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.
Set of Two Late 19th Century Baccarat Bronze & Glass Boxes
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two antique ormolu and cut-crystal casket boxes by Baccarat, France. Since 1764, Baccarat have crafted superb glass pieces for an elite clien...
Crystal, Bronze
Baccarat Crystal Lidded Powder Box, Art Deco Design, France, 1940s
By Baccarat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming 1940s Art Deco crystal lidded powder box, from the renowned glass manufacturer Baccarat, and originally used as a container for loose face powder...
Crystal
$900Sale Price|64% Off
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 ...
Art Glass
$210
H 2.5 in W 2.38 in D 2.63 in
Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...
Crystal, Ormolu
$3,250
H 2.75 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French opaline crystal which are mounted to a fa...
Crystal, Bronze
$825
H 4.25 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Bronze Baccarat Casket Jewelry Box
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut / Faceted Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket In The Style And Manner Of Baccarat Unfortunately The Back Lid Does Have A Chip In The Middle
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Japanese Lacquered Box Signed, Late 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty Japanese lacquered box decorated with birds and foliage. signed Lacquered inside and outside Late 19th century Without key Nice lock Ideal for storing jewelry.
Wood
$2,944Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
French Baccarat Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Casket with Starburst Lid and Key
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
French Baccarat Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Jewelry Box with Starburst Lid and Original Key This rectangular Baccarat cut crystal casket features a hinged form with sharply de...
Crystal, Bronze
$4,800
H 4.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.75 in
Large 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Hand-Cut Prismic Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Large 19th century French dore bronze mounted hand-cut prismic crystal box. The mount is hand-chased and hand-chiseled with the finest detail. The entire mount is des...
Crystal, Bronze
$6,500
H 3.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
French Charles X Baccarat Crystal Casket with Fire-Gilt Ormolu Mounts, C.1820
By Baccarat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An elegant and exquisitely executed French crystal casket from the Charles X period, circa 1825, attributed to Baccarat and mounted in superb fire-gilt ormolu. The rectangular crysta...
Crystal, Ormolu
$1,850
H 6 in W 3.75 in D 3.5 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Bronze Baccarat Casket Jewelry Box
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket / Box With Decorative Key In The Style And Manner Of Baccarat
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Lidded Box, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish pewter lidded box produced by Bröderna Edlund Silverfabrik, dated 1936. This refined piece features a clean cylindrical form raised on small decorative feet, topped ...
Pewter
$1,226
H 3.35 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Large Baccarat-Style Cut Lead Crystal Jewelry / Trinket Box, France, c. 1950
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A very attractive Hollywood Regency cut lead crystal casket or jewelry box made in France in c. 1950 in the style of Baccarat the distinguished French glass maker. The jewellery bo...
Crystal, Metal
Chased Bronze Jewellery Box, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon III period, 19th century Contact us before ordering ...
Bronze
$2,100
H 3.5 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 in
Late 19th C French Fire Gilt Ormolu Cut Glass Table Box, Attributed to Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th Century French Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Cut Crystal Table Casket, Attributed to Baccarat A refined French fire-gilt ormolu and cut crystal table box, dating to the late 19th century and attributed to Baccarat. The rectangular casket is executed in heavy crystal, cut in the pointe de diamant (diamond point) pattern, with a richly faceted surface that sparkles with light. The base is finished with a classic starburst cut (étoile taillée), a hallmark of Baccarat’s precision craftsmanship. The crystal is mounted in finely chased fire-gilt bronze, the band encircling the box decorated with laurel leaf and berry motifs, symbols of victory, eternity, and refinement within the French neoclassical tradition. The lockplate is adorned with a foliate wreath surrounding the keyhole, adding both ornamental and symbolic significance, as the casket was intended to hold cherished personal objects, jewels, or keepsakes. The ormolu mount retains a rich, warm fire gilding, applied by the traditional mercury gilding process, and features a continuous rear hinge—an indicator of the precision fittings used by Baccarat and other leading Parisian luxury workshops of the period. The box opens to a generous interior, ideal for use as a boîte à bijoux (jewel casket), boîte à bonbons (sweetmeat box), or wedding casket...
Crystal, Ormolu
Sold
H 4 in W 4 in D 3 in
French Baccarat Diamond Cut Crystal Hinged Domed Box with Four Perfumes and Key
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond-Cut Crystal Hinged Domed Baccarat Box A masterpiece of craftsmanship, this stunning Baccarat box is not only mesmerizing but also highly functional. The precision-cut facets ...
Crystal, Gold, Bronze
Sold
H 4 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Baccarat French Art Deco Red Geometric Cut Glass Decorative Box Hinged Lid
By Baccarat
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Baccarat French Art Deco Red geometric cut glass decorative box with hinged lid. This piece glistens as the glass quality is extremely high. Do not miss this amazing box.
Art Glass
Vintage Faceted Crystal and Gold Ormolu Lidded Box by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage faceted crystal and gold ormolu lidded box by Baccarat, circa 1940s. The box is in good vintage condition with two tiny chips on the botto...
Crystal, Ormolu
Amber Crystal Baccarat Zoo Bear with Box Function
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For Baccarat, Jaime Hayon reinvents the way one collects animal figurines and endows them with a genuine box function. Each figurine from te "Crystal Candy Set Series" tells a humoro...
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 10 in
Clear Crystal Baccarat Zoo Bear with Box Function (Crystal Candy Set Series)
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clear Crystal Baccarat Zoo Bear with Box Function (Crystal Candy Set Series)
Glass
Sold
H 10 in Dm 6.5 in
Pair of Crystal Baccarat Zoo Bears with Box Function, 'Crystal Candy Set Series'
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of crystal baccarat zoo bears with box function (crystal candy set series).
Crystal
Sold
H 4 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Crystal Bronze Casket Jewelry Box
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French bronze ormolu mounted and faceted cut crystal baccarat casket / jewelry box with domed top with handle.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Exceptional Cut Crystal Rectangular Case from Baccarat, XIX Period
By Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Large Baccarat rectangular box in cut crystal and mounted in metal from the 19th century. The lock is in metal. The lower part is decorated with motifs of gems in diamonds. The upper...
Crystal
Pretty Crystal Box of Baccarat, Napoleon III
By Baccarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pretty baccarat crystal box, Napoleon III, gilded bronze frame with its key that works, 19th century Measures: H 15cm, W 10.5cm, D 10.5cm.
Crystal, Bronze
Baccarat Glass Box
By Baccarat
Located in Richmond, VA
Baccarat cut green and clear glass box with tooled mounts and hinged lid.
Cut Glass
Baccarat Louis XVI Style Domed Crystal Decanter Box
By Baccarat
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a glorious Baccarat Louis XVI style domed crystal decanter box. This is a gorgeous item ! High quality! It consists of a very heavy cut crystal domed decanter box with 24-karat gold-plated ormolu mounts and fixtures. It is fully complete with the original decanter and gold stopper and 6 shot glasses. It sits on 4 gold paw feet...
Crystal, Ormolu
Art Deco Period Baccarat Crystal Covered Trinket or Jewelry Box, Candy Dish
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Baccarat hand-cut crystal covered trinket or jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930. Measures: 4 3/4" diameter x 3" high. Excellent condition, no cracks or chips.
Crystal