Lustry n.p, Kamenicky Senov
History
Lustry n.p. Kamenický Šenov was established as a national enterprise in the 1950s but it continued the legacy of renowned glass and chandelier manufacturers that operated in the region as early as the 17th century.
It was the direct successor to prominent pre-war companies such as:
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Elias Palme (founded 1849) – one of the oldest chandelier manufacturers in Kamenický Šenov, known for exporting crystal lighting worldwide.
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J. & L. Lobmeyr (Prague branch) – the famous Viennese lighting company, with long-standing cooperation with Czech glassmakers.
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Other regional firms like Gebrüder Palme, F. A. Palme, and family-run chandelier workshops whose operations were nationalized after 1948.
Through post-war centralization, Lustry n.p. unified local expertise and brought traditional glassmaking and lighting craft into modern industrial production, while preserving artistic standards.
Artists & Designers
Lustry n.p. is known for its technical excellence and its collaborations with major Czech glass artists:
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René Roubíček – designer of sculptural pieces like Explosion, used in monumental installations.
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Karel Volf – created elegant floor and pendant lamps using triplex opal glass for upscale interiors.
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František Vízner, Milan Míšek, Oldřich Lípa – artists whose works represented Czechoslovakia at fairs and exhibitions.
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The company also worked with architects on custom lighting for embassies, theatres, and world expos.
Global Reach
The company exported to over 50 countries including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, the USSR, and the USA. Its chandeliers were showcased at EXPO 58 in Brussels, Osaka 1970, and installed in state buildings and luxury hotels.
Today – Preciosa Lighting
After 1989, Lustry n.p. transformed into Preciosa Lighting, which continues to operate in Kamenický Šenov. Preciosa produces custom, high-end lighting installations for international clients, blending tradition with innovation.
21 items
Mid-Century Floor Lamp – Jaroslav Bejvl Sr. for Lustry n.p. Kamenický Šenov
An outstanding floor lamp designed by Jaroslav Bejvl Sr. and produced by Lustry n.p. Kamenický Šenov, one of the most prestigious Czech lighting manufacturers of the 20th century. This piece is arguably the most beautiful and sculptural floor lamp of the Czechoslovak mid-century design period.
The lamp is composed of 28 glass rods with a triangular profile, held between polished brass and metal fittings. The vertical geometry and transparency create a striking light diffusion effect, giving the lamp an elegant architectural presence.
Designer: Jaroslav Bejvl Sr.
Manufacturer: Lustry n.p. Kamenický Šenov
Period: 1970s
Materials: polished brass, metal, 28 triangular-profile glass rods
Condition: fully renovated, excellent
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Origin: Czechoslovakia
A rare and highly collectible lighting piece – a masterpiece of Czech glass and lighting design heritage.
Opaline chandelier, Pendant “Metropol” – 1960s
In the 1960s, Czechoslovak design was defined by clean lines and a strong focus on quality materials. Lighting fixtures were often made for public spaces, hotels, and representative buildings, and they remain symbols of modernist design today. This pendant originates from a Prague hotel interior, where it served as both functional and decorative lighting.
Opaline chsndelier, Pendant “Vltava Wave” – 1970s
Created during a period when Czechoslovak design embraced modernist forms with a focus on both function and aesthetics, this pendant represents the quality and creativity of Czech glass and lighting production. Such fixtures were often used in hotels, cultural venues, and representative spaces.
Pendant ''Crystal Sphere'' – Retro Ribbed Glass Pendant
This pendant is the result of cooperation between two major Czechoslovak lighting producers – Lustry n.p. Kamenický Šenov and Osvětlovací sklo Valašské Meziříčí. During the second half of the 20th century, both companies became synonymous with quality and innovation in decorative lighting, exporting their designs throughout Europe and overseas.
