Jan Plecháč

Art Director of the Moser glassworks, holder of many awards, including the overall winner of the Czech Grand Design Awards in 2023 for the Abyss and Harmonic vases and the Soul of the Forest Collection. He studied architecture at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, where he met Henry Wielgus. In 2011, they founded a successful studio together and acted as co-creators until 2019. They designed works for the Danish brand Menu, the Italian brand Cappellini, the Czech brands Bomma and Lasvit, and other well-known establishments. In 2022, he became Art Director at Moser. Under his guidance, the glassworks saw much success. Alongside the three wins at the Czech Grand Design Awards (Designer of the Year, Producer of the Year, and as the overall winner), he’s also been recognised by the international panel of judges and the public for the UP installation at Designblok in 2023. His Abyss vase was chosen for the cover page of Wallpaper, one of the most prestigious design magazines in the world. To honour Zdeněk Drobný and to mark the occasion of him becoming a Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Jan designed the ERA vase. He imprinted on it the unique story of uniting generations and the art of true masters. ERA is the bridge between the Moser glassworks’ renowned past and invigorating future.