20/05/2026
Close to the Impressionists yet distinct from their more atmospheric sensibility, Caillebotte observed bourgeois interiors with an almost silent gaze, shaped by natural light, geometry, and the poetry of everyday detail.
In Le Déjeuner, presented at auction by Christie’s, the focus of the scene is not only the family gathered around the table, but also the ensemble of objects that constructs the domestic ritual: crystal, reflections, silver service, and transparency.
Among them emerge forms immediately recognizable as part of the Baccarat tradition, pieces also available in our store, including cut-crystal decanters, stands, and bowls that transform the table into a place of cultural expression as much as conviviality.
By the second half of the nineteenth century, Baccarat had already become synonymous with French excellence. Its creations were found in aristocratic and bourgeois residences throughout Europe, not merely as decorative objects, but as integral elements of a new language of living.
Caillebotte captures this dimension perfectly. The crystal reflects the morning light, multiplies surfaces, and introduces into the composition an almost suspended atmosphere. The table thus becomes a place of family memory, ritual, and continuity.
It is fascinating to observe how many of these objects remain remarkably contemporary. Even today, antique Baccarat models are collected for their ability to transcend time without losing either their presence or their modernity.
Today, we continue this dialogue through a selection of new and antique Baccarat pieces that preserves the connection between table artistry, history, and everyday life.
Gustave Caillebotte
Le Déjeuner
Oil on canvas
Painted in 1876
