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c1890-1900 Antique Anglo-Irish Traditional Cut Leaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
& Leaded Crystal Chandelier. This is a beauty! We acquired this in Nice, the South of France at auction.
Category
Antique 1890s Irish Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Louis XV1 Style Bronze and Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This sumptious chandelier from the Belle Epoque consists largely of a large hemispherical bag
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Scandinavian Modern "Bhaco" Lead Crystal Chandelier by Jonas Hilde, Norway 1965
By Jonas Hilde
Located in New York, NY
, 1965. The fixture was made to order and was not produced in quantity. 36 triple lead crystal elements
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Italian Gilt Iron and Lead Crystal Chandelier by G.Banci, circa 1970s
By Giovanni Banci
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
handcrafted chandelier is made of patinated and gilt iron, decorated with lead crystals tear drops and prism
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Metal
Grand Cut Crystal George III Chandelier w/ Faceted Column
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional Georgian style leaded crystal chandelier with 10 arms and four-foot length. It was
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Early 20th Century British George III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire
Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a captivating blend of Art Deco charm and Empire sophistication, our lead crystal
Category
2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chateau Lustre Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a captivating blend of Art Deco charm and Empire sophistication, our lead crystal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire
Vintage Cast Brass and Lead Crystal French Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous lead hand-cut crystal pendants and beads on a suspended Brass Frame. Amazing, unusual
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Gold Leaf Italian Palm Chandelier with Lead Crystals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful six-light handmade Italian Gold Leafed France with Lead Crystal Pendant. All new American
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
19th C Belle Epoque French Lead Crystal and Brass Sixteen Light Chandelier Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
stunning pair is composed of brass and leaded crystal and each feature eight scrolled brass arms with
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Lead
H 23 in W 29 in D 29 in
Antique 19th Century English All Lead Cut Crystal 12 Light Chandelier.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English fine quality all lead crystal 12 light chandelier with handsome cut
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Antique Irish Lead Crystal Two-Tier 9-Light Chandelier, Circa 1890-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finest antique turn of the century Irish lead crystal two-tier 9-light chandelier, Circa 1890-1910.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Large "Triedi" Chandelier by Venini Clear and Gold Leaded Murano Glass Crystal
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
alternating clear and light gold-tone leaded crystal prisms on a brushed steel armature. I purchased this
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Louis XVI Style Hot Air Balloon Chandelier Lead Crystal and Gilded Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
wonderful group of bright solid crystals in the shape of an arrow; inside the upper part of the chandelier
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Crystal and Rock Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Cypress, CA
Desirable pair Venetian Rock Crystal and lead crystal bronze 6-light chandelier, the frame is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Bronze
Italian Leaded Glass & Brass Monumental Mid-Century Chandelier, Gaetano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Leaded Glass & Brass Monumental Mid-Century Chandelier, Gaetano Sciolari .
Stunning
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Hollywood Regency Hanging Lamp made of Brass and Lead Crystal, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hannover, DE
what this rare ceiling lamp embodies. Made from high-quality brass and crystal balls, this small lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Seldom Seen Modernist Silver and Crystal Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Buffalo, NY
very rare silver plate and lead crystal Sciolari chandelier, Purchased in 1970 from original owner
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Lead
EARLY 19th CENTURY EMPIRE TUNDISH CHANDELIER IN IRON AND CRYSTALS
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful and elegant tundish chandelier with twelve lights. Made of wrought iron with lead
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Wrought Iron, Lead
Hollywood Regency chandelier lamp in Venetian style with crystal glass & leaves
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
This is a set of three ceiling lamps with crystal glass which makes it elegant and classy. This set
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Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Lead
H 25.99 in W 17.33 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Large Copper and Holophane Lead Crystal Pendant Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
shades from a decommissioned ship coupled with a large, prismatic Holophane lead crystal plate. Includes
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 8 in W 22 in D 22 in
Monumental Irish Crystal Georgian Nine Light Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Chandelier has lead crystal stem-pieces comprised with shallow relief cut diamond nesting sections of shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Art Deco Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
. Crafted with exquisite lead crystal, this chandelier is the result of meticulous in-house production
Category
2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
while offering modern sophistication. Crafted with exquisite lead crystal, this chandelier is the result
Category
2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
. Crafted with exquisite lead crystal, this chandelier is the result of meticulous in-house production
Category
2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
. Crafted with exquisite lead crystal, this chandelier is the result of meticulous in-house production
Category
2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
. Crafted with exquisite lead crystal, this chandelier is the result of meticulous in-house production
Category
2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
while offering modern sophistication. Crafted with exquisite lead crystal, this chandelier is the result
Category
2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
. Crafted with exquisite lead crystal, this chandelier is the result of meticulous in-house production
Category
2010s German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Style Crystal Chandelier Empire Sac a Pearl Palace Lamp Chrome
Located in Berlin, DE
. Crafted with exquisite lead crystal, this chandelier is the result of meticulous in-house production
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Wire
Stunning Vintage Chandelier, France, circa 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Large lead crystal and brass chandelier with 6 horns.
France, 1950s.
Made of high-quality crystal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass 16-Light Chandelier, Attr. to Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Lead Crystal Sixteen-Light Chandeliers, the solid bronze frames
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Gilded Leaded Crystal Chandelier from Bakalowits & Söhne, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
A very large, high-quality chandelier from the renowned manufacturer Bakalowits, Vienna, Austria
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
French 19th Century Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An excellent quality French nine light ormolu and lead crystal chandelier.
Circa 1890
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Adam Style Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier, circa 1935, Bohemia
Located in Alexandria, VA
Georgian style lead crystal chandelier. Based on a late 18th century design. Handcut prisms and
Category
Vintage 1930s European Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Our Exceptional, Large and Stunning Twenty Four Light Crystal Bruges Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Bruges lead crystal chandelier of large proportions, made to order.
