Jena, 22.07.2026. This Wednesday morning, a lecture on the history of JENAer Glas will take place as part of the “Mittwochkreis” event series. Dr. Angelika Steinmetz-Oppelland will analyze how the heat-resistant household glass adapted to economic developments and social trends over the decades.
- Topic: Lecture “JENAer Glas – practical, elegant, heat-resistant”
- Speaker: Dr. Angelika Steinmetz-Oppelland
- Date: Wednesday, 22.07.2026, 09:30 – 11:00 AM
- Location: Lutherhaus Jena, Hügelstraße 6a, 07749 Jena
- Cost: Free admission (donations for expenses requested)
- Organizer Contact: Evangelische Erwachsenenbildung Thüringen
A Century of Industrial History
The JENAer Glas brand is considered a global synonym for technical expertise from Thuringia. The lecture traces the path of the heat-resistant glass, which conquered new markets after the First World War and remained a staple in many households until the early 21st century. Using numerous visual examples, the transformation of design and lifestyle will be illustrated.
🏛️ Historical Significance for Jena
The production of specialty glass is closely linked to Jena’s industrial identity. For decades, products from Jena shaped the city’s reputation as a center for high-tech optical and glass-processing technology. The Mittwochkreis, which organizes this lecture, is an educational initiative of the Evangelische Erwachsenenbildung and regularly offers lectures on local history and cultural topics.
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JENAer Glas – practical, elegant, heat-resistant. A great brand reflects turbulent times
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