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.
Large Wiener Werkstaette Koloman Moser Flower Stand, Jardiniere, Re-Edition
By Koloman Moser, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
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
Original Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstatte Vienna Secessonist Flower Stand
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
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.
Metal
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
Mini Centerpiece, Wiener Werkstätte, Design by Josef Hoffmann, Austria
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
An exquisite mini centerpiece in silver-plated metal, produced by the Wiener Werkstätte in Austria around the 1910s and 1920s, and attributed to the design of Josef Hoffmann (1870–19...
Metal
Rare Silver Vase with Glass Insert by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
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...
Silver
Wiener Werkstaette Art Ceramics Expressive Style, Vase, by V. Wieselthier 1927
By Wiener Werkstätte, Vally Wieselthier
Located in Vienna, AT
Cylindrical base, vessel above rising in a tulip shape, flared rim, two curved bands applied offset on the sides as handles, three-leaf flowers in relief on the front and back. Geome...
Ceramic
Wiener Werkstaette Art Ceramics Expressive Style Beer Mug by V. Wieselthier 1919
By Wiener Werkstätte, Vally Wieselthier
Located in Vienna, AT
Slender jug, which widens in the upper part and narrows at the top again, with spout and opposite handle, surface decorated in relief with three antique-style heads and stylized, sla...
Ceramic
Josef Hoffmann Bowl, Wiener Werkstatte, circa 1915 - 1920
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, 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
Willy Guhl Saucer Planter on Stand
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
31" Willy Guhl saucer planter on stand for Eternit Floating saucer planter on base Sculptural garden vessel The base can be flipped upside down for use ...
Concrete
Large Majolica Thistle Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica thistle jardinière Onnaing, circa 1880. Height / 9.5 inches. Diameter / 13 inches.
Ceramic
Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Palissy jardinière with leaves and branches, circa 1880.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$2,543
H 20.87 in W 18.31 in D 14.18 in
Very Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Qing Dynasty Chinese Hongmu Jardinière Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare 19th century hand carved Chinese Qing Dynasty Hongmu stand A very good looking well mad...
Wood
Extra Large Spanish Terracotta Planter/Jardinière
Located in Brecht, BE
A huge terracotta planter with wonderful green patina inside and old restorations... highly decorative item, can be used indoors as well as outdoors.
Terracotta
Byzantine Style Marble Baptismal Font on Later Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Byzantine style carved marble Baptismal font on later cast stone stand. Four lion leads Circumnavigate the font. Foliate and Byzantine Carving Th...
Marble
Pair of Wiener Werkstatte Brass Bowls by Dagobert Peche
By Wiener Werkstätte, Dagobert Peche
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
Art Deco Glass Vase attr. to Josef Hoffman for Moser, 1930s
By Moser Glassworks, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco Glass Vase attr. to Josef Hoffman for Moser. Realized in Austria in 1930s.
Art Glass
Rosewood Plant Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round rosewood plant stand with black enameled center bowl for plant. This piece has a flat rimmed rosewood edge with four supports that taper towards the bottom of the stand and the...
Enamel
$765Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.12 in Dm 8.67 in
Antique Large Quality Art Nouveau Jardinière Bowl Censor Planter Japanese
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality Art Nouveau Jardinière bowl censor planter Japanese Oriental mixed metal Meiji Period early 20th Century. Would look amazing in the right location and make a...
Metal
Wicker Planter Holder Stand Cachepot Jardinière
Located in New York, NY
A tall wicker flower or plant cachepot jardiniere holder stand, circa mid to late-20th century. A great piece to elevate a flower or plant, indoors or outside covered patio/area. Pie...
Wicker
1920 Sgraffito Vase by Josef Ekberg
By Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Sgraffito vase from 1920 by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Flower motif in Swedish Jugend (or Art Nouveau) style decorates the vase in blue shades. Designer signature with the...
Ceramic
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Flower Pots Ensemble
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Group of handcrafted flowerpots. available in several sizes Material Solid punched brass.
Brass
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H 24.5 in Dm 8 in
1920s Josef Hoffman's Dark Glass Urn/Vase and Lid for Wiener Werkstätte, Austria
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Nouveau polygonal dark glass urn/vase with lid designed by Josef Hoffman for Wiener Werkstätte, Austria By: Josef Hoffman, Wiener Werkstätte Material: glass, cut glass, cr...
Crystal
Milk Jug by Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, Austria, 1920
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Milan, IT
Milk jug with handle, made of dodecagon-shaped smooth silver-plated brass, Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna, Austria circa 1920.
Brass
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H 7.49 in W 8.47 in D 5.32 in
Wiener Werkstaette Expressive Style Art Ceramic Vessel, Wieselthier Nr: 9067
By Wiener Werkstätte, Vally Wieselthier
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic box with a stepped stand ring, widening to a straight, cylindrical wall, two J-shaped handles opposite each other with an angular, flat cross-section, slightly curved lid wit...
Ceramic
Josef Hoffmann a “Flower Basket”, Wiener Werkstätte, 1906
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brussels, BE
Josef Hoffmann a “flower basket”, Wiener Werkstätte, 1906 cf MAK, Vienna, Wiener Werkstätte Archive, WWF 132–53–1, model number: M 0552. In 1892, Hoffmann applied to Vienna’s A...
Metal
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H 5.12 in Dm 5.91 in
Ceramic Vase Susi Singer Wiener Werkstatte circa 1928 Expressive Ceramics Blue
By Wiener Werkstätte, Susi Singer
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Ceramic vase designed by Susi Singer manufactured by Wiener Werkstatte circa 1928 Austrian Expressive Ceramics Cachepot The Wiener Werkstätte was not only artistically very progressive, but also on a societal level, as many female artists worked there. Especially in the ceramics department, one could find female designers like Vally Wieselthier, Gudrun Baudisch and Susi Singer, who were eager to experiment. Susi Singer studied at the Kunstschule für Frauen und Mädchen (Art school for women and girls) under various renowned designers such as Adolf Boehm...
Ceramic, Earthenware
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H 7.29 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Ceramic Vase Maria Likarz Wiener Werkstatte circa 1925 Austrian Art Deco Blue
By Wiener Werkstätte, Maria Likarz
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Ceramic vase designed by Maria Likarz manufactured by Wiener Werkstatte circa 1925 Austrian Art Deco This vase shows a reduced floral design, typical o...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Wiener Werkstaette Expressive Ceramic Flower Pot by Susi Singer, 1922-1925
By Susi Singer, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Cylindrical flower pot with breakthrough and relief-like shape of female figures carrying fruit bowls on their heads and plants with birds, painted in bright colors. Manufactory: 'Wiener Werkstätte' /- 'Vienna Workshop' Dating: made 1922-1925 Material: ceramic / red earthenware, hand-painted, glossy finish Design: SUSI SINGER (1891 - 1965) Austrian ceramic artist, from 1905 art school for girls and women in Vienna, studied at Tina Blau...
Ceramic
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H 10.23 in W 9.05 in L 10.23 in
Wiener Werkstätte Art Ceramics Expressive Style Vase by Vally Wieselthier, 1922
By Wiener Werkstätte, Vally Wieselthier
Located in Vienna, AT
Bulbous vase on a round floor plan, two bulging rings that narrow towards the top with a flared rim of the mouth, surface decorated in relief with abstract, brightly painted elements...
Ceramic
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte Glass Vase in Dark Green
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
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 1903 "Jardiniere", Original
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Condition: good, originally with glass insert material: punched zinc-sheed, white laquered. Documentation: As displayed at the Wiener Werkstaette "Musterbuecher" Signature: no sig...
Zinc
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