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Fabergé Decorative Objects

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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Creator: Fabergé
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 Decorative Objects

Materials

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 Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Gold

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Fabergé Silver-Mounted Glass Covered Box
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful and rare, this superb silver-mounted cut glass box was crafted by the legendary Russian firm Fabergé. The rounded cut glass box features a diamond pattern, while the hinged...
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20th Century Russian Fabergé Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Imperial Faberge Carved Labradorite Ostrich on Nephrite Base, 20th Century
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
An imperial Faberge carved Labradorite ostrich on nephrite base, 20th century In original box. Limited Edition: 18/250 Measures: 7″ high x 3.5″ deep x...
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20th Century Unknown Fabergé Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Paper Knife by Fabergè, Early 20th Century
By Fabergé
Located in Roma, IT
Paper knife with silver swan-shaped handle and precious stones by Fabergè. Original velvet box. Realized in the early 20th century. Length 29 cm. Branding inside and out of...
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Early 20th Century Russian Fabergé Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Fabergé Enamel Table Clock
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
More than a simple clock, this timepiece by the revered Fabergé firm is a work of art. Created circa 1900 during the golden age of Fabergé, this exquisite circular table clock is comprised of translucent rose pink enamel accented by silver gilt. The radiating guilloché design creates a stunning visual effect. No detail was spared in creating this treasure, a testament to the excellence of Fabergé and the stewardship of the famed workmaster Henrik Wigström, who oversaw the creation of this timepiece as well as many of the famed Imperial Fabergé eggs...
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20th Century Russian Fabergé Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pair of Rare Important Statues Signed Faberge 1912 Russian Kamer Kazak Bodyguard
By Fabergé
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, very rare and highly collectible pair of Faberge signed cast and cold painted bronze statues of A.A. Kudinov and N.N. Pustynnikov, personal Kamer-Kazak bodyguards of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna A little history, the original sold at auction in 2013 for $5,200,000, I’ll include further information below which came from Sotheby’s These expertly made statues are as mentioned of A.A. Kudinov and N.N. Pustynnikov in dress parade uniforms with badges and medals, the coats trimmed with Imperial eagles, the cockaded fleece hats with gold braid, inscribed in Russian on the heels and soles of the boots 'Kamer-Kazak since 1894/A.A. Kudinov/Fabergé/1912' History The precise origin of these figures, which appear to be copies of – or models for – the well-known Fabergé hardstone...
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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Fabergé Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Victor Mayer, Modern Faberge 18ct Gold Pill Box & Stand
By Fabergé
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning, modern limited edition Russian Faberge 18ct gold box mounted on a detachable fitted four leg stand. The rectangular box has a hinged cover decorated with green guilloche enamels overlaid with rope twist trellising the joints to the cover mounted with diamonds and red rubies. The box has cut out corners which correspond with the matched stand. Both have impressed FABERGE marks along with 750 marks for 18ct gold and the box is numbered 39/100 and the stand 20/300. In 1990 Victor Mayer & Co was commissioned to resume manufacture of original Faberge objects.
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20th Century Russian Fabergé Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

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Fabergé decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Fabergé decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Fabergé were created in the Empire style in west asia during the 20th century. Prices for Fabergé decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,372 and can go as high as $118,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,945.
Questions About Fabergé Decorative Objects
  • 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.
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    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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