Oertel today

The company has a specialism in master craftsmanship and unique crystal.

By the close of the 20th century, it had become progressively challenging to sustain the site in Germany’s southern region. Concurrently, new opportunities emerged with the opening of the eastern borders. The decision was taken to return to the company’s roots. Production has now been relocated back to the region where glass art originated, North Bohemia in the Czech Republic. The decision to return to the original location has proven to be a highly beneficial one. In the northern Bohemian region, there was significant potential for the development of experienced professionals capable of realising the exceptional traditional and ornate designs of OERTEL.

The Middle- and Far-Eastern markets were particularly impressed by the elaborate designs and custom-made pieces. The hand-painted fancy decoration, the masterful cut and engravings, the ornaments of pure gold and the precious crystal were highly regarded in the Arabian Gulf states.

Renowned luxury brands and interior designers utilise OERTEL’s art and handiwork to create exquisite, handcrafted crystal products for their collections and their discerning customers’ designs. Our prestigious client list includes such renowned names as Dior, Fabergé and highly respected interior designers. Oertel was responsible for the creation of state gifts for the Foreign Office in Berlin, while the State Chancellery of Baden-Württemberg opted for crystal glasses manufactured by the company.

For over 150 years, OERTEL has been synonymous with traditional and masterly craftsmanship, timeless elegance and exquisite luxury. As a family-owned business, we are dedicated to supplying our customers worldwide with objects of refined and exclusive taste.

Since 1869, OERTEL has been synonymous with handmade pieces that embody timeless elegance and the embodiment of tradition, fine tableware and stylish ambience.

Each crystal piece by Oertel is characterised by quality, exceptional craftsmanship and a over-150-year family tradition.

OERTEL is synonymous with crystal glass and unique creations.

OERTEL represents not only glass but stands also as the epitome of unique creations from the finest crystal.