Guaxs

What Guaxs does

GUAXS GmbH is a Tübingen, Germany-based designer and distributor of handmade sculptural glass interior design objects, founded in 1999 and led by Managing Director Anselm Schaugg. The company's product portfolio is organized into sub-brands including EARTHLINE (sculptural tables and lanterns), LIGHTING, MASTERPIECE (flagship objects), FINELINE, and Á TABLE (hand-blown lead-free crystal glassware produced by Czech artisans), all unified by a design philosophy drawing on organic forms and cultural artifacts.

The company's core technology centers on mouth-blown glass manufacturing using hand-crafted metal molds, multi-layer colored glass techniques, and multi-stage hand grinding and polishing, executed by skilled artisans in countries with long-standing glass-making traditions. Each piece is unique, with natural variations that are an explicit part of the value proposition. Manufacturing is outsourced to specialized artisan partners; GUAXS controls design, mold creation, and brand distribution but does not own production facilities.

GUAXS operates a pure B2B business model, selling exclusively to interior designers, architects, luxury hotels, retail design stores, and premium furniture brand partners (including Minotti, Poliform, Lema, Meridiani, and yacht builder Ferretti/Riva) through a dedicated trade portal (guaxstrade.com), a global retail store network, and direct sales at international trade shows including Maison et Objet Paris, Ambiente Frankfurt, Euroluce Milan, and ICFF New York. There is no direct-to-consumer channel, no public API, and no disclosed pricing or revenue figures. The company has been privately held since founding with no external funding rounds identified.

Name

Guaxs

Legal name

GUAXS GmbH

Website

https://guaxs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GUAXS is a Tübingen, Germany-based designer of handmade sculptural glass interior design objects, serving interior designers, architects, luxury hotels, and premium furniture retailers exclusively through B2B channels and global trade shows since 1999.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Glass Interior Design Objects

NAICS

Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing (327212)

SIC

Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220)

akta.pro primary industry

Designer/Artisan Fashion Jewelry (Independent Brands) (CRAKABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Decorative Glass Packaging (Custom Shapes, Embossed, Premium) (IMALAEAE)

Keywords

• Handcrafted glassware
• Decorative lighting
• Interior design objects
• Sculptural glass art
• Luxury home decor

Headquarters

HQ city

Tübingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. B2B Online Trade Portal Sales: GUAXS sells exclusively through a B2B online shop portal (guaxstrade.com) to registered business customers including interior designers, architects, and retail stores.
2. Wholesale to Retail Partners: Wholesale distribution through retail partners globally via their store locator system, where retail stores purchase GUAXS products to sell to end consumers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GUAXS designs, manufactures, and distributes handmade, mouth-blown sculptural glass interior design objects — including glass tables, lanterns, lighting objects, vases, and lead-free crystal glassware — under the sub-brands EARTHLINE, MASTERPIECE, FINELINE, and Á TABLE. All objects are produced by skilled artisans using hand-crafted metal molds, multi-layer colored glass techniques, and traditional multi-stage hand grinding and polishing, sold exclusively to business customers (interior designers, architects, retail stores, hotels) through a B2B trade portal and global retail partner network.

Product overview

GUAXS is a glass interior design object company offering a unified portfolio of handcrafted sculptural glass products. The core offering consists of mouth-blown glass objects — vases, tables, lanterns, lighting, and glassware — unified by a shared design philosophy emphasizing organic forms inspired by nature and cultural artefacts. The product range is organized into sub-brands: EARTHLINE (comprising tables and lanterns), LIGHTING, MASTERPIECE (flagship pieces), FINELINE (refined slender designs), and Á TABLE (an exclusive lead-free crystal glassware collection with hand-cut finishing). All GUAXS objects are produced in small, exclusive manufactories, primarily in countries with long glassmaking traditions, using metal molds and multi-stage hand grinding and polishing. The company sells exclusively through retail partners and a B2B trade portal; no direct-to-consumer retail or public API is offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EARTHLINE: Product line featuring earthenware and earth-inspired glass objects for interior design
• Á TABLE
• MASTERPIECE
• FINELINE
• TABLES
• LANTERNS
• LIGHTING

