One of the world’s foremost crystal manufacturers, Baccarat has long been emblematic of luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. Starting in the early 19th century, objects produced by the French company — from stemware to chandeliers to brightly colored paperweights — became a staple of noble and wealthy households across Europe and as far afield as India. Along with the purity and quality of their glass, Baccarat crystal makers can boast a remarkable fluency with a range of design styles — from cut-glass neoclassical pieces to sinuously etched Art Nouveau designs.
Baccarat began as a kind of industrial development project. In 1764, the Bishop of Metz and other landowners in heavily forested northeastern France persuaded Louis XV to sanction a glassworks in the area — timber being a key resource required for the furnaces used in glass production.
In its early years the company produced humble products such as window panes and simple drinking glasses. In 1816 a new owner began making crystal, and seven years later Louis XVIII — who had taken the throne after the defeat of Napoleon — gave Baccarat its first royal commission, for tableware. In the ensuing years, an estimated one-third of the company’s workforce was dedicated to commissions to the Russian imperial court alone.
Spurred by the intense competition between global industries in the latter 19th century — fought in public view in the many world expositions of the era — Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat, as it had finally become known, elevated its level of artistry by adopting new technologies and creating a rigorous training program. The firm broadened its stylistic range, embracing Asian influences and new engraving methods, and increasing production of its now iconic millefiori paperweights.
The designer Georges Chevalier, who worked for Baccarat for more than five decades beginning in 1916, ushered the company into the realm of modernist design. In recent years, Baccarat has employed such renowned contemporary designers as Philippe Starck and Marcel Wanders, ensuring that Baccarat crystal will continue to enjoy pride of place on up-to-date tables. But as you will see from the offerings on these pages, Baccarat has items to suit any taste.
Find antique Baccarat decanters, vases, candle holders, chandeliers and other furnishings and objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Pair of Vintage Large Lucite Dice
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of oversized Lucite dice in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Heavy enough to use as bookends or paperweights and striking enough to be a lovely decorative object. Clear acry...
Lucite
1960s Crystal Glass Modern Cube Candle Holder Pair
By Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Pair Crystal Glass Cube Candle Holders 3.75 x 3.75 x 3.75 candle .75 Preowned original vintage condition See all images provided.
Crystal
$1,250 / set
H 2.4 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Baccarat Geometric Shaped Crystal Cigar Ashtrays
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your smoking experience with this exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modern Baccarat Geometric shaped Crystal Cigar Ashtrays. Meticulously crafted, each ashtray is a testament to ...
Crystal
$1,026Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 6.3 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Veritas Contemporary Faceted Optical Glass Square Vases, Texas, 2016
By Veritas
Located in Glasgow, GB
Pair of contemporary faceted optical glass square vases by Veritas, Texas, 2016, each hand-crafted in crystal-clear optical glass. The thick, heavyweight block form is precision-cut ...
Optical Glass
$520Sale Price / set|64% Off
H 3.6 in W 3.6 in D 3.6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Large Lucite Dice
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Feast your eyes on this glorious oxblood red pair of acrylic dice by Charles Hollis. These are spectacular when the light hits them, as they glow in burgu...
Acrylic
$95 / set
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Goran Warff 1980
By Orrefors, Goran and Ann Warff
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Votive Candle Holder Design by Goran Warff - a Pair. Vintage 1980 Orrefors Crystal Cube candle holder designed by Göran Wärff. Crystal Votive C...
Crystal
$400 / set
H 2.38 in W 2.38 in D 2.38 in
ROSENTHAL - Pair of Vintage Crystal Candle Holders - Germany - Circa 1980's
By Rosenthal
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL - Pair of vintage cut crystal candle holders - featuring polished facets to reflect the light - signed on the base of each candle holder - Germany - circa 1980's. Excellen...
Crystal
Single "Cailloux" Paperweight by Roberto Sambonet for Baccarat, 1977
By Baccarat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Single "Cailloux" Paperweight by Roberto Sambonet for Baccarat, 1977. Rare paperweight from the "Cailloux" or "Pebbles" series designed by Roberto Sambonet for Baccarat in 1975-77. Polished on all sides, its design was meant to recall a sea stone smoothed down by the crashing of the waves. Sambonet also designed the "Cailloux" to highlight the exceptional qualities of Baccarat crystal; feeling weighty and perfectly smooth in the hand, and resembling a crystal clear cube of ice. This 6x6x6cm design was the foundation of the series. References: "Design: Roberto Sambonet" Federico Motta Editore, 1993 "Roberto Sambonet, design, grafico, artista (1924-1995)" exhibition catalog, 2008 "BACCARAT nouvelles formes d'art design par Roberto Sambonet" brochure, 1977 BACCARAT Clear Crystal Cube Paperweight. From the French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, a beautiful clear transparent cube paperweight or decorative object. Acid stamped marked "Baccarat France", cube shaped crystal paperweight with rounded edges. Dimensions: 2 inches tall and 2 inches wide. Condition: Minor surface wearing. Collectible Baccarat Crystal Paperweight...
Crystal
Baccarat France Crystal Glass Playing Card Trinket Ash Trays
By Baccarat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
4 square crystal ashtrays or trinket trays from Maison Baccarat. Decorated with the colors of a deck of cards. Each measuring 2 3/8". They are presented in their original box with so...
Crystal
Pair of Murano Glass Cube Lamps, Italy, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Murano glass cube table lamps, Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Glass, Art Glass
Infinity Design Bullecante Glass Bubble Balls or Bookends Pair of Labeled
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of mesmerizing glass bubble/ bullecante balls have an infinity design. They have a label on the bottom that says Tani Sun Designer with SPIIS 5976. They can be glass sculpt...
Glass
1960's Modernist Silver-Plate Candlesticks Wirh Stacked Cube Design Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous pair of modernist vintage silver plate candlesticks have been professionally polished with new felt on the bottom. The...
Silver Plate
Pair of Norman Mercer Red and Clear Lucite Flower Paperweights Desk Accessory
By Norman Mercer
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful pair of Norman Mercer Lucite paperweights are red and clear with a semi flower design. They make a great desk accessory as a sculptural entity. Norman Mercer worked in...
Lucite
Vintage Murano Vases or Vessels By Antonio da Ros for Cenedese 1970's White
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in North Miami, FL
These very special and unusual vintage Murano vases, vessels and or glass sculptures are by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese and from the 70's. They are each handblown glass and vary in b...
Blown Glass
Peill & Putzler Vintage Glass Ice Bucket Geometric Design 1970's Barware
By Peill & Putzler
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful and geometric incised raised and textural organic sculptural molded form glass small ice bucket or vessel or container is by Peill and ...
Glass
Vintage Coquille Flygsfors Handblown Glass Bowl With Yellow Center Swedish 60s
By Flygsfors
Located in North Miami, FL
This thick walled and heavy hand blown Swedish vintage glass bowl is called Coquille Flygsfors. It is like an egg yolk was dropped in the centre. ...
Blown Glass
