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.
$6,200 / set
Pair of Baccarat Crystal Urns c1930s
By Baccarat
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930, by Baccarat, France. Campana-shaped, eye-catchingly modern, these timeless urns by Baccarat are from the 1930s MUSEE DES CRISTALLERIES, 1821-1840 REPRODUCTION collection....
Crystal
19th Century French Pair of Baccarat Enameled Opaline Vases with Hunting Scenes
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Large Pair of French 19th Century Baccarat Enameled Opalescent Vases. Each vase is of baluster form, with enameled paintings of large hunting scenes...
Crystal
19th Century Pair of Mary Gregory Vases with Hunting Scenes
By Mary Gregory
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century handblown amethyst glass vases with central designs on the front surrounded by a floral border and hand-painted scenes depicting children hunting with dogs...
Enamel
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Mounted Baccarat Style Cut Glass Urns
By Baccarat
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of gilt bronze mounted Baccarat style ruby red cut to clear glass urns. Bulbous form with diamond and facet cut crystal, mounted on gilt bronze footed base with floral form hand...
Bronze
Baccarat Painted Opaline Glass Vase, France, Late 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Baccarat painted opaline glass vase. France, late 19th century.
Opaline Glass
Baccarat French Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial clear transparent crystal vase from French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, circa late-20th century, France. This elegant vase has long vertical bevel cuts around exterior accentuating its beauty. Beautiful as a standalone piece or with a few flowers at a bedside, vanity, or for a bathroom, desk/office, side table, etc. Markers' mark/acid stamp "Baccarat" "France" on underside, authenticating piece, as shown in last image. Dimensions: 1.75" Diameter x 6.88" Height. Baccarat Heart...
Crystal
$2,250
H 12 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
19th Century French Bronze Metal and Crystal Urn, Pair, attributed to Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Louisville, KY
The 19th Century French artisans knew how to design lasting classical beauty. This extraordinary pair of French urns is proof of the mastery put forth in design and construction. Fro...
Crystal, Bronze
$5,995 / set
H 8 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Baccarat Gilt And Etched Frosted Glass Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Pair Of Baccarat Attributed Gilt And Etched Glass Vases in great antique condition. Gilt decorations with waterlines and reeds, 1896. Inspired by Chinese shapes and mo...
Glass
$4,398
H 9.65 in Dm 4.73 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Baccarat Crystal Cameo and Gilded Aquatic Glass Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Important pair Art Nouveau Baccarat crystal gilded cameo vases in deep red over pale green depicting a stylish aquatic scene with water lilies. As with most early Baccarat cameo...
Art Glass
Baccarat crystal rectangular vase
By Baccarat
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Baccarat Rectangular Crystal Vase This Baccarat crystal vase is a piece that stands out for its classic design and the exceptional quality of its crystal. Its rectangular shape that ...
Crystal
BACCARAT 10" Hand Cut Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Victoria, BC
A striking example of Baccarat’s legendary crystal craftsmanship, this elegant vase features deeply cut vertical facets that capture and refract light beautifully from every angle. T...
Crystal
19th Century French Baccarat Gilt Bronze - Mounted Faceted Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An exceptional late 19th century French Baccarat crystal vase, finely mounted in gilt bronze and executed in the refined Louis XVI revival taste, The vase features a beautifully prop...
Ormolu
Pair of French Opaline Vases, Baccarat, circa 1835
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French opaline bases, Baccarat, circa 1835.
Opaline Glass
$785
H 3.5 in W 4.75 in D 2 in
(3) Piece Art Deco Crystal Fragrance Ensemble Attributed Baccarat French Ca.1930
By Baccarat
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality Art Deco (3) piece pink crystal dresser perfume vessel set; matching the "Rose Tiente" Bambous pattern made by Baccarat in the 1930's, so attributed to them and most def...
Crystal
Baccarat Cut Crystal and Bronze Mounted Trumpet Vase, circa 1920
By Baccarat
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite French bronze Baccarat cut crystal urn-shaped trumpet vase or urn of intricate detail. The vase sits atop a finely cast gilt bronze Empire style base having masque forme...
Crystal, Bronze