Baccarat: Two Hundred and Fifty Years
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (788 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847840867 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 420 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Murray Moss is the design entrepreneur behind the legendary design art company Moss. Laurence Benaïm is a writer and historian known for her biographies of Yves Saint Laurent and Marie-Laure de Noailles, among others. Li Edelkoort is one of the world’s most renowned trend forecasters
Perfect for the aesthete’s library or a gift for the lover of all that sparkles, this volume is destined to become a collector’s item.” Identity Magazine“Francophiles will exult in Baccarat, a compendium of luxury from the fabled crystal house.” New York Cottages & Gardens“sumptuous tomeof one of the world’s most prestigious crystal manufacturers.” France Magazine“This prestigious brand traces its roots back to King Louis XV and has been enjoyed by history’s noteworthy figures…maharajas and emperors have all commissioned works from this iconic crystal company…You too can hold a piece of history in your hands…I, for one cannot wait to see the many commissioned one-of-a-kind showpieces likely to be seen in this very special book.” Life in a Venti Cup
With beautiful historic photographs and drawings from Baccarat’s extensive archive, which display the incredible craftsmanship and technical innovations of the highly skilled glassblowers, glasscutters, engravers, and gilders, and captivating images from its advertising campaigns and celebrity clientele, Baccarat is a sumptuous celebration. Offering a lavish and in-depth look at some of the most stunning crystal creations in history, this volume is for anyone interested in design and craftsmanship.. Baccarat celebrates more than 250 years as one of the most important and prestigious luxury houses. The first book on the house of Baccarat, one of the oldest and most preeminent luxury brands in the world, renowned for its fine crystal creations. Acclaimed for its high-quality traditional craftsmanship of fine crystal stemware, barware, candelabra, perfume bottles, and jewelry, Baccarat is known the world over as a symbol of quality and refinement. Highlighting the extraordinary range of Baccarat’s crysta
Five Stars Michael Burns good history and photos. Wonderful photos! C. G. Mason I was looking for information on Baccarat candelabras and it is packed with beautiful photos. It gave me the information I was looking for.. "Five Stars" according to Margaret ONeill. Fabulous history of an amazing company. Great photos!