Products and services

• GUAXS Glass Objects Sculptural mouth-blown glass objects for interior design, manufactured by hand using centuries-old craftsmanship techniques with individual surface textures created through grinding and polishing, for interior designers, architects, and luxury hospitality clients.
• EARTHLINE Product sub-brand encompassing sculptural glass tables and lanterns; EARTHLINE objects are mouth-blown and hand-finished, designed to integrate into architecture with natural, organic forms.
• GUAXS Tables Sculptural glass tables under the EARTHLINE sub-brand, mouth-blown and handcrafted with characteristic surface textures and layered color impressions.
• GUAXS Lanterns Glass lantern objects under the EARTHLINE sub-brand, hand-manufactured using traditional techniques with distinctive sculptural forms.
• GUAXS Lighting Glass lighting objects designed as sculptural pieces that alter room atmosphere, handcrafted with layered glass and nuanced color.
• MASTERPIECE Sub-brand of flagship glass objects representing the highest expression of GUAXS craftsmanship and design philosophy.
• FINELINE Sub-brand featuring refined, slender glass designs with precise linework and contemporary aesthetic sensibilities.
• Á TABLE Exclusive collection of lead-free crystal glassware including the OTTILIE line; glasses are hand-blown by selected artisans in Czech Republic and refined by traditional hand cutting, designed for culinary delight and festive ambience.

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Glass Manufacturers from Countries with Long Craft TraditionscoreOthersGUAXS partners with manufacturers from countries where the glass-making craft has a long tradition. These partners are selected based on mastery of exceptional craftsmanship and years of experience. The selection process prioritizes artisans who can create the sophisticated metal molds and perform the specialized glass blowing techniques required for GUAXS shapes.
• Artisans in Czech RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGUAXS à table collection is produced by selected artisans in Czech Republic who hand-blow lead-free crystal. These craftsmen refine the glasses using traditional hand cutting techniques, creating pieces that combine contemporary design with centuries-old Bohemian glass-making traditions.
• Minotti S.P.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinotti features GUAXS glass objects in their showrooms and catalogs as part of curated interior design collaborations, presenting GUAXS products to a global audience of luxury interior design clients.
• Poliform S.P.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian furniture company featuring GUAXS glass objects in their showrooms and retail locations, making GUAXS products accessible to their customer base of interior designers and architects.
• Lema S.P.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian furniture brand featuring GUAXS products in their showroom displays, presenting to their client base.
• Riva Yacht from Ferretti S.P.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury yacht brand incorporating GUAXS glass objects in yacht interiors, representing a specialized market segment for marine interior decoration.
• bulthaup Shop HelsingborgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium kitchen showroom in Sweden featuring GUAXS objects as part of their luxury interior design offering.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lalique: French luxury crystal and glass maker producing mouth-blown decorative objects, lighting, and interior pieces for ultra-luxury hospitality and residential clients — the most direct analogue to GUAXS in terms of craft, material, and customer base.
• Baccarat: Iconic French crystal manufacturer producing mouth-blown and hand-cut crystal objects, lighting, and tableware for luxury hotels, interior designers, and high-end retail — a head-to-head competitor in the same premium décor category.
• Barovier & Toso: Historic Murano-based maker of hand-blown artistic glass chandeliers, lighting, and sculptural objects, with comparable artisan production and luxury interior design clientele.
• Venini: Legendary Murano glassmaker producing hand-blown artistic glass objects, lighting, and decorative pieces — directly comparable on craft technique, material, and high-end interior design positioning.
• Saint-Louis (Cristallerie de Saint-Louis): French hand-blown crystal manufacturer (part of Hermès group) producing decorative objects, lighting, and tableware for luxury hospitality and residential interiors — overlapping with GUAXS in technique, material, and end markets.
• Lobmeyr: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of hand-blown and hand-cut luxury glass objects, lighting, and tableware, with a long craft tradition and a comparable focus on premium interior design clients.
• Lasvit: Czech-based luxury lighting and decorative glass maker combining hand-blown craft with contemporary designer collaborations, supplying five-star hotels and luxury residential projects worldwide — a strong comparable on craft, geography (Czech Republic partnership), and end customers.
• Moser: Czech luxury glass manufacturer producing hand-blown and hand-cut decorative objects, stemware, and giftware for premium retail and hospitality — directly comparable to GUAXS's Á TABLE lead-free crystal line in technique and origin.
• Daum: French crystal maker specializing in pâte de verre and handcrafted decorative objects and lighting for luxury interiors — directly comparable on handcraft, decorative positioning, and luxury client base.

Broad incumbents

• Christofle: Established French luxury tabletop and decorative objects brand with broader category reach (silverware, crystal, barware) sold through luxury hospitality, retail, and gifting channels — broader incumbent adjacent to GUAXS's decorative and tableware lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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