Crystal and brass candle holder with 4 arms, made by Cristallerie Schneider in the 1950s

Ø cm 16 h cm 36

Cristallerie Schneider is a French company known for its artistic glass and crystals. The company was founded in 1833 by Charles Schneider in Baccarat, France, an area with a long history of glass manufacturing.

Cristallerie Schneider is renowned for its high-quality crystal, often characterized by vibrant colors, intricate designs and unique decorative techniques. Their most famous technique is “verre églomisé,” which involves applying gold leaf or another metal to the inside of a piece of crystal, then etching a design through the metal leaf to reveal the crystal underneath. Cristallerie Schneider pieces are considered to be of great value and can be found in museums and private collections around the world. The company is still active today and continues to produce beautiful and innovative crystal pieces.