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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$800
H 16.54 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century Sculptural Blue Crystal Table Lamp Attributed to Val Saint Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Herentals, BE
A sculptural mid-century table lamp featuring a hand-blown blue crystal base attributed to Val Saint Lambert, Belgium. The elegant twisted form and internal swirling inclusions crea...
Crystal
$1,900
H 23.43 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Blue Crystal Glass Table Lamp model RD 1566 by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, 1960s
By Orrefors, Carl Fagerlund
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century modern table lamp model RD 1566 by Orrefors showcases the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design. Designed by Carl Fagerlund and handcrafted from high-qu...
Stained Glass
Murano Blue Opalescent Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A mid century large scale single Murano blue opalescent colored glass table lamp shaped with protruding fins. Mounted on a acrylic base. Newly wired with a brass 3 way socket and cor...
Blown Glass, Giltwood
$365
H 10.63 in Dm 4.34 in
Val Saint Lambert Sommerso Technique Twisted Light Crystal Table Lamp Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint-Lambert Signed This simple yet graceful green table lamp is in small size; 27 cm excluding the shade. The colored core in Classic Val Saint-Lambert tint has been given a thick Sommerso (clear crystal casing) so that the object appears delicate whilst remaining solid and stable as a lamp base. The twist on the external surface gives an entrancing optical effect as you pass it. Weight crystal 1.7 Kg It is excellent condition and in full working order having also been re-wired and provided with new fittings E27 And safe for immediate usage in the World Important: The lampshade is included in photos for illustration purposes only but cannot be shipped and does not form part of the lot! Produced between 1955 and 1965, it was handmade from top-quality lead crystal by Val Saint Lambert (the main Belgian crystal glassware manufacturer, founded in 1826 and based near Liege.) Our collection includes these VSL lamps...
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert Signed 'Twisted Light' Crystal Glass Table Lamp
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert signed This simple yet graceful green table lamp is in medium size; 13.62 inches excluding the lamp-fitting and shade. Th...
Crystal
Italian c.70's table lamp in Murano blue glass by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian c.70's with a gold specks, ribbed blue Seguso glass and brass table lamp for Tommaso Barbi, wired for UK standards, lamp shade not included
Brass
$7,040
H 17.72 in Dm 13.98 in
Mid-Century Modern Blue Gold Vintage Glass Table Lamp Barovier & Toso Italy 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage pastel blue table lamp from hand made glass Barovier & Toso with a replaced lamp shade from golden fabric, Italy 190s. A delicate and high-quality soft pas...
Murano Glass
Tall Murano Italian Blue Winged Opalescent Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A mid century large scale single Murano blue/lavender opalescent colored glass table lamp shaped with protruding fins. Mounted on a giltwood base. Newly wired with a brass 3 way sock...
Blown Glass, Giltwood
Blue glass Table Lamp by Paul Kedelv for Flygfors, 1960s
By Paul Kedelv, Flygfors Glass
Located in Göteborg, SE
This elegant table lamp features a tall, slender base made from striking blue glass. The clear glass at the base seamlessly transitions to a deep, rich blue, creating a captivating v...
Glass
Val Saint Lambert Signed 'Twisted Light' Crystal Glass Table Lamp, 1953s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
This simple yet graceful table lamp is in large size; 15 inches excluding the lamp-fitting and shade. The colored core in Classic Val Saint Lambert tint, has been given a thick Somme...
Crystal
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp in Brass & Blue Glass by Vitrika, 1960s
By Vitrika
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ultra rare Table Lamp designed and manufactured by Vitrika in Denmark during the 1960s. It features a solid patinated brass stem set with blue almost turquoise thick textured glass i...
Brass
Urshult Glasbruk Sweden Midcentury Table Lamp in Ice Glass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish architecturally perceived small table light from Ursula Glasbruk in Sweden, circa 1960s. Its base is fashioned from textured thick ice glass. It features its. original whit...
Art Glass
Danish Modern - Jytte Trebbien Stoneware Table Lamp in Blue Glazes, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
High-gloss and spectacularly glazed stoneware table light in shades of blue. Some dark, some very dark, some azur light and some with a hint of purple and even some dripping over the...
Stoneware
Table Lamp with Turquoise Glaze by Einar Johansen, Søholm, 1960s
By Einar Johanson 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
One of the most sought out designs by the danish ceramist Einar Johansen. This version with prominent Turquoise craquele glaze and blue accents is commonly called the Caribbean Sea. ...
Ceramic
Holmegaard Art Glass Sakura Table Lamp by Michael Bang, 1970s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ovoid shaped art glass table lamp designed by Michael Bang and manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark during the late 1970. It is called Sakura. Label from Holmegaard still present be...
Glass
Small Murano Table Lamp in Twisted Glass with Internal Air-Bubbles, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small fluted table lamp in red and clear hand-blown glass with internal air bubbles. Made in Murano Italy during the 1950s probably by Seguso. It features a off-white textile shade a...
Blown Glass
