Topic: Karcag Hungary

[rocco]

Thank you very much, Anne!
Great that you found so much really useful info about Karcag glassworks!

So at least we know now a little bit more about their designers, and that they produced ornamental glass up to the 1980s (which makes IKEA as a retailer possible again -- their first store in Austria opened in 1977).

BTW, the first thread you linked to was mine
I will add pics of my few other Karcag veil glass pieces there, for reference...
Mod: Topics now merged to keep all known info readily findable

Thanks again,
Michael

[rocco]

Some more Karcag "veil glass" pieces, for reference
Interesting info about Karcag glassworks found by Anne here >> http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,53894.msg342258.html#msg342258

Michael

[Anne]

Oooh so it was, Michael, I didn't notice. I just recalled seeing the Karcag name before and replying in the topic.   That's what happens when I work through the night and then post when I'm dog-tired!   

I'm sure that, armed with some of the designer names from the pdf we can turn up some more information about their production. 

I'm wondering if it would be useful to merge both your topics to keep all the info together?  <--- DONE!

[brain_11]

The Karcag factory indeed made glasses for IKEA. There was an exhibition in Berekfurdo (close to Karcag) where they showed the range if glasses  that the company made for IKEA.
Attila

[Anne]

Attila, that is useful to know, thank you. Do you know if there are any photos available from that exhibition?

[rocco]

Thanks Anne, Attila!

Very interesting info that they really made glass for IKEA.

@Anne: if you would like to merge the two topics, that's perfectly fine.
(I don't think the Karcag thread would get enormous, as I seem to be the only collector )

Michael

[brain_11]

Here is a video on Youtube, the glass part starts at 0:50.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvyZNTp5szQ

By the way, I collect Hungarian glass, if you find/have something let me know.

Attila

[Anne]

Thanks Attila, that's a really useful little video to see the Karcag pieces.

Michael, I've merged them and updated the links so it all makes sense (I hope! It's earlier in the day now and I'm more awake! )

[brain_11]

I just started a Facebook group on Hungarian glass. Some of you might want to join:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/765056786938082/

Attila