A look back at the history of Baccarat is not just a look at the history of the excellent French craftsmen and the skills they passed down through the generations but also a reflection of French history, culture and economy.
The "Harcourt" glass was created 170 years ago. It is a heavy glass with surface grinding. Kings and Presidents, Popes and poets have toasted with these glasses. It has become an icon of the brand. Baccarat was the first French crystal manufactory to begin producing crystal chandeliers in 1927.
In the 1930s, a particularly large and stunning specimen was sent to the Maharaja of Gwailor in India. Since 1997, each chandelier has featured one red crystal droplet - a Baccarat trademark. International elite designers have been working with and for Baccarat for a long time now; over the past few years, this has included Ettore Sottsass, Arik Levy and Philippe Starck. Philippe Starck created an icon of modern times - the small lamp "Our Fire" on the "Harcourt" foot.
This tradition, combined with the knowledge and skills of the best craftsmen in France, continues to produce perfect treasures today which stand for the name Baccarat. As an invoice from back then proves, Franzen has been a customer of the manufactory since at least 1912 - tradition and modernity still continue to delight us and our customers today.
A look back at the history of Baccarat is not just a look at the history of the excellent French craftsmen and the skills they passed down through the generations but also a reflection of French...
read more » Close window A look back at the history of Baccarat is not just a look at the history of the excellent French craftsmen and the skills they passed down through the generations but also a reflection of French history, culture and economy.
The "Harcourt" glass was created 170 years ago. It is a heavy glass with surface grinding. Kings and Presidents, Popes and poets have toasted with these glasses. It has become an icon of the brand. Baccarat was the first French crystal manufactory to begin producing crystal chandeliers in 1927.
In the 1930s, a particularly large and stunning specimen was sent to the Maharaja of Gwailor in India. Since 1997, each chandelier has featured one red crystal droplet - a Baccarat trademark. International elite designers have been working with and for Baccarat for a long time now; over the past few years, this has included Ettore Sottsass, Arik Levy and Philippe Starck. Philippe Starck created an icon of modern times - the small lamp "Our Fire" on the "Harcourt" foot.
This tradition, combined with the knowledge and skills of the best craftsmen in France, continues to produce perfect treasures today which stand for the name Baccarat. As an invoice from back then proves, Franzen has been a customer of the manufactory since at least 1912 - tradition and modernity still continue to delight us and our customers today.
