Bakalowits & Sohne

Bakalowits & Söhne was founded in Vienna in 1845 and quickly became a leading lighting manufacturer in Europe during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The company established itself by supplying crystal chandeliers to imperial palaces, grand hotels, and theaters across Central Europe. With Vienna at the center of 19th- and early 20th-century decorative arts, Bakalowits became closely linked to the region’s architectural evolution—from historicism to Secessionist modernism.

In the mid-century, Bakalowits redefined crystal lighting through innovative engineering and new geometric forms. Their unique, precisely cut crystals and modular designs matched the modern architecture of the time while preserving the beautiful, decorative style of traditional Viennese lighting. This ability to bridge old-world craftsmanship and contemporary design made the firm an essential contributor to post-war European interiors.

Today, Bakalowits chandeliers, sconces, and flush mounts are prized for their refinement, clarity, and sculptural presence. They bring European heritage and glamorous mid-century sophistication into contemporary spaces.