In the early 19th century, Kelč was known for its production of tobacco pipes. In the second half of the 19th century, branches of furniture-making companies of Jacob & Josef Kohn and Gebrüder Thonet were established in Kelč, however, Kelč was not a very industrial town.
In the early 19th century, Kelč was famous for its tobacco pipe production. During the latter half of the 19th century, furniture-making companies from Jacob & Josef Kohn and Gebrüder Thonet established branches in Kelč, but Kelč remained a relatively non-industrial town.