The Viennese-founded Lobmeyr is a family-run glassware manufacturer that gained notoriety for its high-quality creations. Founded in 1823 by Joseph Lobmeyr, who was soon after joined by his son Ludwig, the business specialized in designing and creating statement pieces, including chandeliers for castles throughout Bavaria, the Vienna State Opera House, and the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
Lobmeyr creations were celebrated by the Crown Prince of Austria, Rudolf Habsburg (1858-1889), who said the manufacturer was the "jewel of Austrian industry." The father and son duo displayed their Arabian / Persian design series at the Paris World's Fair of 1878, where they were lauded by a global audience.
Many of Lobmeyr's creations are influenced by Islamic art, with several styles and productions tailored to the Egyptian and Middle Eastern markets, as well as Moorish and Turkish-influenced designs for European collectors.
During this era, the prevailing influence of Eastern aesthetics inspired Ludwig Lobmeyr to introduce mesmerizing styles and enamel painting, reflecting his visionary approach to developing voguish decorative art.
He was the first Austrian glass manufacturer to embrace and adapt the refined enameling technique pioneered by French glassware manufacturer Philippe-Joseph Brocard (1831-1896).
Today, the Lobmeyr company is run by the descendants of its founders, Joseph and Ludwig.