Drinking set no.2 - "Hofburg"
design: Josef Lobmeyr sen., 1835
drinking sets
The "Hofburg" service was created by Lobmeyr for the Imperial Court of Vienna in
1835. The service is on view in the palace as part of the Imperial Collection, and is
in fact still used today for official state receptions. Hand cut and polished, massive
and extravagant in form, it remains one of the great royal crystal services ever
produced.
Drinking set no.4
design: Ludwig Lobmeyr, 1856
drinking sets
Because it is timeless, the “muslin glass” set from the year 1856 is our most
successful one. It is one of about one hundred series Ludwig Lobmeyr's designed
himself. The clear shape and fine light appearance make it special for the time and a
classic.
Drinking set no.4
with a painted fly
The fly is hand painted with fine lifelike details in enamel technique, exactly after
old models from around 1800. The basic shape is a Champagne tumbler taken
from the legendary Lobmeyr drinking set no.4 designed by Ludwig Lobmeyr in
1854. He found his inspiration also in the „Biedermeier“ period.
Drinking set no.98 - "Palais"
design: Ludwig Lobmeyr, 1870
drinking sets
The shape of this service reflects the era in which it was created, an age concerned
with the revival of historic styles. This series from the year 1870 was designed by
Ludwig Lobmeyr. As the "grand seigneur" of the art of glassmaking he furnished many
elegant homes with it.
Drinking set no.98
with simple facette cut
The series, designed by Ludwig Lobmeyr around 1870 is one of the most important sets of the Viennese Historism („Gründerzeit“). Even the royal family – the
Habsburg’s - used it for unofficial everyday meals.
This redesign with a simple cut gives the set good modern freshness and simplicity emphasizing the detail of the craftsman’s work. It needs 5 steps and more
then 20 different wheels for cutting and polishing each facets.
The brilliance of rock crystal is model and can only be achieved with hand
cutting and polishing of lead-free crystal.
Drinking set no.104
design: Ludwig Lobmeyr, 1866
drinking sets
This set designed by Ludwig Lobmeyr in 1870 was very much admired by the
aristocracy because of its captivating, harmonious shape. The sparse, ingeniously
placed cutting gives a special flair to these sturdy glasses.
Drinking set no.231 - "Barock"
design: Stefan Rath, 1905
drinking sets
Inspired by an original Viennese baroque glass from the mid-18th century, Stefan
Rath designed two variations of these enchanting hand engraved glasses in 1905.
Since 1935 Austrian embassies all over the world were furnished with this set.
Drinking set no.232
design: Stefan Rath, 1925
drinking sets
Beakers like that have been the typical gift of the Viennese Biedermeier period and
they have been some of the first products Josef Lobmeyr sold in his first little store.
After Stefan Rath developed a complete series out of the idea, we are concentrating
on the tumbler today again.
Drinking set no.233 - "Tyrol"
design: Stefan Rath, 1910
drinking sets
Already centuries ago, similar glasses engraved with comparable motives were made
in the rural areas of Tyrol. The shapes are oriental in origin; the ornamentation goes
back to early Christian symbolism. Animated by original glasses of the 17th century,
Stefan Rath designed this rustic drinking service around 1915.
Drinking set no.238 - "Patrician"
design: Josef Hoffmann, 1917
drinking sets
The perfectly flowing contours of these original Josef Hoffmann shapes make this
muslin glass series a classic. This elegantly balanced stemware was designed by
Hoffmann for Lobmeyr already in 1917. The material - very fine (muslin) glas,
mouthblown in wooden moulds provides perfect elegance for these glasses.
Drinking set no.240 - "Ambassador"
design: Oswald Haerdtl, 1925
drinking sets
Oswald Haerdtl, one of the most versatile architects during the first half of the 20th
century, closely worked together with Lobmeyr. One of the highlights of the
combined creativity is seen in this remarkable design for a muslin glass series
designed for and price winning at the Art Deco Exhibition in Paris 1925.
Drinking set no.248 - "Loos"
design: Adolf Loos, 1931
drinking sets
The bar set. The architect Adolf Loos was ahead of his time with this clear,
uncompromising concept of form. This tumbler service is made with a so called
brilliant pattern on the base. Each line is still cut by hand and carefully matt-polished.
