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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Val Saint Lambert, Label Sculpted Crystal Vase with Green Core, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Label sculpted crystal vase with Green core, Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The cen...
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert, Signed Sculpted Crystal Vase with Green Core, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Label sculpted crystal vase with Green core, Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The cen...
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Cut to Clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut to clear, 1950s Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Origin: Belg...
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Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Cut to Clear Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal Val Saint Lambert cut to clear signed: 1950. Beautiful signed Val Saint Lambert circular crystal Vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and e...
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Cut to Clear, Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut to clear, and signed Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glas...
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Heavy Crystal Vase , Belgium 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, sculpted crystal vase with amethyst core, Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorit...
Crystal
Early 20th Century Crystal Cut "Green Vase" by Val St Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, GB
An impressive early 20th Century clear glass vase cased in an emerald green colour and cut to clear glass design in an Art Deco decorative style with excellent colour and detail ADD...
Glass
Val Saint Lambert green carved crystal vase.
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Val Saint Lambert green cut crystal vase. Green cut crystal vase. It features a cylindrical shape that widens slightly toward the top. The design features deep carving that creates a...
Art Glass
Emerald Green Overlay/ Cut Glass Vase by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium ca. 1950
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Artfully crafted mid century cut glass vase from the frenowed glass workshops of Val Saint Lambert in Belgium. Elaborately crafted in the period around 1950, this timeless designed c...
Cut Glass
Vintage Val Saint Lambert Ovoïde Vase, Green Glass, Mid-20th Century
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in London, England
Discover this vintage crystal vase, a real jewel with timeless elegance. Its captivating ovoid shape stands out, giving it a certain originality that will not fail to attract attenti...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Green Crystal Vase by Vetro Vitt, Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage green crystal vase by Vetro Vitt, realized in 1970s. Very good condition.
Crystal
Green Hand Cut Lead Crystal Vase by Caesar Crystal Bohemiae Co. Czech Republic
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning green hand cut lead crystal vase created as a work of art by the hands of the finest Czech glass workers. The Caesar Crystal Company in the Czech Republic has been selling h...
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