Description & Technical information

Designed and executed: Vienna, around 1920

Macassar ebony veneer on pinewood, fitting and edging of veneer reflects exquisite craftsmanship, surface professionally repolished, outstanding Viennese cabinetmaking, excellent condition

H 70.5 cm, Ø 80 cm

From 1900 onwards, Macassar ebony was occasionally used in Vienna for exceptional pieces of furniture. As the Austro-Hungarian monarchy had no tropical colonies, this wood was very valuable. The processing of such exotic and expensive materials was therefore reserved exclusively for the best cabinetmakers. Despite intensive research, it was unfortunately not possible to identify the designer and/or the craftsman who executed this table.

Date:  1920
Period:  20th century
Dimensions: 70.5 x 80 cm (27³/₄ x 31¹/₂ inches)
Provenance: 

private property, Austria