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Continental Arts & Crafts Hammered Metal and Slag Glass Chandelier
Continental Arts & Crafts Hammered Metal and Slag Glass Chandelier

Continental Arts & Crafts Hammered Metal and Slag Glass Chandelier

Located in Queens, NY

Continental German/Austrian Arts and Crafts (Secessionist-style) hammered metal chandelier with

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Arts and Crafts Austrian Amphora Duck Planter
Arts and Crafts Austrian Amphora Duck Planter

Arts and Crafts Austrian Amphora Duck Planter

By Imperial Amphora

Located in New York, NY

the Arts and Crafts Movement, in Austria.

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Arts and Crafts Footed Goblet Vase by Schwaz, Austria
Arts and Crafts Footed Goblet Vase by Schwaz, Austria

Arts and Crafts Footed Goblet Vase by Schwaz, Austria

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Unusual tall goblet shaped vase was hand decorated with complex abstract flower pattern in cobalt blue, marigold yellow, and sage green on the base and the body of the vase. The hig...

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20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Arts&Crafts Schandelier
Arts&Crafts Schandelier

Arts&Crafts Schandelier

Located in Belgrade, RS

This unique Arts and Crafts chandelier, crafted in the early 20th century, features hammered brass

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

XXL Arts&Crafts chandelier
XXL Arts&Crafts chandelier

XXL Arts&Crafts chandelier

Located in Belgrade, RS

This Austro-Hungarian chandelier, crafted in 1900, is an exceptional example of the Arts and

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Jugendstil desk designed by August Knobloch’s Nachfolger ca. 1908
Jugendstil desk designed by August Knobloch’s Nachfolger ca. 1908

Jugendstil desk designed by August Knobloch’s Nachfolger ca. 1908

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

praised at the most important Austrian arts and crafts exhibitions. Some furniture was made for the

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Alpaca, Oak

1860s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobe Cupboard in Walnut, Polished to Wax
1860s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobe Cupboard in Walnut, Polished to Wax

1860s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobe Cupboard in Walnut, Polished to Wax

By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts

Located in Vigonza, Padua

, in the beautiful Alpine region of Austria, a tourist area full of lakes. Restored and polished to wax

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Antique 1870s Austrian Biedermeier Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Nouveau / Arts and Crafts Copper Coffee Set
Nouveau / Arts and Crafts Copper Coffee Set

Nouveau / Arts and Crafts Copper Coffee Set

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

fleurdetroit presents for your consideration a wondeeful tea service from the Arts and Crafts

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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper

Set of 4 Arts&Crafts armchairs
Set of 4 Arts&Crafts armchairs

Set of 4 Arts&Crafts armchairs

$9,415Sale Price / set|33% Off

Set of 4 Arts&Crafts armchairs

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Set of 4 armchairs in stained oak, Arts & Crafts, Austrian work circa 1905. Possible to divide

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of 12 Rare Crystal Footed Dessert Serving Coupes & Saucers Arts & Crafts
Set of 12 Rare Crystal Footed Dessert Serving Coupes & Saucers Arts & Crafts

Set of 12 Rare Crystal Footed Dessert Serving Coupes & Saucers Arts & Crafts

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 12 dessert coupes are the perfect addition to any table setting. Crafted from crystal

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Set of Elegant Four Arts & Crafts Fire Utensils on a Matching Stand
Set of Elegant Four Arts & Crafts Fire Utensils on a Matching Stand

Set of Elegant Four Arts & Crafts Fire Utensils on a Matching Stand

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

A set of four Arts & Crafts hand forged fire utensils on a hand forged iron stand.  The individual

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s

Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s

Located in Lisse, NL

glass chunks Arts & Crafts chandelier with original chain & canopy. A stunning handcrafted Arts

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wire

Set of Six Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs
Set of Six Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs

Set of Six Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

visible beneath one of the chairs, signed "Hofmann & Kittel". Most likely Austrian or German.

