B B a k a l o w i t s since 1845 Company Profile Bakalowits Light Design GmbH manufacturer of prestigious lighting
B Contents 1. Introduction 2. Company Locations 3. History 4. Company Profile 5. Quality Control and Certificate of Origin 6. Services - New Designs and Reproductions 7. Repair and Restoration 8. Recent Projects 9. Design Portfolio
B 1. Introduction Founded in 1845 in Vienna, Austria, the Bakalowits Company has more than 160 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and installing prestigious, custom made light fixtures for commercial and residential settings. These settings include palaces, opera houses, hotels, conference centers, and cruise ships, as well as private homes. Our portfolio of 8,000 designs includes both historical and contemporary fixtures. Our designers also use their creativity and extensive experience with international clients to create custom designs. In addition to designing and manufacturing new products, our company uses the unique knowledge and skills of our specialists to repair and restore older chandeliers and other light fixtures. While still family-owned and managed in Vienna, Bakalowits continues to expand worldwide, currently exporting 90% of its products overseas. At the same time we continue to maintain our commitment to the highest standards of excellence in our product line and service to our clients. We look forward to collaborating with you on future projects. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with further information and a copy of our catalogue. At your request, a company representative will meet with you at your location or welcome you at our showroom and production facilities in Vienna.
B 2. Company Locations Showroom Gumpendorferstrasse 32 1060 Vienna, Austria Tel: 0043 1 920 26 26 Fax: 0043 1 920 26 76 Mob: 0043 664 33 60 903
B Production / Workshop Schönbrunner Strasse 217 1120 Vienna, Austria Tel: 0043 1 920 26 26 Fax: 0043 1 920 26 76
B 3. History The Bakalowits Company was founded in Vienna, Austria in 1845 by Elias Bakalowits. After his son Ludwig joined the company, E. Bakalowits & Sons grew and became one of the foremost crystal chandelier manufacturers in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1892 Ludwig Bakalowits received the order to manufacture the chandeliers for the Neue Hofburg Palace in Vienna for Emperor Franz Joseph I and was appointed Imperial and Royal Purveyor to the Court. The company s reputation for excellence grew outside Europe, and by 1885 the company was exporting its products to America and Asia. In 1900, Bakalowits & Sons displayed their crystal chandeliers at the World Exposition in Paris. Other exhibitions in St. Petersburg, London, Geneva and Turin followed and attracted more clients from around the world. In 1928, the company obtained patents for its crystal chandeliers. In 1955 Bakalowits was entrusted with the manufacture of new lighting fixtures for some of the Viennese buildings that had suffered damage during the Second World War. These included the Parliament, the State Opera House, the National Theatre, City Hall, St. Stephan s Cathedral, and others. Recognizing the increasing demand for luxury products in Asia and the Middle East in the 1960 s, Bakalowits extended its business to those regions through close cooperation with international architects and designers. It did so while continuing its growth in Europe, where Bakalowits manufactured the largest chandelier ever built for the Parliament in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Since then, the company has continued to grow and has remained family owned and managed under the direction of CEO Prof. Friedhelm Bakalowits.
