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Crystal and Gilt Bronze Seal, Empire Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Crystal and gilt bronze seal, Empire Period" Cachet of Empire period in crystal and gilt bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Paperweights

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Crystal and Gilt Brass Dresser Casket / Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful molded crystal jewelry chest, likely of French origin, with gilt brass hardware, 7 1/8 by
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rock Crystal and Gilt Metal Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1420 Rock crystal and gilt metal flush mount 3 internal lights 60 watt max candelabra based bulbs
Category

Vintage 1980s Flush Mount

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Baccarat Crystal and Gilt Bronze Figurine
Located in Madrid, ES
Baccarat crystal and gilt bronze figurine Figure in french gold bronze with baccarat sculpted
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Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Baccarat Crystal and Gilt Bronze Figurine
Baccarat Crystal and Gilt Bronze Figurine
H 18.12 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Italian Crystal and Gilt Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive Neoclassical style 17th Century Italian crystal and gilt basket style chandelier. ***not
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Antique 17th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Crystal and Gilt Bronze Jardinière, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Crystal and gilt bronze jardinière. France, late 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Vintage Crystal and Gilt Bronze Obelisks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Crystal and Gilt Bronze Obelisks. The obelisk separate in the middle as part of the
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Obelisks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Porcelain, Crystal and Gilt Bronze Pendant, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain, crystal and gilt bronze pendant. France, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Stunning Ernst Palme Swarovski Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier
By Ernst Palme
Located in Kingston, NY
This stunning Ernst Palme Swarovski crystal and gilt brass chandelier features (16) lights encased
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Monumental Italian Crystal and Gilt Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful monumental Italian crystal and gilt chandelier designed and manufactured in Italy. This
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

19th Century Neoclassical Baltic Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A 19th century neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze, twelve-light chandelier centred with
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian 19th Century Ormolu, Crystal And Gilt Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderfully decorative and whimsical Italian 19th century Ormolu, Crystal and Gilt Crystal
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Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century Italian Empire Beaded Crystal and Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century Italian Empire style crystal and gilt tole basket form chandelier. A
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Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s French six-light cut crystal and gilt bronze chandelier. Sold individually
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Baccarat Manner Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding 19th century French Baccarat manner crystal and gilt bronze chandelier. Featuring a
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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Elegant 19th Century Neoclassical Baltic Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A 19th century neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze, twelve-light chandelier centered with
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Crystal and Gilt Bronze, Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
A 19th century neoclassical style crystal and gilt bronze, twelve-light chandelier centered with
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Crystal and Gilt Bronze Vase by Boin-Taburet
By Boin-Taburet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A classic and opulent crystal and gilt bronze Louis XVI-style vase, its goblet-shaped heavy crystal
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Vases

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Italian Beaded Crystal and Gilt Bronze 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Italian beaded crystal and gilt bronze chandelier with 12 lights. Pretty
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze Italian Monumental
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Vintage 1950s Architectural Models

Materials

Malachite

Charles X cut crystal and gilt bronze toilet mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X toilet mirror in cut crystal and gilt bronze. The circular mirror with its guilloché
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Table Mirrors

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Louis XV Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XV rock crystal and gilt bronze 12 light chandelier.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair Of Baccarat style crystal and gilt bronze Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of French Baccarat style crystal and gilt bronze Table Lamps including floral swags.
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Fine Louis XVI Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and beautiful late 19th century French Louis XVI 16 light cut crystal and gilt bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Charles X Crystal and Gilt-Bronze Spirit or Perfume Dispenser
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An unusual Charles X crystal and gilt-bronze spirit or perfume dispenser, in the shape of a barrel
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Bottles

Materials

Ormolu

Painted Porcelain, Crystal and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp. France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted Porcelain, crystal and gilt bronze table lamp. France, circa 1890.
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Fine Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Eighteen-Light Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine cut crystal and gilt bronze neoclassical eighteen-light chandelier. This finely cast
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Exquisite All Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Boudoir Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite all rock crystal and gilt bronze six-light boudoir chandelier, of diminutive and yet
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Rock Crystal and Gilt Metal Silvered Cage Form Eight-Light Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of rock crystal and gilt metal silvered cage form eight-light chandeliers. Stock
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Set of Four Rock Crystal and Gilt Metal Chinoiserie Style Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four rock crystal and gilt metal chinoiserie style wall light sconces. Stock number: LS10.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

French 19th Century Empire Style 16-Light Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French Empire style 16-light crystal and gilt metal basket chandelier from the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The gilt bronze frame supporting eight similar gilt bronze torchiere form lights, surrounding a
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf, Bronze

French Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Girandoles, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive French 19 century Louis XV style hand carved Rock Crystal and gilt bronze six light
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Italian 19th Century Baccarat Crystal and Gilt Iron Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of Italian 19th century Baccarat crystal and gilt iron twelve light chandelier
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of spectacular French Louis XVI style tall cut rock crystal and gilt bronze lamps
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20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Baccarat Crystal and Gilt Bronze Pineapple Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding pair of 19th century French Baccarat crystal and gilt bronze pineapple form lamps. Very
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rare Baccarat & Jean Boggio ''Masquerade'' Crystal and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Jean Boggio
Located in New York, NY
crystal and gilt bronze centerpiece. A double overlay ruby-red or cranberry over clear crystal bowl with
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Louis XV Style Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier in Maison Baguès Style
Located in Montreal, QC
A very fine Maison Baguès style Louis XV style eight-light rock crystal and gilt bronze cage
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical style cut crystal and gilt bronze lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. It has got a crystal
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Italian Rock Crystal and Gilt Metal Three-Light Wall Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Rock Crystal and Gilt Metal Three-Light Wall Lights The mirrored and vase-shaped
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20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Refined chandelier in gilt bronze with rock crystal drops The body is formed from a band of
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Crystal and Gilt 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
Designed with a gilt rococo scroll frame and hung with faceted beaded swags and faceted drops, this
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Crystal and Gilt Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and elegant Russian 19th century neo-classical st. crystal and gilt metal nine light
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Rock Crystal And Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very charming French early 19th century Louis XV st. rock crystal and gilt metal
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

19th Century, French Empire Ground Crystal and Gilt Bronze Vase Centrepiece
Located in IT
19th century, French Empire ground crystal and gilt bronze vase centrepiece This Empire
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Vases

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Late 19th Century Empire Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lions' Heads Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Berlin, DE
French late 19th century Empire crystal and gilt bronze lions' heads vase Issuing from a slim
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Two light Sconces in Twinkled Star Shape
Located in New York, NY
, holding two gilt bronze flowers which will carry the electrified candles. Medium: Rock crystal and
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20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Mid Cenrury Crystal and Gilt Bronze Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, Italy 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Mid Century Modern 8-arm crystal and gilt bronze chandelier
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XVI style cut crystal and gilt bronze lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features an amphor
Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Restored 8 Arm Crystal and Gilt Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Restored Early 20th century gilt chandelier. Features eight arms dripping with crystals. Cleaned
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Baccarat Crystal And Gilt Bronze Epergne Centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in Norwood, NJ
Centerpiece epergne of gilt bronze and crystal. Gilt figural bronze mounted Baccarat crystal
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Table Fountain by F&C Osler of Birmingham
By F. & C. Osler
Located in New York, US
Our cut-crystal and gilt bronze fountain comes from the widely admired glass maker, F. & C. Osler
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Center Piece
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Fine cut crystal bowl garnished with gilt bronze.
Category

20th Century Other Serving Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Hobe Crystal and Gilt Metal Bracelet
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Super Fabulous Hobe Gilt Metal and Crystal Bracelet with Red, Clear and Blue Stones. Bracelet
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Vintage 1960s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hobe Crystal and Gilt Metal Bracelet
Hobe Crystal and Gilt Metal Bracelet
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W 1.25 in D 0.02 in L 7 in
Louis XVI Style Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XVI style cut crystal and gilt bronze lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features an amphor
Category

2010s Italian Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bagues 1950's Crystal and Gilt Metal Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant six arm gilt metal with delicate crystal leaf chandelier by Maison Bagues Measurement: 27
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair of Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lyre Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical Louis XVI style crystal and gilt bronze lyre candelabra, French, 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Chandelier in Crystal and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lace-shaped chandelier made with pearls of crystal adorned with crystal flowers. Six-arm lights
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Antique 1880s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Ernest Palme Faceted Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier
By Ernest Palme
Located in New York, NY
gilt washed frame featuring faceted cascading crystal drops in the center. Rewired for use in the USA
Category

20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Ernest Palme Faceted Crystal and Gilt Brass Pendant
By Ernest Palme
Located in New York, NY
Striking pendant chandelier with large faceted crystal prisms suspended on a 22-karat gilt brass
Category

20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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Crystal And Gilt For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the crystal and gilt you’re looking for. A crystal and gilt — often made from metal, stone and crystal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a crystal and gilt, we have 10422 options in-stock, while there are 265 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a crystal and gilt — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each crystal and gilt bearing mid-century modern, Louis XVI or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made crystal and gilt over the years, but those crafted by Palwa, Maison Baguès and Baccarat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Crystal And Gilt?

