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Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , Sign: G. Keller Orfevre, 22 rue Joubert

About the Item

The set includes, armchair, desk and desk accessories. It is from the first era. Bibliography: Revue de l’Art N°185 – March 2014, p. 23. Founded in 1857 by Gustave Keller, the Keller house specializes in luxury goods and leather goods, quickly noticed and appreciated, enjoying recognition at world exhibitions. In 1878, his two sons took over the company under the name “Successors of Keller's son and son-in-law” and added table goldsmithing and various objects to their activities. The production is awarded at the universal exhibitions of 1889 and 1900. Keller's notoriety is so great that official orders flow in, including the royal courts of Spain, Romania, Greece, Russia and the Principality of Monaco. Tsar Nicholas II of Russia was regularly supplied at the end of the 19th century. Many works are present in different prestigious museums such as Les Arts Décoratifs, Orsay or the Hermitage museum. Established in Paris at 65, rue de Turbigo, the Keller house moved its shop and workshop to 22 rue Joubert in 1891. In 1929, the shop was registered at 18 avenue Matignon. The company will cease its activities around 1947. Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials :wood.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 81.11 in (206 cm)Depth: 45.28 in (115 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: F-TO-1stDibs: LU6785240936892

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