Text by Britt E. Stafford • Photography Courtesy of Baccarat Hotel New York
Baccarat crystal has been world-renowned for its exquisitely crafted pieces since the company started more than 250 years ago, when King Louis XV issued a warrant to establish a glassmaking factory in the village of Baccarat in Lorraine, France. While continuing its legacy of luxury with commissions from members of royalty from several countries, the company has since found new and unexpected ways to bring those qualities to everyday life.
