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.
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Table Lamp Re Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Grooved casted column, copy of a signed and marked lamp, offered on an auction - see detail - compare to WW-Archive at the MAK - Object 3014, Inventnory# 119-23-1 Most components ac...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Desk lamp, originally manufactured at the historical Wiener Werkstätte and archived at the WW-pattern-books with the # S 142 - all in all, just eight lamps were manufactured at the W...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstaette, Silk Shade Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A very charming table-lamp by Hoffmann, with a silk shade. Custom-made adjustments of color and finish are possible. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstaette Atelier, now c...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Opaline Glass Table Lamp, Re-Edition, Woka Lamps, Vienna
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A table light with Opaline glass shade, pictured in brass. Brass, optionally varnished or nickel-plated, all other surfaces on request, Opaline-glass, hand blown. Most components ac...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Brass & Silk Desk Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A Josef Hoffmann table lamp with a fabric-shade - different Colors are available Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstätte Atelier, now custom-made production at the Woka Lamp...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstäette Jugendstil Art Nouveau Table Lamp Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Mushroom-shaped, segmented stem with ball, on a chased vaulted base. The signed original was on auction at Quittenbaum in 2003 Most components according to the UL regulations, with...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Table Lamp
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A table light with opaline glass shade, pictured in brass. USA and CAN: most electrical components according to the UL regulations. With an additional charge the fixture will be lab...
Brass
Secessionist J. Hoffmann&Wiener Werkstätte Silvered Brass Table Lamp Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful, very elaberate table lamp, silvered brass, the original is displayed in gallery 910 at the Metropolitan Museum New York. Also available in a plain, non-wrought version. Ma...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkastätte Table/Desk Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Pictured is an original fixture which was sold for 250.000 US$ at Jacques Grange Collectionneur in Paris in November 2017. We manufacture this lamp true to the original - Please cho...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Viennese Jugendstil Opaline Glass & Brass Table Lamp, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Table lamp with opaline glass shade, designed for the house of the industrialist and photographer Viktor Spitzer in the then new build series of mansions build by Josef Hoffmann at t...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann&Wiener Werkstätte Wittgenstein Silk&Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
ppartement Jerome und Margaret Stonborough-Wittgenstein, Berlin. Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Brass
Josef Frank Fabric /Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
An extremely elaborate table lamp in the famous Hoffmann design from the 1920s. chased/hammered brass, the hand-sewn fabric-shades with colorful designs by Josef Frank, WW-Modell Nr ...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Silk and Brass Table Lamp Villa Primavesi, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Similar to the Steiner lamp by Adolf Loos but with a silk shade. Published in Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration in 1915, for the bedroom of the Primavesi Family. Most components accordi...
Brass
Avantgardistic Josef Hoffmann Secessionist Jugendstil Table Lamp Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Avant Gardistic design against the spirit of age, very early and important design. Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and lab...
Brass
Puristic Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A table lamp from the very early, puristic phase of Josef Hoffmann originally manufactured at the historical Wiener Werkstaette Most components according to the UL regulations, with ...
Brass
Art Deco Aluminium Table Lamp by Josef Hoffmann for Osram
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Marseille, FR
Albatros table lamp in painted aluminium, nickel-plated brass, often attributed to Josef Hoffmann, manufactured by Osram in Germany circa 1934. A rare Art Deco icon, the Albatros la...
Aluminum, Brass
Josef Hoffmann Jugenstil Brass Talble Lamp with Opaline Glass, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Table light with opaline glass shade, pictured in brass All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Table Lamp with Opaline Glass Shade, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Table light with opaline glass shade, pictured in brass. Originally designed for the Spitzer House, designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1900 Most components according to the UL regulation...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Josef Frank & Wiener Werkstaette Ball Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Frank, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
1920 designed Josef Hoffmann chased brass lamp base, different finishes available. Hand sewn Lamp Shade with a Josef Frank fabric, different patterns available. Sample book of the Wi...
Brass
Jugendstil Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Table-lamp, hammered brass-sheet, nickel-plated, other finishes are offered. The additional images shows the lamp in the background of a Wiener Werkstaette showroom enlightened. Avai...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann / Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Table Lamp Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very early design by Josef Hoffmann for the Sanatorium Purkersdorf Veranda, later used at the Cabaret Fledermaus. Published in Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration 1906. Hoffmann was comm...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the first lamp-design by Josef Hoffmann, executed by the Wiener Werkstaette, works-number M 109, pattern book of the Wiener Werkstaette WWMB 3, p. 541. Displayed at the WW-Sho...
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Monumental Art Nouveau Table Lamp Haus Henneberg HH1 by Josef Hoffmann Austria
By Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps
Located in Munich, DE
Monumental Art Nouveau table lamp 'Haus Henneberg HH1'. Designed by Josef Hoffmann, 1902, Vienna, Austria. This is probably a later production from 1960s. This sculptural table lamp...
