Christian Dior - Drinking service (16) - Montaigne - Crystal - Office service





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Exclusive Crystal Table Service by Christian Dior – 16 Pieces (Manufacture from the 1980s).
Where haute couture mastery meets the art of the table, this extraordinary and very rare service signed Christian Dior is born. Made in France around the 1980s (the golden period for Dior Maison), this set perfectly embodies the sophisticated, geometric, avant-garde aesthetics typical of vintage design.
Each piece stands out for a heavy, high-quality crystal, with impeccable brightness and echo. The design is a triumph of formal rigor and elegance: the cup features a clear, strict hexagonal facet that captures and reflects light in a spectacular way. The true sculptural element is the inverted truncated pyramid stem, punctuated by a series of tight and descending rings that provide a solid, ergonomic grip and an unparalleled dramatic impact on the table.
A service born not only to astonish but to redefine the concept of art de la table signed by one of the most famous maisons in the world.
Composition of the Service and Measurements (Total 16 Pieces)
The service is perfectly calibrated for 4 people and consists of 4 glasses for each of the 4 models:
4 Elegant Champagne Flutes, elongated and refined, ideal to enhance the perlage. Dimensions: Height 18 cm | Mouth 5 x 5.3 cm
4 Water/Grand Goblets, Majestic in weight and high stability. Dimensions: Height 13.5 cm | Mouth 7 x 7.5 cm
4 Wine Glasses Proportioned to exalt great varietals with geometric style. Dimensions: Height 12.5 cm | Mouth 6.5 x 6.3 cm
4 Cognac/Digestif Glasses, Small masterpieces in miniature that faithfully replicate the proportions of the larger glasses. Dimensions: Height 8 cm | Mouth 4.2 x 4 cm
Technical Details and Conditions
Brand: Christian Dior (France)
Estimated Period: Circa 1980 (Vintage Design / Luxury Modernism)
Material: Heavy crystal with high refractive index, hand-cut and finished.
Signature/Branding: Each crystal bears the signature “Christian Dior” elegantly engraved in acid on the hexagonal base, guaranteeing absolute authenticity.
Condition / State of preservation: The service is structurally intact: all pieces are strictly free of chipping, cracks, or chips on the sharp edges. Being a vintage set used over time, some glasses show light superficial scratches due to washing and use through the years. Please view the detailed photo gallery carefully, which is an integral part of the description, to assess the real state of the pieces. The price accounts for these slight signs of time.
Historical notes for the collector
In the 1980s, Christian Dior collaborated with the most prestigious European crystal-makers to produce geometric, high-level tableware lines destined for its exclusive boutiques. Finding today an entirely signed set free of cracks represents an excellent buying opportunity for collectors and luxury vintage lovers, ideal for enriching a refined table or a high-class display case.
The service is shipped with professional, ultra-protected packaging, with every piece individually packed and tracked shipping.
Exclusive Crystal Table Service by Christian Dior – 16 Pieces (Manufacture from the 1980s).
Where haute couture mastery meets the art of the table, this extraordinary and very rare service signed Christian Dior is born. Made in France around the 1980s (the golden period for Dior Maison), this set perfectly embodies the sophisticated, geometric, avant-garde aesthetics typical of vintage design.
Each piece stands out for a heavy, high-quality crystal, with impeccable brightness and echo. The design is a triumph of formal rigor and elegance: the cup features a clear, strict hexagonal facet that captures and reflects light in a spectacular way. The true sculptural element is the inverted truncated pyramid stem, punctuated by a series of tight and descending rings that provide a solid, ergonomic grip and an unparalleled dramatic impact on the table.
A service born not only to astonish but to redefine the concept of art de la table signed by one of the most famous maisons in the world.
Composition of the Service and Measurements (Total 16 Pieces)
The service is perfectly calibrated for 4 people and consists of 4 glasses for each of the 4 models:
4 Elegant Champagne Flutes, elongated and refined, ideal to enhance the perlage. Dimensions: Height 18 cm | Mouth 5 x 5.3 cm
4 Water/Grand Goblets, Majestic in weight and high stability. Dimensions: Height 13.5 cm | Mouth 7 x 7.5 cm
4 Wine Glasses Proportioned to exalt great varietals with geometric style. Dimensions: Height 12.5 cm | Mouth 6.5 x 6.3 cm
4 Cognac/Digestif Glasses, Small masterpieces in miniature that faithfully replicate the proportions of the larger glasses. Dimensions: Height 8 cm | Mouth 4.2 x 4 cm
Technical Details and Conditions
Brand: Christian Dior (France)
Estimated Period: Circa 1980 (Vintage Design / Luxury Modernism)
Material: Heavy crystal with high refractive index, hand-cut and finished.
Signature/Branding: Each crystal bears the signature “Christian Dior” elegantly engraved in acid on the hexagonal base, guaranteeing absolute authenticity.
Condition / State of preservation: The service is structurally intact: all pieces are strictly free of chipping, cracks, or chips on the sharp edges. Being a vintage set used over time, some glasses show light superficial scratches due to washing and use through the years. Please view the detailed photo gallery carefully, which is an integral part of the description, to assess the real state of the pieces. The price accounts for these slight signs of time.
Historical notes for the collector
In the 1980s, Christian Dior collaborated with the most prestigious European crystal-makers to produce geometric, high-level tableware lines destined for its exclusive boutiques. Finding today an entirely signed set free of cracks represents an excellent buying opportunity for collectors and luxury vintage lovers, ideal for enriching a refined table or a high-class display case.
The service is shipped with professional, ultra-protected packaging, with every piece individually packed and tracked shipping.
