It was on Madame de Pompadour's initiative that the Verrerie de Sèvres appeared in 1750.
However, it was during the reign of Charles X that the establishment stood out, thanks to its famous opalines. They will become crown jewels, as well as marvelous gold and vermeil pieces presented at the Universal Exhibition.
In a century and a half, Cristal de Sèvres and its luxurious glasses have definitively won over lovers of French tableware: the aesthetics of the times of the pieces produced and their timeless elegance add to the work crystal without equivalent. The different Cristal de Sèvres series of table glasses share a refined appearance, enhanced by the subtle transparency of the crystal used.
Today Cristal de Sèvres, perpetuates Madame de Pompadour's desire to create sober and elegant collections, precious and exceptional objects.
The Cristal de Sèvres collections recognize themselves "at first glance". It is a perpetual play between the edges confronted by the curves, the thickness and the finesse, the transparent and the opaque, which reveals all the shine and l shine of its crystal in a landscape of accomplice contrasts.