Love Lobmeyr

On Vienna's main shopping boulevard Kartner Strasse, is perhaps one of it's oldest and most famous store Lobmeyr. Established in 1823, this family glass making firm is famous for it's glass all over the world. This distinguished glass-making firm used to be a supplier to the imperial court, and big names such as Josef Hoffmann created designs for the company.


They have 3 floors of the most exquisite glass and ceramics from all over the world including one dedicated to the company's history. The most elaborate chandeliers, table settings and mirrors you can find anywhere in Europe. For someone like me, who designs ceramics this was like finding Aladdin's cave. Of course, I had to buy something all in the name of research and work. Another added bonus was because we flew with Austrian Airlines (fabulous airline BTW!), we could present our boarding pass and receive an original Lobmeyr glass valued up to 70 euros with our purchase.