Bakalowits & Söhne are prestigious purveyors of bespoke illumination worldwide. With a history of producing unique crystal chandeliers and pendants, wall lights and other lighting fixtures that spans nearly two centuries and five generations, the company is one of the oldest family-owned furniture manufacturers, well-known for its mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency lamps and other lighting designs.
In 1845-era Vienna, Elias Bakalowits opened a shop that established the family’s long tradition of lighting production. Creating lanterns, wall mirrors, candle holders and other lighting, the reputation of the firm spread throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1892, when Ludwig Bakalowits was running the company in its second generation, the firm was named Imperial and Royal Court Purveyor and received a lighting order for the Hofburg — Emperor Franz Joseph’s new imperial palace — and its historic ballroom, the Redoutensaal.
Bakalowits & Söhne received the first patents on their chandeliers and other works in the mid-20th century. At the same time, the houses of Parliament, Burgtheater, Vienna City Hall, Vienna State Opera, and Stephansdom needed repairs owing to considerable damage that the structures sustained during the Second World War. Bakalowits & Söhne secured commissions to create fixtures for the partially destroyed, war-torn buildings.
The postwar years saw growth for the brand that extended into the Middle and the Far East. Collaborations with architects in these regions led to creating an immense chandelier, which resides in the parliament building in Belgrade, Serbia. With this growth and expansion came exhibitions at the turn of the century. Among these was the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900, with additional exhibits in other cities, including London, Geneva, St. Petersburg and Turin.
Today, KR Prof. Friedl Bakalowits leads the company in its fifth generation. Bakalowits & Söhne continues to produce chandeliers for individual residences, including palaces, villas and companies worldwide. Their pieces illuminate cultural institutions, hotels, opera houses, conference centers and cruise ships.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage Bakalowits & Söhne lighting, mirrors and decorative objects.
Koloman Moser Art Nouveau Meteor Bowl With Silver Rim, Bakalowits Vienna, 1900s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Nouveau Vienna Secession mouth-blown „Meteor“ optical glass bowl with a rim made of silver-plated brass from the early 1900s. Designed by Koloman Moser (1868 - 1919),...
Brass
Bakalowits Table Candleholder Candelabra, Crystal Glass Nickel, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A six arm candlestick by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. It is made of a round naturally aged nickeled brass frame decorated with cut crystal gl...
Brass, Nickel
Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Colered Details of Irradiated glass 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Colered Details of Irradiated glass 1900s Beautifully decorated whit Irradiated glass Rare to find with original condition The piece is in good conditio...
Art Glass
French Art Nouveau Silver Plate Bowl with with Floral Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Silver plate Art Nouveau Decorative Bowl or Center piece. The curvaceous floral and vine details give the the classic art nouveau. A wonderful Vessel for a unique floral a...
Silver Plate
Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Colered Details of Irradiated glass 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Colered Details of Irradiated glass 1900s Beautifully decorated whit Irradiated glass Rare to find with original condition The piece is in good conditio...
Art Glass
Wooden Dough Bowl Trough, 1900s
Located in Houston, TX
Antique wooden dough trough in unrestored, untreated original condition. A beautiful home decoration that can be used in many different ways. Dimensions: ...
Metal
$10,709
H 63 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Wiener Werkstaette Koloman Moser Flower Stand, Jardiniere, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Koloman Moser, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed and originally manufactured for the early showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette in Vienna VII, Neustiftgasse 32-34 - Model# M 0182 The diameter of the pots is 16cm Punched i...
Iron
$890
H 11 in W 4 in D 4 in
Lobmeyr Silver Plated Candleholder, Faceted Swarovski Crystals, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Midcentury modernist candlestick / candle holder for three candles, designed in the 1963 by Hans Harald Rath, executed by...
Crystal, Silver, Brass
$384
H 7.29 in W 8.86 in D 2.84 in
1960s Scandinavian Modern Candelabra by Pukeberg, Lead Crystal Glass
By Pukeberg Sweden, Göran Wärff, Iittala, Kosta Boda
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful vintage Scandinavian Modern lead crystal glass candelabra for three candles manufactured by Pukeberg in the 1960s. Handmade in one piece with textured glass and stylized fl...
Glass, Art Glass
Loetz Art Nouveau vase whit Details of Irradiated glass 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautifully decorated whit Irradiated glass Rare to find with original condition The piece is in good condition and a real beauty! Photography fails to capture the simple elega...
Art Glass
Antique Glass Vase Koloman Moser Loetz Purple 1903 Vienna Jugendstil
By Koloman Moser, Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Koloman Moser, Johann Loetz Witwe for E. Bakalowits' Söhne, Violetta decoration, 1903 Among the most important glass objects from the Lötz manufactory are undoubtedly those from the series created in cooperation with E. Bakalowits Söhne. As a professor at the School of Arts and Crafts in Vienna, Koloman Moser influenced an entire generation of designers and architects. Under his guidance, he and his students created ultra-modern glassware...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Hand-cut Moser glass bowl with silver rim height - Early 20th Century
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wear consistent with age and use. Hand-cut Moser glass bowl with silver rim height Glass Decoration - Bowl - Cut Glass Measures : Ø 23cm H:10cm Material : Glass - Silver
Silver
$252Sale Price|40% Off
H 7.75 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Art Nouveau Ruby Red Glass Condiment Set Antique Europe, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous glass set of salt and pepper shakers with a silver-plated holder. A beautiful art nouveau item. Found on a estate sale in Malmo, Sweden. A nice addition to any table.
Metal, Silver Plate
$1,292
H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Extraordinary Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Dish, Stockholm, ca. 1900
Located in Knivsta, SE
Extraordinary Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Dish, Stockholm, ca. 1900 An exceptional serving or fruit dish in silvered brass, crafted in Stockholm, Sweden, around 1900. This piece is ...
Silver, Brass
Sold
H 5.51 in W 13.38 in D 4.33 in
Bakalowits Candleholder for Three Candles Brass Gold, Austria 1970
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful and exquisite gilt brass candle holder by Bakalowits & Sohne Vienna in excellent condition.
Brass