Daniel Pabst
1826–1910 (age 84)
Furniture Maker
Biography
Daniel Pabst immigrated to the United States in youth and established himself in Philadelphia as a master cabinetmaker whose work blended European craftsmanship with American innovation. He became known for his exquisite veneers, inlays, and architectural pieces commissioned by affluent patrons during the Gilded Age.
Collectors today prize his well-proportioned tables, bookcases, and seating, which adorned residences and public buildings, while his commitment to quality and detail ensured that his name endures among the finest furniture makers of his generation.