Brass, Nickel
Cubistic Josef Hoffmann / Wiener Werkstätte Table Lamp, Re Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Sensational design from the founding period of the historical Wiener Werkstaette. If one consider, that the term Cubism was common several years later, one can imagine how much Josef...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstatte, Moldauer Silk&Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
For the residence of the Banker Dr Dietrich moldauer material patinated brass, silk, all other colours are possible. Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstatte Atelier, now cus...
Brass
Piano or Library-Lamp by Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätt Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Piano and library-lamp, comes out from the shelve and has a glare-screen, see details! Early 20th century 1903, hammered originally, can be manufactured hammered with an additional c...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstaette Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
For the Villa Pickler, Budapest, 1909, originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstatte, reproduced at Woka Lamps, Vienna in 2003 on the occasion of the centennial of the founding of...
Brass
Vienna secession desk lamp by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession desk lamp by Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition.
Brass
Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstaette Desk Lamp - Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally designed by Josef Hoffmann as a candle-holder for Baron Oppenheimer, Lit.: WWMB 5 Werk# M 313 und M 314, Noever, Oberhuber, MAK Wien und HS f Angewandte Kunst 1987, Josef ...
Brass
J.T. KALMAR Tripod Brass Table Lamp, Josef Frank Style, 1960s, Austria
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Elegant midcentury modern table lamp, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Austria, Vienna. The lamp is made of polished brass base in manner of Josef Frank, who worked many years with Ka...
Brass
Counterbalance Brass Desk Lamp, Midcentury style
By Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite desk lamp with a solid brass counterbalance is designed to enhance your workspace without taking up room on your desk. Its twin bulb system in the shade provides both ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Table Lamp in the Style of Jugendstil
Located in Wien, AT
Table lamp in the style of Jugendstil This is a reproduction. Opal glass. Depending on the order quantity it can take up to 2 weeks to f...
Opal, Brass
Table Lamp in the Style of Jugendstil 'nickel'
Located in Wien, AT
Table lamp in the style of Jugendstil This is a reproduction. We have also the same in brass Opal glass. Depending on the order quantit...
Opal, Nickel
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Table Lamp
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
Daum Cameo Glass and Wrought Iron Maple Leaf Table Lamp, circa 1920 Art Nouveau Art Deco design. Mottled and variegated glass base with with carve...
Art Glass
On Hold|$22,549
H 14.18 in Dm 7.88 in
“Night Castel” Lamp by Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, circa 1920
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
“Night Castel” Lamp by Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, circa 1920. Made from brass and embossed on the side with Hoffmann’s monogram “JH” and “WIENER WERK STÄTTE,” the l...
Brass
Vienna secession desk lamp by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession desk lamp by Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition.
Brass
Danish Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Table Lamp in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) table lamp from the 1920s is an exquisite example of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Cast in bronze, the lamp features a striking blend of orga...
Metal, Bronze
Secession Hanging Lamp Atr. Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession hanging lamp atr. to Josef Hoffmann. Found in Austria in secession villa.
Brass
Art Nouveau table lamp
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Art Nouveau brass table lamp. Probably made in Austria. Beautiful patina, opal glass shade. 1 E27 socket Cable has been replaced.
Brass
Rare Desk / Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Desk / Table Lamp in Brass and Leather, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass, leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by AB E. Hansson & Co in Malmö, Sweden...
Brass
$3,402Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 11.03 in D 16.54 in
Josef Frank J.T. Kalmar Brass & Leather Desk Table Lamp, 1950s, Austria
By Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Important 1950s desk lamp, designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in the Viennese Modern Age era. The light is made of massive brass in very elegant shape and high q...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann, table lamp made of silk and brass, Villa Primavesi
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Similar to Adolf Loos's Steiner lamp, but with a silk shade. Published in German Art and Decoration in 1915 for the bedroom of the Primavesi family. Execution around 1950 - 1960 2 ...
Brass
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H 12.01 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Art Deco Table Lamps from Josef Hoffman for Wiener Werkstatte, 1930's
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of table lamps were designed by Josef Hoffman and produced by Wiener Werkstatte, in Austria, during the 1930's. Each lamp feature a solid brass hexagonal base were a delica...
Brass
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H 21.46 in Dm 16.54 in
Beautiful Table Lamp from Around 1910 by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätten
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau table lamp Nickel plated with fabric shade. Design by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätten. Made in Austria. Manufactured i...
Metal, Nickel
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H 19.3 in Dm 9.85 in
Monumental Art Nouveau Table Lamp Haus Henneberg HH1 by Josef Hoffmann Austria
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, DE
Monumental Art Nouveau table lamp Haus Henneberg HH1. Designed by Josef Hoffmann, 1902, Vienna, Austria. This is probably a later production from 1960s. This sculptural table lamp...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Style Table Lamp, Patinated Brass
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A table or desk lamp in the design of Josef Hoffmann, Austria. Josef Hoffmann designed those lights for the house of Dr. Henneberg in the area "Hohe Warte" in Vienna in 19...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Table Lamp
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A table light with opaline glass shade, pictured in brass. Brass, optionally varnished or nickel-plated, all other surfaces on request, Opaline-glass, handblown. Now manufactur...
Brass