{"product_id":"oskar-kaufmann-1873-1956-table-for-leo-lewins-villa-in-breslau-circa-1920","title":"Oskar Kaufmann (1873-1956) Table for Leo Lewin's villa in Breslau, Circa 1920","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eAn exceptional octagonal centre table designed by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOskar Kaufmann\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for the villa of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLeo Lewin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Breslau, circa 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eThe table retains its remarkable original painted finish and features intricate fretwork detailing throughout, complemented by a bevelled-edge glass top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eProvenance: Acquired directly from Leo Lewin’s granddaughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eIn good solid antique condition. Scratches to the glass top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eH 81 W 72 D 72 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOskar Kaufmann\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1873–1956) was a celebrated Hungarian architect and designer, best known for his influential work in Berlin during the early 20th century. Among his most notable architectural achievements are the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKroll Opera House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHebbel Theater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRenaissance Theater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the Neue Stadttheater in Vienna, and the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHabima Theater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eIn 1917, Kaufmann was commissioned by Leo Lewin — a prominent German businessman, horse breeder, and distinguished art collector — to redesign the interiors of his villa in Breslau. Lewin’s renowned collection included works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Renoir, and Monet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eThe villa at Akazienallee 12 was completely transformed under Kaufmann’s direction, with contributions from artists including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCésar Klein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Art critic \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMax Osborn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e later described Kaufmann’s distinctive decorative style as “Expressionist Rococo” in 1928.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eFurniture designed for the Lewin villa was publicly exhibited for the first time after World War II in 2015 by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMarkus Winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLampedo Gallery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The exhibition included works originally commissioned for the house, among them a stained-glass window by César Klein created for the villa’s game room. Kaufmann’s complete interior scheme for the Lewin residence is now regarded as one of his most important private commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2100\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"punch the clock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58141472588163,"sku":"PTC2023","price":5250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1620\/0263\/files\/DSCF8236_a2f74c10-7e88-45a9-945b-b283df7c90bf.jpg?v=1779965823","url":"https:\/\/punchtheclock.co.uk\/products\/oskar-kaufmann-1873-1956-table-for-leo-lewins-villa-in-breslau-circa-1920","provider":"punch the clock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}