The Preciosa glass company is known for its pristine Bohemian crystal and elegant lighting. Considered the premier crystal and glass company in the Czech Republic, it creates striking pieces favored by collectors around the world. Its elaborate crystal flower chandeliers and simple globe pendants carry a rich tradition of glassmaking that dates back nearly 500 years.
In 1948, a group of five large glass companies and several smaller workshops merged in the Czech city of Jablonec nad Nisou to become Preciosa. Formed under the Communist regime, Preciosa began as a labor camp. The government forced prisoners to work in the factory, often under poor conditions.
The fall of Communism in 1989 led to the company’s privatization. It was brought into private practice by Ludvík Karl, the same manager who ran Preciosa under Communist rule.
In 1993, the largest lighting manufacturer in the Czech Republic — Lustry Kamenický Šenov Inc. — merged with Preciosa to become a subsidiary. That year, the company put forth many initiatives to help nonprofits and charities across the country, as well as contribute to the development of science, research and professional training.
Preciosa later partnered with the nation’s Research Institute of Glass and Jewelry to develop its own lab and innovate in the industry.
Today, Preciosa operates as a group, associated with a number of subsidiary organizations bearing the Preciosa name: Preciosa Inc., Preciosa–Chandeliers Inc., Preciosa Figurines Ltd. and Preciosa Ornela Inc. It continues to create the finest in Bohemian crystal and exports its vibrantly ornate lighting fixtures internationally.
On 1stDibs, browse a selection of Preciosa chandeliers, wall lights and floor lamps.
XL Hotel Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blowed Frosted Glass Globes
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
XL hotel chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed frosted glass globes by Preciosa, Czechia. Large hotel chandelier with brass fixture produced and designed in Czechia by the f...
Brass
Grand Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Hand-blowed Frosted Glass Globes, 1960s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Grand Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed frosted glass globes, Czechia 1950s A large chandelier with a brass fixture was produced and designed in Czechia in the 1960s. A total of six large frosted glass globes and multiple smaller structured frosted glass globes. The pleasant light it spreads is very atmospheric. Completed with structured frosted glass and brass details, this enormous...
Brass
Mid-Century Chandelier with Brass Fixture & Hand-Blown Pearl-White Glass Globes
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Chandelier with Brass Fixture and Hand-Blown Pearl-White Glass Globes by Preciosa, Czechia, 1960 This stunning Mid-Century chandelier features a brass fixture designed a...
Brass
Grand Bohemian Chandelier with Brass Fixture & Hand-blowed Frosted Glass Globes
Located in Almelo, NL
Grand Bohemian chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed frosted glass globes, Czechia 1960s Grand Bohemian chandelier with a brass fixture were produced and designed in Czechia in the 1960s. A total of six large frosted glass globes and multiple more petite structured frosted glass globes pro chandelier. The pleasant light it spreads is very atmospheric. Completed with structured frosted glass and brass details, this enormous chandelier...
Brass
Brass Chandelier with Frosted Glass Globes, Czechia 1950s
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Brass chandelier with frosted glass globes, Czechia 1950s A large chandelier with a brass fixture was produced and designed in Czechia in the 1960s. A total of six large frosted glass globes and multiple smaller structured frosted glass globes. The pleasant light it spreads is very atmospheric. Completed with structured frosted glass and brass details, this enormous chandelier...
Brass
Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa Cz.
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Chandelier with brass fixture and hand-blowed glass globes by Preciosa, Czechia, 1960s This Chandelier was made in the 1960s and is from a grand hotel in Prague. It features a...
Brass
Exceptional Huge Brass and Frosted Glass Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Exceptional huge frosted glass and brass chandelier. The chandelier has a very impressing size and is a real eye catcher in every room. 37 x E14 fitting. Please consider the producti...
Brass
Brass Chandelier Composed of Multiple Clear and Textured Glass Ball Elements
Located in New York, NY
Brass chandelier composed of multiple clear and textured glass ball elements. 6 standard.
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass & Opaline Glass, Italy
By Stilnovo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian sputnik chandelier made of polished brass attributed to Stilnovo, in good condition. The detailed round pendant is composed with twenty ha...
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Large Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier in the Manner of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning, very large Murano glass and brass chandelier in the manner of Stilnovo. The chandelier has a very impressive size and is a real eye catcher in every room. Matching wall lam...
Brass
Restored Mid-Century Chandelier, Brass, Opaline Glass, Rewired, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This original and visually captivating pendant chandelier, originating from the 1960s, represents an exceptional and highly valued example of Czechoslovak design production carrying ...
Brass
Grappolo Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with white Murano glass globes mounted on polished brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 31 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each...
Brass
