A French 20th Century Baccarat Twisted Clear Glass Column Table Lamp

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A French 20th Century Baccarat Twisted Clear Glass Column Table Lamp

About the Item

France, circa 1940. A mid century Baccarat clear glass column lamp of twisted spiral form, stamped Baccarat to the base. Louis XV founded Baccarat in 1764 in the well-known glassmaking district of Lorraine. The Royal name behind the company made their glassware luxurious and desirable. In 1823, Louis XVIII commissioned a full service for the Tuileries Palace. In 1832, Baccarat opened their first shop in Paris at 30 rue de Paradis and attracted the elite of Paris and the city’s visitors with its opulent crystal candelabras and chandeliers. Their work led them to win awards at the National Exhibition of Industrial Products. At the turn of the century, Baccarat accepted a large commission for the Tsar of Russia, which was followed by endless commissions from Russia and, in time, other Eastern countries such as Japan. In the 1920s, Baccarat was joined by the young Georges Chevalier, whose love of crystal and timeless designs brought Baccarat into the modern age. Fashion houses such as Guerlain and Christian Dior began to seek Baccarat’s designs for their perfume bottles. Throughout the twentieth century Baccarat completed commissions for celebrities and royalty. They employed well-known designers and artists to complete special commissions. In 2003, the mansion of Marie-Laure de Noailles was transformed into La Maison Baccarat, a veritable museum of the company’s work throughout their long history. After 250 years, Baccarat is still synonymous with luxury and style. Height of column 39.00cm Width of base 18.00cm Please note: Lampshade not included. Currently wired for the UK with BC bulb fitting, twisted silk flex, torpedo switch and white 13amp 3 pin plug. Please enquire for rewiring services.

Creator:
Baccarat (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Diameter: 7.09 in (18 cm)
Power Source:
Plug-in
Voltage:
220-240v
Lampshade:
Not Included
Materials and Techniques:
Blown Glass
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1940
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU957335808042

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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 vessels. 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 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 — Baccarat 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 George 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 1stDibs, Baccarat has items to suit any taste.