Octagonal box, 1907/1908

DesignMax Benirschke, Wien 1880–1961 Düsseldorf

Blindwood, oak, walnut veneer

(H x B x T x D)14,9 × 16,8 × 16,8 × 15 cm

Status

on display, room 018.4

About the workWith its geometric, abstract shape, this wooden container by Max Benirschke contrasts with the flowery, curving Art Nouveau style of French and Belgian artists that was widespread at the time. Benirschke had studied architecture and design at the School of Applied Arts in his home town of Vienna before the architect Peter Behrens brought him to teach at the Düsseldorf School of Applied Arts in 1903, where he led the architectural drawing class. In addition to his teaching and his work as an architect, he designed furniture, craft objects and jewellery.

AccessionGift 1984

ProvenanceBis 1984 vermutlich in Familienbesitz Benirschke; 1984 erworben durch Schenkung von Huberta Benirschke, Dortmund

Inventory numberP 1984-90

Contact

sammlung@kunstpalast.de

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