Collection of objects
Inventory number: KB-121 Material: wood (walnut), veneer, marble Dimensions: 94 x 45 x 45 cm Dating: circa 1880 Origin: France The narrow nightstand contains five drawers, two of which are false and serve as concealed doors that open downward, revealing a section lined with marble panels. …
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Inventory number: KB-123 Material: wood (walnut), metal Dimensions: 72 x 52 x 37.5 cm Dating: circa 1880 Origin: France The so-called Pembroke table, has two drop leaves that can be raised to extend the table surface. It features two drawers on one side and …
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Inventory number: KB-125 Material: wood (walnut and spruce), textile Dimensions: 175 x 68 x 70 cm Dating: circa 1880 Origin: France A lounger, also known as a Chaise longue, has a slightly rounded elevated headrest and is long enough to support the legs. …
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Inventory number: KB-370 Material: stone clay Dimensions: height 40 cm, diameter 20 cm, base 12.7 cm Dating: from 1868 to 1912 Origin: Japan The vase is divided into two white fields in the central part, painted with floral and animal motifs (birds), as well …
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Inventory number: KB-126 Material: wood, mirror Dimensions: 76 x 52 x 37 cm Dating: second half of the 19th century Origin: France The carved dressing table stands on four legs that have a connector at the bottom with carved surfaces featuring four fields depicting …
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Inventory number: KB-128/1-6 Material: wood, rattan Dimensions: 98 x 45 x 41 cm Dating: last quarter of the 19th century Origin: Croatia Six chairs with carved backs, woven rattan seats, and lathe-turned elements in the Altdeutsch style. The lathe-turned chair legs are connected at the …
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Inventory number: KB-129 Material: wood (oak), glass, metal Dimensions: 238 x 140 x 55 cm Dating: circa 1880 Origin: France Made by: P. Manassa (credenza) and Vachette Frères (locks) The credenza is made of carved stained oak. It is composed of two …
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Inventory number: KB-130 Material: wood Dimensions: 135 x 225 x 50 cm Dating: first half of the 19th century Origin: Croatia The wooden bench with storage and handles on the sides has a high, intricately carved backrest. The bench is made of fir wood planks …
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Inventory number: KB-139 Material: wood (walnut) Dimensions: 70 x 70 x 104.5 cm Dating: circa 1880 Origin: France This type of table is called a gate-lag table due to the similarity of the table legs to gates. The table consists of a fixed top and two movable …
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Inventory number: KB-144 Material: wood (beech), rattan Dimensions: 93.5 x 51 x 51 cm Dating: late 19th century Origin: Austria, Czech Republic or Croatia This Thonet chair features intricately curved armrests. The seat and backrest are made of woven cane, while the frame is crafted …
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Inventory number: KB-131 Material: wood Dimensions: 90 x 60 x 60 cm Dating: late 19th century Origin: France The table has two tiers and is circularly shaped. The table levels resemble trays that are fixed within the structure of the entire piece. Such tables, where the …
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Inventory number: KB-149 Material: wood, porcelain, lead Dimensions: 116 x 51 x 58 cm Dating: late 19th century Origin: France Made by: Keller et Guérin (K&G) (porcelain part) The washbasin consists of a wooden casing (cedar) with doors and space for accommodating …
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Inventory number: KB-153 Material: wood, veneer (walnut), metal Dimensions: 53 x 42 x 52 cm Dating: second half of the 19th century Origin: Austria The portable wooden chamber pot is designed in the form of a chest, with curved lines and a slightly rounded lid …
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Inventory number: KB-154 Material: metal Dimensions: 78 x 120 x 71 cm Dating: 19th century Origin: France A rare example of a freestanding bathtub made of galvanized sheet metal. The bathtub is designed for sitting. The back part is supported by two highly …
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Inventory numbers: KB-160 and KB-367 Material: glass (blowing) Dimensions: 15 x 13 cm and 13 cm Dating: from 1890 to 1910 Made by: unknown The bulbous-shaped vase (KB-160) stands on five small feet, two of which are partially damaged at the top. The vase is pink …
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Inventory number: KB-161(1-2) Material: metal Dimensions: height 39 cm Dating: before 1909 Made by: unknown The bronze vessel is of oriental origin. It is considerably wider in the upper half and tapers towards the bottom. Its surface is adorned with geometric and swirling ornamentation. A band, …
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Inventory number: KB-163 Material: metal, wood Dimensions: height 22 cm Dating: from 1875 to 1900 Made by: SOCIETE DE CHOUBERSKY 20, BOULEVARD MONT MARTRE Origin: France The teapot is made of metal and has a capacity of two litres. Its entire surface is decorated. The …
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Inventory number: KB-165(1-2) Material: porcelain Dimensions: height 20 cm (pitcher), width 35 cm (basin) Dating: late 19th century Made by: Moritz Zdekauer ALTROHLAU Origin: Czech Republic The washing set consists of a white porcelain basin and pitcher. The edges are trimmed with gold paint, …
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Inventory number: KB-167/1-2 Material: porcelain, wood, metal Dimensions: 22 x 19 cm and 14.5 x 10.5 x 6.5 cm Dating: second half of the 19th century Origin: Germany The larger clock has a quatrefoil shape containing a polygonal field with concavely indented sides and an inscribed …
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