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
J.T. Kalmar Sun Mid-Century Brass Chandelier Ceiling Lamp, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century modernist brass chandelier / ceiling Light / flush mount from the 1950s, model „Sonne“ (sun), executed by Kalmar Vienna. In good condition with nice patina on...
Brass
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
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
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
$690Sale Price|40% Off
H 16 in W 13 in D 13 in
Large Art Deco School House Milk Glass Ceiling Mounted Globe with Fitter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A newly adorned 16" Art Deco schoolhouse ceiling-mounted globe showcases an elegant stepped design. Enhanced with a modern chrome fitter meeting UL...
Chrome
$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
Mid-Century Multicolor Flower Glass Ceiling Light, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
This amazing flower basket is made of dozen of precious Murano flowers glasses. Pink, yellow, blu, light blu and Ice color handblown flowers. Available a pair and also a pair of ext...
Blown Glass
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
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
$9,467Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in Dm 49.22 in
Pair Mid-Century Murano Chandelier Ceiling Lights
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass consist of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is plated with gold 18 lights spread a magical light. Measures: Diameter 126 cm, height 65 cm a...
Metal