"Boule Chiminée" by Val St Lambert

This elegant Val St Lambert boule cheminée showcases the refined craftsmanship for which the renowned Belgian glassmaker is celebrated. Featuring a beautifully sculpted, slender stem and a circular foot, the piece is distinguished by its rounded upper bowl, incorporating a striking array of vibrant colours within the glass. The harmonious proportions and polished finish highlight its sophisticated design, making it an attractive example of decorative Art Deco glassware, combining artistic expression with the exceptional quality of Val St Lambert craftsmanship. A Val Saint Lambert Chiminee is an elegant decorative glass vessel produced by the renowned Belgian glassworks of Val Saint Lambert, established in 1826. The term Chiminee (French cheminée, meaning fireplace or chimney) generally refers to an ornamental piece intended for display on a mantelpiece. These decorative vessels were often produced in richly coloured crystal, sometimes incorporating intricate cutting, engraving or contrasting layers of glass. Val Saint Lambert became internationally celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, particularly during the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 20 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1970 Materials: Cut & Cased Glass SKU: 6914 ABOUT Val Saint Lambert, Belgium Val Saint Lambert is one of Europe’s most distinguished crystal manufacturers, founded in 1826 in Seraing, near Liège, Belgium. The factory was established on the site of a former Cistercian abbey, from which it takes its name. Its creation was encouraged by Belgium’s growing industrial strength in the early nineteenth century, and it quickly became renowned for fine lead crystal of exceptional clarity and brilliance. During the nineteenth century, Val Saint Lambert gained international acclaim, exhibiting at major world fairs in Paris and London. By the late 1800s it employed thousands of skilled workers and exported globally. The firm became especially celebrated for deeply cut crystal, richly coloured overlay (cut-to-clear) wares, and later for innovative Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs. Designers such as Philippe Wolfers, Joseph Simon and Charles Graffart contributed refined artistic direction. Quality has always been central to Val Saint Lambert’s reputation. Its high lead content crystal produces remarkable weight, resonance and light refraction. Hand-cut decoration, precise faceting and vibrant ruby, emerald, blue and amber overlays are hallmarks of the best pieces. Today, antique and vintage examples remain highly regarded by collectors for their craftsmanship, colour intensity and sculptural character.