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.
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
$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
$386
H 7.29 in W 8.86 in D 2.84 in
1960s Scandinavian Modern Candelabra by Pukeberg, Lead Crystal Glass
By Iittala, Pukeberg Sweden, Göran Wärff, 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
Mid-Century Danish Metal and Glass Candleholder 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Metal and Glass Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Glass, Metal Styles: Mid-Century Modern Co...
Metal
$524
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Bronze Tripod Candleholder - Brutalist Candelabra - Germany 1960s
By Walter Bosse
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Mid-Century Bronze Tripod Candleholder - Brutalist Candelabra - Germany 1960s Modernist two-arm candleholder in green-patinated bronze with brass details. Tripod base, beautiful pa...
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Danish Metal Candleholder Spare Glass, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish Metal Candleholder Glass, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Glass, Metal Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin:...
Metal
Danish Candleholder in Metal & Glass, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish Candleholder in Metal and Glass, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Glass, Metal Color: Gray Styles: Mid-Century Modern ...
Metal
$3,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18 in W 11 in D 3.75 in
Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass & Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles Candelabra
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass & Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles Candelabra . A Very Exquisite pair of late 19th century Swedish cut-glass crystal Girandole candelabra. Moun...
Crystal, Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
Crystal Candelabra Nachtmann Vintage German Candleholder
By Nachtmann
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Crystal Candlestick from the Famous German Manufactory NACHTMANN. Nachtmann existed since 1834. Fine hand-cut. In excellent co...
Crystal
Crystal Candleholder Four Branches Germany, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful candlestick made of transparent crystal, from Germany. Dating to the 60s of the 20 century. The candlesticks have an exclusive design, handmade, real high-quality lea...
Crystal
$1,777Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
Cobalt Blue Glass Crystal Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles candelabra
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Swedish Girandoles Candelabra in cobalt blue glass, glass tears and gilded bronze. The base is made of white marble, from which a column emerges in cobalt blue glass that supports the gilded bronze balustrade...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Cristal Arte Candleholder, Italy 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Cristal Arte candleholder, Italy 1960s.
Chrome
Danish Metal and Glass Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish Metal and Glass Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Glass, Metal Style: Mid-Century Modern Country of Orig...
Metal
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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