Lobmeyr Metropolitan Chandelier

The metropolitan chandelier 63 diameter the metropolitan chandelier made of hand cut swarovski crystals is inspired by the sputnik chandeliers designed for the metropolitan opera house by hans harald rath of j.

Lobmeyr metropolitan chandelier. For your own personal lobmeyr chandelier reach out for a personal consultation chandeliers lobmeyr at. The history behind the showstopping fixtures which turn 50 this year marries postwar optimism. Originally designed for the metropolitan opera foyer in new york and inspired by images of distant galaxies. Polished nickel plated brass and swarovski hand cut crystal chandelier with sputnik elements and black center and outer spheres.

Johannes rath 2019 02 04t15 45 19 00 00 donhauser. Nickel finish with black accents optional. Load more folgen sie auf instagram. Following a mechanical rejuvenation of the machinery responsible for raising and lowering the met s lobmeyr crystal chandeliers the iconic light fixtures will once again rise elegantly to the.

Innovation by tradition since 1823. Fifty years later the metropolitan lighting collection remains the iconic and best seller of lobmeyr s lines of chandeliers. The piece was made of 49 000 swarovski crystals and 1 000 sputniks. The space age story behind the metropolitan opera s chandeliers.

The lobmeyr metropolitan foyer chandelier with signature and inventive designs is a classic statement in the collection. An interpretation that is contemporary yet enduring the chandelier creates the effect of a starburst in hand cut swarovski crystal. The very first ovation in the metropolitan opera house erupted when the chandelier rose toward the ceiling on its grand opening night september 16 1966. First designed by hans harald rath in 1963 for the metropolitan opera in new york city the elegant design combines the beauty of.

The new york metropolitan opera s lobmeyr crystal chandeliers have been an object of fascination since the instution opened on 13 september 1966 as far as new york rituals go the moment the metropolitan opera house s glamorous crystal chandeliers ascend into the ceiling during first curtain surely ranks as one of the most beloved. The chandeliers for the metropolitan opera in new york were the most important projects of this period and gave birth to one of the most significant designs of the 20th century. Now 40 years later this groundbreaking design is no less. French gold finish accents in different colours 6725 d 11.

The original chandeliers given to the met in 1966 by the austrian government are among the best loved and most recognizable features of the opera. The met chandelier is not only synonymous with lobmeyr it is the cradle for a whole range of designs.