Rosenthal - Frantisek Vizner

Rosenthal František Vízner/Design: František Vízner

The collection „František Vízner” that bears his name was the artist’s last and has been awarded with several design awards, e.g. with the Best Design Award. The unique shape of the hand blown crystal glasses and the precisely cut pattern define this iconic design. Throughout his career, Vízner worked towards creating harmonious geometric objects instilled with the internal tension. While his pieces are based on the shapes of functional bowls and goblets, we understand their pure and simple volumes better as non-functional, sculptural object.

František Vízner (1936-2011) was the great minimalist in Czech glass art. He trained at the famous glassmaking schools in Nový Bor and Železný Brod before completing his studies at the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague. During his successful career as an independent artist, he specialized in cut studio galss. His work has been exhibited world-wide in all important metropolises and his glass is in all the major public collections.