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20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Wiener Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919
Wiener Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919

Wiener Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919

By Maria Likarz, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

student of Otto Friedrich, among others. She studied art at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts under

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Animal Skin, Goatskin, Silk, Beads

British Arts and Crafts Wall Mirror with Copper Frame and Brass Elements
British Arts and Crafts Wall Mirror with Copper Frame and Brass Elements

British Arts and Crafts Wall Mirror with Copper Frame and Brass Elements

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

British Arts & Crafts mirror with copper frame, gilded brass elements, ca. 1900 Our mirror

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Copper

Amphora Scenic Arts & Crafts Era Ceramic Table Lamp
Amphora Scenic Arts & Crafts Era Ceramic Table Lamp

Amphora Scenic Arts & Crafts Era Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in Fulton, CA

Early 20th century Arts & Crafts era ceramic poly-chrome table lamp by Amphora. Two sided

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910
Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910

Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910

Located in Verviers, BE

the Arts & Crafts period, Made in Austria. Very Small piece of marketery is missing see photo A very

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Vintage 1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint

Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Jardiniere or Plant Holder with Geometrical Decor
Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Jardiniere or Plant Holder with Geometrical Decor

Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Jardiniere or Plant Holder with Geometrical Decor

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful quality and stylish Jugendstil jardiniere. This rare and practical jardinière is full of Jugendstil motives. Opposed to the more floral motives in southern Europe, these a...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass, Copper

An Austrian Hanukkah Lamp for Children , Circa 1925
An Austrian Hanukkah Lamp for Children , Circa 1925

An Austrian Hanukkah Lamp for Children , Circa 1925

Located in New York, NY

An Arts and Crafts Austrian Hanukkah Lamp made for Children, Circa 1925. The hammered base and

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Arts & Crafts Successionist Mantle Clock - Stickley era - W7025
Antique Arts & Crafts Successionist Mantle Clock - Stickley era - W7025

Antique Arts & Crafts Successionist Mantle Clock - Stickley era - W7025

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an antique Arts & Crafts Secessionist Mantle Clock c. 1899. In art history, secession

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Fischel Bentwood Umbrella and Stick Stand, Austria-Hungary, circa 1920
Antique Fischel Bentwood Umbrella and Stick Stand, Austria-Hungary, circa 1920

Antique Fischel Bentwood Umbrella and Stick Stand, Austria-Hungary, circa 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique Fischel Bentwood umbrella and stick stand. An elegant and well-preserved bentwood umbrella and walking stick stand attributed to DG Fischel & Son, dating from the early deca...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Zinc

Gorgeous Late 19th Century Austrian Jewelers Anvil, 1890s, Vienna
Gorgeous Late 19th Century Austrian Jewelers Anvil, 1890s, Vienna

Gorgeous Late 19th Century Austrian Jewelers Anvil, 1890s, Vienna

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A very nice early 20th century Austrian jewelers metal anvil. Perfect as a paper weight, gift for

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Antique 1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s
Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s

Manual Entrance Bell in wrought iron, Tyrolean Craftsmanship from 1950s

By Vienna School of Arts and Crafts

Located in Vigonza, Padua

is a classic stylized dragon figure, very common in the Austrian Alto TIrolo area. We wax polished

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

"Erika" Sprite Little Nude Nymph Yard Garden Abstract Sculpture Vienna, Austria
"Erika" Sprite Little Nude Nymph Yard Garden Abstract Sculpture Vienna, Austria

"Erika" Sprite Little Nude Nymph Yard Garden Abstract Sculpture Vienna, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful vintage ceramic glazed garden, yard or patio sculpture. It’s in the style of Vally Wieselthier. It would make a beautiful decoration in each room also. Made in the 1970s ...

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Arts and Crafts Statues

Materials

Ceramic

Arts and Crafts Wall Mirror in Open Stylish Carved Wooden Frame Dagobert Peche?
Arts and Crafts Wall Mirror in Open Stylish Carved Wooden Frame Dagobert Peche?

Arts and Crafts Wall Mirror in Open Stylish Carved Wooden Frame Dagobert Peche?

Located in Lisse, NL

Good size and highly decorative, Dagobert Peche or style mirror. Looking for a unique and attractive timless wall mirror for your hallway or above your fireplace? This all handcraft...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Austrian Toile Metal Flower Bouquet Wall Light
19th Century Austrian Toile Metal Flower Bouquet Wall Light

19th Century Austrian Toile Metal Flower Bouquet Wall Light

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

An Austrian opulent flower bouquet of metal flowers from the 19th century made to a wall light with

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Jacob & Joseph Kohn Semi-spherical Coat Rack In Bentwood
Jacob & Joseph Kohn Semi-spherical Coat Rack In Bentwood

Jacob & Joseph Kohn Semi-spherical Coat Rack In Bentwood

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Charmes, FR

beautifully and finely crafted (see photo). Excellent overall condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Thonet, Salon Set, Austria, circa 1904
Thonet, Salon Set, Austria, circa 1904

Thonet, Salon Set, Austria, circa 1904

By Thonet

Located in PARIS, FR

Biography : Michael Thonet (1796-1871) was a German-Austrian cabinetmaker and industrialist spotted, brought

