Art Nouveau Desk from Bernhard Ludwig, Vienna, Austria, 1905

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Object: desk
design & execution: bernhard ludwig, imperial and royal court cabinetmaker (1905)
dimensions in cm (h x w x … Read more Object: desk
design & execution: bernhard ludwig, imperial and royal court cabinetmaker (1905)
dimensions in cm (h x w x d x h): 76-87 × 110 × 70 × 60.5

material: solid oak, brass, leather
condition: professionally restored
provenance: private collection, vienna
literature: vera j. Behal, möbel des jugendstils, sammlung des österreichisches museums für angewandte kunst in wien, munich 1981, pp. 62-63, 195-200.

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the elegant desk bears an engraving by bernhard ludwig on its locks, clearly attributing it to the imperial and royal court cabinetmaker's workshop. The wood surface has been professionally restored – stained blue and whitewashed, resulting in an exceptionally elegant appearance.

thanks to its appealing design, this desk is ideal as a freestanding piece of furniture.
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