J. & L. Lobmeyr

The venerable Austrian firm J. & L. Lobmeyr is one of the world’s premier glassware makers and purveyors, noted especially for its lighting and tableware designs. Headquartered in Vienna, Lobmeyr has won numerous illustrious commissions in its nearly two centuries in business, including the chandeliers for the Hapsburg monarchy’s Schönbrunn Palace, Lincoln Center — which is home to the Metropolitan Opera in New York City — and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Lobmeyr is still family owned and managed. The company was founded by glass trader Josef Lobmeyr in 1823. It thrived during the long tenure of his son Ludwig, who built a network of manufacturers and artisanal workshops in Bohemia — central Europe’s revered glass-making region, now part of the Czech Republic — and earned imperial patronage. (He also collaborated with Thomas Edison to create the first electric chandelier, in 1883.) His nephew, Stefan Rath, who took over as head of Lobmeyr in 1917, introduced modernist design to the company repertoire, contracting with designers such as Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos, Otto Prutscher and Michael Powolny to create tableware.

Lobmeyr has never been married to a dominant in-house design type. The firm has produced chandeliers and sconces in styles as various as neo-Baroque, Rococo, neoclassical (or Louis XVI), Art Nouveau, minimalist and “sputnik” mid-century modern. As you will see from the offerings available on these pages, Lobmeyr can bring a sense of grandeur suitable to any décor.

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Average Sold Price

$8,868

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Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna

$32,000

H 58 in Dm 40 in

Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna

By J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath

Located in Vienna, AT

An iconic large mid-century Met Auditorium exploding star / starburst Sputnik chandelier, designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1966 and executed by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria. This chandeli...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern J. & L. Lobmeyr

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Crystal, Brass

Lobmeyr Chandelier, Vienna, Around 1950s

$5,686

H 51.19 in Dm 35.44 in

Lobmeyr Chandelier, Vienna, Around 1950s

By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Wien, AT

Lobmeyr chandelier Vienna, around 1950s. Polished and stove enameled. Original cut glasses. The shades are replaced (new). The height is easily to change by replacing the chain p...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J. & L. Lobmeyr

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Brass

Original Lobmeyr Maria Theresien Crystal Chandelier, Richly Decorated 28 Lights

$66,549

H 51.19 in Dm 43.31 in

Original Lobmeyr Maria Theresien Crystal Chandelier, Richly Decorated 28 Lights

By Woka Lamps, J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Vienna, AT

Very large Maria Theresa chandelier with 28 candles material metal frame with baluster decoration in the center, richly decorated with glass prism This chandlier is in perfect condit...

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1910s Austrian Baroque Vintage J. & L. Lobmeyr

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Chandelier Oswald Haerdtl, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s

$5,990Sale Price|39% Off

H 28.35 in Dm 22.45 in

Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Chandelier Oswald Haerdtl, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s

By J.L Lobmeyr, Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A fantastic chandelier designed by Oswald Haerdtl for J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, circa 1955. The grace and loftiness of Haerdtls early works made him to one of the most important desig...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J. & L. Lobmeyr

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Crystal, Brass

Set of 6 Champagne Coupes "Series B" by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

$2,903 / item

H 4.73 in Dm 3.94 in

Set of 6 Champagne Coupes "Series B" by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

By J.L Lobmeyr, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Beograd, RS

Masterpiece of early modernity! The lead-free crystal Champagne Coupes "Series B" designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte in 1912. Available 2 sets of 6 pieces. Listed price...

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Early 2000s Austrian Vienna Secession J. & L. Lobmeyr

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Crystal

Lobmeyr 'Fruit' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Gilt Metal, 1950s

$9,900

H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in

Lobmeyr 'Fruit' Chandelier Pendant Light, Glass Gilt Metal, 1950s

By J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A chandelier from the 'fruit'-series by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1950. It is made of leaf gold plated metal frame decorated with colorful ...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J. & L. Lobmeyr

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Gold Plate, Gold Leaf, Metal

Rare Cut Crystal Illuminated Mirror by J.L Lobmeyr

$3,400

H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 3.15 in

Rare Cut Crystal Illuminated Mirror by J.L Lobmeyr

By J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Vienna, AT

Illuminating vintage mirror by J.L Lobmryr from the 1960s. Brass frame partially gold and nickel plated with glass perls Fitted with six E12/E14 sockets up to 60Watts each. Perfec...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J. & L. Lobmeyr

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass, Steel

Set of Two Elegant Mid Century Pendant Lamps by Oswald Haerdtl for Lobmeyr 1950s

$5,444 / set

H 11.82 in Dm 9.26 in

Set of Two Elegant Mid Century Pendant Lamps by Oswald Haerdtl for Lobmeyr 1950s

By Rupert Nikoll, Bakalowits & Söhne, Oswald Haerdtl, J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Munich, DE

Set of two rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern brass and crystal pendant lamps or hanging lights. Designed probably by Oswald Haerdtl for J.L. Lobmeyr, Austria, 195...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage J. & L. Lobmeyr

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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J. & L. Lobmeyr Sale Prices

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2025	$5,200	Chandeliers and Pendants	Brass, Crystal	1950s
2025	$250	Candelabras	Silver Plate, Crystal	1960
2025	$1,599	Chandeliers and Pendants	Brass, Glass	circa 1950s
2025	$5,637	Chandeliers and Pendants	Brass, Silk	1950
2025	$1,000	Crystal Serveware	Crystal	circa 1880
2025	$9,420	Chandeliers and Pendants, Flush Mount	Crystal, Brass	1960
2025	$30,000	Flush Mount, Chandeliers and Pendants	Brass, Crystal, Cut Glass, Nickel	1975
2025	$3,150	Chandeliers and Pendants	Crystal, Brass	1960s
2025	$2,610	Chandeliers and Pendants	Brass, Crystal	1950s
2025	$36,760	Chandeliers and Pendants	Crystal, Brass	1950s
2025	$2,000	Chandeliers and Pendants	Gold	1980
2025	$5,590	Chandeliers and Pendants	Brass, Plexiglass	1960s
2025	$11,000	Chandeliers and Pendants	Crystal, Glass, Chrome, Wire	Late 20th Century

$8,868

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$250-$36,760

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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A Tale of Two Sputnik Chandeliers

This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.

J. & L. Lobmeyr furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

J. & L. Lobmeyr furniture 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 J. & L. Lobmeyr furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 70 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by J. & L. Lobmeyr 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 furniture by Prof. Friedl Bakalowits, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, and Ernest Palme. Prices for J. & L. Lobmeyr furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $900 and can go as high as $260,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,320.

Questions About J. & L. Lobmeyr

Who is the famous Austrian glassmaker?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
There is actually more than one famous Austrian glassmaker. The tradition of producing glass in the area now called Austria can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Some notable glassmakers from Austria who continue to produce pieces today include Lobmeyr, Swarovski and Reidel. Another famous Austrian glassmaker, Saint-Lambert, is now a part of Swarovski. Explore a collection of Austrian glassware on 1stDibs.