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Fabergé

Russian

Best known for creating the lavishly ornate and intricately devised Imperial Easter eggs given by the last czars to their families as annual holiday gifts, the House of Fabergé was the most prestigious Russian luxury goods maker of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Serving the aristocracy and the well-to-do through stores in St. Petersburg, Moscow and as far afield as London, Fabergé crafted a wide range of jewelry, clock cases, silver and myriad objets de vertu that included picture frames, cigarette boxes, cufflinks and carved hardstone floral and animal figurines. Following the revolution, the firm was closed by the Soviet state in 1918.

Master goldsmith Gustav Fabergé, a descendant of Huguenot emigrées, founded the company in St. Petersburg in 1842. The firm did a brisk trade among the lesser nobility and the merchant class, but it flourished under the guidance of Gustav’s eldest son Peter Carl Fabergé, who took over in 1872.

Cosmopolitan, widely-traveled and himself a master goldsmith, the younger Fabergé drew early design inspiration when he volunteered to catalogue and restore pieces in the imperial jewelry collection in the Hermitage. Fabergé pieces based on historical jewelry from the Hermitage caught the attention of Czar Alexander III at a Moscow exhibition in 1882, and three years later he commissioned the first Imperial Easter egg as a gift for the czarina. (Relatively simple in design compared to the complex cloisonné-adorned eggs that followed, the first egg was a white-enameled ovoid containing a gold “yolk” that held a gold hen, which in turn contained a replica of the imperial crown from which hung an egg-shaped ruby pendant.) Czar Nicholas II continued the tradition, presenting two eggs each Easter — one for his wife and one for his mother. As the appointed goldsmith to the royal court, the House of Fabergé became the darling of Russian aristocrats as well as wealthy patrons across Europe. Many and varied objets — hundreds of thousands by one count — were made to meet their demand. The firm employed some 500 craftsmen and designers when it was shuttered.

After the Russian Revolution, the Fabergé name and trademark endured a checkered passage through the 20th century. Family members left their homeland in 1918 and set up a new business in Paris that was mainly concerned with repairing and restoring earlier-made wares. The name was adopted by an American fragrance and beauty products maker in the late 1930s, and later authorized by the family in a 1951 agreement. The trademark has been subsequently sold several times, and attached to numerous products including jewelry.

For connoisseurs, true Fabergé refers to items made in the firm’s brief, golden decades from 1885 to 1917. Collectors are advised to make a study of Fabergé works in museum collections such as the Victoria & Albert and the Royal Collection in London to gain an understanding of the quality of genuine goods made by the original firm, and then to purchase only from reputable and reliable dealers, such those at 1stDibs.

As you will see from the vintage jewelry and objects on these pages, Fabergé pieces are richly redolent of a romantic past, and a source of thorough delight.

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Fabergé Imperial Collection Louis XVI Style 925 Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Fabergé
Located in Braintree, GB
In the intricate tapestry of history, certain objects emerge as shimmering gems, reflecting the opulence and grandeur of bygone eras. Among these treasures, the Fabergé Imperial Coll...
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20th Century Italian Fabergé

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Silver

Golden Dragon Black Crystal Faberge Objet d'Art
By Fabergé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome art object. Jet black crystal with raised 24 karat gold gilding and dots. Engraved on the bottom "No 272 T Faberge" from an edition of 750. Small blemish at the base, missin...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Fabergé

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Crystal, Gold

Set of 6 Faberge 84 Zolotniks (.875) Standard Silver Tablespoons, circa 1880
By Fabergé
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Faberge 84 zolotniks (.875) standard silver tablespoons, circa 1880. A splendid set, marks for their Moscow store. The Imperial Warrant double-headed eagle also is clear on ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Fabergé

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Silver

Collection of Four Miniature Imperial Glasses and Case by The House of Faberge
By Fabergé
Located in San Diego, CA
A collection of four miniature imperial glasses and case by The House of Faberge, circa 1990s. The glasses are in very good condition with no chips or cracks and each one measures ap...
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Late 20th Century Slovenian Fabergé

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Glass

Superb Fabergé Solid Silver Cocktail Shaker
By Fabergé
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb Fabergé sterling cocktail shaker, featuring a polished, round, tapered body on a flared base. Both on the lid and shaker body have the Romano...
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1990s Italian Other Fabergé

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Silver

Superb Fabergé Solid Silver Cocktail Shaker
Superb Fabergé Solid Silver Cocktail Shaker
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H 9.06 in Dm 3.35 in
Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set
By Puiforcat, Christofle Cardeilhac 1, Fabergé, Limoges
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Stunning 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set by the World's Premier French Silversmiths "Emile Puiforcat" (Current...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fabergé

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Imperial Vodka and Caviar Set in Fabergé Crystal
By Fabergé
Located in Milano, MI
Imperial Vodka and Caviar Set in Fabergé Crystal. The set includes a new Faberge, two vodka glasses, a caviar bowl and a bottle. It includes a box. Egg - Ø 15 cm h 25 cm Fabergé refers to the renowned House of Fabergé, a company of Russian jewelers and craftsmen known for creating intricate and luxurious Fabergé eggs. The company was founded in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1842 by Gustav Fabergé, and subsequently continued by his son, Peter Carl Fabergé. Fabergé eggs are perhaps the Maison's most iconic and celebrated creations. These were decorated and jeweled eggs...
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1940s Russian Empire Vintage Fabergé

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Crystal

Pair of Frosted Crystal Snow Dove Candlesticks by Igor Carl for Faberge
By Fabergé
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning pair of frosted crystal snow dove candlesticks by Igor Carl for The House of Faberge, circa 1980s. The candlesticks are in very good condition with no chips or cracks and ...
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Late 20th Century French Fabergé

Materials

Crystal

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Fabergé furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Fabergé furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Fabergé furniture, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Fabergé were created in the Empire style in west asia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Pavel Ovchinnikov, Ivan Khlebnikov, and Lomonosov Porcelain. Prices for Fabergé furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $500 and can go as high as $118,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,197.
Questions About Fabergé
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Faberge makes fine jewelry and other items including silver tableware. Although Faberge is known around the world for their Easter eggs, the House of Faberge has a long history of creating exceptional jeweled items and paying great attention to detail. The brand is still in business today and offers a wide range of luxe jewelry options. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Faberge pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Faberge watches are made in Geneva, Switzerland. Faberge is Renowned for its luxury jewelry and timepieces and has enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Faberge watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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