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Overview of Cristal de Sèvres Collections
Cristal de Sèvres offers two primary product families: Art de la Table (tableware) and Décoration (decorative objects). The Art de la Table collection includes dinner services, wine glasses, carafes, decanters, bowls, and barware, all crafted to enhance dining experiences with refined crystal artistry. The Décoration collection features vases, sculptures, trophies, lamps, and figurines designed to bring elegance to home and office interiors.
Historical Background and Heritage
Founded in the mid-18th century under royal patronage, Cristal de Sèvres has a legacy spanning over 250 years. The introduction of crystal production elevated the quality to rival Venetian glass, establishing the brand as a benchmark of artisanal excellence and innovation in crystal craftsmanship.
Manufacturing Process and Quality Control
The production combines traditional glassblowing with modern techniques. Skilled glassmakers shape molten crystal with precision, followed by a 24-hour annealing process to ensure durability and brilliance. Cold-working stages include cutting, polishing, and finishing under water flow to create facets that capture light. Quality control is rigorous, involving visual, tactile, acoustic, and intuitive assessments by master glassmakers to ensure clarity, resonance, and overall harmony.
Material Excellence and Innovation
Cristal de Sèvres uses proprietary crystal formulas emphasizing transparency, purity, and acoustic quality. These materials have evolved from historic recipes, resulting in pieces that are both functional and artistic masterpieces.
Design Philosophy and Aesthetic Characteristics
The design balances sharp edges with smooth curves, thickness with finesse, and opacity with transparency. Many pieces resemble miniature architectural forms, showcasing the expertise of master glassmakers. The collections feature elegant, timeless designs that enhance any setting.
Art de la Table: Product Range and Specifications
- Water Goblets: Multiple sizes (14.5–23 cm height; 23–49 cl capacity).
- Wine Glasses: Red, white, and large wine glasses (12–22 cm height; 12–33 cl capacity).
- Champagne Glasses: Flutes and sherbet coupes (13.5–25 cm height; 14–26 cl capacity).
- Decanters and Carafes: Various models (20–43.5 cm height; 55–210 cl capacity).
- Water Jugs (Broc): Sizes from 22 to 33.5 cm height; 85–140 cl capacity.
- Cordial and Brandy Glasses: Smaller sizes (5.5–18 cm height; 5–22 cl capacity).
- Gift Boxes: Sets of 6 glasses matching individual glass specifications.
- Colored Glassware: Available in cobalt blue, amethyst, amber, red, green, and blue with consistent dimensions.
Collections and Series
The catalog is organized into named collections such as Beaujolais, Chenonceaux (including Or and Platine variants), Segovie T298 and T299, L’Art de la Table, and the Aperitif Series. Each collection offers a range of glassware and accessories with specific design and size characteristics.
Key Specifications Summary
| Item Type | Height Range (cm) | Capacity Range (Cl) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Goblets | 14.5 - 23 | 23 - 49 | Multiple sizes and colors |
| Red Wine Glasses | 13.5 - 22 | 15 - 33 | Standard and large sizes |
| White Wine Glasses | 12 - 19.5 | 12 - 22 | Includes n.4 size |
| Champagne Flutes & Coupes | 13.5 - 25 | 14 - 26 | Includes sherbet coupe |
| Decanters/Carafes | 20 - 43.5 | 55 - 210 | Various models and capacities |
| Water Jugs (Broc) | 22 - 33.5 | 85 - 140 | Multiple collections |
| Cordial/Brandy Glasses | 5.5 - 18 | 5 - 22 | Small capacity glasses |
| Gift Boxes | Match individual glass heights | Match individual glass capacities | Sets of 6 glasses |
Recommendations and Best Practices
- Choose glassware matching the beverage type to enhance tasting experience.
- Use colored glassware for thematic or aesthetic variety.
- Select decanters and carafes based on serving volume needs.
- Gift boxes provide convenient, coordinated packaging for sets.
Limitations and Notes
- Dimensions are in centimeters and capacities in centiliters; verify compatibility with serving standards.
- Product codes may include color or size identifiers; careful selection is necessary.
- Material composition and care instructions are not included and should be sourced separately.
Additional Product Categories
Glassware and Drinkware: Includes whisky tumblers, sherry glasses, highball glasses, decanters, ice buckets, and cordial glasses with heights from 6 cm to 26.5 cm and capacities from 4 cl to 140 cl. Cocktail glasses come in multiple colors with uniform dimensions.
Bowls and Dessert Bowls: Sizes range from 11.5 cm to 23.5 cm diameter, available in multiple colors, designed for serving fruits, desserts, and salads.
Home Decoration Objects: Includes mini ashtrays, bowls, vases (various styles and sizes from 11 cm to 42 cm height), small clocks, and centerpieces emphasizing crystal elegance and transparency.
Sculptures: Animal and human figures (14 cm to 26.5 cm height), abstract cubes (50x50x50 mm to 90x90x90 mm), and pencil-shaped sculptures in three sizes, designed to enhance home ambiance.
Lighting Fixtures: Candelabras and chandeliers with 2 to 21 arms, heights from 51 cm to 110 cm, diameters from 63 cm to 110 cm, weights up to 36 kg, some with lampshades. Electrified lamps with lampshades are also included.
