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






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Exclusive Crystal Glass Table Service by Christian Dior – 16 Pieces (Manufactured in the 1980s).
Where the mastery of high fashion meets the art of the table, this extraordinary and rarissime service signed Christian Dior was born. Made in France around the 1980s (the Golden Era for the Dior Maison line), this set perfectly embodies the sophisticated, geometric, and avant-garde aesthetics typical of vintage design.
Each piece stands out for a heavy, high-quality crystal with impeccable brilliance and echo. The design is a triumph of formal rigor and elegance: the cup features a clear, strictly faceted hexagonal profile 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, graduated rings that provide a solid, ergonomic grip and an unparalleled visual 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 Slender Champagne Flutes – elegant and refined, ideal to highlight the perlage. Dimensions: Height 18 cm | Rim 5 x 5.3 cm
4 Water/High Goblet Glasses – majestic, with substantial weight and great stability. Dimensions: Height 13.5 cm | Rim 7 x 7.5 cm
4 Wine Glasses – Proportioned to exalt great grape varieties with a geometric style. Dimensions: Height 12.5 cm | Rim 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 | Rim 4.2 x 4 cm
Technical Details and Conditions
Brand: Christian Dior (France)
Estimated Period: Around 1980 (Vintage Design / Luxury Modern Antiquarian)
Material: Heavy crystal of high refractive index, hand-cut and finished
Signature/Branding: Each individual glass bears the signature “Christian Dior” elegantly engraved in acid on the hexagonal base, providing absolute authenticity
Conditions / State of Preservation: The service is structurally intact: all pieces are strictly free of chips, cracks, or nicks on the sharp edges. Being a vintage set used over time, some glasses show light superficial scratches due to washing and use over the years. Please carefully review the detailed photo gallery, which is an integral part of the description, to assess the actual condition 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-end dining lines destined for the brand’s exclusive shops. Finding today a fully signed set without cracks represents an excellent purchasing opportunity for collectors and luxury vintage enthusiasts, ideal to enrich a refined table or a high-class display case.
The service will be shipped with professional, ultra-protective packaging, with each piece individually packed and tracked shipping.
Exclusive Crystal Glass Table Service by Christian Dior – 16 Pieces (Manufactured in the 1980s).
Where the mastery of high fashion meets the art of the table, this extraordinary and rarissime service signed Christian Dior was born. Made in France around the 1980s (the Golden Era for the Dior Maison line), this set perfectly embodies the sophisticated, geometric, and avant-garde aesthetics typical of vintage design.
Each piece stands out for a heavy, high-quality crystal with impeccable brilliance and echo. The design is a triumph of formal rigor and elegance: the cup features a clear, strictly faceted hexagonal profile 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, graduated rings that provide a solid, ergonomic grip and an unparalleled visual 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 Slender Champagne Flutes – elegant and refined, ideal to highlight the perlage. Dimensions: Height 18 cm | Rim 5 x 5.3 cm
4 Water/High Goblet Glasses – majestic, with substantial weight and great stability. Dimensions: Height 13.5 cm | Rim 7 x 7.5 cm
4 Wine Glasses – Proportioned to exalt great grape varieties with a geometric style. Dimensions: Height 12.5 cm | Rim 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 | Rim 4.2 x 4 cm
Technical Details and Conditions
Brand: Christian Dior (France)
Estimated Period: Around 1980 (Vintage Design / Luxury Modern Antiquarian)
Material: Heavy crystal of high refractive index, hand-cut and finished
Signature/Branding: Each individual glass bears the signature “Christian Dior” elegantly engraved in acid on the hexagonal base, providing absolute authenticity
Conditions / State of Preservation: The service is structurally intact: all pieces are strictly free of chips, cracks, or nicks on the sharp edges. Being a vintage set used over time, some glasses show light superficial scratches due to washing and use over the years. Please carefully review the detailed photo gallery, which is an integral part of the description, to assess the actual condition 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-end dining lines destined for the brand’s exclusive shops. Finding today a fully signed set without cracks represents an excellent purchasing opportunity for collectors and luxury vintage enthusiasts, ideal to enrich a refined table or a high-class display case.
The service will be shipped with professional, ultra-protective packaging, with each piece individually packed and tracked shipping.
