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Mid-century furniture by Ernst Plischke (Austria, New Zealand)

Ernst Plischke (1903-1992) was an Austrian-New Zealand modernist architect, town planner, and furniture designer. He was born in Klosterneuburg, Austria, and studied at the College for Arts and Crafts and the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. After graduating in 1926, he worked in a number of prominent Viennese and New York architectural firms.

Plischke was associated with the socialist-leaning Austrian Werkbund, a movement for the promotion of high-quality design and craftsmanship. He also married Anna Lang, a Jewish woman, in 1935. As a result of these factors, his employment opportunities dwindled under Nazi occupation.

In 1939, Plischke, his wife, and their son emigrated to New Zealand. He initially worked as an architectural draughtsman at the Department of Housing Construction, where he planned the towns of Mangakino and Kaingaroa, and shopping and community centers for new dormitory suburbs in the Hutt Valley and Auckland.

Plischke also more... began designing furniture in New Zealand. His pieces were characterized by their simplicity, elegance, and functionality. He often used native New Zealand timbers, such as rimu and kauri. Some of his most iconic designs include the "Plischke Chair" (1947), the "Plischke Settee" (1948), and the "Plischke Coffee Table" (1950).

Plischke's furniture was widely exhibited and published in New Zealand and overseas. He also received a number of awards, including the gold medal for furniture design at the 1951 Milan Triennale.

In 1963, Plischke returned to Austria with his wife. He continued to work as an architect and furniture designer until his death in 1992.

In addition to his furniture design, Plischke also made significant contributions to architecture and town planning in New Zealand. He was involved in the design of a number of important buildings, including the National War Memorial in Wellington, the Abel Tasman Monument in Golden Bay, and the Naenae and Trentham housing estates. less...

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Ernst Plishke Circular Extension Dining Table & Six Chairs,…
Plishke Circular Extension Dining Table & Six Buffa Style Chairs

Ernst Plishke Circular Extension Dining Table & Six Chairs, maple veneer top with NZ birch base, some losses to lower edge, together with six chairs in the style of Paolo Buffa, table 29.92 in. high, 48.03 in. wide closed, 65.75 in. long extended.…

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An Ernst Plischke attributed chair, C.1948. Constructed from…
Ernst Plischke Chair with Tufted Upholstery

An Ernst Plischke attributed chair, C.1948. Constructed from New Zealand pine with hessian webbing and canvas backs, complete with original foam squabs and tufted red and cream woven upholstery, height 25.98 in., width 21.65 in., diameter 28.74 in.

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A rare Ernst Plischke attributed coffee table, mid 20th-century,…
Plischke Oak Coffee Table with Magazine Rack

A rare Ernst Plischke attributed coffee table, mid 20th-century, in solid oak, with integral magazine rack, height 14.96 in., width 13.39 in., length 22.83 in.

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An Ernst Plischke style coffee table, a mid-century design, in…
Mid-century Mahogany Coffee Table with Magazine Rack

An Ernst Plischke style coffee table, a mid-century design, in dark mahogany, with integral magazine rack, height 14.76 in., width 13.19 in., depth 22.05 in.

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A rare Ernst Plischke style coffee table, mid 20th century, in…
Plischke Style Oak Coffee Table with Magazine Rack

A rare Ernst Plischke style coffee table, mid 20th century, in solid oak, with integral magazine rack, height 14.96 in., width 13.39 in., length 22.83 in.

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A rare Ernst Plischke style coffee table, mid 20th century, in…
Mid-century Mahogany Coffee Table with Magazine Rack

A rare Ernst Plischke style coffee table, mid 20th century, in dark mahogany, with integral magazine rack, length 22.05 in., width 13.19 in., height 15.16 in., length 23.23 in., width 13.19 in., height 14.76 in.

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An Ernst Plischke chair, C. 1948. Constructed from New Zealand…
Ernst Plischke Pine Chair with Cream Upholstery

An Ernst Plischke chair, C. 1948. Constructed from New Zealand pine with hessian webbing and canvas backs, complete with original foam squabs and reupholstered in cream fabric, height 30.71 in.

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A rare Ernst Plischke rimu lounge suite
Rare Rimu Lounge Suite by Ernst Plischke

A rare Ernst Plischke rimu lounge suite

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Ernst Plischke, a rare modernist coffee table, with integral…
Modernist Coffee Table with Magazine Rack

Ernst Plischke, a rare modernist coffee table, with integral magazine rack

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Ernst Plischke pair of rare and important architecturally…
Plischke Architectural Chairs & Coffee Table with Magazine Rack

Ernst Plischke pair of rare and important architecturally designed chairs and matching coffee table, the chairs constructed from New Zealand pine with original hessian webbing and canvas backs, complete with original foam squabs, the matching coffee table

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