Measures: Height 236 cm, diameter
Category
2010s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 92.92 in Dm 48.82 in
Waterford Lead Crystal Six Arm Chandelier
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Louisville, KY
Circa 1800; Provenance: Purchased from Nesle Gallery, NYC 1957.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Gold-Plated over Brass and Lead Crystal, Nine-Light, Italian Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Nine-light, Italian, gold plated over brass and lead crystal, two-tier chandelier. New wiring that
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Alexandria, VA
bedroom and so the chandelier has come home to be resold. This custom fixture was inspired by the crystal
Category
Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Lead
Amber Crystal Chandelier By Camer glass
By Camer Glass
Located in Houston, TX
Glowing amber lead crystal three tiered chandelier. Will brighten up any room
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
1940s Five-Arm German Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Five-arm German lead crystal chandelier from the 1940s. This item can be viewed at our 5 East 16th
Category
Vintage 1940s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
18th Century English Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This amazing Anglo-Irish lead crystal chandelier is elegantly proportioned in the classic Georgian
Category
Antique 1750s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Twelve-Light Rock Crystal and Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Twelve-light rock crystal and lead crystal chandelier.
Origin: Brazilian rock crystal, lead
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
1970s Strass/Swarovski, Lead Crystal, Chandelier by Joska, Bavarian Forrest
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Halle, DE
A 1970s strass/Swarovski, lead crystal - Chandelier by Joska, Bavarian Forrest, Germany.
The real
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1970s Strass/Swarovski, Lead Crystal, Chandelier by Joska, Bavarian Forrest
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Halle, DE
A 1970s strass/Swarovski, lead crystal - chandelier by the traditional maker: "Joska", Bavarian
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large 12 Light Rock Crystal and Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large 12 light rock crystal and lead Venetian crystal chandelier. Adorned with crystal beads
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal
Fine English Georgian Neoclassical Style Cut Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This classic Anglo-Irish "Waterford" style cut crystal eight arm chandelier features a beautifully
Category
Early 20th Century English George III Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th C French Bronze Doré and Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
chandelier has a crystal urn shaped stem. This chandelier has six outer arms and four inner arms, ten lights
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant Italian cut lead crystal chandelier from the 1940's.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant cut lead crystal Italian chandelier from the 1940â??s. All elements are hand forged and
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stunning Vintage Lead Crystal Five-Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage lead crystal chandelier with five arms. England, circa 1940.
Chandelier may be
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Early 19th Century Crystal Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
An early 19th century Gustavian brass alloy and lead crystal chandelier with a welcome center light
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Antique Louis XV Style Thirteen-Light Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
the crown
Antique Louis XV style bronze and lead crystal chandelier of unusual design, the upper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Finnish Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Rock Crystal, Lead Crystal and Amethyst 8 Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A tall and compact bronzed finish wrought iron rock crystal, lead crystal and amethyst chandelier
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Iron, Lead, Wrought Iron
15 Light Lead and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nickel plated lead and rock crystal chandelier. Has 15 lights. Elaborately detailed with crystal
Category
20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Nickel
Italian Cut Leaded Crystal Ten-Arm Chandelier
By Christofle
Located in Chicago, IL
Most likely Italian or French in origin, this ten arm cut crystal chandelier has hand blown glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Magnificent Antique Irish Lead Crystal 19th Century Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent antique Irish lead crystal 19th century chandelier. This is a beautiful, beautiful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Italian Cut Leaded Crystal Ten Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Most likely Italian in origin, this ten arm cut crystal chandelier has hand blown glass arms and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Outstanding Lead Crystal and Murano Glass Scrolled Chandelier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Impressive hand blown lead crystal and Murano glass chandelier with scrolled
arm design and with
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
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Lead Crystal Chandeliers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of lead crystal chandeliers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, metal and crystal, all lead crystal chandeliers available were constructed with great care. There are 42 antique and vintage lead crystal chandeliers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Lead crystal chandeliers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Lead crystal chandeliers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large lead crystal chandeliers can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller lead crystal chandeliers available at 1stDibs — each spanning 12 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made lead crystal chandeliers over the years, but those made by Holophane, Patrizia Volpato and Gaetano Sciolari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Lead Crystal Chandeliers?
Lead crystal chandeliers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,250, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $70,800.
Finding the Right Chandeliers And Pendants for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
Questions About Lead Crystal Chandeliers
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between K5 and K9 crystal relates to lead content. K5 crystal is 5 percent lead oxide and 95 percent glass, while K9 crystal is 91 percent glass and 9 percent lead oxide. You'll find a large collection of crystal decorative objects, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- What is full-lead crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Full-lead crystal is the term for crystal ware that contains at least 30% lead. By definition, only glass that is at least 24% lead is crystal. Under the technical definition, non-lead crystal is actually a type of glass with a high degree of brilliance. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of crystal wares.
- Is Baccarat lead crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 20, 2024Yes, 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. - Is Orrefors crystal lead free?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether Orrefors crystal is lead-free depends on its age. Since 1951, the brand hasn't used lead in its pieces. Earlier crystal ware may contain lead. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Orrefors crystal glassware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some Bohemia Crystal contains lead and some of it doesnt. According to their website, Bohemia Crystal produces four different lines: 24% lead crystal, lead crystal, crystalline and glass. Shop a collection of Bohemia Crystal from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Whether Waterford Marquis crystal is lead crystal depends on its age. Waterford gradually phased out the use of lead in its crystal wear and completely eliminated the material in 2023. Pieces manufactured before that time may or may not be lead crystal. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Waterford crystal ware.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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