Critical Parameters and Recommendations for Decorative and Lighting Products
- Standardized dimensions facilitate selection based on room size and lighting needs.
- Weight data for chandeliers is essential for safe installation.
- Decorative objects emphasize transparency and fluidity to complement interiors.
This catalog comprehensively details Cristal de Sèvres’ luxury crystal offerings, combining tradition, innovation, and artistic excellence across tableware, decorative objects, sculptures, and lighting fixtures.
Catalog excerpts
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Deux siècles et demi d’expérience, des collections renouvelées, Cristal de Sèvres conjugue aujourd’hui la perfection artisanale du «fait-main» et la sensibilité créative. Chacun des hommes qui fabriquent ces gammes révèle, du bout de sa canne, le souffle intemporel d’un illustre parcours. urant la première moitié du XVIIIe siècle, la Marquise de Pompadour fait l’acquisition d’une manufacture de verres. La Verrerie Royale de Sèvres naît quelques années plus tard sous de royaux hospices : « donnée par le roi à la Madame de Pompadour » en 1750, elle s’installe dans les terres de son château à Sèvres....
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uit et jour, les fours ronronnent. Ils attendent les verriers qui se mettent en place silencieusement pour les séances de soufflage. Concentrés, ceux-ci savent précisément ce qu’ils ont à faire, mais une part d’inconnu reste présente. Pour « tirer la jambe d’un verre », disent-ils, il faut avant tout la sentir. Soudain, les hommes rencontrent la matière : le cristal en fusion, rougeoyant, imprévisible, croise les verriers jonglant avec leurs cannes pour une chorégraphie réglée au millimètre. Chaque geste est la conséquence d’un autre. Les verriers ne font plus qu’un et le cristal se coule dans...
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ay and night the furnaces roar. They await the glassmakers, who silently take their places for the glassblowing sessions. Fully concentrated on the task, they know what they have to do; yet, there remains an element of the unknown. To “draw the stem of a glass” you must be able to feel it, they remark. Suddenly the men and material meet. The unpredictable and glowing molten crystal moves among the glassmakers, who juggle it with their pontil rods and blowpipes in a precision choreography. Every movement is part of a sequence. The glassmakers move as one and the crystal bends to their will. It...
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é en Bohème et en Angleterre aux XVIe et XVIIe siècles, le cristal a longtemps cherché sa voie tracée par l’exigence des hommes à reproduire artificiellement le cristal de roche minéral. Cette quête de la pureté glaciaire a engendré tout au long de l’histoire le même engouement que pour la porcelaine. Quand Louis XV décide de créer les premières cristalleries à la fin du XVIIe siècle, le cristal est considéré comme un matériau précieux. Lustres, bijoux, parures, importés de Bohème ou d’Angleterre, la concurrence est rude. Cristal de Sèvres participe à cette épopée en dédiant le cristal à l’art...
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rystal originated in Bohemia and in England in the 16th an 17th centuries and for many years struggled to find the demanding path that men required of it, namely to artificially reproduce rock crystal. This quest for glacial purity engendered the same passionate dedication as for porcelain. When Louis 15th decided to create the first crystal works in the middle of the 18th century, crystal was considered a precious material. Chandeliers, jewellery, ornamentation were among the crude imports from Bohemia and England. Cristal de Sèvres participated in this odyssey by dedicating crystal to the art...
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LE CHOIX DES GAMMES, UNE GAMME DE CHOIX ristal de Sèvres se compose de deux grandes familles: l’art de la table et la décoration. La première habille toutes les tables: verres de service ou de dégustation, flacons, décanteurs, coupes, coupelles. La renommée de Cristal de Sèvres dans ce domaine est internationalement reconnue. La seconde invite le cristal à la maison ou au bureau. Vases, soliflores, objets du tabac, presse-papiers mais également trophées et sculptures. La force discrète du cristal convient à tous les intérieurs. Sa clarté, ses gammes de couleurs subtiles apportent une sensation...
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THE CHOICE OF RANGES, A RANGE OF CHOICES ristal de Sèvres has two broad families of products: Art de la Table and Decoration. The first caters for all tables: dinner services, tasting glasses, carafes, decanters, serving bowls and individual bowls. Cristal de Sèvres’ reputation in this domain is internationally renowned. The second family of products invites crystal into your home or office. Vases, bud vases, smokers’ accessories, paperweights but also trophies, figurines and animal sculptures. The discrete strength of crystal finds its place in all interiors. Its clarity and range of subtle...
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L’ART DE LA TABLE la table the table le bar barware les accessoires table accessories A table, le cristal s’invite à la fête de tous le sens. Une fête gourmande et prestigieuse, subtile et puissante à la fois. Lumières et reflets, sensualités des courbes et des arêtes, transparence des matériaux, harmonie des sons volés... Il ne faut pas moins de l’ouïe, de l’œil et du toucher pour saluer le goût dans toute sa plénitude. A table laid with crystal is an invitation to a celebration of the senses. A prestigious gourmet treat that is subtle yet powerful. Light and reflections, sensuality of curves...
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