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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Set of 12 Val St. Lambert Danse De Flore Cranberry Overlay Dessert Plates
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A rare and amazing set of 12 gorgeous dessert plates with cranberry overlay, cut to clear with central star cut medallion and cameo cut frieze of Roman putti and angels embellished w...
Crystal
Vintage Asian Imari Dessert Plates - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delight in the vibrant beauty of this Set of 8 Vintage Asian Imari Dessert Plates, each featuring an ornate design bursting with traditional charac...
Porcelain
$629 / item
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Vito Nesta Corteo Porcelain Dessert Plates - Set of 12, Made in Italy
By Vito Nesta
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Experience the grandeur of a Sultan’s triumphant entrance into a conquered city with the Corteo collection, designed by Vito Nesta in collaboration with Les Ottomans. This set of 12 ...
Porcelain
Set of 4 Porcelain Dessert Plates - Insect Collection
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Step into the charm of an English garden with our porcelain plates, adorned with delicate hand-appliqué designs of insects—ladybirds, dragonflies, butterflies, and bumblebees. Perfec...
Porcelain
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
Antique English Set of 12 Wedgwood Cranberry Side Plates
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Wedgwood
Located in Toronto, ON
A set of 12 antique English Wedgwood cranberry side plates, made for Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co, Philadelphia, circa early 19th century. Ornate and delicately gilt, the cranberry colo...
Porcelain
$920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of Six Sterling Silver Overlay Service Dinner Plates
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of elegant sterling silver overlay service plates with the pre-1930 Lenox green mark. This opulent set is early 20th century, circa 1915 in an Edward...
Sterling Silver
$2,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.13 in Dm 10.63 in
Lorenz Hutschenreuter, Monarch Set of 12 Dinner Plates and 12 Salad Plates
By Lorenz Hutschenreuther
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lorenz Hutschenreuter, Monarch set of 12 dinner plates and 12 salad plates. They depicts a white center with a cobalt blue edge enhanced with...
Ceramic
Set of 12 Dinner Plates and 8 Dessert Plates in Bone China by Spode
By Spode
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Set of twelve Spode bone china dinner plates with characteristically English hand painted mixed floral bouquets in vivid polychrome enamels. The plate...
Enamel
$795 / item
H 4 in Dm 8.75 in
Wonderful Cauldon England Set 12 Lunch Dessert Plates Raised Gold Encrusted
By Cauldon
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful service of cauldon England consisting of set 12 lunch / dessert plates with raised gold encrusted border rim. Retailed By: Higgind & Seit...
Porcelain
$2,295 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 9 in
Set Of 13 Rambouillet Faiencerie De Gien Dog Hunt Dessert Luncheon Plates
By Gien
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 13 Rambouillet pattern by Faiencerie de Gien hunt luncheon plates with various dogs and game scenes on a brown leafy background. The plates include: (3) Pheasant (2) Labrador...
Earthenware
Set of 12 Tiffany French Limoges Dessert or Salad Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 12 Tiffany French Limoges Dessert or Salad Plates, France, circa 1970s. Very graphic design! As seen in the first photo, there are 5 each of the ...
Porcelain
$1,845 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 8.5 in
Set of 12 Limoges Gilded Porcelain "Hémisphère" Dessert Plates by J.L. Coquet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of twelve (12) dessert plates were realized by the esteemed maker J.L. Coquet of Limoges, France. They feature circular bodies in porcelain with lustrous white centers and striated matte perimeters with white gilt detailing resembling stylized and abstracted tapered cylindrical forms, resembling swaying strands of grass. The perimeters also offer a subtle striated texture incised into the porcelain, while the backs of the plates are finished in glossy white porcelain. With their impeccable craftsmanship and timeless aesthetic, these dessert plates promise to bring more than a touch of elegance and sophistication to any table setting. Each plate is signed "JL Coquet Limoges...
Gold
Val St. Lambert Crystal Dessert Plates
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve Belgian crystal dessert plates with starburst pattern. Signed "Val St. Lambert", early 20th century. Dimension: 7.75" Diameter x...