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.
Large Bakalowits Chandelier Pendant Light, Brass Nickel Glass, 1960s, 1 of 3
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive chandelier or pendant light by Bakalowits und Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. Three lights are available. The price is per lamp. They are sold ...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
Original Bakalowits Mid-Century Modern Crystal Chandelier, 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Large very modern 1960s Bakalowits chandelier with 18 flames and hand-cut crystal glass stone in tremendous quality, the given high is just the chandelier, the total drop can be adju...
Crystal, Brass
Bakalowits Gold-Plated Crystal Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bakalowits gold-plated crystal chandelier. Very exclusive and high quality chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne from the 1960s. It is made of handcut crystals and a gold-plated frame. E...
Crystal, Brass
Bakalowits Vienna Gold Plated Brass & Diamond Crystal Pendant, 1970s, Austria
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
1 of 3 beautiful gold plated brass pendant light handmade in the 1970s by Bakalowits & Sohne in Vienna, Austria. This exquisite piece features gold pl. dome with large octagonal dia...
Crystal, Brass
Bakalowits Chandelier, Nickel Crystal Glass, Austria, Vienna, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Viennese chandelier by Bakalowits & Soehne, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960. It is made of hand cut diamond shaped crystal glass and a nickeled brass frame. This chandelier...
Nickel
Bakalowits Crystal Pendant Lantern
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive crystal, brass, gilded chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne. Brass construction with faceted diamond shaped crystals.
Rock Crystal, Brass
Bakalowits Gold-Plated Crystal Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bakalowits gold-plated crystal chandelier. Very exclusive and high quality chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne from the 1960s. It is made of hand-cut crystals and a gold-plated frame. ...
Crystal, Brass
Bakalowits Flush mount light, Brass and Crystal Glass, Austria, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning six-tier Flush mount by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960-1969. A handmade and high-quality piece. The ceiling fixture and the frame are made of gilt...
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$3,500
H 6.3 in Dm 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Bakalowits, Gilt Brass Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exclusive and high quality gold plated chandelier by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960. The light fixutre is made of a gilded brass frame ...
Gold Plate, Brass
Bakalowits Chandelier, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, Au
Bakalowits chandelier, 1960s Original condition.
Nickel
Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
Murano Glass
Bakalowits Chandelier Nickel-Plated Around 1950s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Wien, Au
Bakalowits chandelier nickel-plated around 1950s Original condition.
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
$390 / item
H 22 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Lantern, Brass & Glass, Octagonal, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan bronzed metal and clear glass lantern. Moroccan Moorish lamp in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and clear glass. The top and bo...
Brass, Iron
$350 / item
H 18 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Blue Glass & Metal, Octagonal Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan metal and blue glass lantern in diamond shape. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and blue glass. The top and bottom with open metal work Moori...
Metal
22 Karat Single Giltwood Carved Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
22k Giltwood Italian-Style Carved Lantern (not antique). 2 available.
Giltwood
Original 1969 Bakalowits Crystal-Chandelier Bakalowits
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
the height indicated is just the chandelier - plus chain Length: on order Weight: 15 kg (33.07 lbs) Sockets: 8x max. 8W Edison Screw Sockets E27 (E26 USA) for incandescent and self-b...
Crystal, Brass
$350 / item
H 18 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Handcrafted Moroccan Lantern, Multi-Color Glass, Octagonal Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan metal and multi-color glass lantern, amber, green, lavender, blue glass lantern in diamond shape. Moroccan lantern in octagonal shape with rust color metal finish and blue g...
Metal
Moroccan Clear Glass and Metal Moravian Star Shape Lantern Pendant
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan clear glass and metal framed Moravian star shape lantern A beautiful vintage geometric metal and glass star pendant. Multifaceted large star lantern with glass panels that f...
Metal
$441Sale Price|62% Off
H 24.41 in Dm 9.45 in
French Orientalist Brass and Glass Pendant Light Chandelier with Facets, c. 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
1960s glass pendant light chandelier, France Orientalist style suspension with colored and transparent glass This can be rewired to USA, UK and European standards Good condition with...
Brass
Sold
H 6.3 in Dm 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Bakalowits, Gilt Brass Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very exclusive and high quality gold plated chandelier by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960. The light fixutre is made of a gilded brass frame ...
Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Miracle Chandelier in Glass and Chrome by Bakalowits & Sohne
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the legendary atelier of Bakalowits and Söhne in Austria circa 1960. It offers a spherical body in polished c...
Chrome
Austrian Crystal and Chrome Starburst Miracle Chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Prof. Friedl Bakalowits
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960’s Austrian crystal and polish chrome “ Miracle” Chandelier designed by Friedl Bakalowits for Bakoalowits & Söhne. Newly rewired, it takes one regular Edison lightbulb that is ...
Crystal, Chrome
Sold
H 13.5 in Dm 7 in
Two Bakalowits Art Deco Brass Side Lamps with Crystal Glass Balls from the 1930s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming pair of Austrian Art Deco side, table or bedside lamps, manufactured in the 1930s by Bakalowits Vienna. The lights have round brass bases with integrated switches and love...
Brass
Sold
H 10.63 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Chrome Metal and Crystal Glass Sconces by Bakalowits & Sohne, circa 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of chrome metal and crystal glass sconces attributed to Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria, circa 1960.
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Textured Glass and Polished Brass Chandelier by Bakalowits & Söhne
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized in Austria circa 1950 by the esteemed atelier of Bakalowits & Söhne. The chandelier offers alternating rectangular panels of h...
Brass
Sold
H 22.5 in Dm 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Gold-Plated and Cut Crystal Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the illustrious maker Bakalowits & Sohne, circa 1960. It features two tiers of faceted circular crystals- that appear lik...
Crystal, Brass, Gold
Mid-Century Modern Cut Crystal and Nickel Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and refined Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the esteemed Austrian atelier, Bakalowits and Sohne, circa 1960. It features five tiers of cut and beveled crys...
Crystal, Nickel
Sold
H 39.38 in Dm 11.82 in
Original Mid-Century Modern Vienna States Opera House Chandelier by Bakalowits
By Woka Lamps, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s post war era, the then renown manufacturer Bakalowits was commissioned to deliver the lights for the reconstructed "Wiener Staatsoper," Vienna State...
Crystal, Brass
Six Brass Gold-Plated and Diamond Shaped Crystals Cascade Chandelier
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful gilt brass cascade chandelier from the 1970s by Bakalowits & Sohne, Austria. The chandelier has six tiers in cascade with octagonal diamond-shaped faceted crystals shade...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Pair of Bakalowits Sconces Wall Lights, Brass Crystal Glass, 1960s
By J.L Lobmeyr, Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of high quality and handmade wall lights by Bakalowits & Söhne Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). A brass frame with lovely patina is decorated with diamond shaped crystal...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cut Crystal and Nickel Chandelier by Bakalowits & Sohne
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in New York, NY
Realized in Austria, circa 1960, by Bakalowits & Sohne one of Europe's most illustrious Mid Century glass studios, this piece represents a particularly fine example of the time and p...
Crystal, Nickel