Baccarat Furniture
French
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.
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Creator: Baccarat
Pair 19thc Antique French Napoleon III Amber Formed Glass w/ Crystal Candlestick
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Napoleon III Candlesticks by Baccarat France. Moulded glass in an amber tone. Enamel floral work. This color is scarce. Baccarat Medallion...
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$2,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Lamp by Baccarat, France circa 1940, Attr. to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamp by Baccarat, France in hand cut Lead glass, circa 1940.
The pieces "spin" so their position can be adjusted.
The lamp is in great condition with no chips or bre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat Crystal Decorative Centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand crafted baccarat crystal decorative centerpiece bowl. The piece is in excellent condition. Maker's mark etched underneath. Minor shelves wear. The centerpiece measur...
Category
Late 20th Century French Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair 1940s Hollywood Regency Bronze w/ Crystal Wall Sconces Unsigned Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's French Hollywood Regency Bronze with Crystal Wall Sconces by Baccarat [unsigned]. Please note the photo of the sales catalog Baccarat. Miami Beach Estate.
Category
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,388 Sale Price / set
20% Off
c1900 Antique French Louis XV Gilt Bronze w/ Crystal Floor Lamp Signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 Antique French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze with Cut Crystal Grand Floor Lamp Signed by Baccarat. Rare model. First time in my 35 years of dealing Antique upscale lighting that I...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Handblown Baccarat Columnar Lamps with Bronze Mounts
By Baccarat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classically elegant pair of handblown fluted glass columnar lamps by Baccarat with bronze mounts.
Category
1920s French Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
c1840 French Louis Philippe Documented Baccarat "Chamber Stick" Candle Holder
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal "Chamber Stick" Candle Night Lamp. Documented and made by Baccarat France. Rare treasure.
Category
1840s Louis Philippe Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$624 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Baccarat John F. Kennedy Ruby Red Sulphide French Crystal Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baccarat John F. Kennedy Ruby Red Sulphide French Crystal Paperweight. Item features the original box and paperweight, very nice vintage item, quality French craftsmanship. C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
1950s Mid Century Amber Crystal Baccarat France Candle Holder/ Candle Lamp
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1950's Mid Century Crystal Amber Tone Candle Holder by Baccarat France. Nice piece for the collection.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$1,140 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Of Two Baccarat Crystal "Massena" Small Size Tumblers, France, 2022
By Baccarat, Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Cagliari, IT
The Massena tumbler showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship.
Deep orgue bevel cuts, irradiating from the base, are etched directly into the Clear crystal. The intricate detaili...
Category
2010s French Modern Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Large Baccarat Vase, Deep Red Crystal, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Harcourt line embodies not just stemware but a whole family of artefacts with a radiant destiny. Beautiful crystal...
Category
1990s French Art Nouveau Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
1913 Baccarat - Perfume Bottle Toujours Fidele Crystal For d'Orsay
By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Baccarat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume bottle “Toujours Fidèle” made in clear crystal with grey patina on stopper by Baccarat in 1913 for D'Orsay.
Stamped signature.
Perfect condition.
Height: 9 cm
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Baccarat "Massena" Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
The Massena glass showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep orgue bevel cuts are etched directly into the Clear crystal, radiating from the foot of the glass to the base of...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$1,360 / set
Baccarat Table Lamp
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Stunning Baccarat pressed glass barley twist oil lamp, now converted to electricity.
Extremely decorative, nice height.
PAT Tested and U.K compliant.
Can be re-wired for anywhere ...
Category
1870s French Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass
$7,591
Baccarat Crystal Modernist Asian Elephant Sculpture Paperweight Figurine France
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Baccarat Crystal modernist Asian Elephant sculpture figurine/paperweight. Dates from the 1970's. Signed on the side and bottom. Made in France. In excellent condition for i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Art Deco Coloured Glass Sculpture Entitled "Pelican" by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A striking black glass study modelled as an Art Deco stylised pelican with very fine smooth tactile surface, signed Baccarat France.
