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.
Antique Austrian Wiener Werkstätte Ceramic Horse Salt Cellar by Alice Ehmann
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Wiener Werkstätte salt cellar. By Alice Ehmann ca. 1927. Entitled "Tier mit Schale" ("Animal with Shell"). In the form of a stylized horse with a bowl on its back. ...
Ceramic
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...
Silver
Wiener Werkstaette Art Ceramics Expressive Style, Vase, by V. Wieselthier 1927
By Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte
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 Expressive Ceramics, Chinese With Horse, By Susi Singer, 1920
By Wiener Werkstätte, Susi Singer
Located in Vienna, AT
An exotic decorated, restlessly looking horse stands on an oval base plate; a Chinese man with typical headgear looks out from behind him and clings to the animal's mane. In the fore...
Ceramic
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Kitty Rix for Wiener Werkstatte 1920's Cat Ceramic
By Wiener Werkstätte, Kitty Rix
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful ceramic, pottery cat designed by Kitty Rix and executed by the Wiener Werkstatte in the late 1920's. It was produced as a lamp and has an old leviton fixture and some new...
Pottery
Brass Tray Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte Austrian Jugendstil circa 1915
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Brass tray Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte ca. 1915 marked Austrian Jugendstil Josef Hoffmann was one of the leading designers of the Wiener Werkstatte...
Brass
Austrian Painted Ceramic Centerpiece by Vally Wieselthier for Wiener Werkstätte
By Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Vienna Secession austrian painted ceramic centerpiece by Vally Wieselthier for Wiener Werkstätte By: Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte Material: ceramic, paint...
Ceramic, Paint
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte Shot-Server, Silver Plated, Re Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte shot-server, silver plated, Re edition Hammered brass-silver plated
Silver Plate, Brass
Original, Hallmark. Massive Silver Candleholder, Koloman Moser Wiener Werkstätte
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
Signature: Austrian silver-mark, WW-mark. What is unusual for a Wiener Werkstatte silver-object. The signatures are on the bottom side instead...
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
$414Sale Price|40% Off
Vally Wieselthier Art Deco Ceramic Tea Pot, USA, 1940s
By Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tea pot with lid, dated circa 1940, made of pottery / stoneware with lovely brown glaze, designed by Vally Wieselthier. In very good ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Erna Kopriva Pottery Sculpture/Terracotta , Figure for Wiener Werkstatte
By Erna Kopriva, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of the well known Austrian artist, Erna Kopriva. She was assistant of Joseph Hoffman and worked at Wiener Werkstatte . Similar pieces are now...
Terracotta
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
Art Nouveau Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl By J. Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Nouveau austrian polished silver plated centerpiece bowl By Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte By: Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte Material: silver, silverplate, metal Techn...
Silver, Silver Plate, Metal
Amber Cut-Glass Whiskey Decanter by Ludwig Moser, Wiener Werkstatte
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A striking whiskey decanter by Ludwig Moser, crafted in finely cut amber-colored glass. The piece reflects the refined geometric elegance associated with the Vienna Werkstätte tradit...
Cut Glass
Children's Cutlery Silver Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte circa 1923 Jugendstil
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Silver children’s cutlery set designed by Josef Hoffmann and Eduard J. Wimmer-Wisgrill manufactured by Wiener Werkstatte ca. 1923 marked hammer-strok...
Silver
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Silver centerpiece Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
In style of Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna Wokshop, designed by Josef Hoffmann A silver bowls hand carved, made of silver and hallmarked on the lower bottom. Austria, circa 1920.
Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,275Sale Price|49% Off
Signed Wiener Werkstätte Lidded Glazed Earthenware Box, 1920's, Vienna
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Signed Wiener Werkstätte Lidded Glazed Earthenware Box, 1920's, Vienna Exquisite early Wiener Werkstätte box in glazed earthenware with embellis...
Ceramic
Pair of Art Nouveau Polished Silver Bowls by J. Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of Art Nouveau polished silver bowls by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte By: Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte Material: silver, silverplate, metal Technique: embossed, pla...
Silver, Silver Plate, Metal
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
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 16.93 in D 7.88 in
Czechoslovakian Hunting Dog Ceramic 'Karl Klimt'
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Czechoslovakian hunting dog ceramic Czechoslovakia origin artist K. Klimt, circa 1930 perfect condition ceramic material.
Porcelain
$677
H 2.37 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian MidCentury Serving Tray Basket in Lucite, Rattan and Brass, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian MidCentury Serving Tray Basket in Lucite, Rattan and Brass, 1970 Gorgeous serving tray or basket, in the shape of a shell, made of Lucite, rattan and brass. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Braided rattan is cast within the Lucite acrylic material. Beautiful workmanship. The brass part is kept in original vintage version, with the patina from that time. Since the shape is as a shell, the tray inside...
Brass
$9,500
H 10 in W 8.2 in D 6.2 in
Gio Ponti Ceramic Sculpture" Il Pellegrino Stanco" for Richard Ginori, Milano
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of one most important designers of the 20th century, Glazed ceramic, Gio Ponti, made for Richard Ginori and marked S Christoforo, Milano.
