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 St. Lambert Set of 14 Pampre D'Or Pattern Water Goblets
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, by Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Presented is a set of fourteen ruby cut-to-clear and gilded water glasses in the celebrated Pampre D'Or pattern, these are a rare variant. ...
Crystal
Set of 10 Baccarat "Vallee" Pattern Water Goblets
By Baccarat
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890-1900, by Baccarat, France. These magnificent late-nineteenth-century crystal water goblets in deep cranberry red by Baccarat showcase the superb skill and craftsmanship of France's finest glass house. They are exquisitely detailed with neoclassical columns and graceful arches that frame delicate vignettes of fruited bounty. Excellent condition. Remark: "The level of expertise to make these glasses was rare a century ago. Today they are a waking Luxe dream." Size: 10 Cranberry water...
Crystal
Set of 14 Hafnia Pattern Engraved Val St.Lambert Water Goblets
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s by Val St. Lambert, Belgium. These rare "Hafnia" pattern engraved water goblets by the renowned glassmaker Val Saint Lambert feature deep-cut floral motifs. Perfect for ...
Crystal
12 Val St. Lambert "Danse de Flore" Water Goblets
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, by Val St. Lambert, Belgium. This set of Val St. Lambert "Danse de Flore" water goblets are 12 plus a spare for 13 total. Perfect for water or wine, these old productio...
Crystal
Spectacular Set of 24 Thomas Webb Rock Crystal Water Goblets
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900s, Thomas Webb, England. This striking set of 24 crystal water goblets in Thomas Webb’s signature look set a stylish table. Elaboratel...
Rock Crystal
Set of 12 Stevens & Williams Water Goblets
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Litchfield, CT
This stunning set of 12 goblets from the renowned British glassmaker Stevens & Williams is beyond rare (a single example is on display at the Corning Museum of glass) circa 1880s-189...
Cut Glass
Pair of Salviati Engraved Venetian / Murano Glass Wine Goblets or Stems
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage Venetian glass wine stems or goblets. Attributed to Salviati. In clear glass with a light blue suppressed ball knops with small applied prunts, fluted baluse...
Glass, Art Glass
Val Saint Lambert Cut Crystal Bridal Goblet
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Val Saint Lambert Cut Crystal Bridal Goblet Decorative cut glass goblet in red color with an intricate but at the same time luxurious des...
Crystal
Set of 8, French Foliate Gilt Crystal Wine Goblets Style of Val St. Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite set of eight antique wine goblets, crafted in France, exemplifies refined 19th-century glassmaking. Each goblet showcases an elegan...
Crystal
Yeoward William "Crystal Collection" Pair of English Crystal Goblets
By William Yeoward
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. We have another goblet identical to these that we sell single (posted on 1stdibs). Iconic and precious crystal goblets; they have been made from the highest quality lead crystal with a thickness that is thick enough to allow them to be ground deeper than normal, which allows the light to reflect in a much brighter and more brilliant manner; for this to happen, the geometry of the grinding has also been specially designed and executed. The glasses are a delightful combination of intricate cuts and engravings and feature some of the most beautiful motifs of the 18th and 19th centuries. Every detail of the decoration, such as the glittering star wheel, is cut entirely by hand, with hours of specialized labor required to complete each piece achieving a very high standard of quality. The glasses were made in London (England) between 1995 and 1996 by the William Yeoward company, whose name they bear on the bottom (see photo), and are one of the most attractive designs in the "William Yeoward Crystal...
Crystal
Victorian Sterling Silver Goblets
By Martin & Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drink related silverware These exceptional anti...
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Val St. Lambert Handblown Crystal Cameo Goblets with Gold Roman Motifs
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a magnificent set of 12 water or wine goblets made by Val St. Lambert. Each one is handblown, panel cut bowl with cameo cut frieze of Roman figures embellished with gold leaf...
Crystal
