The Austrian Parliament is a beautiful example of classicist architecture, with a unique interior that does justice to the building’s tremendous importance. It was designed by Theophil Hansen, one of the most important architects of the Vienna Ringstrasse era. The magnificent chandeliers in the upper house and club rooms were designed by Hansen and handmade by Lobmeyr. With imposing bronze figurines and an impressive diameter of five metres, the chandeliers in the upper house are a breath-taking sight. Other chandeliers throughout the Parliament also bear the Lobmeyr signature and are true treasures.

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