For almost 200 years, Val Saint Lambert of Seraing, Belgium, has produced some of the most elegant and prestigious works of crystal and glass. Holding the distinction of being the world’s only Belgian glassworks, Val Saint Lambert creates exquisite items including ashtrays, serveware, vases and sculptures.
Founded by chemist François Kemlin and engineer Auguste Lelièvre, the company opened its first glassworks in 1826. Its quality manufacturing of heavy-lead crystal and the expert craftsmanship of its wares quickly led to the company’s popularity.
In 1894, Val Saint Lambert exhibited its geometric-cut crystal at the World’s Fair in Antwerp, Belgium. The central piece was “le Vase des Neuf Provinces,” or “The Vase of the Nine Provinces.” Under the direction of French glassmaker Léon Ledru, it took 30 artisans over 2,000 hours to fashion it from 85 individually crafted pieces. The exposure led to Val Saint Lambert becoming the primary crystal used by the Tsars of Russia and the company’s pieces being sold internationally.
That same year, the company crafted two immense crystal chandeliers for the Maharaja of Gwalior to hang in his palace in India. Weighing almost five tons each and measuring over 42 feet high, they were the largest crystal chandeliers in the world at the time.
The company closed its doors for the duration of World War I but soon reopened. By 1926, it had over 5,000 employees and had a growing demand for its pieces made in the Art Deco style.
During World War II, bombing from German and Allied forces destroyed the main glassworks facility. The company rebuilt, but by 1950, crystal was becoming more of a household item and less of a luxury good.
In the subsequent decades, Val Saint Lambert collaborated with notable names to expand its offerings with sophisticated furniture, including work with Philippe Starck and Frans Van Praet. In 1992, Van Praet designed the famed Sevilla chair for Val Saint Lambert, a piece highly prized by collectors and designers.
In 2014, Belgian manufacturer Jacques Somville took over Val Saint Lambert. In 2018, Belgian entrepreneur George Arthur Forrest acquired the majority of the company. Val Saint Lambert continues to make some of the finest glass and crystal wares in the world.
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Mid-Century Crystal Table Lamp Belgian from Val Saint Lambert, 1960s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Bastogne, BE
Stunning Val Saint Lambert table lamp with a body made of laminated glass, toned, in dark purple color. This handcrafted piece was made in Belgium, in the 60s. Val Saint Lambert is...
Crystal
Set of 12 Val St Lambert Art Deco Crystal Tumblers Cranberry Cut to Clear
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A lovely set of 12 Val St. Lambert crystal tumblers cut to clear in a rare Art Deco pattern. The clean lines with panel cut base are contrasted with the vibrant cranberry overlay. Th...
Crystal
Val St Lambert Rare Pair of Cranberry Cameo Glass Vases
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900-1910, by Val St Lambert, Belgium. Similar to the Danse de Flore pattern, this rare pair of large Val St. Lambert vases are stunning. Cameo cut and wheel cut, the quality ...
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert vase
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Small Crystal Vase from Val Saint Lambert (Belgium, since 1826) with an etched depiction of a steeple chase horse and rider.
Crystal
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Glass table lamp by Ingo Maurer and Val St Lambert, Germany 1960s
By Val Saint Lambert, Ingo Maurer
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid century table lamp with a fabric shade. Designed by Ingo Maurer in the 1960s. The base was made by Val Saint Lambert Belgium out of solid glass. It has an oval fabric shade. T...
Glass
Beligan 19th c. Louis XVI St. Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and exquisitely detailed Beligan 19th century Louis XVI st. Crystal plafonnier chandelier, signed Val St. Lambert. The stunning Montgolf...
Crystal
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert, Luxval, Model Igor, Charles Graffart
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert in their Luxval series, in the 1930s. "VSL Belgique" and is listed in the catalogue of Luxval of 1935, Val Saint-Lambert, Luxval, Art Deco. The piece is in Good c...
Glass
Art Deco Ruby over Yellow Uranium Cut-Glass Vase by Val St Lambert VSL
By Val Saint Lambert, Joseph Simon
Located in London, by appointment only
A splendid "rose over yellow" (original catalogue description) crystal vase with a straight neck above the angular bulbous body. The vase is cut to clear with lenses, splits and flat...
Uranium Glass
Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Glass Decanter Set with Glasses
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Decanter Set with Glass Glasses Beautiful Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Set, consisting of a Decanter with a bulbous...
Art Glass
12 Val St. Lambert Cranberry Tumblers with Birds c1920s Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Val St. Lambert, Belgium. These twelve Val St. Lambert tumblers in cranberry are perfect for water or cocktails. Renowned for sublime color, meticulous craftsmanship, an...
Cut Glass
Val Saint Lambert Cut Glass Centre
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Val Saint Lambert Carved Glass Vase Beautiful hand-carved vase in cobalt blue, with a diamond-shaped design from the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert Measurements: Height: 15 centimet...
Art Glass
Val St Lambert cut glass ashtray
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Val Saint Lambert carved glass ashtray Beautiful Val Saint Lambert ashtray made of green carved glass, its rounded shape together with the striking shade of green resembles an apple....
Art Glass
VAL SAINT-LAMBERT Glasshouse, Pair of vases with a Japanese landscape
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This pair of black vases with gilded Japanese decoration was made by the Val Saint-Lambert crystal works around 1880. Founded in 1826, the Val Sa...
Crystal
Charles Graffart & René Delvenne, Val Saint Lambert, Art deco vase "Romeo" 1935
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Charles Graffart & René Delvenne Val Saint Lambert, Art deco vase "Romeo" 1935 Superb art deco vase model "Roméo" from the Luxval series designed by Charles Graffart & René Delvenn...
Glass, Cut Glass