This series paved the way for modern glass design and is another Lobmeyr classic
since 1931.
Drinking set no.253
design: Stefan Rath, 1928
drinking sets
Raimund von Hoffmannsthal, the Porsche and the Liechtenstein families were
charmed by this classic series. It has been designed after a baroque original from the
18th century. It is a solid series, but still fine. Today the tumblers of the series are a
very popular gift, engraved or painted with various motives.
Drinking set no.257 - "Commodore"
design: Oswald Haerdtl, 1954
drinking sets
One of the most typical examples of a drinking set of the 1950ies. This muslin glass
set with its clear design is most functional in use. The Viennese architect Oswald
Haerdtl successfully transferred the feeling of this period into crystal.
Drinking set no.257 „Commodore“ Water tumbler with a brush stroke
design: Louise Rath, 2009
Water tumbler with a brush stroke
The beauty of a brushstroke with its uncontrollable details makes each glass a
unique item. It is the least expensive Lobmeyr painting.
The colours lapis lazuli blue, veronese green, vermillion, yellow, ivory black
and slate white.
Drinking set no.261 - "Biedermeier"
design: Stefan Rath, 1936
drinking sets
A set of glasses in Viennese Biedermeier style. The light is reflected in a very lively
way through the hand cut facettes. Together with the engraved flowers and “lace”
border these glasses suit perfectly into antique interiors.
Drinking set no.267 - "Alpha"
design: Hans Harald Rath, 1952
drinking sets
The enforced shape of the “Alpha” set, which fits snugly into the hand, is inspired by
a copper beaker from the Middle Ages on show at the MAK/Vienna. The “Alpha
Beaker” was very much a product of the 1950s, stackable and ideal for young
families who need products that are both elegant and practical. The water and the
cocktail tumblers of the series are also available in tender colours.
Drinking set no.267 „Alpha“ - colours
design: Hans Harald Rath 1952
Hans Harald Rath, designed the „Alpha“ set in 1952. The even shape full of tension
makes the glasses lie smoothly in the hands. The idea came from a medieval
copper tumbler, itself influenced by Islamic shapes.
Following the trend of the fifties the glasses can be stapled – bearing the spirit the
Frankfurter Küche (“for the young household”). Thinnest Musselinglas, mouth blown
into wooden forms, gives them elegance.
In 1964 this series was awarded the German National Design Price „Gute Form“.
Today some of the shapes are available in four light colours, garnet red and black.
Tulipmania
design: Leonid Rath, 2009
Around 1600 these beautiful flowers were object of wild speculations in France
and later in the Netherlands. As the prices for one bulb went up to two to three million
dollars, converted to today’s value, the state had to intervene and regulate the
prices. "The Tulip Book of Pieter Cos" written 1634 is one of the last existing
catalogues that gave the customer an expression of the flower they may expect
after buying and planting the small brown bulbs.
The blossoms of the 66 artfully drawn flowers are hand painted with colourful
enamel colours on to the classic Lobmeyr Alpha water tumbler.
The total flower, the impressing description, the weight, the bulb and its price are
painted on a simple cylindrical vase. Tulipmania for the set table.
Drinking set no.272 - "Wersin"
design: Wolfgang v. Wersin, 1958
drinking sets
Designed for a Triennale Exhibition in Milan this classic and elegant bar series is
another classic within the Lobmeyr collection. A clear facetted outside stands against
the rounded shape of the inside. The tall liqueur glasses, looking like massive cut
rods of crystal stand out from the group.
Drinking set no.273 - "Hoffmann neu"
design: Josef Hoffmann, 1954
drinking sets
Since the 1930ties Joseph Hoffmann experimented with this shape, just before his
death the set was edited in 1956. The glasses astonish for the contradiction of a
delicate goblet that proceeds to the massive foot without a stem. Harmony is
achieved by the cut in typical Hoffmann design on the edge of the base.
Drinking set no.276 - "Ballerina"
design: Paul Wieser, 1992
drinking sets
The idea of “enjoying the lightness of life on tiptoe” is the feeling this drinking set,
designed in 1992 by Paul Wieser, conveys. Guidelines drawn up by sommeliers
helped create the shape of the bowl in a perfect curve. The generous, slender stems
place every beverage in the foreground of enjoyment.
