Original Art Nouveau Dining Room Buffet by Richard Ludwig, Vienna, 1906

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

Object: Dining Room Buffet
Design: Richard Ludwig (Vienna, 1906)
Model Number: -
Manufactured by: Richard Ludwig Furniture Factory (Vienna, 1906)
Dimensions in cm (H x W x D): 220 x 232 x 64
Material: Rosewood, brass, marble, cut glass with gold decoration, cut mirror
Condition: Expertly restored
Provenance: Vienna area, private collection
Literature: Das Interieur, 1906, pp. 42, 43, 81 / Decorative Arts - Illustrated Journal of Applied Arts, Volume 6, 1900, p. 398 / Decorative Arts - Illustrated Journal of Applied Arts, Volume 12, 1904, p. 338 / 27th Exhibition of the Association of Fine Artists of Austria, Vienna Secession, November-December 1906 / 27th Exhibition of the Association of Austrian Visual Artists, Secession Vienna, November-December 1906

Additional Information:
This sideboard, designed and executed by the renowned Viennese furniture factory Richard Ludwig in 1906, impressively embodies the stylistic principles of Viennese Art Nouveau. It was presented in the same year at the exhibition of the Vienna Arts and Crafts Association and displays a clear formal rigor contrasted with ornate decorative elements.

Particularly noteworthy is the drop-shaped or teardrop-shaped glass decoration, which bears clear parallels to Kolo Moser's design for the lace chest in the dressing room of the Eisler apartment at Terramare. This ornamentally reduced yet expressive design exemplifies the synthesis of functionality and aesthetics that characterized Viennese Art Nouveau.

The Richard Ludwig furniture factory was known not only for its original designs, but also for the high-quality execution of important furniture pieces by prominent Viennese architects. For example, the company created a stately cabinet based on a design by Joseph Maria Olbrich for the 1900 Paris World's Fair. Later, important Viennese furniture designers, such as Otto Prutscher – a student of Hoffmann and later chief designer of Thonet – also worked closely with the manufactory. In 1906, Prutscher designed art furniture for Dr. Weiss's household, which Ludwig masterfully executed.

Richard Ludwig also worked for Otto Wagner's student Leopold Bauer, producing a rosewood glass cabinet and a Venetian pilot oak bookcase for Bauer's contribution to the 27th Exhibition of the Association of Austrian Visual Artists, Vienna Secession, November–December 1906. These works underscore the manufactory's central role in the art and furniture production of Viennese Modernism.

The design of the buffet combines both the design innovations and the precise craftsmanship that made Viennese Art Nouveau internationally renowned.

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Creator	Richard Ludwig
Manufacturer	Richard Ludwig Möbelmanufaktur
Design Period	1890 to 1919
Year	1906
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture	Austria
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	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
Product Code	KVX-2249009
Material	Brass, Glass, Wood
Color	Brown, gold, silver
Width	232 cm 91.3 inch
Depth	64 cm 25.2 inch
Height	220 cm 86.6 inch
Weight Range	Very Heavy — Over 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
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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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