Art Nouveau Desk by Michael Niedermoser, Vienna, Austria, 1905

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Object: art nouveau gentleman's writing desk (freestanding)
design & execution: michael niedermoser (vienna, 1905)
dimensions in cm (h x w … Read more Object: art nouveau gentleman's writing desk (freestanding)
design & execution: michael niedermoser (vienna, 1905)
dimensions in cm (h x w x d x wfh x wfb): 79 × 145 × 72 × 63 × 60

material: walnut, brass
condition: professionally restored
provenance: burgenland
literature: art nouveau furniture - vera j. Behal - collection of the austrian museum of applied arts, p. 64

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based on its formal and technical characteristics, this gentleman's writing desk can be attributed to the workshop of michael niedermoser. The high-quality workmanship, the precise execution of the carved details, and the characteristic brass fittings and brass feet correspond to the features found in the work of this viennese cabinetmaker. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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