Crystal chandeliers have been symbols of elegance and prestige for centuries. One of the rarest and most beautiful decorative techniques used to embellish them is high-enamel painting.
High enamel is a special glassy substance applied to the surface of chandelier glass components in a thick, textured layer. After firing, the painting develops a delicate relief, vivid colors, and exceptional durability. Chandeliers painted with high enamel often feature rich floral motifs, ornamental patterns, and gilded details.
The technique of high-enamel painting is one of the oldest decorative methods in Europe and began developing during the Renaissance. Its roots reach even further—early forms of enameling were found in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. The modern form of high enamel, as we know it today, evolved much later and reached its peak in the 18th and 19th centuries. At that time, the technique was used to decorate glassware, luxury carafes, vases, porcelain, and above all, crystal chandeliers, which became symbols of prestige.
In Bohemia, high-enamel painting flourished significantly from the 19th century. It was often combined with cutting or gilding, giving chandeliers a unique and luxurious character. Each piece required meticulous handwork—from preparing the enamel to firing at high temperatures.
Today, high enamel is regarded as a traditional artistic craft that has survived into the modern era due to its aesthetic value and uniqueness. Chandeliers painted with high enamel are appreciated not only as functional lighting but also as pieces of history and masterful craftsmanship. Crystal chandeliers with high enamel remain symbols of elegance and luxury, continuing to captivate design enthusiasts around the world.
Explore our collection of high-enamel chandeliers and discover luxury and elegance:
○ SAPPHIRE Collection
○ MAJESTIC Collection
○ VIOLET Collection
○ FREYA Collection
○ CARMEN Collection
○ SCARLET Collection
