Artisans at Saint-Louis have been handcrafting iconic glass and crystal pieces in rural France for nearly 450 years. Their chandeliers and tableware decorated French palaces in the 19th century. But as customers started embracing more casual glassware, Saint-Louis struggled to stay afloat.

For more information, head to www.saint-louis.com.

MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS:
How Native American Lacrosse Sticks Are Carved From Hickory Wood | Still Standing | Insider Business
https://youtu.be/_USWpG9xKUg
Why The Moulin Rouge Spent $4 Billion In Costumes | Still Standing | Insider Business
https://youtu.be/Qpf90cB7Kh4
How The Oldest Chocolate House In New York City Survived A Century | Still Standing
https://youtu.be/kAsqOlHXzDg
------------------------------------------------------
#crystals #stillstanding #france

Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more.

Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com
Insider Business on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider
Insider Business on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderbusiness
Insider Business on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider
Insider Business on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/disco....ver/Business_Insider
Insider Business on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider

How The Oldest Crystal Factory In France Makes $13,000 Paperweights | Insider Business