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Orientalist Austrian Cold Painted and Stained Glass Tent /Table Lamp
Orientalist Austrian Cold Painted and Stained Glass Tent /Table Lamp

Orientalist Austrian Cold Painted and Stained Glass Tent /Table Lamp

Located in New York City, NY

capture the colorful beauty of these exotic lands. Sarouk, Persian rug, Bakshaish, Arts and crafts

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Spelter

Gravel Chair by Philipp Aduatz: Hand-Crafted with Stone Finish
Gravel Chair by Philipp Aduatz: Hand-Crafted with Stone Finish

Gravel Chair by Philipp Aduatz: Hand-Crafted with Stone Finish

By Philipp Aduatz

Located in Weidling, AT

The Gravel Chair is another experimental chair designed and produced by Philipp Aduatz by using solely construction materials. The idea was to use materials designed for an applicati...

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2010s Austrian Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Stone

Very unique Present Box from Thailand for Austria 1968
Very unique Present Box from Thailand for Austria 1968

Very unique Present Box from Thailand for Austria 1968

Located in Vienna, AT

this box to the Austrian H. E. Dr. Hermann Withalm during an official visit. Crafted in solid sterling

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Late 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Lion Ceramic Terracota Sculpture Jul. Singer, 1937, Vienna, Austria
Lion Ceramic Terracota Sculpture Jul. Singer, 1937, Vienna, Austria

Lion Ceramic Terracota Sculpture Jul. Singer, 1937, Vienna, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

chip at the base like seen in the pictures. found at an Estate Sale in Vienna, Austria. A nice addition

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Gustav Gurschner circa 1906 Bronze Austrian Jugendstil Brown Patinated
Vase Gustav Gurschner circa 1906 Bronze Austrian Jugendstil Brown Patinated

Vase Gustav Gurschner circa 1906 Bronze Austrian Jugendstil Brown Patinated

By Gustave Gurschner, K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

, Austria experiences a change in arts and crafts. Artistic impulses from Great Britain become apparent and

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Bronze

Group of Frog Musicians, Cold Painted Bronze, Austrian, Late 19th Century
Group of Frog Musicians, Cold Painted Bronze, Austrian, Late 19th Century

Group of Frog Musicians, Cold Painted Bronze, Austrian, Late 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handcrafted group of Frog Musicians, sitting on a bench and two chairs. There is some loss to paint. Otherwise they are very well done.

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Antique 1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Brass Chandelier and Wall Light, circa 1900
Brass Chandelier and Wall Light, circa 1900

Brass Chandelier and Wall Light, circa 1900

Located in Praha, CZ

Fully functional. Original glass. New cabling. E27 bulb. Measures: 88 x 115 cm, 84 x 120cm.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Silver Mezuzah and Torah Pointer Judaica Original Antiquity Art Display 1800s
Silver Mezuzah and Torah Pointer Judaica Original Antiquity Art Display 1800s

Silver Mezuzah and Torah Pointer Judaica Original Antiquity Art Display 1800s

Located in Doha, QA

This unique item begins with a backdrop of original copper engravings from the early 19th century, depicting the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, also known as Kotel in Hebrew. In the cent...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Limestone, Sterling Silver

Prototype of the “Marterl” Wayside Memorial
Prototype of the “Marterl” Wayside Memorial

Prototype of the “Marterl” Wayside Memorial

By Philipp Aduatz

Located in Weidling, AT

This piece is the original full-scale mock-up of a 3D-printed concrete wayside memorial (German “Marterl”), produced with incremental3d using an advanced layered extrusion process. F...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Concrete

Fantastic Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Floor Lamp - Stickley Era - W4409
Fantastic Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Floor Lamp - Stickley Era - W4409

Fantastic Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Floor Lamp - Stickley Era - W4409

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

made by Oscar Onken. He came to the United States from Austria and made Arts & Crafts pieces with an

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Oak

Rare Antique Sylish Model Beige Color Alabaster and Brass Pendant / Chandelier
Rare Antique Sylish Model Beige Color Alabaster and Brass Pendant / Chandelier

Rare Antique Sylish Model Beige Color Alabaster and Brass Pendant / Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning design and warm color alabaster and brass light fixture. This timeless and ideal size antique pendant from the early 1900s is an absolute joy to come home to. The beautif...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Otto Prutscher: Unique table lamp for the Exposition internationale des arts déc
Otto Prutscher: Unique table lamp for the Exposition internationale des arts déc

Otto Prutscher: Unique table lamp for the Exposition internationale des arts déc

By Otto Prutscher

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

it is also mentioned in a congratulatory letter from the Vienna Arts and Crafts Association dated

