Piatnik

Immerse yourself in 200 years of Austrian craftsmanship with the Piatnik Playing Cards Collection, representing the pinnacle of European card artistry from Vienna's most prestigious playing card manufacturer. Founded in 1824 by Anton Moser as a traditional card-painting business, Piatnik has evolved from a small Viennese craft shop into Europe's leading games manufacturer, earning the coveted "Historical Trademark of National Interest" status and the perpetual right to use Austria's national coat of arms.

The legendary Ferdinand Piatnik, born in Hungary in 1819, transformed this modest enterprise after taking over in 1843, marrying Moser's widow and establishing a dynasty that would become synonymous with "Saint Piatnik" throughout the Austrian Empire. His three sons joined the business in 1882, creating the famous "Ferd. Piatnik & Söhne" company name that continues to represent uncompromising quality today.

World-Class Manufacturing Excellence:
Piatnik's modern Vienna facility produces an astounding 70,000 decks daily, exporting 80% of their output to 72 countries worldwide. Their revolutionary multi-color offset printing, introduced in 1951, combined with premium raw materials and meticulous quality control, creates playing cards renowned for their exceptional durability, vivid colors, and superior handling.

Distinctive Features:
Every Piatnik deck includes 55 cards (52 standard plus 3 jokers) with corner indices on all four corners, providing unmatched comfort for left-handed players when fanning cards. The cards feature traditional coated finish and bridge sizing (58 x 89mm) for professional gameplay, while larger poker-sized options (63 x 88mm) accommodate different preferences.

Each deck represents not just superior playability, but a tangible connection to Vienna's rich cultural heritage and Austria's proud tradition of fine craftsmanship.

Premium Quality Assurance:
Every Piatnik deck undergoes rigorous quality controls and features production codes for complete traceability, ensuring consistent excellence that has made Piatnik the choice of discerning players for eight generations.