Glass is a common feature across all walks of life, from day-to-day utility wares to lighting, to objects that inspire wonder and affection. Simple or extravagant, affordable or expensive, utilitarian or elegant, glassware will often have personal meaning and value. From its practical application to ornamentation and decoration, glass comes in very many shapes, sculptures and sizes. Glassblowing is a millennia-old tradition and a pursuit that requires great skill, strength and dexterity. Today, the application of glassblowing to lighting design is producing numerous exciting collections. One particular company at the vanguard of this craft is Brokis.BrokisBrokis, a high-end lighting brand based in the Czech Republic, has made an indelible impression in the world of lighting design, with its exquisite handblown glass lamps. The brand’s contemporary lighting fixtures often combine glass with materials such as wood and pressed metal, producing bold, eye-catching compositions. Brokis was founded in 2006 by Jan Rabell, an entrepreneur and engineer with a desire to advance and enhance classic Bohemian glassmaking and its generations of traditional craftsmanship. Having previously acquired the ailing 19th century Jan?tejn Glassworks in Bohemia?s scenic Vyso?ina Region?the factory’s demise was due to a fall in demand for classic glassware pieces?Rabell set about restoring the glassworks to its former glory.Glassblowing at Jan?tejn Glassworks. Photo ©...