Budapest boasts one of Europe's largest contiguous Gründerzeit architectural ensembles. Apartments in Erzsébetváros and the Fifth District feature ceilings exceeding four meters, double doors, and herringbone parquet. They are accessed via arcaded walkways surrounding an inner courtyard.
Four-meter ceilings demand verticality
The most common mistake in these apartments is furnishing with standard-height pieces, leaving the upper meter empty. What helps: a chandelier with height rather than just diameter, tall wall mirrors, pictures hung in two rows one above the other, and a display cabinet instead of a flat sideboard.
The arcaded walkway is the delivery route
Apartment doors open onto an open corridor around the inner courtyard. This is advantageous due to the available space, but challenging because the elevator is usually located in the stairwell and is tiny. For large items, delivery via the stairs should be assessed; the turning landing remains the critical measurement.
Warm metal with warm wood
Herringbone parquet and oak doors establish a warm base tone. Brass continues this aesthetic, whereas chrome and nickel appear cool and out of place. If you desire contrast, achieve it through dark surfaces rather than cold metal.
Shipping to Budapest
We deliver to Budapest. The price is determined by the shipping weight, which for furniture is calculated based on dimensions and packaging. Zone: EU. The prices stated are gross prices.
| Shipment | Shipping Costs |
|---|---|
| Parcel up to 31.5 kg | 34.90 € |
| Freight forwarding up to 150 kg | 169.90 € |
| Freight forwarding up to 300 kg | 210.00 € |
| Freight forwarding up to 600 kg | 280.00 € |
Freight forwarding deliveries are made curbside. This means: to the curb in front of the address, not into the apartment and not into the room of installation. If you require delivery to an upper floor, please arrange it locally; this page provides information on what to consider.
The complete table with all weight categories can be found under Shipping and Delivery, and delivery times under Delivery Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you furnish rooms with four-meter high ceilings?
Vertically. A light fixture with height instead of just diameter, tall mirrors, pictures in two rows, and tall rather than flat cabinet furniture.
How do large pieces of furniture get into an old Budapest apartment?
Mostly via the stairs, as the elevator in the stairwell is very small. The turning landing is the critical measurement.
Which metal suits herringbone parquet?
Warm metals, such as brass. Chrome and nickel appear cool and out of place with the warm base tone of parquet and oak doors.
Consultation by an authorized dealer
Casa Luxury is the interior world of an established, authorized Eichholtz specialist dealer. We are listed in the official dealer directory of the brand, deliver throughout Europe, and provide advice on selection, dimensions, and delivery time. Please contact us at info@casa-luxury.de.
Luxury furniture for Budapest: Gründerzeit, inner courtyard, Danube: Models from the collection
A selection from the categories discussed on this page. Each image leads to the product page.
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