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.
$9,800 / set
Set of 12 Baccarat Vallee Pattern Water Goblets
By Baccarat
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890-1900, by Baccarat, France. This set of 12 magnificent late nineteenth-century crystal water goblets by Baccarat are perfect for any décor or table. Today, more commonly us...
Blown Glass
Antique Baccarat glass candlesticks and etched glass hurricane's
By Baccarat
Located in Winnetka, IL
Pair of antique beautiful baccarat candlesticks with etched glass in gold leaf fleur dis lys design on glass and scalloped top of each hurricane.
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming and rare 19th-century cave à liqueur by the renowned cristallerie Baccarat gets a unique twist thanks to its oriental design. Taking the f...
Bronze
Sleek Wine Decanter with Handle by Baccarat of France
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning wine decanter with handle and stopper by Baccarat of France, circa 2000s. The piece is in great condition with no chips or cracks and mea...
Crystal
Art Nouveau Brass Wall Mount Candlesticks, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau brass pair of Wall Mount candlesticks 1930s Originel Patina Excellent condition. looks simply stunning.
Brass
$1,895
H 9.5 in Dm 10 in
Elegant French Baccarat Lion Handle Doré Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Ice Bucket
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
Elegant and very fine French neoclassical Baccarat style lion handle doré bronze ormolu-mounted and diamond cut crystal ice/champagne bucket. Unsigned.
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Belgian Crystal Candlesticks Holders Val Saint Lambert, Pair
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Belgian crystal candlestick holders from luxury maker Val Saint Lambert, Belgium. Pair have a hexagon base (a nice alternative to round) and measure 9.63" Height. Markers' acid mark on bottom "Val Saint Lambert" as shown in last image. Dimensions: 5" base x 9.63" Height. Very Good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Belgian VSL crystal...
Crystal
$1,100 / set
H 11.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Modern 22-Karat Gold Moroccan Decanter and Wine Glasses Set c. 1965
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful midcentury Moroccan themed set includes wine decanter and matching wine glasses with original caddy / tray. Decanter and wine glasses show no wear and are in great conditio...
Gold Plate
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Empire Period XIX
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Pair of gilt bronze candlesticks. Empire period XIX.
Bronze
19th Century French André-Charles Boulle Style Cave à Liqueur
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
The incredibly intricate brass inlay that embellishes the lid and front façade of this cave à liqueur is reminiscent of the technique utilized by Andre-Charles Boulle while hand-craf...
Metal, Brass
Rare Baccarat Crystal France Massena Liquor & Whiskey Decanter with Stopper
By Baccarat
Located in Plainview, NY
Rare Baccarat Crystal France Massena Liquor & Whiskey Decanter with Stopper This rare and elegant Massena liquor decanter by Baccarat, France showcases the house’s exceptional cryst...
Crystal
French Leather Faux Book Stack Cave a Liqueur, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This stack of four faux books opens to reveal a cave a liqueur with two decanters and five aperitif glasses. Dating to circa 1900, the French cave a l...
Metal, Brass
$7,200 / set
H 8 in Dm 3.5 in
12 Stevens & Williams Hand Blown Willow Chinoiserie Crystal Water Goblets
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare set of 12 hand blown water goblets made by Stevens and Williams, England, circa 1910. The 8" tall and elegant proportion makes these the go-to glasses for any table se...
Crystal
$7,500
H 10.5 in W 14.25 in D 11.25 in
Antique French Baccarat Crystal Cave À Liqueur in Satinwood Case circa 1885-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superb antique French baccarat crystal and gold bronze Cave À Liqueur in fitted satinwood case, circa 1885-1890.
Crystal, Bronze
$45,000 / set
H 8.25 in Dm 2.88 in
Baccarat Condé Pattern Cobalt Cut to Clear Stemware Service for 12
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an incredible Baccarat cobalt cut to clear complete service for 12. All handblown crystal overlaid in cobalt blue and cut in the most complex a...
Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
By Valéry Klein, Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
A truly elegant and fine quality Baccarat crystal champagne flutes, set of 8 still available. Beautiful details that will enhance any table and delight your guests. Designed by Valer...
Crystal
Set of Six Modern Crystal Knife Rests by Baccarat of France
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of six modern crystal knife rests by Baccarat of France, circa 1980s. The set is in great vintage condition with no chips and each rest measure...
Crystal
Sold
H 1.97 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Crystal Centerpiece Signed Baccarat Composed of 10 Elements, circa 1910
By Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Baccarat table runner composed of ten molded crystal elements including two half-moon elements (29.5 cm), four quarter-moon pieces (20.5 cm) and four rectangular elements (23.5 cm). ...
