Art Nouveau Belgian Carmine Cut Glass Bottle/Wine Decanter by Val Saint Lambert

By: Val Saint Lambert
Material: crystal, cut glass, glass, paint
Technique: cast, etched
Dimensions: 3 in x 13 in
Date: Early 20th century, 1900-1909
Style: Art Nouveau, Modernism, Belle Époque
Place of origin: Belgium

This striking carmine-lined cut crystal decanter epitomizes the Art Nouveau aesthetic of early 20th century. Crafted by the belgian glassmaker company Val Saint Lambert in the 1900s, the elegant curved silhouette and intricate faceting showcase the mastery of the glass cutters’ art.

Val Saint Lambert was founded in 1826 in the buildings of a former abbey in Seraing, Belgium. Known for exceptional clarity and quality due to proprietary glass formulas, Val Saint Lambert revolutionized crystal manufacturing and became the official supplier to the belgian royal court. This museum-worthy carafe represents both the apogee of belgian Art Nouveau and the legacy of one of Europe’s most illustrious glass manufactories.