CABARET FLEDERMAUS TABLE BY JOSEF HOFFMANN FOR WITTMANN.
 
The architect Josef Hoffmann designed this Art Nouveau table. Part of the famous bat series, design dates from 1905 and was created by J.&J. Kohn carried out. Hoffmann's design philosophy shaped the ambience of the legendary Viennese cabaret Fledermaus on Kärntnerstrasse, where there was once a lot of laughter and lively, electrifying entertainment. In the 1980s, the series was redesigned by the Wittmann company.
 
The table top with fabric cover shows a repeat Art Deco pattern, over the fabric there is a glass plate, the end of the top lined with a horizontal flute or flute as a protruding edge. Table legs and balls merge into the heavy base, which ends with a metal edge. 

Hoffmann advocate of the total work of art, which is characterized by the combination of architecture and interior design, with colleagues of the same name such as Karl von Hasenauer and Otto Wagner. Hoffmann was one of the co-founders of the Vienna Secession (including Gustav Klimt and Carl Moll). He taught in the subjects of architecture and applied arts as well as in the metal and enamel workshops.
 
Designer 
Josef Hoffmann
Manufacturer 
Wittmann
Design Period 
1890 bis 1919
Year of Production 
1980
Production Period 
1980 bis 1989
Country of Manufacturer 
Germany
Style 
Art Nouveau, Bohemian, Art Deco, Brutalist, Folk Art, Arts & Crafts, Design Classics, Vintage
Identifying Marks 
This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has an name tag.
Detailed Condition
Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.  Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Scratches, Dents, Faded paintwork, Minimal bleaching defects, Slight color changes 
Restoration and Damage Details
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Materials 
Fabric, glass, metal, beech wood 
Color
Aquamarine Blue, Aquamarine, Olive Green, Forest Green, Turquoise, Royal Blue, Salmon Pink, Coral Red, Orange, Pink, Multicolor
Width
85
Depth
85
Height
65.5
Weight Range
Standard - Between 20kg and 40kg