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 Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat furniture and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Exceptional Baccarat Chandelier and Its Ten Wall-Lights, France, Circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Provenance : Private palace, Italy. Chandelier- Height : 255 cm (100,4 in) ; diam. : 170 cm (66,9 in). Wall-lights - Height : 102 cm (40,1 in.) ; width : 58 cm (22,8 in.) ; depth...
Crystal
Spectacular Antique French Louis XVI Style Baccarat Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique French Louis XVI style chandelier in gilt bronze and cut crystal, by Baccarat. The chandelier is composed of a multi-tiered structure with a central baluster-fo...
Crystal, Bronze
Exceptional and Rich Wall Lights by Signoretto, Murano
By Signoretto
Located in Rijssen, NL
"Sometimes living under a spell is simpler than you realise: let Murano's historic craft light you path though a timeless atmosphere. The passion of glass is a form of love' This p...
Brass
$113,314Sale Price|20% Off
H 55.12 in Dm 39.38 in
Baccarat Crystal Exceptional Chandelier, France, Early 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding and rare original baccarat chandelier. The supporting structure is made of silver plated brass. The central rod is solid iron. The chandelier states no signing because at...
Crystal, Brass
$99,850Sale Price|31% Off
H 76 in Dm 53 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Crystal Chandelier, Baccarat Attr
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and Palatial French 19th century Louis XV Style gilt bronze, crystal and cut-glass Twenty-Four-light chandelier, probably by Baccarat. The central molded cut-glass stem s...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French gilt bronze Louis XVI neoclassical style sconces, circa 1880, with an urn and brazier finial decorating the top, swags draping the central portion of the sconces, acan...
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style 6-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) bronze chandelier in the French Louis XVI neoclassical style with reticulated central ring with guilloche motif and long faceted crystal pendants, six candle a...
Bronze
$18,950 / set
H 31.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
A Pair French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze Cherub Wall-Lights, After Joseph Chéret
By Gustave-Joseph Chéret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French Belle Époque figural gilt-bronze two-light wall-lights, after Gustave Joseph Chéret (French, 1838-1894) signed: Joseph Chéret, 25 and Stamped: Soleau-Paris. The...
Bronze
Pair of Baccarat Wall Lamp 2 Lights, 1990
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Identical structure and decoration as found on the traditional Zenith wall unit. Baccarat's signature pendant. Two installation options for your wall unit: with or without black lam...
Art Glass
Four Wall Lights by RAAK Holland
By RAAK
Located in Antwerp, BE
Four wall lights produced by the Amsterdam-based RAAK during the 1970s. Aluminium housing and holds one bulb. These vintage lamps are a typical example of 1970s Dutch lighting, whic...
Metal
$7,490 / set
H 11.42 in Dm 18.12 in
Set Kalmar Chandelier and Pair of Sconces Wall Lights 'Tulipan' Glass Brass 1970
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting, Orrefors
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of a chandelier model 'Tulipan' and a matching pair of wall lamps by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s-early 1970s). The name Tul...
Brass, Metal
$18,950 / set
H 31.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze Cherub Wall-Lights, After Joseph Chéret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French Belle Époque figural gilt-bronze two-light wall-lights, after Gustave Joseph Chéret (French, 1838-1894) signed: Joseph Chéret, 25 and Stamped: Soleau-Paris. The...
Bronze
Antique 1920s French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous early 19th century French Louis XVI style finely cut crystal and bronze gilt eight-light chandelier with unique cut crystal center shaft. It has crystal bobeches and is drip...
Crystal
$13,100
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. silvered bronze and Baccarat crystal six arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine solid Baccarat crystal ball below a lovely silvered bronze tier hung by fine beaded garlands...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Sconces in Baccarat Crystal
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Baccarat crystal sconces with two arms of lights. Each sconce is decorated with geometric pendants. Each one has three purely decorative arms decorated with a large crystal flower pendant...
Crystal
19th Century Baccarat French White Glass Couple of Luis XV Style Sconces
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Valladolid, ES
An amazing couple of glass and golden glass Baccarat white glass sconces. In a Luis XV style and Napoleon III period. With 2 arms and a central shaft all in ca...
Crystal