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José Lévy Revives Les Endiablés Collection for Saint-Louis

exhibition · 2026-05-22

French designer José Lévy has reentered a partnership with the renowned crystal maker Saint-Louis, marking a return fifteen years after their initial collaboration on the bold Endiablés collection. This new collection features three items: the Bubbles champagne flute, the Roemer Apollo, and a cocktail glass, all made from clear crystal with either mass-coloured or coloured-layered finishes. Founded in 1767 in the Münzthal Valley by King Louis XV, Saint-Louis transitioned to crystal production in the late 1700s under M de Beaufort. The brand became part of the Hermès Group in 1995. Lévy, celebrated for his multidisciplinary style and as the creative director for the French Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo in 2025, first presented the Endiablés collection in 2011 and the Corollaires vases in 2012. The new designs combine traditional Saint-Louis forms with Lévy's modern perspective, prioritizing aesthetics and encouraging innovative use, featuring ten hand-cut designs that pay homage to the maison's heritage.

Key facts

  • José Lévy revived the Endiablés collection for Saint-Louis after 15 years.
  • Three new pieces: Bubbles champagne flute, Roemer Apollo, cocktail glass.
  • Pieces are clear crystal, mass-coloured or coloured-layered in nine Saint-Louis shades.
  • Saint-Louis originated as a glassworks in the Münzthal Valley, revived by King Louis XV in 1767.
  • M de Beaufort discovered lead crystal production in the late 18th century.
  • Saint-Louis joined the Hermès Group in 1995.
  • Lévy first created Endiablés in 2011 and Corollaires vases in 2012.
  • Lévy directed the French Pavilion at the 2025 Osaka World Expo.

Entities

Artists

  • José Lévy
  • Paul Nicolas
  • Jean Sala
  • Jean Luce
  • Michel Colle
  • Maurice Dufrêne

Institutions

  • Saint-Louis
  • Hermès Group
  • Royal Glassware of Saint-Louis
  • Royal Cristallerie of Saint-Louis
  • Canvas

Locations

  • Münzthal Valley
  • France
  • Osaka

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