Émile Gallé
Glass artist, designer, businessman * 1846 in Nancy (FR), +1904 in Nancy
The East Bavarian glass region is affected by contradicting developments. While traditional knowledge continues to decline, artistic glass makers from all over the world find a forum here.
In Danish glass factories, the combination of technical know-how and artistic ingenuity resulted in art made of glass for everyday use.
In western Styria, high-tech utility glass production is complemented by cross-border handicrafts.
To this day, Bohemia is the beating heart of European glass culture. The Bohemian glass industry has been providing innovative impulses for 800 years.
Regional production of first-class luxury glasses at high prices is what distinguishes the Alsatian-Lorraine manufacturers of refined crystal glass. In addition to traditional designs, the luxury sector tries to create new things with a modern design language without losing sight of tradition. The top priority for the currently three manufacturing companies are the best material …
For a long time, the much contested area of Alsace-Lorraine was shaped by the production of utility glass alongside high-quality lead crystal production.