Vienna 1815-20. Rare Biedermeier round table, perfectly sized, from the circle of Joseph Danhauser or by him himself.

Vienna 1815-20. Rare Biedermeier round table, perfectly sized (top diameter 131 cm, height 81 cm), from the circle of Joseph Danhauser or by him himself, veneered in figured walnut on maple, a typical Danhauser manufacturing technique. The piece is in intact condition with a shellac finish applied with a pad on the original patina, using museum-standard techniques. This magnificent, timeless design with a sober and elegant line is also excellent for juxtaposing with high-end modern pieces to create a unique, exclusive, and refined elegance. It features the warm, amber-gold color of the antique blond walnut patina with a true shellac finish applied with a pad. The photo at the bottom of the page shows tempera and gouache drawings of similar tables by Joseph Danhauser (drawings kept at the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna, published here for cultural purposes only). Joseph Ulrich Danhauser (1780-1829), a great Viennese cabinetmaker, sculptor, and designer, documented his product range in a vast designed catalog, parts of which (approx. 2,500) have survived 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 distinguished clientele from across the Austrian monarchy and Germany. Danhauser's exceptional quality and uniqueness 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 and is a landmark in design and furniture history. Its very rare original creations that have survived are preserved in a few museums, castles, important antique shops, or prestigious private collections, mostly of noble families. In accordance with the provisions of the New Code of Cultural Heritage, the selling company provides, simultaneously with the sale, a detailed written photographic 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, including expert appraisals. Recognize the true early-period Viennese Biedermeier, distinguishing it from later or Northern European imitations! Read the history of this elegant and sober style and learn to appreciate timeless Viennese masterpieces by designers from 1815 to 1830! Click on the link at the bottom of the page to read our original, concise, practical guide, unique in Italy, with links and virtual tours to museums and galleries in Vienna.