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Bakalowits & Söhne Decorative Objects

Austrian

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.

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Creator: Bakalowits & Söhne
Koloman Moser Art Nouveau Meteor Bowl With Silver Rim, Bakalowits Vienna, 1900s
By Koloman Moser, Bakalowits & Söhne, Wiener Werkstätte
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),...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bakalowits & Söhne Decorative Objects

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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...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bakalowits & Söhne Decorative Objects

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Brass, Nickel

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.
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1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bakalowits & Söhne Decorative Objects

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Brass

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Palwa Candleholders, 1970s
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Bakalowits & Söhne decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Bakalowits & Söhne decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bakalowits & Söhne decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Bakalowits & Söhne were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Dagobert Peche, Ernst Wahliss, and La Pierre Manufacturing. Prices for Bakalowits & Söhne decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $750 and can go as high as $2,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $990.

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