Kolektiv Ateliers

Name

Kolektiv Ateliers

Legal name

Kolektiv Ateliers a.s.

Website

https://kolektiv.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bespoke Glass Lighting and Architectural Glass Installations

NAICS

Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721), Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing (327212)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAOAFAD

Chandelier & High-Ceiling Fixture Installation

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Lighting, Ceiling Fan & Fixture Installation

SECONDARYIMAFANAM

Specialty Finishes & Decorative Installations (Plaster, Stone Veneer, Feature Walls)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Interior Fit-Out & Finishing Contractors

SECONDARYEDAMAAAD

Crafts & Maker Arts (Ceramics, Textiles, Jewelry, Mixed Media)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Arts & Creative Enrichment (Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance)

Keywords

• Bespoke glass lighting
• Custom chandeliers
• Architectural glass installations
• Stained glass restoration
• Luxury lighting design

Headquarters

HQ city

Nový Bor

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Glass Installations: Custom-designed and meticulously crafted glass lighting installations and architectural glass features. Revenue generated through large-scale projects for luxury hotels, restaurants, private residences, and public spaces. Project-based pricing with full-service delivery from concept to installation.
2. Heritage Restoration Services: Restoration of historical stained glass windows and architectural features, including the Czech National Museum ceiling and dome recreation. Specialized craft services preserving heritage craftsmanship.
3. Showroom and Retail: Atelier Bohemia in London serves as a showroom space showcasing Czech design products including hand-blown glassware, chandeliers, and artisanal items alongside the bespoke installation business.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kolektiv Ateliers a.s. designs, fabricates, and installs custom glass art, lighting installations, and architectural glass features for luxury hospitality, private residences, and public spaces. The company operates five specialized ateliers in Northern Bohemia covering Stained Glass & Tiffany, Glass Engraving, Glass Painting, Glass Cutting, and Glass Fusing/Slumping techniques, producing one-of-a-kind chandeliers, suspended sculptures, heritage restorations, and large-scale glass façades. All work is rooted in the centuries-old Bohemian glass tradition and delivered as full-service projects from concept through installation and aftercare.

Product overview

Kolektiv Ateliers is a Czech luxury glass studio offering bespoke glass lighting installations and architectural glass solutions. The company operates through five specialized ateliers (Stained Glass & Tiffany, Glass Engraving, Glass Painting, Glass Cutting, and Glass Fusing) that provide distinct glassmaking capabilities. Their two core offerings are Bespoke Glass Lighting Installations (custom chandeliers, suspended sculptures, and lighting art) and Glass for Architecture (heritage restoration and contemporary architectural glass). All work is rooted in the centuries-old tradition of Bohemian glassmaking, serving luxury hotels, private residences, and public spaces worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bespoke Glass Lighting Installations Custom-designed luxury chandeliers, suspended glass sculptures, and integrated lighting installations for luxury hotels, residences, restaurants, and public spaces. Each piece is tailored to architectural context, combining traditional glassblowing and hand-finishing with custom mounting systems and LED integration.
• Glass for Architecture Bespoke architectural glass installations including heritage stained glass restoration, historic panel recreation, contemporary façade elements, and decorative partitions. Projects span large-scale new-build façades, public-passage lighting columns, and stained glass works for cultural institutions.
• Heritage Restoration Services Specialized restoration services for historical stained glass and architectural features, including the Czech National Museum ceiling/dome recreation and Industrial Palace works. Delivered by master artisans under tight technical and craft standards.
• Atelier Bohemia Showroom (Czech Design Showcase) Retail showroom at 3 Clerkenwell Rd, London, offering Czech hand-blown glassware, chandeliers, and artisanal items. Acts as both a sales channel for select products and a showcase for bespoke installation services for the UK and broader European market.
• Fragment Glass (Recycled-Glass Material) Sustainable architectural glass material developed in collaboration with Studio Dechem from recycled glass, used within Kolektiv Ateliers' architectural design applications including the Fragment lighting installation at Palace Dubai Creek.

