Barta & Tichy Praha Tile

Barta & Tichý Praha was one of the most famous ceramic factories in Europe. 

Here is an example of their work which I found in Prague:


 This factory has a connection to Lviv, for in the 1880s the famous architect Jan Lewiński opened a store in Lviv where products from Barta & Tichý were sold.

A few examples of these tiles can still be found in Lviv:


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  1. I have their gorgeous dark blue tiles in lobby of a house where my flat is, only today being curious I decided to Google their company and stumbled upon your blog. Hello from Ukrainian living in Prague ;)

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    1. Oh cool! If you ever happen to take a picture of it, I'd love to see it :)

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  2. I have their gorgeous dark blue tiles in lobby of a house where my flat is, only today being curious I decided to Google their company and stumbled upon your blog. Hello from Ukrainian living in Prague ;)

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