Additional information
Height: 16 cm
Conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Pair of Baccarat Opaline Vases, 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Baccarat opaline vases, 19th century
A pair of Baccarat opaline vases with flowers decorations, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Mae...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
$4,179 / set
French Art Deco Nuit de Noes By Caron Perfume Bottle
By Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco rectangular opaque black glass perfume bottle (NUIT DE NOEL by CARON) with a gold band and a round, faceted stopper (signed BACCARAT)
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass
French Baccarat Greek Key Motif Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
French (19th Century) frosted & clear Baccarat crystal chandelier with two-tiered ten upswept swirl arms having etched Greek key motif bobeche & crysta...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
1950s Pair of Baccarat Crystal Wine Bottle Plates with Case
By Baccarat
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Baccarat Crystal Wine Bottle Plates with Case
Category
1950s French Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Crystal Glass Candlestick by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, London
Glass candlestick
By Baccarat
Signed Baccarat Depose underneath
Crystal
Twisted columns
A similar pair in stock if three are needed.
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Narciso Baccarat Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Torino, IT
Narcissus Baccarat Glasses Set
Set of 10 Baccarat crystal glasses
Elegant and rare Narcissus model goblets.
The name comes from the eccentric structure that evokes the daffodil fl...
Category
1970s French Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$2,149 / set
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat Vase "Carpes Affrontees" Glass Japonisme Carp Fish
By Baccarat
Located in Lausanne, CH
First exhibited by Les Cristalleries Baccarat at the Exposition Universelle in Paris of 1878, the vase named "Carpes affrontées" translates as confronted carp. The design has it's or...
Category
1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 4 Baccarat "Massena" Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
The Massena glass showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep orgue bevel cuts are etched directly into the Clear crystal, radiating from the foot of the glass to the base of...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$950 / set
12 Baccarat "Mercure" Fluted Champagne Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Litchfield, CT
By Baccarat, France, circa 1980s. Modern meets Classic in these elegant champagne glasses. Set of 12 plus a spare. The look is perfect for a modern décor or to spot a Classic table. Excellent condition.
Remark: “Brilliantly designed crystal from the most storied glassmaker in the world.”
Size: 8 1/4 inches high by 2 1/4 inches diameter
Hallmarks: Baccarat etched...
Category
1980s French Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$4,400 / set
Baccarat Paperweight Lampwork Flower Millefiori
By Baccarat
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Baccarat Paperweight Lampwork Flower Millefiori Quarters 1980
Date : 1980
Origin : France
Features : A central white lampwork flower surrounded by four quartered arcs of ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass
French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box. This stunning rectangular shaped lidded box is raised by a bottom burnished Ormolu...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Very Large Antique French Baccarat Overlay Red Green Clear Glass Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique French Baccarat Overlay Red Green Clear Glass Chandelier
French, Late 19th Century
Height 220cm, diameter 130cm
This impressive late 19th century chandelier, cr...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Pair Baccarat Crystal Ashtrays
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
This is an original Baccarat pair of astrays in excellent condition. Like new.
Timeless design and the best quality.
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$750 / set
French Crystal Peacock Sculpture
By Baccarat
Located in Queens, NY
French Late 20th Century (1980/90s) of a small crystal sculpture of a peacock figure with spread feathers (signed BACCARAT, designed by B AUGST. Limited...
Category
20th Century French Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat Ashtray
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
This is an original Baccarat astray in excellent condition. Like new.
Timeless design and the best quality.
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Engraved Wine Carafe
By Baccarat
Located in Marseille, FR
Engraved wine carafe from the late 19th century, 28 cm high and 11.5 cm in diameter.
Additional information:
Material: Glass & crystal.
Artist: Baccar...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass
Set of Two Baccarat Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Baccarat vases.
Smaller vase measures 8.5 inches H x 2.5 inches.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass
$2,400 / set
French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal vase
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and finely detailed French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal vase, stamped Baccarat. This beautiful and most decorative vase is raised by a circula...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Magnificent Set of 3 Colorful Heavy French Beveled Baccarat Paperweights
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are Offering is A Beautiful and Rare Exquisite Heavy Beveled Glass French Signed Baccarat Paperweight set featuring Prince Charles, Dwight Eisenhower, and ...
Category
20th Century French Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
$900 Sale Price
64% Off
Baccarat Crystal Glass Zodiac Dragon
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat Crystal Glass Ornament Zodiac Dragon. 2012.
Perfect condition. Marked.
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair 19th C. Blue Opaline Baccarat Crystal Cornucopia Shape Footed Fluted Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Pair 19th Century Blue Opaline Baccarat Crystal Cornucopia Shape Footed Fluted Vases. This remarkable pair of vases, are a striking embodiment of opulence and elegance, distinguish...
