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What is a Maria Theresa chandelier?

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What is a Maria Theresa chandelier?
A Maria Theresa chandelier is a decorative hanging lighting fixture that originated from Austria in the 18th century. It features a curvy metal frame covered with crystal rosettes that hold cut crystal drops. On 1stDibs, find a range of Maria Theresa chandeliers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Twenty-Four-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding crystal and doré bronze chandelier crafted by Baccarat is truly a splendid sight to behold. Of monumental size and opulent design, it bears all the hallmarks of that company’s exceptional style. This stunning 24-light piece is composed of Hundreds of beautifully designed, oversized, luminous prisms and beads of hand wood-polished crystal hang from scrolling branches of doré bronze. A large ball pendant and a central crystal column provide a sense of weight and substance to this ethereal design. The French House of Baccarat has been internationally recognized for its magnificent glass creations for over 200 years. During the mid-19th century, their chandeliers and tableware were favoured greatly by European royalty, including Louis XVIII, Charles X, Louis Phillipe, Emperor Napoleon III, Czar Nicholas II...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Baccarat Greek Key Motif Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
French (19th Century) frosted & clear Baccarat crystal chandelier with two-tiered ten upswept swirl arms having etched Greek key motif bobeche & crysta...
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Large Exquisite French Baccarat Crystal Mille Nuits Twelve Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the enchantment of the "Mille Nuits" collection, a unique and masterfully restyled expression of Oriental magic designed by Mathias. This collection transports you into a ...
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Early 2000s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large cage-shaped chandelier in gilded bronze presenting a beautiful and generous ornamentation in Baccarat crystal composed of large pendants, daggers (4 daggers in the ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Baccarat Crystal Exceptional Chandelier, France, Early 19th Century
By Baccarat
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding and rare original baccarat chandelier. The supporting structure is made of silver plated brass. The central rod is solid iron. The chandelier states no signing because at...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

French Antique Baccarat Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from France by Baccarat. This fixtures features glass crystal adornment and spheric drops. The structure is pewter. It has been newly wired to fit US standards. The curren...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Pewter

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