Vienna, circa 1820-25. Very rare early Viennese Biedermeier writing table in intact condition, close to Joseph Danhauser

Vienna, circa 1820-25. Very rare early Viennese Biedermeier desk in intact condition, with original patina, finished with shellac applied using museum standard techniques. It is veneered in exceptionally high-quality blond walnut burl, contrasted with neoclassical motifs in the style of vases, carved in the round from slightly darker walnut, for a sober and elegant combination. Decorative motifs on the edges of the top, in the central crossbeam, and along the entire body in stringing made with walnut burl combined against the grain. A piece of furniture at the highest levels of Viennese cabinetmaking of the Biedermeier period, owing to its elegance, sobriety, and abstraction, it is very close to the great designer Joseph Danhauser. Perfectly associable with modern furnishings for a highly classy ensemble. It boasts a splendid original patina and an captivating blond-amber color that the photos fail to reproduce. More beautiful in person than in photos. It measures 132 cm in width, 69 cm in maximum depth, and 79 cm in height. In intact condition, with patina, consolidated, and with shellac finish applied using museum standard techniques. Joseph Ulrich Danhauser, a great Viennese cabinetmaker and designer, documented his range of products in a vast drawn catalog, parts of which (circa 2,500) have survived the times 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 draperies. All of these models were numbered consecutively. He boasted a high-ranking clientele from all over the Austrian monarchy and Germany. The company was equipped with offices and sales agencies in Graz, Prague, and Budapest. The most prestigious work entrusted to Danhauser was the renovation of the Palace of the Archduke Charles (today's Albertina, home to an important Viennese museum) around 1822. Danhauser's furniture factory holds a prominent position in the history of Viennese furniture making and interior decoration. Danhauser's designs allow us to follow the development of the Viennese furniture style, which initially was based on French models, such as those created by Percier and Fontaine, but soon gained its own precise and refined autonomy. 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 by the sculptor and cabinetmaker Joseph Ulrich Danhauser (1780-1829), the father of the painter son Joseph Danhauser. It was one of the first companies in Vienna operating in the interior decoration sector. Having been granted a special production license, it was possible for Danhauser to integrate all the trades related to interior decoration with their respective specializations and thus carry out the necessary work under one roof. These included primarily furniture production and upholstery, the production of lighting fixtures, metalworking, and the creation of elaborate draperies. It is a landmark in the history of design and furniture. His very rare original creations that have survived the times are preserved in a few museums, castles, large antique stores, or prestigious private collections, mostly noble. Observe the second photo of this listing, which is a computer simulation of fantasy where the work is imagined in a high-end modern furnishing context. What emerges is a surprising "modernity," brightness, and abstraction for a work conceived over two centuries ago, as well as a great touch of class and elegance to the ensemble. The high Viennese antique cabinetmaking, with its sober and minimal elegance, its precious and light essences, is very much linked to the lines of modern furniture. 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 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, even of expert assessment. Copying and duplication of them for commercial reasons and/or to describe other works for sale, even if considered in some way similar, are prohibited. Recognize the true Viennese Biedermeier of the early phase of the period, distinguishing it from late or Northern European imitations! 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