Category
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair Baccarat Crystal Ashtrays
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
This is an original Baccarat astray in excellent condition. Like new.
Timeless design and the best quality.
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Baccarat Vega Wine Glasses with Sapphire Blue Bowls
By Baccarat
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Pair of Baccarat Vega wine glasses with sapphire blue bowls
Period : Modern
Origin : Baccarat, France
Colour : Saphire blue bowls with clear stems and feet
Bowl : Round fu...
Category
2010s French Modern Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass
Rare Collection Of 3 Estate Baccarat Piece Centerpiece Bowl With Two Ashtrays
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are Offering is a RARE Group of Three Baccarat Pieces, consisting of Two Ashtrays and One Larger Leaf Bowl. Each Outstanding...
Category
20th Century French Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat glass and gilt bronze center piece. France, early 20th century.
By Baccarat
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Baccarat glass and gilt bronze center piece with angels. France, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Baccarat Table Lamp No:2
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Baccarat oil lamp now converted to electricity.
Can be wired for anywhere globally, this will lead to an extra 10 days lead time.
Small c...
Category
1870s French Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass
$7,591
Baccarat Crystal Ashtray
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
This ashtray features the distinctive signs of style: a hexagonal form and flat cuts, giving it timelessness and functionality. Harcourt This is an iconic Baccarat piece. Bring eleg...
Category
1980s French American Classical Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Baccarat Clear Crystal Buddah Figurine Designed by Kenzo Takada
By Baccarat
Located in North Miami, FL
Baccarat clear crystal Buddah figurine designed by Kenzo Takada. This is a limited edition of 50. The statue is signed and numbered as 44. It comes with i...
Category
20th Century Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Antique Baccarat Paperweight With Millefiori Garland c1850
By Baccarat
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Antique Baccarat Paperweight With Millefiori Garland c1850
Date : c1850
Origin : France
Features : Eight garland loops of millef...
Category
1850s French Victorian Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass
Set of 8 Baccarat "Massena" Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
The Massena glass showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep orgue bevel cuts are etched directly into the Clear crystal, radiating from the foot of the glass to the base of...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$1,600 / set
Stunning Pair of Neoclassical Sconces by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning and large pair of neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze sconces by Baccarat. Signed "Baccarat" in raised lettering on the bobeches. Provenance: Estate of the late mothe...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$16,500 / set
Baccarat Millefiori Rondels On Muslin Ground Paperweight 1973
By Baccarat
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A Baccarat Millefiori Rondels On Muslin Ground Paperweight 1973
Date : 1973
Origin : France
Features : Six millefiori rondels ( one ring concentric ) around central rondel ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass
An Antique Baccarat Pansy Paperweight, c1880
By Baccarat
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
An Antique Baccarat Pansy Paperweight, c1880
Additional information:
Date : c1880
Origin : Baccarat France
Features : A lampwork pansy, leaves stem and bud on a clear ground with st...
Category
19th Century French Antique Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Baccarat Lampwork Paperweight - Rose and Bud 1976
By Baccarat
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A Baccarat Lampwork Rose & Bud Paperweight 1976
Date : 1976
Origin : France
Features : A fabulous red rose, bud, leaves and stem on a clear ground and star cut base
Marks :...
Category
1970s French Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Baccarat Crystal Elephant Figurine
By Baccarat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Baccarat crystal plate, depicting an elephant. Baccarat stamp, France.
France, CIRCA 1924.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Baccarat Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Baccarat furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Baccarat furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 371 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 6 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Baccarat were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Lalique, Roger Capron, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. Prices for Baccarat furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $111 and can go as high as $236,558, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,643.
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Questions About Baccarat Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique Baccarat, search it for a capital "B" etched mark or a circular label that bears the Baccarat name along with a logo featuring a decanter, wine glass and cup. Vintage and contemporary pieces typically have the full Baccarat name etched onto their surfaces rather than the initial hallmark or paper label. If you can't locate a marking but are certain your piece is Baccarat, it is likely an antique that has lost its paper label. However, if you're not confident about the maker, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you make an identification. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Baccarat crystal wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a crystal is Baccarat, look for the maker's mark. Beginning in 1930, the luxury maker began engraving its pieces with a marking. The mark will either show the Baccarat brand name by itself or feature the logo and the brand name. Older crystal was usually marked with a paper label, which may have come off over the years. If you don't find an engraved hallmark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a variety of Baccarat crystal wares on 1stDibs.