Ceramic
$3,750 / set
H 17.5 in Dm 12 in
Pair of Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstatte Ceramic Figures Spring & Fall
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstatte ceramic figures "Spring & Fall" circa 1908. Fall marked on the base Austria 1588/27/7 impressed wi...
Ceramic
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 CZEC...
Glass
$520Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 18 in D 11 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Brass Rope & Tassel Framed Mirrored Tray c. 1965
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly elegant gilt rope and tassel Italian Tray with a mirrored base circa 1960s. Original velvet backing. Whether for you to enjoy or as ...
Brass
$756Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.97 in W 21.07 in D 8.67 in
French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Mid-century decorative tray (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry. A chalk-white glaze provides the background for a colourful thistle motif in the centre. The rim has touches of earthy gree...
Ceramic
$1,900
H 10.5 in W 4.75 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful blue / green color. Signed Italy
Ceramic
Hammered Brass Fluted Vase by Josef Hoffmann, Austria, c. 1920s
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.
Brass
Vally Wieselthier Art Deco Ceramic Tea Pot, USA, 1940s
By Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tea pot with lid, dated circa 1940, made of pottery / stoneware with lovely brown glaze, designed by Vally Wieselthier. In very good ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Antique Stoneware Salt Glazed 9" Round Pottery Crock Pot with Blue Flower
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Stoneware Salt Glazed 9" Round Pottery Crock Pot with Blue Flower. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 9" Diameter.
Stoneware
$2,432
H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Secessionist Vase by Josef Hoffmann (1870 – 1956) for the Wiener Werkstätte
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Wiener Werkstätte Flower Vase More photos to follow. Secessionist flower vase by Josef Hoffmann (1870 – 1956) for the Wiener Werkstätte. Sheet painted iron with scarce original gl...
Iron
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H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Wiener Werkstaette Expressive Ceramics 'Female Chandelier', by Susi Singer 1924
By Wiener Werkstätte, Susi Singer
Located in Vienna, AT
Half-length figure of a young woman, with a bell-shaped skirt forming the base, characterised by long, curly black hair and a relief-decorated gown, her left hand on her hip, her rig...
Ceramic
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H 1.5 in Dm 5.5 in
1920s Vienna Secession Silver Bowl by J. Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte, Austria
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Vienna Secession polished silver bowl by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte, Austria By: Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte Material: silver, silverplate, metal Technique: em...
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
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H 5.91 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Service à thé Vally Wieselthier par Wiener Werkstätte en grès Austria Art déco
By Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in London, England
Service à thé en grès glacé de l'artiste Vally Wieselthier, par Wiener Werkstätte il se compose d'une théière , 6 tasses ,6 sous tasses, 1 pot à lait et 1 sucrier soit un total de ...
Sandstone
Silver plate by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstatte
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A hand-carved silver bowl, hallmarked on the bottom. In the style of the Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna workshop, designed by Josef Hoffmann Austria, circa 1920. Height: 16.5 cm (6.49 in...
Silver
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H 4.14 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Silver Table Centerpiece Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte 1905 marked Jugendstil
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Centerpiece, designed by Josef Hoffmann, executed by Wiener Werkstätte, silver polished, moonstone with cabochon-cut, 1905 This centerpiece impressively demonstrates the use of arch...
Silver
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H 4.06 in Dm 2.37 in
Art Nouveau Glass Measuring Cup with Case by Wiener Werkstätte Vienna Austria
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing and rare Art Nouveau glass measuring cup with its matching red leather case has been manufactured by Wiener Werkstätte in Vienna ca 1915 and exemplifies the philosophy of the Wiener Werkstätte: to combine the best design with outstanding craftsmanship. From the precise gold enamel painting to the high quality leather quiver...
Leather, Glass
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H 4.57 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
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
Josef Hoffmann Silver Bowl for Wiener Werkstätte, Art Deco, 16.5\"
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
A silver bowls hand carved, made of silver and hallmarked on the lower bottom. In style of Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna Wokshop, designed by Josef Hoffmann Austria, circa 1920.
Silver
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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
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H 13 in W 18.12 in D 0.4 in
Koloman Moser Chanukiah, 1904 Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstaette Style, Re-edtion
By Woka Lamps, Koloman Moser, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Koloman Moser designed this Chanukkia for Hermann Wittgenstein 1904, other images show the interior for Hermann Wittgenstein as well as a documentation of Deutsche Kunst und Dekorati...
Brass
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H 10.24 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Wiener Werkstaette Expressive Art Ceramics 'Cactus Carrier', by G. Baudisch 1927
By Gudrun Baudisch, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Male figure with pointed hat, kneeling on his left leg and balancing cactus pots, holding one on his left shoulder, another between it and his head, one on ...
Ceramic
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H 10.04 in Dm 2.96 in
Glass Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte Austrian Jugendstil circa 1919 Black
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Decorative Glass Wiener Werkstatte Austrian Jugendstil circa 1919 Black White Chug-glass with plate, Hilde Jesser (decoration) and Josef Hoffmann (form), Johann Oertel...
Glass