Vienna 1815-20 approx. Important lady's writing desk/secretaire possibly from the production of Joseph Danhauser or his immediate circle

Important lady's writing desk/secretaire possibly from the production of Joseph Danhauser or his immediate circle, originally belonging to a member of the Habsburg royal family or high-ranking nobility with government functions (ministries and/or centers of power). This is evidenced by the wax seal inside a drawer with the symbol of the empire and crown of the Habsburg family (double-headed eagle). Early Viennese Biedermeier phase. Around 1815. City of Vienna. High-quality mahogany veneer. Interior and small drawers in maple wood, ebonized top with preserved original lacquer. The work has been restored conservatively and according to the rules of ancient craftsmanship, finished in the French style, with shellac and a buffer on the original patina applied with a museum-standard technique. It is a very rare type of furnishing, commissioned by high-ranking individuals. Height 108 cm, width 104 cm, depth 72 cm. For a similar piece of furniture, see the photograph at the bottom of the page of a painting from the time by an anonymous author depicting Princess Wihlielmina Kinsky, née Colloredo Mansfeld, depicted in the Prague palace of the Kinsky princes, in the Old Town Square. This painting, depicted here for illustrative purposes only, belongs to the state of the Czech Republic and is visible to the public in the castle of Hermanuv Mestec. A magnificent work with a design that "conquers time" with its simple and elegant line, also excellent for pairing with high-end modern for a unique, exclusive, and refined elegance. With the warm colour of the antique patina with a real shellac buffer finish. Joseph Ulrich Danhauser (1780-1829), a great Viennese cabinetmaker, sculptor, and designer, documented his range of products in a vast drawn catalogue, parts of which (approx. 2,500) have survived the times and are now preserved in the MAK (Austrian Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna). This catalogue 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 clientele of rank from across the Austrian monarchy and Germany. The exceptional quality and uniqueness of Danhauser as a creator of furniture 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 point of reference in the history of design and furniture. Its extremely rare original creations that have survived are preserved in a few museums, castles, important antique dealers, or prestigious private collections, mostly from the nobility.    In accordance with the provisions of the New Code of Cultural Heritage, the selling company provides a detailed written photographic guarantee of the originality and provenance of the works sold at the time of sale. 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, even of expert assessment. Recognize the true Viennese Biedermeier of the early period by 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 new, summarized practical guide, unique in Italy, with links and a virtual visit to museums and galleries in Vienna.