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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Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Crystal Chandelier Sputnik Design
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Westport, CT
Lobmeyr, designed by Hans Harold Rath originally for the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln center, made in Austria. Vintage Chandelier, the Met erupted when the chandelier rose toward th...
Crystal, Chrome
Original Austrian Chandelier by Oswald Haerdtl for Lobmeyr, ca.1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A lovely, gilt brass and cut-glass three-light chandelier by Oswald Haerdtl for Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, circa 1960s. Socket: 3x E14 (Ediso...
Brass
Pair of Gilt Brass and Glass Flush Mounts by Lobmeyr, Austria, ca.1960s,
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A gilt brass and cut-glass six-light flush mount by Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, circa 1960s. 1960s. Socket: Six E14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. In an excellent condition.
Brass
Gold-Plated Brass and Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture by Lobmeyr, Austria.
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined mid-century dome-shaped ceiling light by J. & L. Lobmeyr, crafted in gold-plated brass and set with faceted crystals that create a sparkling, jewel-like effect when lit. Th...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Crystal Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal and crystals flush-mounted light fixture with five interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 21" Drop: 6"
Crystal, Bronze
$1,350 / item
H 5 in Dm 11.25 in
Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Glass Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling 3 Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Brass With Star Glass / Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture Each Having 2 Candelabra Sockets Inside. 3 Fixtures Available Each Sold Separately
Brass
1 of 2 Huge Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning huge flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s. The flush mount is composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame...
Metal
Jl Lobmeyr Colored Crystal Chandelier
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Austrian jewel toned crystal and brass chandelier designed by Stefan Rath Hardtl for the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs...
Crystal, Brass
1 of 2 Petite Tulipan Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Petite wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass flush mount. Hand-blown glasses were suspended on a white painted metal frame and brass c...
Brass
$4,890
H 23.63 in W 20.48 in D 4.73 in
Sconce with Glass Flowers by Oswald Haerdtl for J. & L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Sconce in crystal and brass. With ten glass flowers, six of them illuminated and each fitted with two SV8.5-8 festoon lamps. Designed by Oswald Haerdtl for J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, ...
Brass
Huge Art Deco Swarovski Crystal Brass Chandelier, Austria, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large, glamorous Hollywood-Regency style nine-light flush mount or ceiling light, Austra, 1960s. Handcrafted of Swarovski crystals and brass forming a diamond shape, six fixed tier...
Crystal, Brass
Beautiful Cut Crystal Chandelier By J.L. Lobmeyr
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with three rings with crystals and nine lights. Vienna form the 1950's, signatur on the frame. Dimention of the chandelier only is: diameter 44cm (17.32in) x 20c...
Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate
Kalmar Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Light Glass & Brass, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant white flush mount with textured Murano glass with brass finals on a metal hardware illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light you m...
Brass
Outsider Art Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outsider Art flush mount ceiling fixture newly wired with four standard porcelain sockets, each able to take a light bulb up to 125 watts. ...
Glass
Vaughan Vaughan Regency Brass Star Glass Crystal Flush Mount Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Regency Style Bronze / Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Mounted With Cut Sunburst Detail To Matte Finish Glass Bowls. Fixture Uses ...
Brass, Bronze
$32,000
H 58 in Dm 40 in
Huge J.L. Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Crystal Brass Met Chandelier Vienna
By J. & L. Lobmeyr Company, Hans Harald Rath, J.L Lobmeyr
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...
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 20.48 in W 14.57 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Large Lobmeyr Wall Lights Sconces, Brass Nickel Crystal Glass, 1970s
By J.L Lobmeyr, J.T. Kalmar, Bakalowits & Söhne, Palwa
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large and spectacular wall lamps by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, crica 1975. Only a few of these lamps were custom-made pieces for the ...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Nickel
Chandelier J.L Lobmeyr Oswald Haerdtl Glass and Brass, Austria, 1940
By J.L Lobmeyr, Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier or semi flush-mount designed by Oswald Haerdtl for J.L Lobmeyr, circa 1940, Austria. Pretty chandelier in very good original condition,...
Brass
Sold
H 25.99 in Dm 28.35 in
Huge Crystal Art Deco Chandelier by Bakalowits or Lobmeyr, Austria, circa 1940s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge crystal chandelier by Bakalowits or Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, circa 1940s. This beautiful high quality light fixture is handcrafted fr...
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
Monumental Lobmeyr Flush Mount Light, Brass Nickel Crystal Glass, 1975
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A huge flush mount chandelier by J.L. Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, in 1975. This fixture is one of only a few custom made pieces for the foyer of the Hilton hotel in Vienna. The Hilton hotel has been refurbished a couple of years ago and this fixture is part of the changed interior. This gorgeous lamp is a handmade and high quality piece which is in excellent condition. It is made of a brass body with a panel in the centre to cover the 20 bulbs inside. The panel is made of a nickeled grid which is decorated with many large diamond shaped crystal...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Exploding Star Chandelier
By Hans Harald Rath, Kalmar Lighting, J.L Lobmeyr, Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera exploding star chandelier, circa 1960s. This stunning iconic chandelier creates the effect of a starburst ...
Chrome
Pair of Large Cut Crystal Lamp Wall or Flush Mount
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame nickel-plated fitted with five E14 sockets with cat crystals. Made in the late 1960s by Lobmeyr in Vienna.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Sold
H 5.52 in Dm 20.48 in
Eight-Armed Sputnik Wall Lamp or Ceiling Light by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, 1950s
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Sputnik flush mount ceiling lamp wall light with eight arms. Designed and manufactured by J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna, Austria in 1950s. Bulb holders shaped li...
Brass
Original Mid Century Modern Lobmeyr Meropolitan opera NY Chandelier 1966
By J.L Lobmeyr, Hans Harald Rath
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in 1963 by Hans Harald Rath, "Exploding Stars" were made as a present from the Austrian people to the USA out of gratitude for rescuing Austria from the Nazi-regime for the ...
Crystal, Brass
Two Lobmeyr Metropolitan Opera Sputnik Met Crystal Scones Flush Mounts
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two custom-made Mid-Century Modern Sputnik lights, designed and crafted by J. & L. Lobmeyr in Austria, are available. These versatile lights can be installed as either wall or ...
Crystal, Brass
Beautiful Lobmeyr Brass and Glass Ceiling Fixture Flush Mount
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Large 21" crystal glass ceiling fixture circa 1955 by Lobmeyr Vienna featuring a multitude of crystal glass alternating in size and brass with an antique finish. It is in excellent c...
Crystal, Brass
Gorgeous Large Lobmeyr Gold Crystal Flush Mount
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous and large crystal flush mount by Lobmeyr. Whimsical light made from goldened brass and hundreds of swarovski cyrstals- condition is ...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Lobmeyr Crystal Square Flush Mount
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous crystal square flush mount by Lobmeyr. Large individual faceted "jewels" and many individual crystals intricately placed among a geometric ...
Crystal