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Chandelier Bakalowits Oswald Haerdtl Glass and Brass, Austria, 1950

About the Item

Chandelier designed by Oswald Haerdtl and manufactured by Bakalowits Vienna, circa 1950, Austria. We can customize any drop required in our workshop free of charge, please inquire. Majestic mid century chandelier in very good original condition, comprised of brass and crystal glass. What we admire a lot about the design of this original piece by Austrian architect Oswald Haerdtl (besides its rarity) is the naturalistic approach with its brass branches pointing upwards like a tree and the crystals symbolizing leaves. Very detailed in design the chandelier comes with 10 small e14 bulb sockets and casts a beautiful light. The chandelier shows an even golden patina. We can customize the drop if requested. Dimensions are 26.7" (diameter) x 8" (height chandelier only) x 18" total drop.

Creator:

Bakalowits & Söhne (Manufacturer),Oswald Haerdtl (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Diameter: 26.73 in (67.9 cm)

Power Source:

Hardwired

Voltage:

110-150v,220-240v

Lampshade:

Included

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Glass

Place of Origin:

Austria

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1950

Condition:

Rewired: The main cable has been rewired for 110/220 V, working with Edison screw bulbs e14. Wear consistent with age and use. The chandelier has been checked by our restoration staff at Derive-Vienna. It's in great, complete condition and has been cleaned and partly rewired.

Seller Location:

Vienna, AT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU993529092222

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Bakalowits & Söhne

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.