Vienna 1815-20, Biedermeier period, circle of Joseph Danhauser. Rare, intact veneered service/writing table.

Vienna 1815-20, Biedermeier period, circle of Joseph Danhauser. Rare, intact writing table veneered in blond walnut feather with a central drawer. The piece of furniture is intact, with its original patina, and retains its original French polish, refreshed with shellac using a museum-standard technique. The miniature shows Joseph Danhauser's original design for a very similar piece of furniture, writing table no. 39 (owned by the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna). Dimensions: 108x62, height 77 cm. A magnificent work with a design that "conquers time" with its sober and elegant line, also excellent for combining with high-end modern for a unique, exclusive, and refined elegance. From the warm golden amber color of the antique blond walnut patina with a real French polish finish. Joseph Ulrich Danhauser (1780-1829), a great Viennese cabinetmaker, sculptor, and designer, documented his range of products in a vast drawn catalog, parts of which (approx. 2,500) have survived and are now kept in the MAK (Austrian Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna). This catalog includes, among other things, 153 models of chairs, 56 sofas, 179 types of chandeliers, and 124 curtains. All these models were numbered consecutively. He boasted a high-ranking clientele from all over the Austrian and German monarchy. 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 manufacture was founded in 1814. It is a point of reference in the history of design and furniture. Its very rare original creations that have survived are kept in a few museums, castles, important antique shops, or prestigious private collections, mostly belonging to nobility. In accordance with the provisions of the New Code of Cultural Heritage, the selling company provides, at the time of sale, a detailed written photographic guarantee of the originality and provenance of the works sold. The data with which the works are described and then contained in the written guarantees are expressed determinations resulting from accurate and documented technical/historical/artistic investigations, including expert appraisals. Recognize the true Viennese Biedermeier from the early phase of the period, distinguishing it from late or Northern European imitations! Read the history of this elegant and sober style and learn to appreciate the timeless Viennese masterpieces of designers from 1815 to 1830! Click on the link at the bottom of the page to read an unpublished concise practical guide unique in Italy, with links and a virtual tour of museums and galleries in Vienna.