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, Sculpted Heavy Crystal Vase , Belgium 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, sculpted crystal vase with amethyst core, Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorit...
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Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal Core Vase , Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal core Vase , Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for VSL) h...
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Val Saint Lambert Signed Sculpted Crystal Vase with Sommerso Core, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Large Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase. SIGNED The central Green color (a traditional favorite for VSL) has been given a thick Sommerso (clear layer on the outside) and sculpt...
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Val Saint Lambert, Signed Sculpted Crystal Vase with Amethyst Core, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Heavy Val Saint Lambert signed crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for VSL) has been given a thick Sommerso (clear layer on the ...
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Val Saint Lambert Signed Sculpted Crystal Core Vase Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Signed Sculpted Crystal core Vase , Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for...
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Val Saint Lambert, Signed Sculpted Crystal Vase with Amethyst Core, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert,Signed sculpted crystal vase with amethyst core, Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional f...
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Val Saint Lamber Crystal Piece unique Vase 1960s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Antwerp, BE
A stunning oversized asymmetrical twisted green fade crystal centrepiece vase by Val Saint Lambert, 1960, still with original silver branded label attached. This beautifully heavy c...
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Val St Lambert Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Vase, circa 1950
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Atlanta, GA
Val Saint Lambert designed this stunning Mid-Century crystal vase. The piece was expertly crafted in Belgium circa 1950. The rare crystal art piece has a smooth, streamlined, minimal...
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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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Crystal Vase, 1930, Sign Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
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Vintage Rubin Vase by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, Late 20th Century
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Roma, IT
Val Saint Lambert Rubin vase is an art glass decorative object realized in Belgium in the first decades of the 20th century. Marked Val-Saint-Lambert. Made...
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