The average selling price for a crystal and gilt at 1stDibs is $3,868, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $400,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Crystal And Gilt
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Yes, crystal glass is real crystal. However, it's important to understand what the term means. In the world of glassware, crystal is a type of glass that features an additive like lead oxide, potassium carbonate or barium oxide to increase its durability. Crystal glass is crystal because it contains these additives, but it does not actually have a crystalline structure from a scientific perspective. The term crystal as used by glassworks comes from the word "Cristallo," which was pioneered by Italian glassblowers to describe high-end glassware. It doesn't have the same meaning as the word crystal when employed in scientific contexts. Shop a large collection of crystal glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Royal Leerdam Crystal was a Dutch glassmaking company founded in 1878. The company produced world-renowned glassware until 2020 when it closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Royal Leerdam Crystal glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A blue crystal is a type of natural stone that is used to bestow serenity and improve communication and clarity, as it is related to the wearer’s Throat Chakra. There are various types of blue crystals that one can choose from such as Kyanite, Blue Tiger’s Eye, Sodalite and Aquamarine among others. Shop a range of antique and vintage blue crystals on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nachtmann was founded in 1834 by glassmaker Michael Nachtmann. Its crystal has been described as ‘the clearest crystal glass’, and features cut decorations. You can shop a collection of Nachtmann crystal from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Moser crystal is from Karlovy Vary, Czechia. Ludwig Moser established his glassworks in the city in 1857. Today, Moser is well known for producing decorative objects like candlesticks and vases. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Moser crystal ware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Swedish crystal is crystal made in Sweden. It is renowned for its quality, and most is made in a region of Sweden known as Glasriket, or the Kingdom of Crystal. On 1stDibs, find an array of Swedish crystal pieces from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Essex crystal is a type of jewelry that features a polished dome made of rock crystal. Jewelry makers reverse-carve an image into the flat base of the crystal, and the image then becomes visible inside of the dome. Find a selection of Essex crystal jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Raw crystals are raw crystal stones. They are untreated and unprocessed in the raw form as you find them naturally on earth. Raw crystals are fragile in their untreated form. Findraw crystal lamps, jewelry and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gold gilt mirror has gold decorative details along the frame. Gilt mirrors often have a thin layer of gold leaf around the edges to create an attractive gold finish. Shop a collection of gold gilt mirrors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    St. Louis Crystal is a crystal manufacturer located in Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche, Lorraine, France. Founded in 1586, the company has the distinction of being the oldest glass manufacturer still in operation in the country. Shop a range of St. Louis Crystal decorative objects, art and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While Swarovski crystals aren’t naturally occurring, they are lead glass crystals made in the tradition of leaded glass with additives, including lead, to create their finished gemstone-like appearance. This would mean that they’re not actual gemstones but they are real crystal glass. Shop a collection of Swarovski from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Moser products are lead-free crystal. According to their website, the company has been using only lead-free crystal since 1893 to create some of the most skilled crystal products, with master-craft abilities and incredibly durable finishes. Shop a collection of Moser crystal from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bohemian crystal is also referred to as Bohemian glass and is considered to be very high-quality, made with skilled craftsmanship and very attractive. Initially produced in the regions of Bohemia and Silesia, this glass is made with a combination of potash and chalk. The result is a clear, colorless glass that is more stable that some other types of highly desirable art glass. Find a collection of expertly vetted Bohemian glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. Ancient Greeks and Romans believed this wine-colored quartz would keep them from getting drunk. Amethyst is a purple quartz, its beautiful violet hue — which can range from a light pink to a deep purple — is the result of irradiation, trace elements and iron impurities. Find amethyst jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purple crystal found in some geodes is usually amethyst. It is a variety of quartz commonly used to produce fine jewelry, such as rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Amethyst is also the birthstone for February. Shop a selection of geodes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Waterford Crystal is more than 225 years old. In 1783, business-minded brothers George and William Penrose founded the Waterford Glass House in southeastern Ireland because Irish glass was exempt from steep British import duties. The two wanted to make fine-quality wares and hired artisans from England, including master glassmaker John Hill. The factory's flint glass, a precursor to lead crystal, soon won a clientele among British and continental aristocrats. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Waterford Crystal pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things account for what is so special about Baccarat crystal. The quality and purity of the French maker's glass are exceptional. In addition, Baccarat crystal makers have a remarkable fluency with a range of design styles, from cut-glass neoclassical pieces to sinuously etched Art Nouveau designs. The brand also has an extensive history that sets it apart. Starting in the early 19th century, objects produced by the French company, from stemware to chandeliers to brightly colored paperweights, became staples of noble and wealthy households across Europe and as far afield as India. As a result, Baccarat has long been emblematic of luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. Find a collection of Baccarat crystal on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 20, 2024
    Yes, Baccarat is lead crystal. In order for a work of glass to be deemed “lead crystal,” its chemical composition needs to contain no less than 24 percent lead oxide. Historically, crystal glassware referred to decorative tableware and drinking vessels that was made of leaded glass. Today's "lead-free crystal" is made with barium oxide, zinc oxide, or potassium oxide instead of lead.

    One of the world’s foremost crystal manufacturers, Baccarat has long been emblematic of luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. While glass chandeliers were quite popular lighting fixtures for palatial homes in the 19th century — and they still bring welcome drama to a space — Baccarat chandeliers were different from the rest of the world’s supply. 

    At the time, artisans at Baccarat added nickel oxide to their leaded glass mixture during the manufacturing process, which made for a perfectly clear rock crystal imitation. Owing to distinct and innovative processes like these, which yielded strikingly clear pieces of glass, Baccarat chandeliers and pendants — as well as the company’s decorative objects, serveware and other glass pieces — were soon prized as symbols of wealth all over the world.

    Find antique and vintage Baccarat lighting for sale on 1stDibs.