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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Large German Enameled Green Glass Goblet, Lobmeyer, circa 1880
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
The Roemer glass is painted with dwarves harvesting. Marked with the JLL monogram in white enamel.
Art Glass
Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Palissy jardinière with leaves and branches, circa 1880.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large Majolica Thistle Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica thistle jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880. Height / 9.5 inches. Diameter / 13 inches.
Ceramic
Large French Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Iris Vase Massier, circa 1880.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern X Large Empoli Glass Vase Goblet
By Empoli
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Giant goblet Empoli glass vase, excellent condition great color.
Blown Glass
Murano Orange Cased Glass Large Goblet Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
Hand-blown Murano glass goblet vase produced in Italy during the 1970s. The vase features a rounded bowl in vibrant orange cased glass, raised on a clear blown glass stem and circula...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Circa 1880 English Copper & Brass Large Bucket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 English copper & brass large bucket. Iron swing handle with copper handle brackets. Decorative rivets create both a border between the brass & copper sections and feet alo...
Brass, Copper, Iron
$1,120
H 15.56 in Dm 4.93 in
Antique Enamelled Oliver Green Glass Jug, Bohemia, circa 1880/90, hand-painted
By Bohemia
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Antique Brownish-Green / Olive Green Tinted Glass Jug, Gilt and Enamelled in Red, Black, Gold, and White, Circa Late 19th Century. This exquisite piece features a hand-pain...
Enamel
Large Imari Porcelain Planter, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Japanese porcelain and French gilded bronze mount. Important Imari Porcelain planter with a polychrome and golden decoration of cranes, carp and lion, on a blue vermiculated backgro...
Bronze
Important Large Pitcher German, circa 1893
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Pitcher German, circa 1893. Ceramic with embossed decoration depicting putti and vegetal motifs. Marked on the base. Minor flaws. Dimensions: Height: 53 cm. Good condition.
Ceramic
Large French Majolica Morning Glory Jardinière, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica jardinière with morning glory flowers from North of France, circa 1880.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large French Majolica Palissy Vase Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Palissy Vase Circa 1880. Flowers and butterfles. Height / 12.5 inches. Diameter / 10.5 by 9.5 inches.
Ceramic, Majolica
Large Enameled Ceramic Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in London, England
This very large ceramic Sheurich vase is a striking piece that attracts all eyes. With its 42 cm height, it has a black background adorned with ethnic motifs of a bright blood red, a...
Ceramic
Set of 5 Early 20th Century Green Glass Apothecary Jars by J.L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century set of 5 apothecary green glass jars by renowned Austrian glass makers J.L. LOBMEYR. SIZES RANGING FROM TALLEST: 32 inches tal...
Glass
Pair of Moorish Style Austrian Enamelled Glass Vases
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of glass vases originate in Vienna, a city renowned for the quality of its enamel, and yet they take inspiration from the design styles of the Middle East. They a...
Glass
German Green Glass Trophy Cup and Cover, Lobmeyer, circa 1880
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
Enameled all around with scenes of dwarves harvesting. With anchor and three cross marks and JLL monogram.
Glass