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.
Mid-Century Brass Ceiling Lights with Four Pearl White Glass Globes
By Preciosa
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Brass Ceiling Chandeliers with Four Pearl White Glass Globes. This set of large midcentury brass ceiling lights or...
Brass
$1,120
H 25 in Dm 27.5 in
Italian Gold-Plated Brass Chandelier with 6 Glass Globes in Style Angelo Brotto
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very decorative and beautiful chandelier made of brass, fitted with five E14 sockets with glass ball shades. Made by Hans Agne Jakobsseon in the 1960s. The fixture requires five Euro...
Metal, Brass
Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron with Milk Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous Brutalist gilt iron sunburst flush mount with opaline glass globe, France, 1950s. This sunburst light fixture features a double layer of leaves / rays surrounding a central milk glass globe shade. This stunning ceiling flush mount combines Hollywood Regency and Brutalist accents. Each leaf is richly adorned by the hammer work. Nice patina showing its original gold leaf gilding. It can be placed flush mounted or as a pendant hanging from a chain at the desired height. Newly wired. Overall Measures: 45 cm diameter x 22 cm H // 17,71 in diameter x 8,66 in H We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of light fixtures, pendants lights and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to enjoy the whole collection. Sunburst flush mount light // sunburst pendant lamp // sunburst ceiling light fixture // Sunburst Gilt Iron Light...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lights by Jørn Utzon, Brass & Metal
By Jørn Utzon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two brass and enameled metal pendants by Jørn Utzon. Denmark.
Metal, Brass
$657Sale Price / item|22% Off
H 10 in Dm 12 in
Stepped Art Deco Skyscraper Ceiling Mounted Globe with Fixture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large stepped Art Deco skyscraper ceiling mounted school house globe with new UL compliment chrome fitter. Can be on a chain or a pole with a 5"-3...
Glass
Vintage Burger Chef Icosahedron Glass Globe Lights
Located in Hanover, MA
Genuine treasure from America's burger wars of the 1960's, we have two of these opaque white glass globes from the iconic Burger Chef restaurants purchased...
Glass, Acrylic
Four Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Lights, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Set of four ceiling lights with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1960s second half. The lamps are fully working and in very good vi...
Porcelain, Glass
Vertical Brass Chandelier with Alabaster Globes
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New design by Glustin Luminaires, following our works with alabaster, we offer this new variation made of a vertical brass stem which supports various sized enlightened alabaster glo...
Alabaster, Brass
Murano Glass Leave Flush Mount or Ceiling Lights
Located in Rome, IT
This ceiling light realized in pure Murano glass leaves with gold intrusion. Available also with clear graniglia leaves. Amazing 24-carat gold-plated structure and canopy. This beaut...
Glass
$1,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.5 in Dm 10.75 in
Pair Brass and Beveled Graduated Glass Ceiling Lights
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of brass four-arm ceiling lights with four sides of graduated and beveled glass. Each side features three layers of glass plates that step down in size from the center. One of...
Brass
$4,047Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Large Starburst Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture with Milk Glass Globe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching gilt wrought iron sunburst ceiling flush mount with milk glass lampshade and scroll work accents. Spain, 1950s Rare find. This light fixture features a sunburst structu...
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
Graceful Italian Iridescent Murano Glass Ceiling Lights, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
This amazing ceiling light realized in a pure Iridescent Murano glass, giving a special light effect even when switched off. Two E 27 lights spread a magical light. Measures: Dia...
Glass
Mid-Century Glass Prisms and Chrome Ceiling Fixture Kinkeldey Era
By Kinkeldey, VEB Narva
Located in Hanover, MA
1960s crystal pendant or flush mount produced by VEB Kristalleuchte in the GDR featuring stepped hexagonal glass prisms on a chrome frame. Rewired/Takes six candelabra size bulbs up to 60 watts each. Comes with original ceiling canopy and length of chain but can easily be mounted flush to ceiling...
Crystal, Chrome