Crystal
Baccarat Crystal Glass and Brass Modernist Ice Bucket Barware Vintage
By Baccarat
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely timeless hallmarked vintage Baccarat crystal and brass small ice bucket is modernist. It is from the 1960s. The cut block crystal at the bottom adds dimension. All of the brass armature has been polished and cleaned. To the top of the handle it is 8.5" H. The interior of the ice bucket is 4" D x 4" W. To the top of the rim of the glass it is 4.5" H. It is hallmarked on the bottom Baccarat France with an insignia. This is great barware and will work for all entertaining needs. It is an intimate French Baccarat ice bucket...
Crystal, Brass
Baccarat Molded Crystal Centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Baccarat table decoration in molded crystal composed of 10 rectangular elements, 4 half-moon elements and two pieces in the form of bridges. All the ele...
Crystal
Sold
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
50 Pieces Baccarat Crystal Eldorado Set, 22-Carat Gold Engraved, End 19th
By Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 50 pieces in Baccarat crystal realized by the world-famous French crystal manufactory Baccarat. This extremely elegant model decorated with an engraved pattern called Eldora...
Crystal, Gold
Sold
H 6.7 in Dm 2.29 in
14 Champagnes Flutes Baccarat Crystal Eldorado, 22-Carat Gold Engraved, End 19th
By Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 14 champagne flutes in Baccarat crystal realized by the world-famous French crystal manufactory Baccarat. This extremely elegant model decorated with an engraved pattern called Eldorado (similar to XIXth pattern Athénienne N°7742 on Caton shape) is enhanced with fine gold and highlights on the top edge and the base. Each flute is signed with the Baccarat mark on the back. Work realized during the 19th century, in very good condition. They are so nice that champagne will even taste better! This set of champagne flutes...
Crystal, Gold
Jacques Adnet Attributed Tantulus Containing Three Baccarat Carafes
By Jacques Adnet, Baccarat
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Art Deco period modernist Tanatalus attributed to Jacques Adnet. Complosed of a nickel-plated structure containing 3 carafes by Baccarat with cut sides and complete with handle and s...
Silver Plate, Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 5.99 in Dm 2.76 in
14 Champagnes Flutes Baccarat Crystal Eldorado, 22-Carat Gold Engraved, End 19th
By Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 14 champagne flutes in crystal realized by the world-famous French crystal manufactory Baccarat. This extremely elegant model decorated with an engraved pattern called Eldorado (similar to XIXth pattern Athénienne N°7742 on Caton shape) is enhanced with fine gold and highlights on the top-edge and the base. Each flute is signed with the Baccarat mark on the back. Work realized during the 19th century, in very good condition. They are so nice that champagne will even taste better Baccarat is a famous French crystal manufactory created in 1764. Its fame increased through the 19th century when Baccarat was constantly represented and rewarded at all the fairs and exhibitions it participated to. The crystal manufactory is renowned for the fine quality of its crystal and fulfilled prestigious orders for the Kings of France, Charles X and Louis-Philippe, but also for international personalities such as the Tsar Alexander II of Russia or the Sultan Abdülaziz. This set of champagne flutes...
Crystal, Gold
Baccarat Crystal Wine Bottle Coasters
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of Baccarat crystal wine bottle coasters in their original box. Perfect condition. These Baccarat crystal Goutte D’eau/water dro...
Crystal
Sold
H 5.99 in Dm 2.76 in
18 Champagnes Flutes Baccarat Crystal Eldorado, 22-Carat Gold Engraved, end 19th
By Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 18 champagne flutes in crystal realized by the world-famous French crystal manufactory Baccarat. This extremely elegant model decorated with an engraved pattern called Eldorado (similar to XIXth pattern Athénienne N°7742 on Caton shape) is enhanced with fine gold and highlights on the top-edge and the base. Each flute is signed with the Baccarat mark on the back. Work realized during the 19th century, in very good condition. They are so nice that champagne will even taste better Baccarat is a famous French crystal manufactory created in 1764. Its fame increased through the 19th century when Baccarat was constantly represented and rewarded at all the fairs and exhibitions it participated to. The crystal manufactory is renowned for the fine quality of its crystal and fulfilled prestigious orders for the Kings of France, Charles X and Louis-Philippe, but also for international personalities such as the Tsar Alexander II of Russia or the Sultan Abdülaziz. This set of champagne flutes...
Crystal, Gold
Four Baccarat Talleyrand Crystal Pastis Glasses, 1960s
By Baccarat
Located in CA, CA
A set of four slender Baccarat ‘Talleyrand’ Pastis glasses in a distinctive shape conceived in 1937 and discontinued in 1970. Signed with stamp to ...
Crystal
Wonderful French Baccarat Crystal Champagne Ice Bucket Large Vase Centrepiece
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French signed Baccarat chunky heavy crystal panel modern champagne ice bucket that also doubles as a large vase or centrepiece, truly simple and elegant.
Crystal