Cabinet
1898-1899 (made)
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In 1898 Otto Wagner designed a large apartment block at 3 Köstlergasse in Vienna. In it he incorporated a small apartment for his own occassional use. This cabinet, part of suite that comprised a sideboard, four arcmchairs and a vitrine, is of particular interest being the first cabinet in which Wagner abandoned any suggestion of a classical cornice.
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Parts | This object consists of 8 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Walnut, with inlaid mother-of-pearl and cut glass |
Brief description | Cabinet designed by Otto Wagner, walnut with inlaid mother-of-pearl, cut glass, Austria, 1898-99. |
Physical description | Cabinet, walnut with inlaid mother-of-pearl, cut glass. |
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Object history | Made for Otto Wagner's own dining room at 3 Köstlergasse, Vienna. |
Summary | In 1898 Otto Wagner designed a large apartment block at 3 Köstlergasse in Vienna. In it he incorporated a small apartment for his own occassional use. This cabinet, part of suite that comprised a sideboard, four arcmchairs and a vitrine, is of particular interest being the first cabinet in which Wagner abandoned any suggestion of a classical cornice. |
Bibliographic reference | Livingstone, Karen & Parry, Linda (eds.), International Arts and Crafts, London : V&A Publications, 2005
p.253 |
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Accession number | W.14:1, 2-1982 |
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Record created | June 26, 2001 |
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