHER BLOWN, CUT, ENGRAVED OR GILDED, THE SUCCESS OF OUR CRYSTAL LIES SOLELY IN THE HANDS OF MOSER GLASSMAKERS.

THE SECRET OF GLASS CUTTING IS TRADITIONALLY PASSED FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION. Perfecting it requires not only years of practice and great talent but also physical strength that would allow the artist to work with pieces often weighing dozens of kilograms. This rare combination is reflected beautifully on the surface and facets of all Moser works of art. 24-carat gold and platinum hold a privileged position in Moser. Painters meticulously apply a metallic solution onto the crystal to create luxurious rims, complex patterns and opulent décors. PERFECTION DOES NOT COME ON ITS OWN, IT...

In Moser, the best engravers create bold, dynamic and aesthetically breathtaking artworks. THEY ARE THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE BIRTH OF MANY OF THE MOST FAMOUS WORKS OF GLASS ART OF THE MODERN AGE. Through their passion, a craft that has nearly faded into obscurity remains full of life to this day. THIS DIFFICULT ART WAS ONCE ONE OF THE MOST WIDESPREAD METHODS OF DECORATING GLASS IN EUROPE. In Moser, we consider glass painting a regal technique, which is why we have been cultivating it since the very founding of the glassworks. The detailed artworks of our painters continue to delight new...

TOMÁŠ LESSER In February 2020, master engraver Tomáš Lesser received a prestigious award from the French Republic for his contributions to art: he became a Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Lesser has been with Moser for over 25 years, and we are proud to have a number of his unique works of art in our portfolio. Artistic engravings on vases and bowls are created over the course of weeks. Every piece is then signed by its author and accompanied by a certificate of origin. “IF I WERE TO SPEAK GRANDLY, I’D SAY THAT I CREATE BEAUTY IN A BEAUTIFUL MATERIAL. BUT MOSTLY, IT’S A JOB AND...

THESE WORKS ARE CHARACTERISED BY A SIMPLIFIED CUT AND A MORE PRONOUNCED ROLE OF SILHOUETTES. THEY SUBSTITUTE ORNAMENTAL DECORATIONS WITH MORE DELICATE PATTERNS. THE POPULARITY OF CLEAR CRYSTAL ART PIECES IS CONTEMPORARY DECORATIVE ARTWORKS EVER-INCREASINGLY RIVALLED BY THE INTEREST IN VARIATIONS OF THE MAGICALMOSER COLOURS. In the past, these artworks were designed for Moser by renowned glass artists such as František Vízner, Stanislav Libenský or Miluše and René Roubíček. Many of their works can be seen in domestic and foreign galleries and collections. Likewise, their designs decorate...

CONTEMPORARY / LUKÁŠ JABŮREK LUKÁŠ JABŮREK Glassmaker and the Art Director of Moser glassworks between 2013 and 2018. Winner of the Public Award at the prestigious Czech Grand Design Awards 2012 for the Pear and Kolorit vase designs. His works of art for Moser glassworks are highly sought-after. A BRILLIANT ATTRACTION “A well-cut brilliant firmly holds its inclined surface. The precisely cut edges evoke an outwardly strict and exacting appearance, but inside lies a pure soul. The Pear is, at the same time, a sitting figure, a friend who will never abandon you,” says the author. Vase, cat....

CONTEMPORARY / LUKÁŠ JABŮREK The success of the Pear vase is followed by a bowl of similarly pronounced design. The confident cut of the robust crystal body is highlighted in traditional Moser colours and further enhanced by underlaid hues. Two bowl sizes in three colour combinations allow you to choose the right piece for any interior. Bowl, cat. no. 3448 (see photo), width (upper rim) × height: 27 × 10 cm / 10.6 × 3.9 in. Bowl, cat. no. 3447, width (upper rim) × height: 11 × 11 cm / 4.4 × 4.3 in. Colours: beryl underlaid with blue, alexandrite underlaid with rose (see photo on the right),...