Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat is a leading French art glass manufacturer. The company was established in the year 1765 by Louis XV of France. The term ‘Baccart’ is seen used to refer to the glasses and glassware that were produced by the company. Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat was the first to produce soda glass. In 1816, the company began production of high quality art glass and decorative glassware. Baccarat is famous for its ornamental paperweights, lead crystal and designer glassware, perfume bottles, and similar decorative items.