Baccarat

Harcourt Louis-Philippe Glass

To transform matter into an object of desire is the mission of the skilled artisans of Baccarat.
For over 250 years, crystal blowers, cutters, engravers and gilders have been honing their talent to attain sheer perfection. Through the breath, the sharp eye and the skilled hand of man, matter surrenders all its secrets.The movements and gestures are ancestral, but the know-how of this elite body of artisans evolves with the times.
The first crystal manufactory to produce chandelier elements (1827) and colour pieces (1839), Baccarat ingenious craftsmanship has always stood at the leading edge of innovation. Unique and timeless know-how which, from freehand cutting to brush applied raised relief gilding, translates tradition into creation.
From man’s hand collecting crystal at the end of a stick to the development of the Maison celebrated golden red, Baccarat combines mastery and creativity.