Josef Hoffmann
Vitrine, Model 600/9

Vitrine, Model 600/9

Vitrine, Model 600/9
DesignerAustrian, 1870–1956
ManufacturerAustrian, 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
Not on view

Explore Further

Object Type
ProvenanceSold: Christies, New York, April 20, 1996. The catalogue entry described it as "Austrian".

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.

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Corner Cabinet
Henry Lindley Fry
1870–1880
Oak and pine
2002.3547
"Fledermaus" Armchair
Josef Hoffmann
c. 1907
Ebonized beech, paint, and vintage upholstery
2013.174
scan from file photograph
Unknown American
c. 1820–1840
Black cherry; yellow poplar, black cherry and brass
B.75.8
Roll Top Desk, Model P 902
Vladimir Kagan
c. 1965
Wood, acrylic, metal, and laminate
2011.444
Prototype for Tree 5
Andrea Branzi
2008–2010
Anodized aluminum and wood
2011.811
Sacred Offering Dish (Bokor)
Unknown Indonesian
19th century
Gold
2004.2259
Votive Figural Sculpture, or "Axe"
Unknown Central and South American
c. 1000–500 BC
Greenstone
2023.232
Patent Alarm Timepiece
Simon Willard
c. 1825
Mahogany, brass, steel, iron, lead, glass, and enamel
B.2023.7
Bowl
Unknown Central and South American
900–200 BC
Stone
2004.2532
Desk and Bookcase
Edmund Townsend
c. 1765–1785
Mahogany; eastern white pine; chestnut; yellow poplar, and cedar
B.99.24
Arch Clock
Wendell Castle
1985
Brazilian rosewood, curly maple, gold-plated brass, and wind and electrical movements with chimes
2017.302