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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Vintage Val Saint Lambert Crystal Glass Vase, Hand-Crafted, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage crystal glass set by Val Saint Lambert of Belgium. Val St Lambert Tricorn candleholder. Triangular shape small crystal glass, could...
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal Core Vase , Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal core Vase , Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for VSL) h...
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert vase
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Small Crystal Vase from Val Saint Lambert (Belgium, since 1826) with an etched depiction of a steeple chase horse and rider.
Crystal
$1,200
H 10 in Dm 8 in
Exquisite Mid-20th Century Val Saint Lambert Tableware Glass Vase, Belgium, 1934
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A striking example of Belgian decorative glass from the mid-20th century, this Val Saint Lambert vase, circa 1934, embodies the artistry and innovation of one of Europe’s most celebr...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Val Saint Lambert Signed Sculpted Crystal Core Vase Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Signed Sculpted Crystal core Vase , Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for...
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
Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Vase "Spring"
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Val Saint Lambert "Primavera" Art Deco Vase The Val Saint Lambert "Primavera" Art Deco vase is a true gem in Luxval pressed glass. Its design evokes the freshness of spring, with del...
Art Glass
$3,900 / set
H 11.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Pair of Signed Val Saint Lambert Amethyst Art Nouveau Vases with Bronze Patina
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A lovely pair of signed Val Saint Lambert handblown amethyst crystal vases overlaid with a gilded bronze-patina; the body is decorated with a high relief depicting Irises decorated in a pure Art Nouveau...
Crystal
Val St. Lambert Art Glass Vase
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and large vase by Val St. Lambert in art glass. The acid coloring make this a very contemporary looking piece. Val-Saint-Lambert is a very renowned Belgian maker of high end cr...
Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Vase Val Saint Lambert - Belgium, 1950
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Girona, Girona
Large vase of pliers worked crystal. Design: Antonio Bon for Val Saint Lambert. Belgium, Liège c. 1950.
Crystal
