Baccarat Vases
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
Massive Estate Baccarat Pauline Vase
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious and elegant, Baccarat Pauline vase in the largest size
Height: 15 inches
Diameter: 8.75 inches
Provenance: Estate of a prominent East Coast executive
This perfectly propor...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat Set of Structured Exquise Clear Crystal Vases, France, 1990
By Baccarat, Saint Louis
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Baccarat and Saint Louis vases are well-known all over the world.
Two crystal masterpieces of exceptional proport...
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1990s French Modern Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Baccarat Signed, Extra Large Ginkgo Crystal Vases, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal set of vases made by Baccarat. The form of the Baccarat Clear crystal Ginkgo Extra vase is a perfect homage to its namesake, the ginkgo biloba...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
XL Set of Large Baccarat And Saint Louis Vases, Deep Red Crystal, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Baccarat and Saint Louis vases are well-known all over the world.
A crystal masterpiece set of exceptional propor...
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1990s French Art Nouveau Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Fine Substantial Campana Form Neoclassical Style Baccarat Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Estate Baccarat crystal rare campana form Modern Neoclassical style vase
France
21st Century
Height: 9.75 inches
Condition: Very good, near pristine
Marks: Baccarat maker's mark
Fine...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
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...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat Signed, Set of 2 Clear and Amethist Crystal Vases, France, 1980
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal vases made by Baccarat. This models are produced from 1987 to 1994. Both vases having flat tear dropped shaped body's. One vase is full body cl...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Tall cobalt blue Baccarat crystal vase, gilt ivy pattern, 19th century
By Baccarat
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine tall Baccarat crystal vase, Napoléon III period, mid 19th century circa 1850. The pattern is known as the vase decorated with a molded ivy garland. It is listed in the a refer...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat, Holly Vase, French Art Nouveau 1900s
By Baccarat, Henry van de Velde
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Baccarat crystal vase. A masterpiece of French Art Nouveau. Crafted in the late 1800s / early 1900s, it echoes the elegance of a holly tree, its branches and leaves dancing in...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat Crystal Vase, Clear Cut Crystal, Lagny Pattern, Signed
By Baccarat
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Small Baccarat crystal vase, famous Lagny pattern, one of the most luxurious model the crystal maker ever designed : a deeply cut Art Deco style pattern...
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20th Century French Art Deco Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat, Art Nouveau Cactus Vase, France 1909
By Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and extremely rare Baccarat Cactus scroll vase in acid etched and gilt uraline crystal glass from the art nouveau period circa 1909. A vase of the same model but in transparen...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Set of Baccarat Signed Angel 'Amour' Vases, France, 1930
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal pair of Baccarat figurale vases with a stunning contrast of clear and frosted glass, early 20th Century, with exceptional quality that Baccara...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
French Baccarat Crystal Art Deco Style Decorative Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful and elegant french Baccarat cut crystal art deco style decorative vase. The heavy cut crystal give a very stable stability to the vase and also feature an art deco style wi...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Large Estate Signed Baccarat Empire Harcourt Bronze and Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Impressive signed Baccarat Empire style bronze and crystal vase.
Beautifully complements the Classic 1841 Harcourt and Empire patterns, similar to the ...
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20th Century French Empire Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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 ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
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...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Crystal Surtout de Table or Centrepiece, Baccarat France, 28 Pieces, circa 1910
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Striking "Surtout de Table" or centrepiece by Baccarat, France.
-All pieces bear in relief the marks "Baccarat" and "depose". These marks indicate that they are pre 1920's when Bacc...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat, Green Opaline Snake Vase, France, 1880
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end antique crystal vase made by Baccarat. The vase in green opaline and gold net decorated with a snake in white and gold encircling the neck.
Dimensions...
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1810s French Napoleon III Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat Signed, Equise Large Ginkgo Bamboo Crystal Vase, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal vase made by Baccarat. The form of the Baccarat clear crystal Ginkgo bamboo vase is a perfect homage to its namesake, the ginkgo biloba leaf.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
A Wonderful Baccarat Cobalt Blue Crystal Oceanie Vase Modern French
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful crystal Oceanie cobalt blue collar vase designed by the French artist Thomas Bastide (born 1954) for Baccarat. Made in France, the vase features a cylindrical barrel stop...
