Schonbek Beyond Lighting: Four generations of Schonbeks have been involved continuously in the making of crystal and crystal chandeliers. Schonbek was founded in 1870 in Bohemia, classic source of the world's finest crystal, where the Schonbek faminly enjoyed the royal patronage of the Hapsburgs. Today Schonbek has an American address, but it remains a European company in its design heritage. Schonbek crystal chandeliers have been copied on three continents. But the imitations never equal a genuine Schonbek: How to recognize a genuine Schonbek. When a design calls for dazzling embellishment, we hang our crystal with a lavish hand. To bring out the prismatic beauty of the crystal, we are generous with lights as well. A schonbek is immediately recognizable by its serenely even lighting. But the most inimitable quality of a Schonbek is its design integrity. A Schonbek crystal chandelier is designed from within, its form growing out of the inner idea. The frame is not merely a support but a work of art in itself. Every Schonbek crystal chandelier comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

A Tradition of innovation: We have an artist's longing freedom of expression, so we design and manufacture our own components-not the least of reasons why Schonbek is a recognized world leader in design. We pioneered the era of contemporary design by inventing new ways to display crystal. We stood crystal on end, hid the frame beneath a dazzling fabric of crystal created complex mosaics of crystal impossible to counterfeit. We embedded tiny crystal beads in desiccated frames to create a wholly new, playfully eclectic style of beauty. The Schonbek company holds numerous patents. In 2007 Schonbek was acquired by Swarovski. Swarovski is the world leader in the production of fine cut crystal, just as Schonbek is the leader worldwide in the design and manufacturing of crystal chandeliers. Together they bring a potent new mix of creativity to the world of home fashion. Bowery Lighting is the only online showroom to offer the entire Schonbek catalog at the best possible prices in the entire country.