Born from the Vienna Secession art movement in Austria during the early 20th century, the Wiener Werkstätte helped to cement Art Nouveau style and culture in Viennese art. Wiener Werkstätte furniture included armchairs, cabinets and table lamps, with production extending to other crafts such as ceramics, jewelry and fashion. The Werkstätte also boasted a large graphic arts department, which created nearly 1,000 unique postcards during the organization’s run.
Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, painter Koloman Moser and industrialist Fritz Waerndorfer established the collective in opposition to the dominant trends in Viennese art. The artistic community was then largely directed by the Association of Austrian Artists, which had firm control over the creation and distribution of Austrian art. The collective’s style pushed back against traditional artistic preferences, instead favoring clear, bold lines and often-exaggerated, vibrant colors.
Employing over 100 people, including several master craftsmen, the Werkstätte formed relationships and alliances with a number of firms and stores, which sold and commissioned new work from the workshop.
As the Wiener Werkstätte’s mission aligned with emerging British sensibilities regarding art, many British artists worked closely with the collective. Some major Austrian artists collaborated with the collective, without officially joining, such as painter Gustav Klimt.
The Werkstätte’s artistic range was extensive and eclectic, with the organization producing a wide variety of furniture. In 1932, the global economic collapse forced it to shut down. With the outbreak of WWII soon to follow, the Wiener Werkstätte never reopened. Its legacy lived on, however, in the numerous artists and craftspeople who carried forward its commitment to progressive cultural and creative endeavors.
On 1stDibs, find antique Wiener Werkstätte lighting, seating and storage pieces.
Wiener Werkstatte Attributed Pair Enamelled Glass Goblets
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning pair unusual European glass goblets decorated with fine enamelling attributed to Wiener Werkstatte and dating from the early 20th century. The hand-blown goblets stand rai...
Enamel
Pair of Gold Gilt Hand-Painted Bohemian Glass Enameled Goblets
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century pair of gold gilt hand-painted Bohemian ruby red glass enameled goblets. Portraits of women and flowers within cartouches, with foliage and ...
Gold
$1,723Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 9.65 in Dm 2.56 in
Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets
By Igor Balbi, Pauly & Co.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two collector's goblet. The finesse and details of his pieces are excellent. See the photos. Finish is different. One has a sort of feather patter and has aquamarine light transparency. The other is darker and from outside the cup might look black but against the light shows it's beauty Young Igor Balbi is a world wide known glass artist. He developed his finish and teaches at Corning Museum. Belongs to the new generation of Lume artist, starting from Cesare Toffolo, Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$8,260
H 5.88 in Dm 3 in
Antique Lobmeyr Ottoman Gilt and Enameled Glass Goblet with Islamic Calligraphy
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent antique Lobmeyr Islamic gilt and enameled glass goblet with Islamic calligraphy decoration, signed on the bottom by Lobmeyr. Most probably commissioned for the ottoman ...
Glass
$2,871 / item
H 4.73 in Dm 3.94 in
Set of 6 Champagne Coupes "Series B" by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
By Josef Hoffmann, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Beograd, RS
Masterpiece of early modernity! The lead-free crystal Champagne Coupes "Series B" designed by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte in 1912. Available 2 sets of 6 pieces. Listed price...
Crystal
Enameled Glass Wine Goblet by Moser
By Moser
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enameled Glass Wine Goblet Moser Late 19th Century This large wine goblet is a stunning showcase of Moser's renowned craftsmanship and luxurious design. The goblet features a striki...
Art Glass
Antique Bohemian Gilt Enameled Art Glass, Attributed to Moser Glassworks
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
A decadent Bohemian gilded enameled cranberry red small art glass. Handmade in Bohemia (now Czech Republic) at the turn of the late 19th - early 20th century, the beautiful, master...
Art Glass
Vintage Glass Goblet, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
The item made of brown glass. Made in Czechoslovakia. Original condition.
Glass
Pair Mary Gregory Enamel Glass Goblets, Antique, German, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Wonderful vintage German glass. This beautiful blue colored and enamel painted glass brings a touch of opulence to any collection of Mary Gregory Glasses. A nice addition to any room...
Enamel
Murano Glass Goblet with Hand-Enameled Commedia dell'arte Scenes, 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This vintage Murano glass goblet features exquisite hand-enameled Commedia dell'arte scenes and 24K gold leaf accents, a masterpiece of 1970s Venetian art glass craftsmanship. Crafte...
Gold
Silver centerpiece Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
In style of Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna Wokshop, designed by Josef Hoffmann A silver bowls hand carved, made of silver and hallmarked on the lower bottom. Austria, circa 1920.
Silver, Sterling Silver
$595 / set
H 7.25 in Dm 3.13 in
Pair of Salviati Engraved Venetian / Murano Glass Wine Goblets or Stems
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage Venetian glass wine stems or goblets. Attributed to Salviati. In clear glass with a light blue suppressed ball knops with small applied prunts, fluted baluse...
Glass, Art Glass
$2,950 / set
H 5.63 in Dm 3.88 in
Set of 12 Red Venetian / Murano Glass Salviati Attributed Wine Goblets or Cups
By Salviati, Venini, Pauly & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine set of 12 vintage Venetian glass goblets or wine glasses. Attributed to Salviati. Each in a dark red blown glass with a cone shaped cup resting on a trumpet form foot. ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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H 4.06 in Dm 2.37 in
Art Nouveau Glass Measuring Cup with Case by Wiener Werkstätte Vienna Austria
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing and rare Art Nouveau glass measuring cup with its matching red leather case has been manufactured by Wiener Werkstätte in Vienna ca 1915 and exemplifies the philosophy of the Wiener Werkstätte: to combine the best design with outstanding craftsmanship. From the precise gold enamel painting to the high quality leather quiver...
Leather, Glass
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H 10.04 in Dm 2.96 in
Glass Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte Austrian Jugendstil circa 1919 Black
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Decorative Glass Wiener Werkstatte Austrian Jugendstil circa 1919 Black White Chug-glass with plate, Hilde Jesser (decoration) and Josef Hoffmann (form), Johann Oertel...
Glass
Large Set of 16 Wiener Werkstatte Rocks Glasses
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large set of 16 Wiener Werkstatte rocks glasses. Wiener Werkstatte, Vienna, Art Deco.
Josef Hoffmann Weiner Werkstatte Lidded Bowl
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Josef Hoffmann Weiner Werkstatte amber lidded bowl made by Ludwig Moser & Söhne.
Glass