Circle of Joseph Danhauser, Vienna circa 1820, pair of splendid chairs in absolute integrity.

Circle of Joseph Danhauser. Vienna circa 1820. Splendid chairs with a "timeless" design in absolutely pristine condition. They even retain the original period upholstery and fabric, which have been preserved, sanitized, and covered with precious anthracite-colored satin (see subsequent photos taken before the re-covering intervention). These are museum-quality objects that require no further comment. Veneered in blond walnut burl on an maple wood structure. French polishing refreshed with real shellac using a pad on the original patina. Provenance from the Austrian high nobility. In the miniature, a drawing of a very similar chair by Joseph Danhauser (Vienna Museum of Applied Arts). Measurements height 89cm, width 45.5cm, depth 48cm. Seat measurements depth 39cm, height 49cm. Joseph Ulrich Danhauser (1780-1829), a great Viennese cabinetmaker, sculptor, and designer, documented his product range in an extensive drawn catalog, parts of which (approximately 2,500) have survived to this day and are now preserved in the MAK (Austrian Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna). This catalog includes, among other things, 153 chair models, 56 sofas, 179 types of chandeliers, and 124 curtains. All these models were numbered consecutively. He boasted a clientele of rank from all over the Austrian monarchy and Germany. The exceptional quality and uniqueness of Danhauser as a furniture creator lies in the harmonious combination of concreteness and abstraction, functionality, and emotion. Thus, he assumed the role of mediator between individuality and anonymity and became one of the most important inspirations for the modern avant-garde movement. The Danhauser manufactory was founded in 1814. It is a reference point in the history of design and furniture. His very rare original creations that have survived the times are preserved in few museums, castles, important antique dealers, or prestigious private collections, mostly noble ones. Magnificent works with a design that "conquers time" with a sober and elegant line, also excellent for pairing with high-end modern for a unique, exclusive, and refined elegance. From the warm amber golden color of the antique patina of blond walnut with finish in real shellac with pad.   In compliance with the provisions of the New Code of Cultural Heritage, the selling company provides, simultaneously with the sale, a detailed photographic written guarantee of originality and provenance of the works sold. The data with which the works are described and then contained in the written guarantees are express determinations resulting from accurate and documented technical/historical/artistic investigations, even of expert relevance. Recognize the true Viennese Biedermeier of the first phase of the period, distinguishing it from late or Northern European imitations! Read the history of this elegant and sober style and learn to evaluate timeless Viennese masterpieces by designers from 1815 to 1830! Click on the link at the bottom of the page to read a unique, unpublished practical guide, with links and virtual visits to museums and galleries in Vienna.