Drinking set no.279 - "Balloon"
design: Ted Muehling, 2007
drinking sets
In his first collaboration with Lobmeyr, the New York designer draws upon centuries
of historical trends to create a distinctly modern collection. Enamel paintings and
engravings of insects draw upon the realism of artists Maria Sybilla Merian and
Jacob Hoefnagel, and the goldfish and eyes stem from popular motifs of the
Biedermeier era.
Drinking set no.280 - "Wiener Gemischter Satz"
design: POLKA, 2008
drinking sets
POLKA a young and sucessful design studio from Austria wanted to create a simple
Lobmeyr series to be used for personal everyday rituals. Each glass radiates elegance
and grace of mouth-blown Lobmeyr crystal and each of the small series has its own
story. So do the oenological correct wine glasses or the traditional champagne cup,
standing for ebullient pleasure.
Drinking set no.281 - "grip"
design: Marco Dessi, 2009
drinking sets
Marco Dessi, an Italian designer who studied in Vienna, designed a series including
tumbler and decanter, which should attract people to a joyfull everyday use. The
decanter inspired by Italian classics can be used for wine and water as well and
the tumbler works perfectly for beer and also for Scotch in the cut version.
One of Dessi’s ideas was to show how a rather technical looking design comes to
life if it is produced by skilled craftsmen.
A special lamella cut has been developed, which should suggest a technical
aesthetic and functionality. Similar to the series Adolf Loos designed for Lobmeyr,
visible scratches on the glass bottom are prevented by this ornament. At least the
same importance is assigned on the haptic pleasure when drinking from the glass –
literally the “grip”.
Wiener Achtel
design: Miki Martinek, 1998
Other stemware and barware
Lobmeyr wants to set a statement for a relaxed but cultivated everyday life style.
Sitting together drinking wine with friends and not only discussing, at which third of
the stem a glass should be held. The traditional shape has been sensitively
transformed into a more modern size and shape at this homage to the Viennese
"Achtel" tumbler (0,125 liter).
MAK Achtel
design: Peter Noever, 2005
Other stemware and barware
The 1/8 l glass developed by Peter Noever is a statement – for understatement. In its
new form, it relates to both the historic roots and the contemporary outlook of the
MAK. You have a good grip on it thanks to the hollow for the thumb.
Drinking bowl "liquid skin"
design: Barbara Ambrosz, 2001
Other stemware and barware
The concept of Liquid Skin is based on elementary human gestures of drinking from
a fountain with bare hands. The glass functions as a thin layer between one’s hands
and liquids. It creates awareness and leads the way to new rituals of drinking. One
sample can be inspected at the permanent design collection of the MoMA/New
York.
personal decanter "Josephine"
design: POLKA, 2006
Other stemware and barware
Josephine serves you fresh water or anything else you need close on hand at work or
at night. The drinking glass sits in the carafe like a stopper, together they form the
shape of a figurine, which is as happyly seated on your desk as on your bedside
table. The elegant shape, manufactured in fine musslin glass, makes a perfect fit in
Lobmeyr’s traditional range. Now also available in rosalin colour.
Series "Flowers of Life"
design: Sebastian Menschhorn, 2004
Other stemware and barware
The pattern, as it appears over centuries on oriental and European textile designs,
tapestries and paintings. It stands for fertility, vitality and for the mysterious and
magical history of the oriental world. Hand painted on the coloured crystal base it
develops the monochrome tenderness of lace.
Two Axiomie in Rotation
design: Thomas Feichtner, 2007
Other stemware and barware
This opposite set of tumblers for valuable drinks, appears like two monoliths from a
galaxy far away. The designers intended to bring together a very strictly designed
outside with the capricious and soft material glass with its soft inner shape. Axiome
are objects of daily use, which gain value by living with them – luxury.
Corning tumblers
design: Peter Rath / Monica Flood, 1979
Other stemware and barware
The tumblers are frosted and decorated with six different designs by Monica FloodGrimburg. The tumbler shape was designed by Peter Rath and was presented at the
Corning Museum of Glass (New York State).
