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What is special about Bohemian crystal?
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Bohemian crystal is known for its brilliance which is due to the high amount of lead in the crystal, creating more sparkle. Sometimes called Bohemian glass, this crystal is produced in regions of Bohemia and Silesia in the Czech Republic, which have a long history of glass-making since around 1250. Always purchase Bohemian crystal from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of Bohemian crystal from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
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Set of Six Mid-Century Bohemian Crystal Glasses
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Roma, IT
Rare and beautiful set of 6 engraved and hand-crafted crystal cups made in Bohemia.
One cup retains its original label.
Perfect condition
Another set of six identical cups is availa...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
A pair of handblown glass table lamps by Bohemia Glass
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of handblown glass table lamps by Bohemia Glass, made in Czechoslovakia, Late 20th century.
Existing wires, rewiring available upon request. Height 15″.
The lamp shades is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
ZBS, Modern Bohemian Citrine Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Bohemia Crystal, Bohemia
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful citrine yellow glass vase attributed to Miloslav Klinger for Zelesnobrodské Sklo back when the Czech Republic was still part of Czechoslovakia, circa 1960. Elegant draped t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
$132 Sale Price
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BOHEMIAN 1890 Pair of Lusters In Green Glass With Gold And Cut Glass Prisms
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of decorative glass lusters created in Bohemia.
This is a beautiful pair of antique Bohemian glass lusters created during the Victorian period, between the 1870 and 1900. They ...
Category
Antique 1890s Czech High Victorian Candelabras
Materials
Gold, Copper
Crystal Bohemia Glass Bowl
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Free-blown cranberry glass bowl, spike rim, ovoid form crystal by Bohemia Czechoslovakia.
Could be used as a vide poche or decorative desk accesso...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Bohemian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Crystal
A large Bohemia Cut Crystal Vase from early 20th Century
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large Bohemia Cut Crystal Vase from early 20th Century. Beautiful color and fine craftmanship. Can also be used as a wine cooler.
Wear consisten...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Vases
Materials
Crystal