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Wiener Werkstatte Purse

Wiener Werkstatte Graphic Turquoise Blue Beaded Bag with Frame
Wiener Werkstatte Graphic Turquoise Blue Beaded Bag with Frame

Wiener Werkstatte Graphic Turquoise Blue Beaded Bag with Frame

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in New Hope, PA

From a Beverly Hills collector, this Wiener Werkstatte bag has a bold and graphic design executed

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20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Wiener Werkstatt Beaded Bag Maria Likarz (attributed(
Wiener Werkstatt Beaded Bag Maria Likarz (attributed(

Wiener Werkstatt Beaded Bag Maria Likarz (attributed(

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Sharon, CT

Extraordinary and rare bag from the Wiener Werstatte. Fine bright red beads, abstract design with

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Early 20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag with Striking Enamel Frame
Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag with Striking Enamel Frame

Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag with Striking Enamel Frame

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in New Hope, PA

From a Beverly Hills collector, this eye catching Wiener Werkstatte micro beaded bag is decorated

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20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag with Sophisticated Color Palette
Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag with Sophisticated Color Palette

Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag with Sophisticated Color Palette

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in New Hope, PA

Wiener Werkstatte bag to the next level. The graphic design is worked in black, white, charcoal and

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20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Wiener Werkstatte Leather Clutch with Original Box
Wiener Werkstatte Leather Clutch with Original Box

Wiener Werkstatte Leather Clutch with Original Box

Located in New Hope, PA

A fine and rare Wiener Werkstatte clutch handbag is decorated with concentric golden circles on the

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Clutches

Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag
Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag

Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in New Hope, PA

design done in micro beads. This drawstring bag is a stunning example of Wiener Werkstatte design.

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20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Wiener Werkstatte Drawstring Bag
Wiener Werkstatte Drawstring Bag

Wiener Werkstatte Drawstring Bag

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in New Hope, PA

From a Beverly Hills collector, a striking and graphic micro beaded Wiener Werkstatte design is

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20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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By Pierre Cardin Couture

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Wiener Werkstätte for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Evening-bags-minaudieres for You

Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.

Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.

Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.

Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.

Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.