Maria Theresia Chandelier
20th Century Beautiful Maria Theresia chandelier / lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century beautiful Maria Theresia chandelier / lamp
Brass, chased. High baluster-shaped body
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Beautiful Original Maria Theresia Chandelier in the Baroque Style from 1880
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful baroque chandelier in the Maria Theresia style colored glass hanging in fantasy-style
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Antique 1880s Austrian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
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Maria-Theresia Parlor Chandelier Lobmeyr, circa 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A classical form of the so called "Maria-Theresia-Chandelier," which were made in Austria since
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
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Original Lobmeyr, Maria-Theresia Parlor Chandelier, circa 1920
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A classical form of the so called "Maria-Theresia-Chandelier," which were made in Austria since
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Eight-Arm Marie Thérèse Style Crystal Chandelier, Austria, circa 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
of the Empress Maria Theresia (1717-1780). 'Maria-Theresia-Chandeliers' were made in Austria since
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
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20th Century Maria Theresia Style Cut Crystal Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass/cut crystal chandelier in Maria Theresia style made in the 1960s probably by Lobmeyr in
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Magnificent Large Lobmeyr Maria Theresia Baroque Chandelier 20th Century
By J.L Lobmeyr, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Saloon chandelier crown-shaped Baroque style, hand-wrought metal-frame in gold colour, partly
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
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Lobmeyr Baroque Maria Theresia Parlor Chandelier, Crystal Glass, Vienna, 1940s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
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Lobmeyr Maria Theresia Style Chandelier 1950s Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass
By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits & Söhne, Palwa
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Fantastic six light J. & L. Lobmeyr "Maria Theresia Style" chandelier, Vienna, Austria 1950s. The
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Original Maria Theresien Rococo Chandelier, Leaf Gilded, Newly Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
a original item of the time of Maria Theresia and Mozart
Can be electrified on demand suitable
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Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental Maria Theresia ceiling chandelier in Baroque style.
Baluster- formed with broken
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Maria Theresia Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the maria theresia chandelier you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, crystal and stone, every maria theresia chandelier was constructed with great care. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage maria theresia chandelier now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer maria theresia chandelier, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A maria theresia chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made maria theresia chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Groenensteyn, J. & L. Lobmeyr and Woka Lamps are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Maria Theresia Chandelier?
A maria theresia chandelier can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,228, while the lowest priced sells for $728 and the highest can go for as much as $70,159.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights 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 and vintage 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 (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), 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.
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 whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — 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.
Questions About Maria Theresia Chandelier
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022Maria Theresa chandeliers are made by a variety of companies in many different locations throughout the world. The first Maria Theresa chandelier was made for the Empress of Austria, Maria Theresa, who was crowned the Queen of Bohemia in 1743. The distinctive shape of this chandelier, with glass crystal adornment, is often replicated today and is still considered the height of luxury in chandeliers. Find a collection of expertly vetted Maria Theresa chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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