Quantifiable outcome

• Czech National Museum ceiling and dome restored after 70+ years - 426 hand-painted glass panels covering 287 m²
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGC Flat Glass CzechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Czech Expo Pavilion 2025 Osaka project for the 330+ glass façade panels covering 3,500 m². AGC provided flat glass materials combined with Kolektiv's layered, patterned, and tempered safety glass production expertise.
• WIEDEN s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with AGC Flat Glass Czech on Czech Expo Pavilion 2025 Osaka, providing additional technical expertise for the large-scale architectural glass project.
• Studio DechemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped Fragment Glass - a sustainable material made from recycled glass - in collaboration with Studio Dechem, reflecting focus on sustainability within architectural design.
• HBA (Hirsch Bedner Associates)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with HBA on St. Regis Hotel Arabian Palm & Feathers project - 1,700 Bohemian glass rods for grand staircase chandelier and 720 fused glass elements for ballroom.
• Bergman Design HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped One Za'abeel cherry blossom-inspired installation in collaboration with Bergman Design House, creating balance between nature and precision for the hotel's arrival experience.
• Marie SolimanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative collaboration on One Za'abeel installation alongside Bergman Design House, contributing to the concept reflecting balance between nature and precision.
• Gielissen NeosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered for Amsterdam Centraal project - 31 light columns for public passage with Gielissen Neos as the primary project contractor/installer.
• Apropos ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned Czech National Pavilion for EXPO 2025 Osaka in spiral form ascending 260 metres through four levels. Kolektiv created 330+ glass façade panels as part of this landmark national pavilion.
• Technical University of LiberecminorOthersHana Šimková Vítková, designer, graduated from Technical University of Liberec where she studied glass, metal and interior design - representing educational partnership for talent development.
• Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in PragueminorOthersKateřina Handlová studied at this institution, and Denisa Lisík Lukáčová earned her Master's in Industrial Design here. Represents educational partnership for designer talent pipeline.
• Glass School in Nový BorminorOthersMultiple artisans (Petr Stehlík, Jan Janecký) graduated from Glass School in Nový Bor - foundational educational institution for Bohemian glass craftsmanship.
• Lalique, Steuben, Galle, Baccarat, Orrefors, Hoya, DaumminorOthersPetr Stehlík's Glass Cutting Atelier has contributed to renowned glass brands, creating glass sculptures and artworks for these prestigious crystal houses.
• Moser, Lobmeyr WienminorOthersGlass Painting Atelier creates historical replicas for renowned glassmakers including Moser and Lobmeyr Wien, producing limited editions and collaborations.
• Hans van BentemminorOthersZdeněk Kudláček has collaborated with international artist Hans van Bentem on stained glass projects.
• Pilchuck Glass School (USA)minorOthersJaroslav Šára serves as educator at Pilchuck Glass School in the United States, sharing glass engraving expertise internationally.
• Danish Royal FamilyminorOthersGlass Engraving Atelier has restored collections of historical glass for the Danish royal family.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vibia: Spanish designer lighting brand serving premium hospitality, residential, and architectural projects; comparable in producing design-led lighting for high-end interior specification.
• Lasvit: Czech bespoke glass lighting manufacturer with overlapping heritage positioning; both firms serve luxury hospitality with custom chandeliers and sculptural glass installations (Kolektiv's fusing/slumping atelier head previously collaborated with Lasvit).
• Preciosa: Czech crystal and bespoke lighting manufacturer serving luxury hotels and residences; competes for similar enterprise hospitality projects and shares Bohemian craftsmanship roots (Kolektiv's fusing/slumping atelier head also previously collaborated with Preciosa).
• BrandVanEgmond: Dutch bespoke sculptural lighting studio serving luxury hotels, residences, and architectural projects; comparable in offering custom-designed statement lighting fixtures to high-end specifiers.

Emerging players

• Studio Dechem: Czech design studio collaborating with Kolektiv on Fragment Glass recycled material; operates as a creative partner in the same architectural glass and lighting design category.

Broad incumbents

• Swarovski Lighting: Austrian crystal giant with bespoke lighting and Atelier Swarovski line; addresses overlapping luxury hospitality and high-end residential specification markets at significantly larger scale.
• Baccarat: French heritage crystal house offering chandeliers and luxury lighting installations; competes in the same high-end hospitality and residential specification channel with broader brand recognition.
• Lalique: French luxury crystal brand offering decorative lighting and bespoke installations; addresses overlapping ultra-luxury residential and hospitality interior design customers.
• Moser: Czech crystal manufacturer producing luxury glassware and decorative pieces; Kolektiv's Glass Painting Atelier creates historical replicas for Moser, indicating close craftsmanship ecosystem overlap.
• Lobmeyr: Austrian heritage chandelier and lighting maker collaborating with Kolektiv's Glass Painting Atelier on historical replicas; competes in the same luxury bespoke chandelier category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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