Saint-Louis

The Saint-Louis Cristallerie is one of the most prestigious crystal glass manufacturers in the world. In 1586, a glassworks was established in Münzthal in Alsace-Lorraine. Two centuries later, in 1767, King Louis XV gave permission for it to become the “Royal Glassworks" and shortly afterwards “Saint-Louis“ was added to its name. In 1781, the glassworks became the first in continental Europe to produce lead crystal. Saint-Louis then received the official title “Cristallerie”.
Since 1995, Cristallerie Saint-Louis has been part of the famous French Hermès Group.
Today Saint-Louis has a fascinating repertoire of styles and artistic glass creations that are very richly and intricately decorated.

Besides well-known glassware such as Bubbles, Tommy and Excess, Saint-Louis also produces vases, original crystal glass accessories as well as wonderful chandeliers.
Since May 2007, the company has set up a permanent exhibition on the company grounds, which provides a representative overview of three hundred years of Saint-Louis glass in its crystal museum "La Grande Place". The Postmodern-style museum has been integrated into the historical buildings of the manufactory.

The fine art of glass and crystal manufacture
Over the years, the Saint-Louis manufactory has developed numerous new techniques. These include filigree work, hand-painted ornaments, the etching and engraving décor as well as the double overlay technique for manufacturing coloured glass. The 24-carat gold décor and engravings are also very typical features of crystal glassware from Saint Louis.

The production process is also extremely demanding: Each Saint-Louis glass goes through the hands of several master glass-blowers and engravers. For example: 24 people – 9 for the glass and 15 for the engraving and décor - a re occupied with a set of Batholdi Gold.

Saint-Louis glassware – the most important collections of the French crystal glass manufacturer

Saint-Louis Bubbles Collection
English artist Teleri Ann Jones designed the contemporary styled "Bubbles" glassware in 1992. She succeeded in perfectly uniting the high quality consciousness and glamorous style of the cristallerie with modern style elements.

Saint-Louis Tommy Collection
The fine engraving and wonderfully luminous colours has turned this glass collection, which was designed in 1938, into one of the most popular designs in glass art. "Tommy" came to fame in 1938. On the occasion of King George VI's visit to Versailles Castle, the dining table was set with eleven different glasses from the collection.

Saint-Louis Excess Collection
Hervé van der Straten whose bronze furniture in fresh, innovative shapes caused a sensation on the market when it was first released, has now set new standards with his glass design "Excess“. The height of the glasses (up to 27cm) impresses glass aficionados worldwide – as does the overall artistic appearance.

Saint-Louis Cosmos Collection
A 1998 addition, Saint-Louis “Cosmos” presents a less playful style than can be seen in the majority of the other Saint-Louis collections. It was designed by the
well-known French designer Olivier Gagnère. Modern clear shapes are combined with the famous double overlay technique and beautifully engraved circles to become a symbiosis of tradition and innovation.

Saint-Louis Amadeus Collection
Simply elegant succinctly describes these beautifully shaped "Amadeus" glasses. As the name implies, the Saint-Louis designer took his inspiration for this glass collection from the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As elegantly simple as the design of the “Amadeus" glasses may initially appear, creating these beautifully shaped masterpieces demands a combination of perfect handcraftsmanship and artistic skill.

Artedona and Saint-Louis
As an accredited Saint-Louis retailer, Artedona can provide you with any product from the Saint-Louis collection and deliver it to the address of your choice.

Should you have any questions regarding Saint-Louis products or wish to talk about an individual order, please phone our service number:
+ 49 (89) 45 69 20 66