Very rare set of 5 intact chairs from the first phase of the Biedermeier period, from the circle of Joseph Danhauser. Vienna circa 1820.

Very rare set of 5 chairs from the first phase of the Biedermeier period, from the circle of Joseph Danhauser. Vienna circa 1820. Works of incredible modernity at the height of high cabinetmaking production of the Restoration period, with a back in the shape of the "lyre" instrument. This motif was in vogue at the time and among the most sought after and valued by collectors and historians of the period. Veneered in blond walnut feather in original patina, with ebonized details. Their sober "timeless" elegance almost seems to anticipate by a century the lines of Art Deco; this latter style often being inspired by the best original Viennese works of the Biedermeier period. Height 94 cm (seat height 46 cm), width 48 cm, depth 47 cm. They are in practically intact conditions, including the upholstery, sanitized and covered in elegant black satin, which in some of them still preserves the original fabric of the time under the satin. In first patina, consolidated and with a shellac finish applied with museum standard technique on the first patina. Magnificent works with a design that "wins time" with its sober and elegant line, also excellent for pairing with high-end modern for a unique, exclusive and refined elegance. From the warm golden amber color of the ancient patina of blond walnut with a true shellac finish. Joseph Ulrich Danhauser (1780-1829), great Viennese cabinetmaker, sculptor and designer, documented his range of products in a vast drawn catalogue, parts of which (around 2,500) have survived the times and are now kept in the MAK (Austrian Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna). This catalogue includes, among others, 153 chair models, 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 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 very rare original creations that have survived the times are kept in a few museums, castles, great antique dealers or prestigious private collections, mostly noble. In compliance with the provisions of the New Code of Cultural Heritage, the selling company provides, at the same time as 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, even of expert assessment. 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 Viennese masterpieces of timeless designers from 1815 to 1830! Click on the link at the bottom of the page to read our unique unpublished practical guide in Italy, with links and a virtual visit to museums and galleries in Vienna.