Art Nouveau Desk attributed to Karl Bräuer, 1910s

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Object: Men's desk (freestanding)
Design: Karl Bräuer (school of Prof. Josef Hoffmann, Vienna, circa 1910)
Model number: -
Execution: Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop) (Vienna, circa 1910)
Dimensions in cm (H x W x D x BFH x BFB): 80.5 x 145 x 80 x 67 x 59

Material: Softwood frame, oak and mahogany veneer, alpaca silver
Condition: Professionally restored
Provenance: Budapest (private collection)
Literature: Das Interieur, Wiener Monatshefte für angewandte Kunst, 12th year, Vienna 1911, Plate 9 / Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, Volume 25, 1909-1910, Alexander Koch, Darmstadt, p. 402 / Photograph, Dining room, Villa, Prof. Pickler, Budapest II, Trombitas ut 19, Anonymous, MAK Inv. no. WWF 104-234-1 /The Interior, Vienna Monthly Journal for Applied Arts, 12th Year, Vienna 1911, Plate 25

Additional Information:

The desk shown is an outstanding example of the formal clarity and decorative precision of the Hoffmann School around 1910. Its construction follows a strictly geometric design, complemented by organic and geometric carvings, presumably by Franz Zelezny. The artistic execution, with its fine alpaca silver fittings, emphasizes the craftsmanship of this exceptional piece of furniture.

The gentleman's desk is designed as a freestanding piece, thus presenting a distinguished appearance from all sides. The back features a hinged door for the integrated letter tray, decoratively adorned with floral seahorse motifs, underscoring the high design quality down to the smallest detail.

The desk is a so-called freestanding unit, and therefore presents a distinguished appearance from all sides. The back features a hinged door for the integrated letter tray, which is decorated with floral seahorse motifs, highlighting the high design quality down to the smallest detail.

The desk is a 12-inch desk, and the back features a hinged door for the integrated letter tray, which is decorated with floral seahorses, further emphasizing the high design quality down to the smallest detail. The design can be attributed to the architect Karl Bräuer, who studied at the Vienna School of Applied Arts from 1897 to 1904 and was admitted to Hoffmann's architecture class in 1900. from 1905, Bräuer worked in Hoffmann's studio at the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop) and in 1913 became an assistant at the school. In this capacity, he was one of Hoffmann's most important collaborators and confidants and contributed to numerous designs.

Comparable decorative elements bearing the monogram "KB" (Karl Bräuer) appeared in 1911 in the trade journal Das Interieur (Vol. 12, Plate 9). The drawing shown there exhibits clear parallels to the design of our object, particularly with regard to the characteristic triangular ornament that adorns the edge of the sketch as a decorative border.

The accompanying small table in a whitewashed finish is also available and can be linked to designs by Bräuer & Hoffmann.

The exceptional quality of the piece suggests it was made by the Wiener Werkstätte.

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Creator	Bräuer, Karl
Manufacturer	Wiener Werkstätte
Design Period	1890 to 1919
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture	Austria
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Vienna Secession, Art Nouveau
Detailed Condition	Restored — This vintage/antique item is in very good condition because it has been refreshed through new upholstery and/or refinishing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Completely restored, Professionally restored
Product Code	ZNO-2491083
Materials	Mahogany, Oak, Silver
Color	Black, silver
Width	145 cm 57.1 inch
Depth	80 cm 31.5 inch
Height	81 cm 31.7 inch
Weight Range	Heavy — Between 80kg and 150kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

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Ships from	Austria
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
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Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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