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Striking Handcrafted Bust of Christ Crowned w. Thorns by S. Piens-Isenborghs
Striking Handcrafted Bust of Christ Crowned w. Thorns by S. Piens-Isenborghs

Striking Handcrafted Bust of Christ Crowned w. Thorns by S. Piens-Isenborghs

Located in Lisse, NL

directly into the clay, confirming its authenticity as a unique, hand-crafted work rather than a mass

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Terracotta

Late 19th Century Thonet Bentwood Oak Umbrella Stand with Original Lead Tray
Late 19th Century Thonet Bentwood Oak Umbrella Stand with Original Lead Tray

Late 19th Century Thonet Bentwood Oak Umbrella Stand with Original Lead Tray

By Michael Thonet

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and rare form to find. Large 17 inch bentwood diameter top with a handle centered over 3 upright bentwood supports. Heavy lead tray pan to collect the moisture over a oak ba...

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Antique 1880s Austrian Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Materials

Lead

Brass ceiling light, 1910s
Brass ceiling light, 1910s

Brass ceiling light, 1910s

Located in Praha, CZ

This beautiful piece is made of Wood, Brass and Glass The brass has been repolished. The light was completely disassembled, cleaned and polished, it is fitted with new wiring 1xE27 o...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco

Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

and Crafts Exhibition, Paris, 1925. • Exhibition of Austrian arts and crafts, Essen 1927

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sleeping Child Bookends, Probably Viennese, with Pale Blue and Yellow Glazes
Sleeping Child Bookends, Probably Viennese, with Pale Blue and Yellow Glazes

Sleeping Child Bookends, Probably Viennese, with Pale Blue and Yellow Glazes

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Philadelphia, PA

in ceramics, fashion, silver, furniture and the graphic arts, including Michael Powolny, Berthold

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Antique Tyrolean Terracotta Busts of a Bavarian Man and Woman
Pair of Antique Tyrolean Terracotta Busts of a Bavarian Man and Woman

Pair of Antique Tyrolean Terracotta Busts of a Bavarian Man and Woman

Located in London, GB

base. The style of the two busts shows influence from the Arts & Crafts movement, an

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Of Antique Wien Vienna Silver Candle Holders, by Leopold Kuhn, dated 1827
Pair Of Antique Wien Vienna Silver Candle Holders, by Leopold Kuhn, dated 1827

Pair Of Antique Wien Vienna Silver Candle Holders, by Leopold Kuhn, dated 1827

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Bibliography: 'Old Vienna' dictionary for Austrian and southern German arts and crafts, engineer Viktor

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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Austrian Arts And Crafts For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Austrian arts and crafts is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all Austrian arts and crafts available were constructed with great care. Austrian arts and crafts have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Austrian arts and crafts are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Austrian arts and crafts over the years, but those made by Erhard & Söhne, Thonet and Franz Bergmann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Austrian Arts And Crafts?

Prices for Austrian arts and crafts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Austrian arts and crafts begin at $245 and can go as high as $21,235, while the average can fetch as much as $1,150.
Questions About Austrian Arts And Crafts
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The Arts and Crafts Movement was an era of design that originated in England during the last quarter of the 19th century. The movement celebrated traditional craftsmanship by way of simple forms and the use of romantic, medieval or folk styles of decoration.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Arts and Crafts furniture, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on your piece. By researching any marks using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your piece and find out if the maker was linked with the Arts and Crafts movement. Some notable makers associated with the style include William Morris and Philip Webb. If you can't find a maker's mark, examine the details of your piece. The Arts and Crafts movement began as a reaction to mass production, highlighting craftsmanship, raw materials and simple design. Due to its handcrafted origins, Arts and Crafts furniture often displays tool marks and slight variations in carvings and details. Pieces so regular that they seem machine-made are less likely to be Arts and Crafts furniture. Other common characteristics of Arts and Crafts pieces include inlaid and carved details and natural wood materials with visible grains. Chairs often feature reclining or angled backs and armrests. If you'd like assistance determining whether a particular piece is Arts and Crafts, consider consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Arts and Crafts furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify Arts and Crafts furniture, look for characteristics that are hallmarks of the style. The Arts and Crafts movement began as a reaction to mass production, highlighting craftsmanship, raw materials and simple design. Makers working in this style placed an emphasis on natural motifs and adorned their pieces with simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan. Arts and Crafts furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Gustav Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design. If you need help identifying the style of your furniture, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a diverse assortment of Arts and Crafts furniture on 1stDibs.