Oriental Tumblers
design: Peter Rath, 1993
Other stemware and barware
By the influence of the commercial rise, following the opening of the Suez-Canal,
Europe of the 1870ties showed its interest in the oriental ornamentation. These
refreshing series of tumblers with colourful flower ornaments are inspired by a wide
range of decors designed by Gustav Schmoranz for Lobmeyr in 1898.
brand
design: Johannes Rath, 2004
Other stemware and barware
The simple tumblers in colored glass are mouth blown with an imprinted detail of the
Lobmeyr trade mark. The name “brand” reflects on the one hand the word in its
meaning on the other hand the applied technique of branding that is pretty much the
same on glass as on cattle.
otto
design: POLKA, 2008
Other stemware and barware
In the summer of 2008, football arrived in Vienna. And when football comes, as we
all know, beer follows. POLKA was invited to toast the event with the creation of an
elegant glass in several different versions, each inspired by a different side of the
beautiful game.
Small beer mug
Other stemware and barware
This most elegant beer mug for the little thirst should complete a well-kept
household. Refined by an appropriate engraving it can be a wonderful gift or a
valuable souvenir.
Brandy snifters
Other stemware and barware
Lobmeyr's brandy snifters can keep pace with the finest spirits of this world. One of
four different sizes should match your preferred way to enjoy.
Candy dishes
design: Oswald Haerdtl, 1925
Masterpieces of early Modernity (Wiener Werkstaette)
Oswald Haerdtl’s designs are a great challenge for the connoisseur as well as for the
craftsman. These extraordinary candy dishes charm by their lightness and their
encouragement for elegant handling. They were first made for the presentation at the
„Exposition des Arts Décoratifs“ at Paris in 1925.
Strnad Boxes
design: Oskar Strnad, 1916
Masterpieces of early Modernity (Wiener Werkstaette)
This series of boxes was designed for Lobmeyr as early as 1916. A continuous and
fruitful partnership developed between Strnad and Lobmeyr until the 1930ties. The
boxes are perfectly simple and multifunctional. One sample can be inspected at the
permanent design collection of the MoMA/New York.
Treppenschliff Schale
design: Josef Hoffmann, 1912
Masterpieces of early Modernity (Wiener Werkstaette)
The "Treppenschliffschale" (staircut bowl), in its clarity and harmony of circle and
rectangular shapes, is a masterpiece of design and execution. The steps are cut out
of the massive raw glass one by one and polished by hand to save their crispness.
The piece was presented at an important exhibition of the "Deutsche Werkbund" at
Cologne in 1914.
Prismenschliff Jardinière
design: Josef Hoffmann, 1912
Masterpieces of early Modernity (Wiener Werkstaette)
These items mark a milestone in the cooperation with Josef Hoffmann. The archaic
but precisely cut piece is a great challenge for the craftsman. The original drawing
shows, that four round feet were originally planned. The only possibility would have
been to glue them, a technique we wanted to avoid – so they are crossed out on
Hoffmann's drawing.
Hoffmann Goblets
design: Josef Hoffmann, 1910
Masterpieces of early Modernity (Wiener Werkstaette)
1910 and 1914 Josef Hoffmann designed a series of splendid goblets for Lobmeyr.
The precise cutting of the cuppa takes the craftsman to the edge of his abilities. Also
the polishing in another 3 steps has to be done carefully to not take away the
crispness. The piece was presented at Cologne in 1914 and has been sold at the
stores of the Wiener Werkstätte.
Bell shaped vase
design: Josef Hoffmann, 1910
Masterpieces of early Modernity (Wiener Werkstaette)
A vase with bell shaped body and a massive cut base. This cut, which is characteristic
for Hoffmann has to be polished carefully by hand to keep the edges crisp. Powolny
designed the decoration with the putti for copper wheel engraving. The piece was
presented at Cologne in 1914 and was sold at the stores of the Wiener Werkstätte.
Goblet with monkey frieze
design: J. Hoffmann / L.H. Jungnickel, 1911
Masterpieces of early Modernity (Wiener Werkstaette)
This often published and elegant goblet was designed by Josef Hoffmann. The very
characteristic decoration done in broncit technique was designed by Ludwig Heinrich
Jungnickel in 1911, who was famous for his animal drawings.
