Heart of Glass

Riedel and the Art of Taste

Heart of Glass is a book that approaches the subject of glass from various perspectives:

Maximilian Riedel emotionally and authentically describes Riedel’s eventful and moving history: from its beginnings in Bohemia, through the dramatic expropriation after World War II, to becoming a glass manufacturer with a global reputation that has always been a trendsetter.

The impressive product range, illustrated with high-quality photography, forms the central element of the book. Here, readers experience the fascinating product of glass both in its evolution, from perfume bottles to cocktail glasses, as well as in the entire breadth of the current portfolio, which includes wine glasses that are tailored to different grape varieties and their tastes with attention to detail. But the Riedel range offers much more: glasses that are tailor-made for special markets and drinks, like sake or tequila glasses. Or glasses that are produced in collaboration with brands such as Coca-Cola or Dom Pérignon and celebrities like Elton John.

The book also offers an impressive look behind the scenes of the glass manufacture. There, we marvel at how glasses are skilfully crafted by hand and in teamwork. Furthermore, the book, guided by Maximilian Riedel and other experts, offers practical tips on the question: Which glass do I use for which drink?

The result is a fascinating kaleidoscope that will delight fans of the Riedel brand, as well as wine lovers, design enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates high-quality enjoyment and groundbreaking design.

Price
€ 70 | $ 90 | £ 60
Availability
Pages
224
Images
approx. 175 color and b/w photographs
Format
24.5 x 31.4 cm | 9 5/8 x 12 3/8 in.

Book title
Heart of Glass
Subtitle
Riedel and the Art of Taste
Publisher
Die Gestalten Verlag GmbH und Co. KG
Release date
15.4.2026
Format
24.5 x 31.4 cm | 9 5/8 x 12 3/8 in.
Language
English, German
Pages
224
Images
approx. 175 color and b/w photographs
Price
€ 70 | $ 90 | £ 60
Finish / Special Book-Work
Hardcover
Category
Preview Spring 2026, Luxury & Lifestyle
ISBN (DE)
978-3-96171-746-0

You might also like

Treasures from the Patek Philippe Museum

Vol. 1: The Quest for the Perfect Watch (Patek Philippe Collection); Vol. 2: The Emergence of the Watch (Antique Collection)

€ 50,00 | $ 75.00 | £ 49.95
go to book
Cover | © teNeues Verlag

Light on the Riviera

Photography of the Côte d'Azur

€ 60 | $ 85 | £ 50
go to book

The Luxury of Private Aviation

€ 80 | $ 110 | £ 69.95
go to book
Cover | © teNeues Verlag

In Perfect Shape

Fritz Hansen

€ 49,90 | $ 75 | £ 45
go to book