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 Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919
By Maria Likarz, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional, rare pouch bag with abstract bead embroidery in bright orange, beige, dark brown and white, crocheted at the upper edge, cords as drawstrings with olive-shaped wooden be...
Animal Skin, Goatskin, Silk, Beads
Wiener Werkstaette Art Ceramics Expressive Style Bowl by Vally Wieselthier, 1921
By Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Bowl on an oval ground plan with flared, wavy and curved walls on four swept-out feet, fruit and leaf decoration in relief on the bowl base and on the outside, colored glazed in an e...
Ceramic
Wiener Werkstätte Art Ceramics, Expressive Style Bowl by Vally Wieselthier, 1921
By Wiener Werkstätte, Vally Wieselthier
Located in Vienna, AT
Large bowl on an oval ground plan with flared, wavy and curved walls on four swept-out feet in the shape of leaves, flower and leaf decoration in relief on the bowl base and on the o...
Ceramic
Koloman Moser Art Nouveau Meteor Bowl With Silver Rim, Bakalowits Vienna, 1900s
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Nouveau Vienna Secession mouth-blown „Meteor“ optical glass bowl with a rim made of silver-plated brass from the early 1900s. Designed by Koloman Moser (1868 - 1919),...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte Brass Basket, circa 1920
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A Josef Hoffmann brass, hand-hammered handled basket, made by the Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1920. The hammered fluted basket is of rounded open sha...
Brass
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 ...
Glass
Pair of Wiener Werkstatte Brass Bowls by Dagobert Peche
By Dagobert Peche, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of brass bowl in stepped concentric form designed by Dagobert Peche (Austrian, 1887-1923) and for Wiener Werkstatte circa 1910s-1920s. In the iconic style of Vienna Secession,...
Brass
$272
H 0.79 in W 7.17 in D 5.52 in
Art Deo Catch All Jewelry Dish by WMF Silverplated Wiener Werkstätte Style
By Wiener Werkstätte, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Art Deco silverplated catch-all dish by WMF, finely crafted in the Wiener Werkstätte style. The piece features a beautifully scalloped edge and richly embossed floral and fol...
Metal, Silver Plate
Spanish 18th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome 18th century mortar and pestle hand carved from a solid block of wood. Sensational patina. A wonderful object for table top, bookca...
Wood
Pair of Wiener Werkstatte Brass Bowls by Dagobert Peche
By Dagobert Peche, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of brass bowl in stepped concentric form designed by Dagobert Peche (Austrian, 1887-1923) and for Wiener Werkstatte circa 1910s-1920s. In the iconic style of Vienna Secession,...
Brass
$1,250
H 19.125 in Dm 10 in
Josef Hoffmann Black Gitterwerk Waste Basket or Umbrella Stand for Bieffeplast
By Josef Hoffmann, Bieffeplast
Located in Troy, MI
Josef Hoffmann hexagonal wastebasket or umbrella stand Originally designed in 1905, edition Bieffeplast circa 1980s Gitterwerk structure in black perforated steel with original lab...
Metal, Steel
Josef Hoffmann Vase, Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1915 - 1920
By Wiener Werkstätte, Moser Glassworks, Josef Hoffmann
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...
Glass
Fine Josef Hoffman Wiener Werkstätte Art Nouveau box Austria 1912
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine and distinguished box, designed by the “Hero” of the Wiener Werkstatte, Josef Hoffmann. Made of nickel plated brass, leaves and stars in the pattern. This box is not marked, but...
Brass, Nickel
$10,898
H 63 in Dm 21.66 in
Large Wiener Werkstaette Koloman Moser Flower Stand, Jardiniere, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed and originally manufactured for the early showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette in Vienna VII, Neustiftgasse 32-34 - Model# M 0182 The diameter of the pots is 16cm Punched i...
Iron
1920s Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte Silver Footed Bowl
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1920s. Silver footed bowl by famed designer Josef Hoffman and Wiener Werkstatte. Hoffman is a prolific designer who helped to cement the design of the Secessionist era. Werkstatte wa...
Silver
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in Dm 3.75 in
Secessionist Vase, Ruddy Pink with Wiener Werkstatte-Influenced Glyphs
By Wittenberg Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly showing the influences of the Vienna Secession and the Wiener Werkstatte, at a time when Vienna led the Germanic world's interpretation of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, this cyli...
Ceramic
French Art Nouveau Silver Plate Bowl with with Floral Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Silver plate Art Nouveau Decorative Bowl or Center piece. The curvaceous floral and vine details give the the classic art nouveau. A wonderful Vessel for a unique floral a...
Silver Plate
The Arts and Crafts Movement by Elizabeth Cumming & Wendy Kaplan
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Arts and Crafts Movement by Elizabeth Cumming & Wendy Kaplan. Softcover book, published in 1995 by Thames and Hudson. Printed in Singapore. 167 illustrations, 31 in color, 216 pa...
Paper
Large Art Deco Art Glass Faceted Vase in the Style of Josef Hoffmann
By Moser Glassworks, Josef Hoffmann
Located in San Diego, CA
This striking Art Deco glass vase is executed in a refined smoked gray (grey) tone and features a bold faceted, architectural form closely associated with early 20th-century Central ...
Glass
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H 2.75 in Dm 3.93 in
Wiener Werkstaette Hammered Brass Cigarette Bowl by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1920
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Small cup made of embossed and folded brass with a light hammered decoration. Design of this cigarette holder as part of a smoking set, consisting of serving plate, ashtray, cigarett...
Brass
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H 6.03 in Dm 6.3 in
Josef Hoffmann/Vally Wieselthier/Wiener Werkstaette a Glass Centrepiece, 1917
By Josef Hoffmann, Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Skanninge, SE
An amazing vase with Reclining Female Figures. Designed, circa 1917, executed by Johann Oertel & Co, Haida for the Wiener Werkstätte. Hoffmann, Jose...
Enamel
1920s by Karl Hagenauer Wiener Werkstatte Silver Metal Bowl
By Karl Hagenauer, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Brescia, IT
Silver plated and brass base Perfect condition.
Silver, Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte Glass Vase in Dark Green
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Astoria, NY
Austrian Wiener Werkstatte secessionist glass vase in dark green glass designed by Josef Hoffmann, circa 1916. The faceted and footed vase bears the...
Glass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Bowl / Vase, circa 1915-1920
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Moser Glassworks
Located in New York, NY
Josef Hoffmann cut and ground clear light blue bowl / vase made by Ludwig Moser & Söhne, Karlsbad for the Wiener Werkstätte. Signed.
Glass
Gudrun Baudisch Wiener Werkstatte Ceramic Bowl
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully signed on bottom with the WW and GB cyphers, circa 1925. 5 3/4" diameter, 2 3/4"high.
Flower Basket, Jardiniere by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic and modern, this flower basket, or ‘Blumenkörbchen,’ is a Classic design by Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstatte. ‘Gitterwerk,’ or lattice work, was one of the first decorative...
Flower Basket, Jardiniere, Kolo Moser and Wiener Werkstaette
By Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic and modern, this flower basket, or ‘Blumenkörbchen,’ is a Classic design by Koloman Moser for the Wiener Werkstätte. ‘Gitterwerk,’ or lattice work, was one of the first deco...
Flower Basket, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstatte
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic and modern, this flower basket, or ‘Blumenkörbchen,’ is a Classic design by Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte. ‘Gitterwerk,’ or lattice work, was one of the first decorativ...
Flower Basket, Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstatte, 1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic and modern, this flower basket, or ‘Blumenkörbchen,’ is a classic design by Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstatte. ‘Gitterwerk,’ or lattice work, was one of the first decorative...
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