- What is Baccarat famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Founded in 1816, Baccarat is a French crystalware maker that is most well-known for its luxury lead crystal designs, including cameo-embedded paper weights and sculptures of animals and birds. You can shop a collection of authentic Baccarat crystal pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can Baccarat be repaired?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Baccarat crystal can be repaired. However, the manufacturer recommends that you only seek assistance for repairs through an authorized Baccarat boutique. You'll find a large selection of Baccarat crystal lighting, serveware and decorative objects from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can identify Baccarat paperweights by looking for the maker’s mark and other identifying marks. Particularly old examples will have a “B” followed by a year of manufacture, though this practice stopped in the early 20th century. Contact the brand for more assistance. Shop a collection of Baccarat crystal on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Depending on the damage to your Baccarat piece, it may be possible to repair it. One of Baccarat’s boutiques can help with repair questions and quotes. You can also shop a collection of Baccarat pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Baccarat crystal or glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Baccarat makes crystal, not glass. The company opened in 1764 in Baccarat, Lorraine, France, at the order of King Louis XV of France. Today, Baccarat operates out of headquarters in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Baccarat crystal ware.
- Is Baccarat glass or crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Baccarat is a French manufacturer of fine crystal. Baccarat did originally start as a glasswork company with production primarily consisting of window panes, mirrors and stemware up until 1816. The brand then switched to crystal production, creating expertly crafted stemware, chandeliers and other pieces in a variety of design styles. Browse a collection of antique and modern Baccarat crystal decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if a chandelier is Baccarat, search for the maker's mark. You'll usually find it on one of the drip pans, the curved dishes positioned beneath the candle lights. By comparing the marking on your piece to images shared on trusted online resources, you can often determine if your fixture is an authentic Baccarat. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. Explore a collection of Baccarat chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things account for what is so special about Baccarat crystal. The quality and purity of the French maker's glass are exceptional. In addition, Baccarat crystal makers have a remarkable fluency with a range of design styles, from cut-glass neoclassical pieces to sinuously etched Art Nouveau designs. The brand also has an extensive history that sets it apart. Starting in the early 19th century, objects produced by the French company, from stemware to chandeliers to brightly colored paperweights, became staples of noble and wealthy households across Europe and as far afield as India. As a result, Baccarat has long been emblematic of luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. Find a collection of Baccarat crystal on 1stDibs.
- Is Baccarat lead crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 20, 2024Yes, Baccarat is lead crystal. In order for a work of glass to be deemed “lead crystal,” its chemical composition needs to contain no less than 24 percent lead oxide. Historically, crystal glassware referred to decorative tableware and drinking vessels that was made of leaded glass. Today's "lead-free crystal" is made with barium oxide, zinc oxide, or potassium oxide instead of lead.
One of the world’s foremost crystal manufacturers, Baccarat has long been emblematic of luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. While glass chandeliers were quite popular lighting fixtures for palatial homes in the 19th century — and they still bring welcome drama to a space — Baccarat chandeliers were different from the rest of the world’s supply.
At the time, artisans at Baccarat added nickel oxide to their leaded glass mixture during the manufacturing process, which made for a perfectly clear rock crystal imitation. Owing to distinct and innovative processes like these, which yielded strikingly clear pieces of glass, Baccarat chandeliers and pendants — as well as the company’s decorative objects, serveware and other glass pieces — were soon prized as symbols of wealth all over the world.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can spot an authentic Baccarat chandelier by locating the white engraved mark, which is usually found in the raised molded capitals on the drip pan. You can shop a collection of properly vetted Baccarat chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Baccarat crystal still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Baccarat crystal is indeed still made. You can pop onto Baccarat’s website to see its latest collection of fine crystal tableware. Or shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Baccarat crystalware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few tricks to authenticating your Baccarat glass. First and foremost, look for the logo, which will include the company name. Also, Baccarat is famous for certain patterns. See if your glass has one of these patterns. Shop a collection of authentic Baccarat glass from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.