Rockcrystal series
design: Marianne Rath, 1922
Masterpieces of early Modernity (Wiener Werkstaette)
Marianne was the daughter of Stefan Rath, the 3rd generations owner of Lobmeyr,
who was very impressed by the old rock crystal works of the Renaissance. The
Bonbonnière's surface is completely cut with stone wheels, even on the inside and
hand polished to achieve the rock crystal feeling. The delicate Japanese Style motif is
engraved with copper wheels and brightly polished.
Goblet with olive cut
Masterpieces of early Modernity (Wiener Werkstaette)
This goblet of pure elegance is made in four sizes of mouth blown crystal. The base
is hand cut and polished. Induvidually engraved this shape is often ordered as a
perfect trophy.
GLETSCHER series
design: Sebastian Menschhorn, 2005
Decorative series and pieces
A heavy mouth-blown piece of crystal is cut until no curve remains. In contrast to the
soft and round inner shape now a crude and squared outside is created giving
shelter to the tender inside. The able-bodied and sculptural character is enforced by
the unpolished cuts.
Little massive dish
Giftware
This strong little accessory is essencial to the classic Viennese household. It is often
engraved with, monograms, company logos, dedications and other personal
mementi.
Paper weights
Giftware
This paperweight, which looks like a magnifying glass, is a traditional gift amongst
Viennese society. It is often engraved with monograms, company logos, dedications
and other personal mementi.
Cylindrical tumblers
Giftware
Sometimes we discover a part of ourselves in the characters of the classic opera. Or
we are just impressed by the touching power of the performance. Lobmeyr Opera
characters are artfully engraved by hand. The elegant and classic beaker refined with
various fine engravings and paintings is classified as a precious gift or memento
since the times of Viennese Biedermeier.
Tumbler Series „Promenade“
design: Leonid Rath 2009
Around 1800 the publisher „Artaria“ edited a series of „Wiener Veduten“. More
than 200 years originals or copies decorated the most important whereabouts of
the Viennese society. Now they are slowly disappearing from the walls. The
pictures show famous Viennese places or sights. What might not be seen at first
sight are the numerous and partly witty people wandering along. Now they can
promenade on your dining table.
The figures are fine hand painted in finely enamel technique and the tumbler has
a classic shape that was very often used in the „Biedermeier“. There are eight
variations for now.
Tumbler with spider's web
and two flies
The decoration has been taken from a tumbler painted by the famous glass
painter Anton Kothgasser. The original is dated around 1815. The motif is
painted with finest handcraft using enamel technique.
Flower Vase BV3
Flower vases
Flower Vase BV10
Flower vases
Flower Vase BV13
Flower vases
Flower Vase BV20
Flower vases
Flower Vase BV36
design: Ena Rothenberg
Flower vases
Ena Rothenberg's flower bowl stands out of our vase assortment in various ways. The
beautifully enforced shape stands for the elegance of the 1920ties.
Flower Vase BV39
Flower vases
Flower Vase BV60
Flower vases
The classic Lobmeyr fish bowl vases are produced in four sizes and several colours.
They look good as single object, but great in a group like soap bubbles.
Flower Vase BV60 IV size with chinoise painting
design: Leonid Rath 2009
The 18th century's fascination for China has been manifested in European arts
into the refined fashion of Chinoiseries. We would be glad to see today’s China
developing in direction of the ideal, which has been model for this style. A
peaceful empire, whose numerous inhabitants were supposed to be lettered and
philosophically educated down to the lowest social ranks.
The classic Lobmeyr fish bowl vases are painted in finest black stain (Schwarzlot)
technique und fired. Geisha, stargazer and flag bearer are the three motives
inspired by traditional patterns.
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Schwarzemailvasen
design: Robert Balluch
Masterpieces
Robert Balluch was master engraver at Lobmeyr's studio for decades. He had a
preference for black-and-white contrasts. This series of round enamel coated and
masterly engraved with fine flower motives is one of his best designs.
LOBMEYR Collectables
design: various designers
Masterpieces
When Lobmeyr became 175 years old, we first started to issue limited editions. One
object per year is produced in a number which equals the age of the company.
1998 there were made 175 pieces. Since then some important pieces came into
beeing. Some are reeditions, some are new designs.