For almost 200 years, Val Saint Lambert of Seraing, Belgium, has produced some of the most elegant and prestigious works of crystal and glass. Holding the distinction of being the world’s only Belgian glassworks, Val Saint Lambert creates exquisite items including ashtrays, serveware, vases and sculptures.
Founded by chemist François Kemlin and engineer Auguste Lelièvre, the company opened its first glassworks in 1826. Its quality manufacturing of heavy-lead crystal and the expert craftsmanship of its wares quickly led to the company’s popularity.
In 1894, Val Saint Lambert exhibited its geometric-cut crystal at the World’s Fair in Antwerp, Belgium. The central piece was “le Vase des Neuf Provinces,” or “The Vase of the Nine Provinces.” Under the direction of French glassmaker Léon Ledru, it took 30 artisans over 2,000 hours to fashion it from 85 individually crafted pieces. The exposure led to Val Saint Lambert becoming the primary crystal used by the Tsars of Russia and the company’s pieces being sold internationally.
That same year, the company crafted two immense crystal chandeliers for the Maharaja of Gwalior to hang in his palace in India. Weighing almost five tons each and measuring over 42 feet high, they were the largest crystal chandeliers in the world at the time.
The company closed its doors for the duration of World War I but soon reopened. By 1926, it had over 5,000 employees and had a growing demand for its pieces made in the Art Deco style.
During World War II, bombing from German and Allied forces destroyed the main glassworks facility. The company rebuilt, but by 1950, crystal was becoming more of a household item and less of a luxury good.
In the subsequent decades, Val Saint Lambert collaborated with notable names to expand its offerings with sophisticated furniture, including work with Philippe Starck and Frans Van Praet. In 1992, Van Praet designed the famed Sevilla chair for Val Saint Lambert, a piece highly prized by collectors and designers.
In 2014, Belgian manufacturer Jacques Somville took over Val Saint Lambert. In 2018, Belgian entrepreneur George Arthur Forrest acquired the majority of the company. Val Saint Lambert continues to make some of the finest glass and crystal wares in the world.
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Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl, Green/ Clear Tones - Italy ca. 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, large modern Murano glass bowl out of the world renown workshops in Venetia/ Italy coming from the period around 1960/70. This amazing looking mid century Murano glass bow...
Murano Glass
Emerald Green Overlay/ Cut Glass Vase by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium ca. 1950
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Artfully crafted mid century cut glass vase from the frenowed glass workshops of Val Saint Lambert in Belgium. Elaborately crafted in the period around 1950, this timeless designed c...
Cut Glass
Green/ Blue Murano Glass Bowl, Handpainted - Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative, small Murano glass bowl from the late 1970s in Italy. This unusal Murano glass bowl is a very special one becuase this example has been handpainted by an artist (unf...
Murano Glass
20th Century Modern Glass Centerpiece/ Glass Bowl, signed, Germany ca. 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding, late mid century modern glass bowl/ centerpiece from the 1970s in Germany. Painter and glass artist J.H. Richartz artfully designed this breathtaking piece of glass art ...
Blown Glass
20th Century Dark Red Murano Glass Bowl/ Centerpiece With Green Base, ca. 1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stunning Murano glass centerpiece/ bowl out of Italy from the late 20th century around 1970. An unusual piece of Murano glass art with fantastic designed, very dark red almost black ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Murano Glass Bowl, Dark Blue/ Amber, Italy ca. 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, mid century Murano glass bowl from the 1960s in Italy. Artfully handmade out of thick Murano glass, this decorative piece of Italian glass art impresses with a fan...
Murano Glass
Mid-century green glass bowl / centerpiece, Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century green glass bowl / centerpiece Italy 1960s h 10 cm - 22 × 22 cm Conditions: excellent conditions.
Glass, Stained Glass
Val Saint Lambert green cut-to clear crystal centerpiece fruit bowl, Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Delft, NL
Val Saint Lambert green cut-to clear crystal centerpiece fruit bowl, Signed A Belgium large green colored cut to clear crystal centerpiece from Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, establish...
Crystal
Nanny Still McKinney Small Finnish Emerald Green and White Glass Bowl, 1960s
By Nanny Still McKinney
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern bright emerald green art glass bowl with white stripes and clear base. Attributed to Finnish designer Nanny Still McKinney. Beautiful art glass piece ...
Art Glass, Glass
Green Atoll Art Glass Bowl by Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, 1980s
By Anna Ehrner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Thick and heavy conical art glass bowl from Kosta Boda in Sweden. It was designed by Anna Ehrner in the mid 1980s. The bowl is called Atoll and it features swirl-work to the inside o...
Glass
Green Cut Crystal Ashtray Bowl with Faceted Geometric Design
Located in Milano, IT
**Green Cut Crystal Ashtray Bowl with Faceted Geometric Design** An elegant green cut-crystal ashtray or decorative bowl, likely dating from the mid- to late 20th century, approxima...
Glass
Mid Century Crystal Green Glass Ashtray Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant color m...
Crystal
