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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Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut-to-clear, 1950s by Val Saint-Lambert. Color: vsl Clair double Aurore? And popularly called orange Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal v...
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Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Cut to Clear Belgium 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut to clear, Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Origin: Belgium in exc...
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Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut-to-clear, 1950s by Val Saint-Lambert. Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly...
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Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Cut to Clear, Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut to clear, and signed Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glas...
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Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut-to-clear, 1950s by Val Saint-Lambert. Color: vsl Clair double Aurore? And popularly called orange Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal cry...
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Val Saint Lambert Signed ? Crystal Vase Cut to Clear Belgium 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert Signed crystal vase cut to clear, Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Origin: Belgiu...
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Mid-Century Modern Crystal Vase Val Saint Lambert - Belgium, 1950
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Girona, Girona
Large vase of pliers worked crystal. Design: Antonio Bon for Val Saint Lambert. Belgium, Liège c. 1950.
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Midcentury Large Crystal Vase or Coup Transparent Heavy
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Midcentury large crystal vase or coup.
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Mid-Century Crystal Transparent Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Transparent vase in amazing shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No ja...
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Midcentury Vintage Transparent Crystal Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good original condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. Only one unique piece. Crystal glass.
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Midcentury Glass Vase by Charles Graffart for Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, 1950s
By Charles Graffart 1
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Glass Vase by Charles Graffart for Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, 1950s.
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Mid-Century Crown-Rim Crystal Vase, Europe, 1960s–70s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-Century Crown-Rim Crystal Vase, Europe, 1960s–70s Hand-formed clear crystal with vertical flutes and a sculptural crown mouth picked out in warm amber. Heavy, ground and polishe...
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