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Originally designed by Hans Harald Rath in 1966 for New York’s Metropolitan Opera House, the Metropolitan Chandelier is a dazzling fusion of art, history, and innovation.
About the Maker
🏛️ Founded in 1823 by Joseph Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr is a renowned Viennese, family-owned glass manufacturer
🌍 Celebrated worldwide for impeccable craftsmanship, a rich design legacy, and visionary leadership passed down through generations
Product Specifications
🛠️ Materials: Nickel-plated brass & hand-cut crystals with black accents
🎨 Custom finishes available upon request
💡 Lights: E14 (36) / Max watts: 2,160
📐 Dimensions: Ø 70.9 x H 35.4 in / Ø 180 x H 90 cm
📏 Custom dimensions available upon request
⚖️ Weight: 75 kg
⏳ Lead Time: Upon request
Payment Details
💳 US$1,000 non-refundable deposit (subject to terms and conditions)
🧾 Balance due upon confirmation
✅ Bookings are only confirmed once full payment is received
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🚚 Shipping & Delivery:
This exclusive artwork ships from Europe with worldwide delivery available.
Description
The Metropolitan Chandelier, was designed in 1966 by Hans Harald Rath for the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. The Republic of Austria commissioned Lobmeyr to make this design for Lincoln Center as a gift in gratitude for the United States’ aid in the European Recovery Program. The Architect of the Met, Wallace Kirkman Harrison, provided inspiration with pictures of distant galaxies. Mr. Rath presented his design concept to the architect and the Lincoln Center committee with a prototype made of potatoes and toothpicks. The piece, containing 49,000 Swarovski crystals and 1,000 sputniks, glistened over a roaring audience as it rose to the ceiling on its grand opening night, September 16, 1966. Fifty years later, the Metropolitan lighting collection remains the iconic and best seller of Lobmeyr’s lines of chandeliers.
