A rare, large, double-sided writing desk, designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma,
Hungary in around 1930, classic, pared-down wood frame construction, walnut and rosewood veneer, brass drawers, each side with 9 lockable drawers, with key, usable on either side and free standing. Dimensions: height c. 70 cm, width c. 180 cm, depth c. 78 cm. In restored condition with signs of age and use, scratches and abrasions, reworked table top, the lock of one middle drawer is damaged. (MHA)
An extremely rare, imposing piece of furniture with exceptional appearance and harmonious proportions.
Kozma Lajos’ personal preparatory sketches are preserved in the Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest under the inventory number KRTF 1898.
Lit.:
Innen-Dekoration - Die gesamte Wohnungskunst in Bild und Wort; edited by Hofrat Alexander Koch; year XLII, December 1931 issue, Darmstadt, Verlagsanstalt, p. 457
The writing desk was displayed at various, historical furniture exhibitions in Hungary.
Provenance:
Hungarian State architectural office, then Hungarian private ownership; private ownership, Germany.
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (ASB).
Specialist: Mathias Harnisch, MA
Mathias Harnisch, MA
+43-1-515 60-242
Mathias.Harnisch@dorotheum.at
19.01.2023 - 15:14
- Estimate:
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EUR 30,000.- to EUR 50,000.-
A rare, large, double-sided writing desk, designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma,
Hungary in around 1930, classic, pared-down wood frame construction, walnut and rosewood veneer, brass drawers, each side with 9 lockable drawers, with key, usable on either side and free standing. Dimensions: height c. 70 cm, width c. 180 cm, depth c. 78 cm. In restored condition with signs of age and use, scratches and abrasions, reworked table top, the lock of one middle drawer is damaged. (MHA)
An extremely rare, imposing piece of furniture with exceptional appearance and harmonious proportions.
Kozma Lajos’ personal preparatory sketches are preserved in the Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest under the inventory number KRTF 1898.
Lit.:
Innen-Dekoration - Die gesamte Wohnungskunst in Bild und Wort; edited by Hofrat Alexander Koch; year XLII, December 1931 issue, Darmstadt, Verlagsanstalt, p. 457
The writing desk was displayed at various, historical furniture exhibitions in Hungary.
Provenance:
Hungarian State architectural office, then Hungarian private ownership; private ownership, Germany.
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (ASB).
Specialist: Mathias Harnisch, MA
Mathias Harnisch, MA
+43-1-515 60-242
Mathias.Harnisch@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Design |
| Auction type: | Online auction |
| Date: | 19.01.2023 - 15:14 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 11.01. - 19.01.2023 |