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 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
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Kitty Rix for Wiener Werkstatte 1920's Cat Ceramic
By Kitty Rix, Wiener Werkstätte
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
Wiener Werkstätte Art Ceramics, Expressive Style Bowl by Vally Wieselthier, 1921
By Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte
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
Wiener Werkstaette Art Ceramics Expressive Style Beer Mug by V. Wieselthier 1919
By Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte
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
Wiener Werkstaette Art Ceramics Expressive Style Bowl by Vally Wieselthier, 1921
By Wiener Werkstätte, Vally Wieselthier
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
Vally Wieselthier Art Deco Ceramic Tea Pot, USA, 1940s
By Wiener Werkstätte, Vally Wieselthier
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
$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
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
Art Deco Silvered Tea Pot from" Cafe du Grand Hotel" France
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique silver plated on brass collectible French Tea Pot from" Cafe du Grand Hotel" France. Art Deco style made by Boyron Lyon France. Circa 1940.
Silver Plate
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
$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, Wiener Werkstätte Brass Repoussé Bowl
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
A jewel-like work of metalcraft by Josef Hoffmann, this footed brass bowl (model M sh 18), designed for the Wiener Werkstätte around 1925, brings tog...
Brass
1940s Bauhaus Stainless Tea Kettle Pot Style Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a D & S personal tea kettle pot stainless steel. Bauhaus clean modern design style of Peter Behrens. Handle with cane wrap. Stamped at the bottom. Dimensio...
Stainless Steel
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
$273
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 WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wiener Werkstätte
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
$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
Kähler, Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Bowl
By Herman A. Kähler 1
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kähler Art Nouveau ceramic bowl. Decorated with polychrome glaze in a typical art nouveau pattern. Signed HAK for Herman A. Kähler. Approx. 1900-1910.
Ceramic
Exceptional Ceramic Vase by Émile Decoeur, circa 1927
By Émile Decoeur
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An exceptional ceramic vase by Émile Decoeur. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1927.
Ceramic
Mid Century Pottery African Mask in the Style of Wiener Werkstatte
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Pottery Exotic African Mask in the Style of Wiener Werkstatte A striking mid-century pottery work is an exotic African mask crafted in the style reminiscent of the Wiene...
Pottery
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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 Susi Singer, Wiener Werkstätte
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 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 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 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 Maria Likarz, Wiener Werkstätte
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
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H 10.04 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Ceramic Lamp Stand Gudrun Baudisch Wiener Werkstatte circa 1928 Austrian Art
By Wiener Werkstätte, Gudrun Baudisch
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Ceramic lamp stand with expressive head designed by Gudrun Baudisch executed by Wiener Werkstatte ca. 1928 marked Austrian Art In this ceramic object, Gudrun Baudisch combines her...
Ceramic, Earthenware
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H 9.65 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Wiener Werkstaette Expressive Ceramic Figure 'Street Boy', by Susi Singer, 1923
By Susi Singer, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Boy with a wide-brimmed hat standing upright and legs apart, both hands hidden in his trouser pockets, low-cut jacket, long, wrinkled trousers, tied bow around his neck, his mouth open for whistling. On a eled, relief side with blue, floral decoration on a white background. Manufactory: 'Wiener Werkstätte' /- 'Vienna Workshop' Dating: made 1923-1925 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 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 5.52 in
Austrian Art Female Ceramic Head Gudrun Baudisch Wiener Werkstatte circa 1928
By Gudrun Baudisch, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Art Female Head designed by Gudrun Baudisch executed by Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1928 expressive ceramic marked Gudrun Baudisch (1907-1982) was one of the innovati...
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 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 4.14 in
Wiener Werkstaette Expressive Ceramic Figure 'Man On Chair' by Susi Singer 1927
By Susi Singer, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Man in a gray-blue spotted suit sitting upright on a chair, forearms resting on his thighs, his hat in his right hand on his knee. The armchair and the carpet underneath are placed diagonally on the rectangular pedestal with sloping sides. According to the Wiener Werkstätte model books, this design was only molded twice. Manufactory: 'Wiener Werkstätte' /- 'Vienna Workshop' Dating: made 1927 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
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H 6 in W 6 in D 4 in
Kitty Rix-Tichacek Nouveau Horses Sculpture, for Wiener Werkstatte Signed KR 312
By Kitty Rix, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great terra-cotta / ceramic, work for the well known Austrian artist Kitty Rix. Signed impressed mark KR, WW, 2. 312. Plus original paper label. Shows restorations.
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta