BOMMA STORY
BOMMA is a modern dynamic glass-lighting producer based in the Czech Republic,
a glassmaking hub with centuries of tradition. However, many stars had to align
for this young company’s fast rise to worldwide recognition in the interior design
field. BOMMA brought together an unusual blend of vision, talent, craft, technical
know-how and passion, all at a particular moment in time.
Beginnings
In 1992, Jiří Trtík founded Bohemia Machine - a company focused on developing
advanced in-house glass technologies, particularly automated machines for robotic
cutting. The post-communist economic turmoil affected traditional glassmaking
centers, including Bohemia Machine’s region of Světlá nad Sázavou. Many
large factories failed to adapt to changed market conditions. Thus this new and
progressive company began attracting much of the industry’s best talent, many
from families with generations of glassmakers.
In 2016, BOMMA was launched as a brand specializing in the original design
and manufacture of modern glass lighting. Unlike its parent company, BOMMA
is solely focused on hand-production that preserves traditional craftsmanship.
Even so, it supports its craftsmen with high-precision technical know-how,
a company-culture of innovation and collaboration, as well as the chance to work
with top-quality materials in ultra-modern facilities.
Next-Level Craft
Martin Wichterle, the owner of BOMMA, explains, “Every manager says they
are proud of their team, and all glassmaking is fascinating to watch. But seeing
our craftsmen handle oversized pieces or cut glass with extreme precision is
an otherworldly experience. You never get used to it.”
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