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20th Century French Modern Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Wonderful Modern Baccarat Large Moulin Rouge Octagonal Crystal Vase Ice Bucket
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Baccarat Large Harcourt / Moulin Rouge Octagonal crystal vase / Ice Bucket.
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20th Century Modern Baccarat Vases
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...
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1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
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...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Hexagonal Base & Flat Sides Vase signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Vase by the esteemed glass manufacturer Baccarat originates from France, Circa 1960. Composed of walls of transparent crystal that lead to a substa...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Antique Baccarat White Opalescent Crystal & Gilt Snake Vases w/ Insects
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Signed Baccarat White Opalescent Crystal Vases with Gilt Snakes and enameled painted Insects. Each vase is designed in the form of hollowed tree trunks with a...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair Of Baccarat Opaline Vases, Golden Decor, 1880
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, a magnificent pair of Baccarat opaline vases of very high quality, gold decoration, very beautiful pieces. Napoleon III period 19th century.
Dimensions: Vase H...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Baccarat Twin-Handled Glass or Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hard-to-find Baccarat two-handled Art Deco vase.
Of slender form with hollow integral handles to each side.
The base bears acid-etched Baccarat factory mark.
Measures: He...
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20th Century French Art Deco Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat Grasshopper Vase Exposition Universelle Paris 1878, made in France
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautiful ‘Grasshopper’ vase by Baccarat, made in France and designed for the Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris in 1878.
The...
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1870s French Art Nouveau Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Glass
Pair 19th C. French Signed Baccarat Opaline Double Overlay Blue-Cut-White Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important, Monumental, and Rare Pair of 19th Century French Signed Baccarat Opaline Double Overlay Cobalt Blue Cut-To-White Opaline Vases with Hand-Enameled Floral Designs, ...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Antique Baccarat Opalescent Crystal Vase with Gilded Snake Motif
By Baccarat
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful antique signed Baccarat vase in opalescent crystal, showcasing an intricate snake motif that winds around the cylindrical neck of the vase. The foot of the vase is unique...
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Early 1900s French Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Opaline Vases, Baccarat, circa 1835
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French opaline bases, Baccarat, circa 1835.
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1830s French Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
A Very Large French Baccarat Enameled Opaline Glass Decorated Vase, Circa 1845
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Large French Baccarat Enameled Opaline Glass Decorated Vase, Circa 1845.
Superbly painted with birds and flowers on the dominantly white ground colored body. Having gold leaf...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Baccarat Glass Vase
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
1970s Mid-Century Modern Baccarat France glass vase.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Baccarat Vases
Materials
Glass
Baccarat, Soliflore Snake and Beetle Vase, French Art Nouveau Late 1800s
By Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and rare Baccarat vases. Decorations of enamelled snakes chasing beetles on bamboo shaped and foliage soliflore vase, French Art Nouveau Late 1800s. Both vases resting on a sc...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Floral Opaline Glass Vases by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Pair of floral opaline glass vases by Baccarat
French, 19th Century
Height 55.5cm, diameter 20cm
Wonderfully crafted by Baccarat, the renowned French firm of glass manufacturers, th...
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19th Century French Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Antique Baccarat Green Cameo Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890-1900, by Baccarat, Paris, France. Period fin-de-siècle Baccarat glass at its cameo-cut, etched, gilded, and enameled best! This superb pair of vases display the height of...
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1890s French Antique Baccarat Vases
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.
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Mid-20th Century French Baccarat Vases
Materials
Glass
Antique Pair of Signed Baccarat Floral Gilded Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful pair of antique Baccarat vases, circa 1940, is dedicated gilded with branches and leaves, wrapping around three sides of the cryst...
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Mid-20th Century French Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Art Nouveau Bamboo and Bird Design Glass and Bronze Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a special vase made by Baccarat. Fine engraved elephant tooth shaped heavy glass in fitted in a heavy brass mounting.The slightly bent glass...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Baccarat Vases
Materials
Bronze
Baccarat Tapered Thick Crystal Vase, Limited Edition, c. 1980's
By Baccarat
Located in Ross, CA
Hand blown crystal vase made in France around the 1980's. Indented cut outs near the base create a tapered and fluted look. The vase is very thick and heavy, weighing over 13 pounds...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco centerpiece in Baccarat crystal
By Baccarat
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Baccarat crystal centrepiece
This elegant centrepiece combines the transparency and brilliance of Baccarat crystal with the solidity and finish of bronze. A distinctive piec...
