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Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

Austrian, 1870-1956

The Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann was a central figure in the evolution of modern design, and a leader in an aesthetic movement born in Europe in the late 19th century that rejected florid, extravagant ornamentation in favor of a new emphasis on simplicity of line.

As a founder of the Vienna Secession — a union of artists and designers determined to upend Austria’s artistic conservatism — and later, a founder of the turn-of-the-century Wiener Werkstätte (in English: the Viennese Workshops), a design cooperative that produced superbly crafted furniture and housewares, Hoffmann was a pioneering practitioner of what would become a fundamental principle of modernism: that good design is a way of life.

Hoffmann came of age amidst a shift in the culture of the applied arts, as a conservative order that looked only to the past for inspiration was pushed aside. But what, exactly, would replace that order was in question — and Hoffmann’s career embodies the developing patterns of design’s new spirit. His architectural work reflects his time as a student of the Vienna architect Otto Wagner, who disdained excessive decoration and employed new materials such as steel girders and reinforced concrete to create buildings with airy, open interiors full of light.

As a designer of furniture and interiors, Hoffmann was consistently open-minded about the aesthetics he explored. He was an early adherent of the flowing, organic forms of the Art Nouveau design movement that began to flourish in the late 1880s — but by the opening of the Wiener Werkstätte in 1903, Hoffmann’s designs embraced the beauty of geometry in pieces that feature grids and angular forms.

Hoffmann’s greatest works reflect his ability to combine seemingly conflicting design visions into coherent wholes. His architectural masterpiece, the Stoclet Palace in Brussels, has an exterior that groups together simple geometric forms and spacious interiors marked by subtly naturalistic design details that lend rooms an air of charm and geniality.

Hoffmann’s signature furniture design is an adjustable lounge chair — the Sitzmaschine (1905) — that marries a curving frame with square and rectangular back- and side rests. This piece, like so many others by Hoffmann, reflects a groundbreaking, forward-thinking appreciation for the union of different looks and sources that marks the best of interior design in our own day. Moreover, items offered on 1stDibs — which range from enameled silver jewelry, to silver flower vase baskets and other decorative objects, to sofas, lighting pendants and sconces — testify to the astonishing breadth of Hoffman’s creative pursuits. He was truly a giant of design.

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Creator: Josef Hoffmann
Hammered Brass Fluted Vase by Josef Hoffman
Hammered Brass Fluted Vase by Josef Hoffman

Hammered Brass Fluted Vase by Josef Hoffman

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in San Francisco, CA

A hand-hammered brass vase with dramatic vertical fluting and flared rim. Marked "WIENER WERK STÄTTE" with JH monogram and WW mark.

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1920s Austrian Modern Vintage Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstatte Vienna Secessonist Flower Stand
Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstatte Vienna Secessonist Flower Stand

Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstatte Vienna Secessonist Flower Stand

By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

A typical work from the early period of the Wiener Werkstatte. Punched iron sheet, white lacquered. See similar items - Wiener Werkstatte pattern books as displayed. No signature.

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

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Metal

"Skyscraper Vase" by Josef Hoffmann, Bieffeplast Production, Wiener Werkstätt
"Skyscraper Vase" by Josef Hoffmann, Bieffeplast Production, Wiener Werkstätt

"Skyscraper Vase" by Josef Hoffmann, Bieffeplast Production, Wiener Werkstätt

By Bieffeplast, Josef Hoffmann

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This flower vase, designed by Josef Hoffmann around 1905 for the Wiener Werkstätte, evokes the shape of a modernist skyscraper. The reissue is produced by Bieffeplast in Italy (80s),...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Wall Light, Re-Edition
Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Wall Light, Re-Edition

Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Wall Light, Re-Edition

By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Wall-lamp with mirror and flower-vase from the dining-room of the Purkersdorf Sanatorium, Lit.: Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, 1906/VII, S. 432 f. (two views from the dingin room San...

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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann Vase, Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1915 - 1920
Josef Hoffmann Vase, Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1915 - 1920

Josef Hoffmann Vase, Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1915 - 1920

By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Moser Glassworks

Located in New York, NY

Josef Hoffmann cut and ground clear crystal vase made by Ludwig Moser & Söhne, Karlsbad for Wiener Werkstätte circa 1915 - 1920. Stamp signature to underside: [MOSER KARLSBAD WW CZ...

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20th Century Austrian Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Josef Hoffmann Brass Chalice
Josef Hoffmann Brass Chalice

Josef Hoffmann Brass Chalice

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

Josef Hoffmann’s fluted brass chalice was based on the elegant form of the Doric column, drawing inspiration from ancient Greek architecture to convey a sense of timeless order and p...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann Pair of Hammered Silver Vases
Josef Hoffmann Pair of Hammered Silver Vases

Josef Hoffmann Pair of Hammered Silver Vases

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in New York, NY

Hoffmann encountered an abundance of classical forms during his studies in Rome in 1896, which influenced his designs. The vases reference both the elegant form of a folding fan and ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Silver "Glitterwerk" Flowerbasket by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
Silver "Glitterwerk" Flowerbasket by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

Silver "Glitterwerk" Flowerbasket by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely rare silver plated flower basket from the Vienna Secession movement designed by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956), circa 1906.  Produced in Austria by the Wiener Werkstatte (Vienn...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Rare Silver Vase with Glass Insert by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
Rare Silver Vase with Glass Insert by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

Rare Silver Vase with Glass Insert by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Wiener Werkstatte silver reticulated flower basket with original glass insert in a very rare model made with silver. Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870-1956), Vienna, circa...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

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Silver

J.&J. Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Jardinière, Flower Stand, J. Hoffmann, ca. 1905
J.&J. Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Jardinière, Flower Stand, J. Hoffmann, ca. 1905

J.&J. Kohn Vienna Art Nouveau Jardinière, Flower Stand, J. Hoffmann, ca. 1905

By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Elegant Art Nouveau jardinière on four high legs, slender elongated shape with rounded ends, the delicate latticework on the wall as the only typical ornament, as Josef Hoffmann like...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

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Beech, Bentwood

Josef Hoffmann Bowl, Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1915 - 1920
Josef Hoffmann Bowl, Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1915 - 1920

Josef Hoffmann Bowl, Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1915 - 1920

By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Moser Glassworks

Located in New York, NY

Josef Hoffmann cut and ground clear crystal bowl / vase made by Ludwig Moser & Söhne, Karlsbad for Wiener Werkstätte circa 1915 - 1920. Stamp signature to underside: [MOSER KARLSBAD ...

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20th Century Austrian Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

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Josef Hoffmann vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Josef Hoffmann vases and vessels are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Josef Hoffmann vases and vessels, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 12 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases and vessels by Josef Hoffmann were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser, and Paul Dachsel. Prices for Josef Hoffmann vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $399 and can go as high as $20,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,669.
Questions About Josef Hoffmann Vases and Vessels
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Josef Hoffmann invented the Sitzmaschine, an adjustable lounge chair that the Austrian designer unveiled in 1905. Literally called a “machine for sitting,” it was originally created for a sanatorium in Purkersdorf, near Vienna. It has a curving frame with square and rectangular back and side rests. Like so many other designs by Hoffmann, this piece reflects a forward-thinking appreciation for the union of different sources, here the Arts and Crafts movement and modern design. Find a collection of Josef Hoffmann furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.