Designer
Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956)Austrian, 1870–1956
ManufacturerManufactured by
Jacob and Josef Kohn(Austrian, active 1850–1914)Austrian, active 1850–1914
CultureAustrian
Titles
- Vitrine, Model 600/9
Datec. 1905–1908
PlaceAustria
MediumEbonized beech, glass, and brass
Dimensions63 1/2 × 29 5/8 × 13 11/16 in. (161.3 × 75.2 × 34.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by J. Brian and Varina Eby, by exchange
Object number96.1712
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Excollection: Private collection. John Hallam, of Historical Design, Inc. said that the previous owners purchased it for their Richard Meier designed home.
Exhibition History"Defining Modern: European Design 1890-1935," MFA,H, Andrews Gallery, 8/26/01 - 11/11/01.
"Circa 1900: Decorative Arts at the Turn of the Century," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Alice Pratt Brown Gallery, February 26-July 31, 2011.
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