B 4. Company Profile Owner of the Company - Mag. Aglaja Bakalowits CEO - Prof. Friedhelm Bakalowits Export Manager Europe - Mag. Sophie Bakalowits Export Managers Far East - Prof. and Mag. Bakalowits Export Manager Middle East - DI Ali Kheyon Representative North America - DI Robert A. Witter Representative Baltic States - Evgeny Anosov Design & Production Staff - 21 employees Contract Staff - 25-50 employees
B 5. Quality Control and Certificate of Origin We certify that all of our light fixtures are produced in Austria under highest quality standards and quality control. Each of our chandeliers is delivered with a certificate of origin. CERTIFICATE of BAKALOWITS LICHT DESIGN GmbH AUSTRIA 20.. we guarantee with this certificate that our model Bakalowits F... diam.... cm, height... cm... lamps, E... approx. weight... kg all metal parts are made of brass galvanically gold plated and lacquered the reflector plate is high polished stainless steel the glass is premium quality full cut crystal, Austria Prof. F. Bakalowits Managing director / CEO, Vienna, Austria chandelier manufacturer since 1845
B 6. Services New Designs and Reproductions Bakalowits Light Design has provided the highest quality products since 1845, making us one of the oldest manufacturers of custom made chandeliers in the world. Our exclusive knowledge and expertise set us apart in the design and manufacture of every type of chandelier, ceiling light, wall sconce, floor lamp, table lamp, and various other lighting solutions. A. Design Our designers are experienced in all design styles from various periods and cultures, including Classical, Baroque, Empire, Maria Theresia, Art Deco/Art Nouveau, Modern, Mediterranean/Murano, Arabic, and Asian. If requested, they also create designs for original products or reproductions of historical and modern fixtures. All designs are the sole property of Bakalowits Light Design and may be used only with special permission. Gumpendorferstraße 32 1060 Vienna Austria T.: +43 (1) 920 26 26 F.: +43 (1) 920 26 76
B B. Production Crystal and Finishes Our production staff manufactures these designs using the highest quality materials under the strictest quality control. We use premium quality full cut Austrian crystal glass. The client can select clear or colored crystal pendants. The client may also request that we use Swarovski machine cut crystal glass. We make our products in any desired finish (e.g. gold, silver, gold leaf, polished brass, patina, etc.) and color (e.g. black, brown, white, gold, etc.) C. Post-Production Our staff is available to travel worldwide to oversee on-site installations. Maintenance and repairs are usually done in Austria. If requested we can provide a maintainance manual or a special proposal.
B 7. Services Repair and Restoration Because of our extensive historical records and our specialists expertise, we are able to repair and restore chandeliers and other light fixtures of various styles and periods made by Bakalowits or other manufacturers. All work is done at our Vienna workshop. Gumpendorferstraße 32 1060 Vienna Austria T.: +43 (1) 920 26 26 F.: +43 (1) 920 26 76
B 8. Recent projects * Shangri-La Hotel, Doha, Qatar * Royal Palace, Muscat, Oman * Royal Residence, Bangkok, Thailand * Onyx Arcotel, Hamburg, Germany * Galaxy Sky Casino, Macau * Private Villa, Emirates Hill, Dubai, U.A.E. * Al Mushrif Guest Palace, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. * Royal Palaces for HH Sheikh Al Thani, Doha, Qatar * Villa of HH Sheikh Al Thani, Doha, Qatar * Za beel Palace, Dubai, U.A.E. * Diwan of the Royal Court, Oman * Bayan Palace, Kuwait * Park Hyatt Hotel, Saigon, Vietnam * Castle Hrad Bratislava, Slovakia * Viennese Residence of the Deputy of Donesk, Vienna, Austria * Music Palace of HH Royal Family, Bangkok, Thailand * Monastery Zaryzino near Moscow, Russia
B 9. Design Portfolio Modern Style Gumpendorferstraße 32 1060 Vienna Austria T.: +43 (1) 920 26 26 F.: +43 (1) 920 26 76
B Art Deco Jugendstil Gumpendorferstraße 32 1060 Vienna Austria T.: +43 (1) 920 26 26 F.: +43 (1) 920 26 76
B Historical Style Gumpendorferstraße 32 1060 Vienna Austria T.: +43 (1) 920 26 26 F.: +43 (1) 920 26 76
B Empire Style Gumpendorferstraße 32 1060 Vienna Austria T.: +43 (1) 920 26 26 F.: +43 (1) 920 26 76
B Baroque Style Gumpendorferstraße 32 1060 Vienna Austria T.: +43 (1) 920 26 26 F.: +43 (1) 920 26 76
B Arabic Style Gumpendorferstraße 32 1060 Vienna Austria T.: +43 (1) 920 26 26 F.: +43 (1) 920 26 76
B Floral Design Gumpendorferstraße 32 1060 Vienna Austria T.: +43 (1) 920 26 26 F.: +43 (1) 920 26 76
B Hotel Projects Gumpendorferstraße 32 1060 Vienna Austria T.: +43 (1) 920 26 26 F.: +43 (1) 920 26 76
B Notes
Bakalowits Light Design GmbH manufacturer of prestigious lighting Bakalowits provides complete design and production packages as well as individual services to suit our client s needs. We offer design, conceptual and technical drawings, manufacturing, quality control and on - site installation supervision. Our goal is to make your lighting ideas and vision a reality. Our chandeliers and fixtures are custom-made to fit client demands and project requirements. Please contact us for further information and pricing