Wiener Werkstätte Sterling Silver
Austrian
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.
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Original, Hallmark. Massive Silver Candleholder, Koloman Moser Wiener Werkstätte
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Silver centerpiece Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstatte
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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.
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Wiener Werkstätte sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.
Wiener Werkstätte sterling silver are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Wiener Werkstätte sterling silver, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sterling silver by Wiener Werkstätte were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sterling silver by Josef Carl Klinkosch, Loetz Glass, and Viennese Manufactory. Prices for Wiener Werkstätte sterling silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,500 and can go as high as $20,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,925.
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