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In 1951, in a small foundry nestled in the heart of the Sangre dè Cristo mountains in northern New Mexico, in the historic city of Santa Fé, is the home of Nambé, where the first timeless pieces began taking shape. Design excellence is one part of the Nambé story. The craft, how Nambé is made, is another. Exceptional craftsmanship guides the creations of all of their products from handcrafted metal to fine European crystal, and porcelain. While scientists credit the 7,000+ foot altitude of their foundries in Santa Fé, Nambé salutes the skills and experience of their people – as do we.

Nambé offers affordable luxury, timeless design, and everyday functionality. Dress it up or down, depending on your mood or the setting. Nambé designs are inspired by nature and create an elegant atmosphere all the while being easy to care for again and again. Their metals won’t tarnish so you can continue to present that same original luster every time; their porcelain is hand-finished, and their crystal is robust, yet elegant.

Below is a sampling of the Nambé designs we carry at this time. Please call or email us for items we currently have in stock. All items are available through our special order program.

With the discovery of a proprietary metal alloy in 1951,Nambé’s passion began and over the years has become a philosophy. To create their serving pieces, the Nambé metal is heated to over 1300° and then carefully ladled into a handmade sand mold, where it’s cast as one solid piece. Each piece is then shaped, polished, and buffed, passing through the hands of 15 craftsman. Nambé’s unique alloy will not crack, chip, tarnish or peel, and retains heat and cold. It has the luster of silver and the durability of iron, but contains neither, nor any lead or pewter. Their serving pieces are FDA-approved and safe for use with food and can be used on stovetops and in ovens

Butterfly Bowl [Metal]


Lounge Chip & Dip	Handled Tray	Tuscany Peppermill

In 1998, Nambé expanded its dedication to design by introducing a new collection of full-lead crystal pieces giving their design philosophy a voice through this sophisticated transparent material. Mouth blown and hand-cut, their crystal designers are an exciting collaborative effort between Nambé’s world-renowned designers and the finest European glassblowers. Nambé crystal designs are innovative and stylish. All Nambé crystal serving items and accessories are mad with at least 24% lead are safe for serving food.

Planer Bowl


Champagne Flutes	Amoré Bowl	Wave Frame

▪ Each Nambé piece goes through a series of shaping, grinding, buffing and polishing steps. Slight imperfections found on Nambé’s brilliant finish is characteristic of the sand-casting process, and since Nambé is handcrafted, no two pieces are exactly alike.

▪ Hand wash your Nambé metal with mild soap, a soft sponge and water. Dry immediately with a soft clean cloth. Never put Nambé in the dishwasher. Never leave Nambé in standing water.

▪ NEVER place Nambé in a microwave oven.

▪ Use care when placing heavier Nambé pieces on glass surfaces.

▪ Use Nambé Polish with 0000 grade steel wool may be used on bowls, platters, plates and casseroles. Do not use the polish or steel wool on any other Nambé items. Window cleaner and a soft cloth may be used for light cleaning. Silver or other metal polish is not recommended for Nambé items.

▪ Should you need to have your Nambé metal repolished, contact any store who carries Nambé products or you may call Nambé’s Customer Service Department at 800-443-0339.

▪ Crystal is a fragile material and requires delicate handling. Displaying in sunny windows for extended periods of time is not recommended. Hot water or sudden temperature changes may cause piece to break.

▪ To wash, use very warm water, not hot, and use any kind of abrasive-free detergent.

▪ Hand dry immediately with a soft cotton cloth to prevent spotting.

▪ Window cleaning liquid or rubbing alcohol can be used to clean any of the crystal pieces.

▪ If a chip is discovered, take your piece to a local crystal shop or crystal engraver for sanding.

▪ Removing Stains: Swirl a handful of uncooked rice in a solution of lemon juice or vinegar and warm water to remove residue inside a decanter or vase.

▪ Tough Stains: Try warm water with a denture cleaning tablet, allowing it to soak.

▪ Candleholders CAUTION - The candle must not burn within one inch of the crystal, as this may result in damage to the candleholder.

▪ Nambé porcelain is dishwasher safe, with the exception of decorated porcelain, which should be washed by hand.

▪ Nambé porcelain serving items are oven safe.

▪ Nambé porcelain is microwave safe, with the exception of any pieces decorated with gold, silver or platinum.

▪ Nambé Polish is expressly formulated to suit Nambé’s unique metal properties.

▪ This polish may be used on Nambé’s metal bowls, platters, plates and trays.

▪ When used in conjunction with 0000 grade steel wool and a soft cloth, Nambé Polish will keep your Nambé metal serving pieces gleaming year after year.