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20th Century French Art Deco Baccarat Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of French Opaline Vases Baccarat and Bronze
By Baccarat
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of Opaline vases with a bronze base + Japanese-style handles. Inside the vase has the original Baccarat stamp.
Excellent condition ( no cracks or breakages)
Measures:
H 31....
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Opaline Vases, Baccarat, circa 1840
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French opaline vases, Baccarat, circa 1840.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
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...
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1870s French Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Wonderful Pair Modern Clear Crystal Glass Urn Form Signed Baccarat Pearl Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Modern Clear Crystal / Glass Urn Form Signed Baccarat "Pearl" Vases.
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20th Century French Modern Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair 19th Century French Baccarat White Opaline Crystal Vases Mounted as Lamps
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous and Monumental Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Baccarat White Opaline Crystal Baluster Form Flower Decorated Vases Mounted as Lamps. Each of these crystal lamp...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Baccarat Acid-Cameo Double-Overlay Blue-Cased White Opaline Glass Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous & rare pair of baccarat acid-cameo double overlay blue-cased white opaline glass vases circa 1860-1870. Each vase decorated on the front and ...
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Glass
Fantastic Pair 19th C. French Baccarat Ruby Red Crystal Vases W Scalloped Rims
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Rare Pair of 19th Century French Baccarat Ruby Red Crystal Vases of Magnificent Quality. Each is beautifully hand-carved and detailed wit...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
A Rare and Impressive Late 19th / Early 20th Century Baccarat Crystal Floor Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare and Impressive Late 19th / Early 20th Century Baccarat Crystal Floor Vase
Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat
The tall, fluted shaped vase encircled with beautiful flora...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Baccarat Lead Crystal Rectangle Vase, Signed
By Baccarat
Located in Ross, CA
Heavy let crystal rectangle Baccarat vase / jardiniere, made in France in the 1980's. Includes the Baccarat stamp on the bottom as well as Baccarat in cursive on the side.
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1980s French Modern Vintage Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
20th century French Baccarat Crystal Vase, 1950s
By Baccarat
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful large Baccarat vase from the 1950s in engraved crystal.
Stamp of Baccarat below. Very nice quality.
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1950s French Vintage Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Antique pair of single flower vases by baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made pair of single flower vases in blown glass and ormolu by baccarat C1890s
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19th Century French Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Painted Opaline Vases by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Gilt White Opaline Vases
by Baccarat
Standing over a foot tall, the pair of vases of circular and tapering form, finely decorated with gilt landscapes populated with bird...
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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of Antique French Floral Glass Vases by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French floral glass vases by Baccarat.
French, 19th century.
Measures: height 55cm, diameter 17cm.
The superb Baccarat g...
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19th Century French Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Glass
Lg. Baccarat French White Opaline, Gilt, Blue Enamel Bronze Ormolu Vase C. 1885
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa 1885.
Stunning appearance to this white opaline vase which stands an impressive 15.5" tall and flared wing span of 11.375" wide. The vase has ...
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Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Bronze
Arik Levy "Horizon" Crystal Vase for Baccarat
By Arik Levy, Baccarat
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant crystal vase was designed by Arik Levy (b. 1963), multitalented Israeli born artist/set designer with a background in Industrial Design. Levy designed this piece for Fre...
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Early 2000s French Minimalist Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Baccarat Blue Opaline Crystal Vases with 24-Karat Gold Decorations
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Baccarat blue opaline crystal vases with 24-karat hand-painted gold floral decorations and rippled rims. For a similar pair please p...
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19th Century French Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Glass
Pair of Baccarat Double Overlay Blue Over White Opaline Vases w/ 24k Gold Decor
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of 19th Century Louis XVI style Baccarat double overlay blue over clear white opaline vases with 24k hand-painted gold decoration. Each ...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Baccarat Vases
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Baccarat vases 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 vases, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases by Baccarat were created in the Louis XVI style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases by and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. Prices for Baccarat vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $475 and can go as high as $48,638, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,926.
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Questions About Baccarat Vases
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Find antique and vintage Baccarat lighting for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Baccarat jewelry worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, many jewelry lovers believe that Baccarat jewelry is worth it. One of the world’s foremost crystal manufacturers, Baccarat has long been emblematic of luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. Baccarat’s artisans combine the maker's renowned crystal with silver and gold-plated metals to produce elegant earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Baccarat jewelry is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find a collection of Baccarat jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.