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Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler Furniture

German, 1875-1967

Recognized for his technically superior and beautiful metal patinations for tableware, Munich-born Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler’s designs and metalwork caught the attention of Tiffany & Co., NY, for whom he worked in the mid-1890s. 1906 proved to be a decisive year in his career. 

Though Vierthaler had left his position as the Director of Design at J. Winhart & Co. earlier that year, examples of his work for Winhart were shown along with collaborative work with Eugen Ehrenbock at the Bayerische Jubiläums-Landers-Ausstellung Nürnberg — for which he received a gold medal — and at the Deutsche Kunstgewerbe-Ausstellung in Dresden — for which he received a silver medal. He and Ehrenbock formalized their partnership in 1907. 

Vierthaler later expanded his metalwork output to include jewelry and lighting design as well as figural and ornamental building decoration design. A member of the Deutscher Werkbund, Vierthaler went on to become a full professor in Hanover at the Staaliche Handwerkerund Kunstgewerberschule and at the Technische Hochschule.

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(Biography provided by Galerie Fledermaus)

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Art Nouveau Copper Cicada Vase with Opal by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler, J. Winhart & Co.
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. Created while a lead designer for J. Winhart & Co., Ludwig Vierthaler’s cicada themed copper vase showcases the design principles which he developed at J. Winhart in the pre-war years, where emphasis was placed on craftsmanship and the characteristics of the material itself. The vase’s ambiguous quality and use of allegory also shows his uncanny understanding of the dual nature of German life at the time. On the one hand, under Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany was asserting herself strongly in the Weltpolitik through alliances with other central-European powers and in making grand plans to grow in military strength. With hindsight, Vierthaler’s vase is all the more remarkable for his prescience in the twilight of an empire. By presenting a cicada, he evokes a conundrum. Is this cicada a strong adult, newly emerged from a long dormancy? Or is this the cicada...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler Furniture

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Copper

Art Nouveau Copper Charger with Spider Crab by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler Furniture

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Stone, Copper

Art Nouveau Enameled Bronze Egyptian Lotus Bowl by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler, J. Winhart & Co.
Located in Chicago, US
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel, Silver

Enameled Copper Art Nouveau Dish with Ram by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Chicago, US
Recognized for his technically superior and beautiful metal patinations for tableware, Munich born Ludwig Vierthaler’s designs and metalwork caught the attention of Tiffany & Co., NY...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler Furniture

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Antique Art Nouveau Champagne Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler by Ludwig Vierthaler
By J. Winhart & Co., Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Exceptional Art Nouveau champagne cooler designed by Ludwig Vierthaler for J. Winhart & Co. Munich around 1900. This is an extremely rare piece, crafted with meticulous handwork and ...
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Martelé

Art Nouveau Champagne Cooler by Ludwig Vierthaler for Winhardt & Co, Copper
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler, J. Winhart & Co.
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Art Nouveau champagne cooler, designed by Ludwig Vierthaler for Winhardt & Co, showcases the craftsmanship and style of early 20th-century German metalwork. Made from ...
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler Furniture

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Brass, Martelé, Copper

Art Nouveau Copper Charger with Bird and Berries by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. Recognized for his technically superior and beautiful metal patinations for tableware, Munich born Ludwig Vierthaler’s designs and metalwork caught the attention of Tiffany & Co., NY, for whom he worked in the mid-1890s. 1906 proved to be a decisive year in his career. Though Vierthaler had left his position as the Director of Design at J. Winhart & Co. earlier that year, examples of his work for Winhart were shown along with collaborative work with Eugen Ehrenbock at the Bayerishe Jubilaums-Landers-Ausstellung in Nuremburg - for which he received a gold medal - and at the Deutsche Kunstgewerbe-Ausstellung in Dresden -for which he received a silver medal. He and Ehrenbock formalized their partnership in 1907. Vierthaler later expanded his metalwork output to include jewelry and lighting design as well as figural and ornamental building decoration design. A member of the Deutscher Werkbund...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler Furniture

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Copper

Lidded Canister with Handle, Elaborate Repoussé & Enamel Work, Munich Secession
By Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted by Ludwig Vierthaler for the Josef Winhart metalwork company in Munich, this gorgeous and singular lidded canister displays the bravura repoussé work that the artist is known for. Winhart hammered elaborate Secession-style swirls and geometric patterns into the sides and lid of this piece, and enriched the lid with midnight blue and ruddy brown enamels. The entire piece has a subtle hammered finish and a streaky patina that gives the surface great depth of color. Interestingly, Vierthaler spent years as a metalsmith at Tiffany and Company in New York...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler Furniture

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Copper, Enamel

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Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler were created in the Art Nouveau style in germany during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Hugo Leven, Erhard & Söhne, and Ferdinand Liebermann. Prices for Ludwig Karl Maria Vierthaler furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,750 and can go as high as $7,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,125.

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