Waterford Crystal - Over 200 Years of Tradition

Experience the illustrious Irish heritage interlaced throughout all Waterford Crystal collections, available here at TSC Canada! Since 1783 Waterford Crystal has transformed ancient Ireland’s glass-making processes into luxury crystal manufacture. At the House of Waterford Crystal, located in Waterford, Ireland, a team of designers generates ideas and inspirations that later become precious masterpieces. Each crystal piece is minutely hand-crafted following strict quality standards and carefully inspected after each stage of production. All this to ensure that you receive an authentic Irish crystal of luxurious quality in your home. Shop Waterford Crystal glassware and home decor collection online and meet the heritage that stands out for over 200 years! From the humble beginning to today, the company has expanded its offerings beyond traditional bowls and classic interior pieces. The range now includes barware, dinnerware, flatware, vases, bowls & centrepieces, collectibles, lighting, gifts, and more to embrace and complete the luxurious lifestyle experience. Through collaborations and partnerships with important designers in the world of fashion and luxury living, Waterford Crystal has elevated its products. Cake plates, glasses, crystal flowers, clocks, decanters, chandeliers, champagne flutes and other pieces have achieved an unparalleled level of excellence and sophistication. The Waterford Story Established in 1783, Waterford Crystal was instantly recognized for the clarity and purity of colour on its pieces. The company’s founders, the brothers George and William Penrose, were committed to creating the finest quality crystal for drinking vessels and beautiful objects for the home. However, in 1853, the Penrose brothers' factory faced a difficult time and was unfortunately forced to close. After 94 years of dormancy, glassmaker Kael Bacik hired Miroslav Havel as chief designer for his fledgling glass-making company in Ireland. At the National Museum of Ireland, Havel studied the surviving samples of the Penrose brothers’ crystal from the 18th and 19th centuries. The unique cutting patterns made by the artisans of Waterford became the inspiration for the new company's product range. From these designs, Havel created in 1952 the iconic Lismore - the world’s best-selling and famous crystal pattern. The Penrose brothers' reputation for creating a luxury crystal of unsurpassed beauty and quality has transcended the centuries to this day. The most intricate, pristine crystal continues to come to life in the House of Waterford Crystal, at the heart of the Viking Triangle. With imagination and artistic vision, designers modernize Waterford's classic patterns to today's consumers' contemporary tastes.