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.
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Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Folding Bar, Bar Cart, Baccarat Crystal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This English drink cabinet is particularly unusual and elegant. From 1920's , Its drink compartment spins over to reveal on one side a breathtaking interiors made of a full set of 6 Baccarat glasses and two Saint Louis Crystal decanters...
Crystal
Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Folding Bar, Pop Up Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This English cocktail cabinet is particularly unusual and elegant. Made of honey color golden walnut, from 1910-1920's , it features 4 straight legs and storage compartment on each sides to store bottles and biscuits . Its top section pops up .It features a divided hinged top opening to a rising platform all fitted with complete set of beautiful cut crystal glasses ,a little removable wood tray as well as 3 cut crystal decanters. And inside its top, there is one tray by flap. And when it closes down, it closes very softly by itself automatically thanks to its elaborate inside mechanism. It is a real surprise cabinet as from its exterior ,one can't imagine what is inside but when it opens, it is breathtaking with its rising platform full of beautiful crystal glasses... This metamorphic cabinet...
Crystal
Rising Drink Cabinet, Cocktail Bar, Dry Bar, Folding Bar, Pop Up Bar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This English cocktail cabinet is particularly unusual and elegant. Made of magnificent honey color golden walnut, from 1920's ,I t features on its front, 1 fake cupboard, I fake drawer and 1 real double drawer. . Its top section pops up to reveal a full set of glasses and decanters . And when it closes down, it closes very softly by itself automatically thanks to its elaborate inside mechanism. It features a divided hinged top opening to a rising platform all fitted with a complete set of cut crystal glasses 4 cut crystal decanters. ... When it is open, there are 2 glass top inside its opening lid that you can use for service. Its bottom drawer opens in 2 times and is also fitted with matching glasses. It is a real surprise cabinet as from its exterior ,one can't imagine what is inside but when it opens, it is breathtaking with its rising platform full of different size cut crystal glasses... It is a top quality dry bar with solid brass hardware. This metamorphic cabinet...
Crystal
1900's Large Victorian Shop Display Cabinet with Bow Glass Sides
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This late 19th to early 20th Century bow fronted shop display cabinet with double doors, and four adjustable internal shelves over a plinth base, is really spectacular. Its glass shelves rest on cast iron adjustable brackets . Its glass shelves and its original mirror back give a clear and bright appearance . This huge antique shop cabinet...
Wood
Murano Black and White Tinted Glass Commode or Sideboard with Brass Hardware
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very refined, this elegant sideboard features an eye-catching geometrical decor made of Murano glass plaques and brass inlay. Black glass segments in relief make crossbars. It has g...
Brass
Murano Beige, Grey Tinted Glass Commode, Chest of 2 Drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This is an exquisite Italian fine design one of a kind cabinet . It features golden polished brass trims, legs and decorative circle motives brass and ivory white and grey color Mura...
Brass
An Art Deco Luxurious Cocktail Cabinet With Two Fitted Chrome Lights by Al-Wyn
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Art Deco Luxurious Cocktail Bar. The Mirrored Cabinet Is Fitted With A Pair of Chrome Fitted Columnar Lights by Al-Wyn The Oak Veneer Dry Bar With Mirrored...
Steel
Rare 1920s Tabletop Drinks, Cocktail Cabinet with Revolving Inner Storage
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare & Quirky 1920s Cylindrical Drinks Cabinet Ideal for Cocktail Making Item has a door revealing a inner revolving storage section ideal ...
Aluminum
1930’s French Art Deco Demilune Bar or Cocktail Cabinet of Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite French upright demi-lune cocktail bar cabinet, crafted from burled walnut, dates back to the Art Deco era. It features a dry bar top equipped with a pull-out slide for...
Walnut
1920s Art Deco Bar Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this stylish Art Deco bar cabinet from the 1920s. Crafted from exotic wood, this exquisite piece exudes sophistication and luxury. Featuring a set of cut...
Fruitwood
Bauhaus Cocktail Cabinet by Marcel Louis Baugniet with Makers Emblem, 1920s
By Marcel Louis Baugniet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Bauhaus Cocktail Cabinet Made By The World Renowned Belgium Architect And Furniture Designer Marcel Louis Baugniet With Makers Emblem 1920s Item has the designer's makers mark label...
Wood
Art Déco Cocktail Bar Cabinet by Cabinetmaker Carisch, Circa 1940
By Carisch
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1967 - Rare perfect distophone CARISCH with record player LESA: all perfectly working in a nice functional mobile cocktail bar or drinks cabinet from the Art Déco Era, may be by ...
Walnut
