Les Cristalleries Saint-Louis (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9782330049164)

Charting the rich history and continuing legacy of France's oldest glass manufacturer

In 1767, King Louis XV of France conferred the title of "Royal glassworks of Saint-Louis" on the M?tzthal glass workshop in Lorraine, already in operation for 200 years. Fifteen years later, the workshop's crystal glass formula was perfected, and the site was renamed the "Royal crystal-works of Saint-Louis." Since 1829, the workshop has devoted itself solely to the production of crystal, and "Saint-Louis crystal" products--dinner services in the signature "Trianon" pattern and luminous decorative pieces, chandeliers and lamps, exquisitely hand-decorated in 24-carat gold or platinum--have become synonymous with a certain tradition of luxury and refinement. Les Cristalleries Saint-Louis charts the history of 19th- and 20th-century design and craftsmanship as expressed in Saint-Louis luxury crystal products, and explores how partnerships with contemporary designers have brought the brand, representing France's oldest glass manufacturer, into the 21st century.

Author: S饕astien Lapaque
ISBN-10: 2330049161
ISBN-13: 9782330049164
Publisher: Actes Sud
Language: English
Published: 12/29/2015
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 12.70h x 9.60w x 0.80d