Attributable to Joseph Danhauser or his immediate circle. Vienna, c. 1815-20. Splendid fan-shaped chairs with a "timeless" design in practically intact condition. Model no. 89 (see the similar original drawing by Joseph Danhauser in the thumbnail - Museum of Applied Arts Vienna). Veneered in blonde walnut burl with elegant maple wood inlays. Root wood details. Polished with genuine shellac applied with a pad to the original patina. Austrian high nobility provenance. Height 90 cm, seat height 45 cm, depth 45 cm, width 46 cm. Note the perfect symmetry.
Observe the last photo on this page, which is a fantasy computer simulation where the original artwork is virtually imagined in a high-end modern interior design setting. N.B. The other furnishings in the photo, excluding our original artwork, are not ours/available but are simulated computationally. Virtually associated with them, they evoke an astonishing "modernity," luminosity, and abstraction of a work conceived over two centuries ago. With a great touch of class and elegance to the whole. The high Viennese antique cabinetmaking of the Neoclassical period (1770 – 1830), with its sober and minimal elegance, and precious, light-colored woods, blends very well with the lines of contemporary modern furniture.
N.B.: Fantasy computer simulation where the original artwork is virtually imagined in a high-end modern interior design setting. A unique, original piece, perfect as a focal point for high-level contemporary interiors! The early design of the Viennese masters of early Biedermeier = clean lines, lightness, veneers with precious woods, great craftsmanship. Compact dimensions and compatibility with modern apartments. A feeling of everyday elegance and functionality. Perfect for contemporary minimalist interiors. A unicum for discreet and refined luxury. For these reasons, as well as their rarity, intact original Viennese works from the period, prototypes of modernism, are destined for significant economic revaluation over time and also represent a perfect investment.
Joseph Ulrich Danhauser (1780-1829), a great Viennese cabinetmaker, sculptor, and designer, documented his product range in a vast drawn catalog, parts of which (approx. 2,500) have survived and are now kept at the MAK (Austrian Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna). This catalog includes, among others, 153 chair models, 56 sofas, 179 types of chandeliers, and 124 draperies. All these models were consecutively numbered. He boasted a high-ranking clientele from all over the Austrian monarchy and Germany. Danhauser's exceptional quality and uniqueness as a furniture creator lie 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 reference point in the history of design and furnishings. His very rare original creations that have survived are preserved in only a few museums, castles, major antique dealers, or prestigious private collections, mostly noble.
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Recognize the true Viennese Biedermeier of 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 timeless Viennese masterpieces by designers from 1815 to 1830! Click on the following link to read our unique and unpublished concise practical guide in Italy, with links and a virtual tour of museums and galleries in Vienna:
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Our gallery of true early Viennese Biedermeier by designers, unique in Italy, at the top in Europe. Click on the following link to visit it:
Principessa Sissi ® antiques. High antique gallery
The gallery of our antique chairs. Click on the following link:
Principessa Sissi ® antiques. High antique gallery in Udine
The early design of true Viennese Biedermeier from our gallery in stunning simulated furnishing fantasies. An unpublished, unique, and interesting overview. Click on the following link
Simulazioni moderno.pdf
