Marcel Wanders studio has created the ultimate ode to celebrate the 180th anniversary of Baccarat’s iconic Harcourt glass that has been the epitome of French taste since 1841 …
Harcourt Anniversary Collection, design by Marcel Wanders studio for Baccarat, 2021
A true Baccarat icon, the Harcourt glass that has been the epitome of French taste since 1841, deserves to be celebrated. Beloved by many, the Harcourt glass has been a welcome guest at the most prominent tables, official dinners, and receptions all over the world and has become a continuing source of inspiration for an entire family of “objets d’art”. In celebration of the 180th anniversary of the star of glasses, five new designs have been created by Marcel Wanders Studio. These include the Harcourt Set in Stone, Harcourt Zero Degrees, Harcourt Proost, Harcourt Flutissimo Vase and Harcourt Mirage carry forward the indisputable Harcourt spirit.
Harcourt Anniversary Collection, design by Marcel Wanders studio for Baccarat, 2021
Harcourt Set In Stone To capture the rich history of the Harcourt glass as a keepsake for generations to come, the icon has been set in stone, literarily. Magnifying the pure yet powerful silhouette of the glass in the finest Italian black and white marble. A challenging exercise that required the unrivalled expertise and craftmanship of the ‘Peletti & Simonetti’ workshop in Tuscany to match every cut and curve in marble. An exceptional set of glasses that symbolises all of Harcourt’s features: audacity, passion, and excellent know-how.
Harcourt Proost
With Harcourt Proost one of the most beloved drinks in the world can now be enjoyed in style. Resting on the signature hexagonal foot, the soft, curved lines of the glass fully embrace any craft beer, amplifying its taste, aroma, and aesthetic. The moment light catches the glass’s crystalline structure, beer turns into pure gold, elevating the drinking experience to a new level. Cheers! – or as the Dutch say: “Proost!”
Harcourt Anniversary Collection, design by Marcel Wanders studio for Baccarat, 2021
Harcourt Zero Degrees
Dressed for the occasion, this set of two limited edition Harcourt glasses has been adorned with a beautifully etched embellishment that gracefully unfolds from the hexagonal foot to the flat cuts of the bowl. Symbolising whimsical flowers born from crystal and frozen in time, both glasses are wrapped in a unique pattern: one illustrating a playful ensemble of organic, free-flowing elements, the other boosting a fascinating, geometric grid inspired by Baccarat’s characteristic crystal octagon.
Harcourt Flutissimo Vase
Because a celebration can’t do without some fine champagne and beautiful flowers, the original Harcourt 1841 champagne flute has been reimagined into a spectacular bubbly vase with elegant silhouette. The grand, hand-blown crystal flute perches on a white marble base that is perfectly sculptured in the signature Harcourt stem and hexagonal foot. A marriage of the past and present.
Harcourt Anniversary Collection, design by Marcel Wanders studio for Baccarat, 2021
Harcourt Mirage
A true masterpiece designed to make an entrance and challenge the odds. Measuring a stellar 1,20m, the Harcourt Mirage combines two vases together to be one. Not only physically but also in style: blending the aesthetics of the New Antique Vases with the codes of Harcourt as illustrated by its flattened cuts and the emblematic hexagonal foot at its heart. A vision of beauty that will leave one wondering.
