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.
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Flush Mount Pende Wrought Brass, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstaette Pende, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant and delicate pendant designed by Josef Hoffmann Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures.
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
Crystal, Brass
Koloman Moser / Josef Hoffmann / Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Lamp, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Small and elegant wall or ceiling lamp; the depth is including Edison-bulb. The hole for the bulb has 6.5 cm or 2.55". Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstätte, now manufactu...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann&Wiener Werkstatte Ceiling Lamp Villa Gallia Primavesi, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate wall or ceiling lamp, designed for the Villa Gallia - Skywa - Primavesi, one of the last big houses, which is to consider the peak of Austrians architecture and cultiv...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte Flush Mount Light, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Flush - lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWMB...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Wall or Ceiling Light, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Puristic design from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstaette, Measures: Diameter 25 cm. This lamp is also available in diameter 35cm and 50cm. most components according to the UL...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann/Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Brass Wall Light, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Great example from the early, puristic phase of Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette. Brass varnished or nickel-plated optionally, other surfaces available. All components acc...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Single Light Pendant for Wiener Werkstätte, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstätte used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWMB...
Crystal, Brass
Josef Hoffmann Ceiling Lamp Wiener Werkstaette for Karl Wittgenstein, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling-lamp for the hunting-lodge of Karl Wittgenstein, the father of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein material: solid brass, surface varnished or nickel-plated, all other surfac...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Hand Chased Plafonier with Ornaments Reedition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful ceiling lamp with very elaborate hand chased ornaments, originally designed in 1905, now handcrafted at the Woka workshop in Vienna All components according to the UL regu...
Brass
Wiener Werkstaette Pattern WW3D/50 Flush Mount, Ceiling Lamp
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant flush-mounted ceiling-lamp, light comes out and makes wonderful pattern on the ceiling. This lamp is as well available in a smaller Version ø: 35 cm (13.78 inch) Totally...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Style Pende, Re Editon
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Pendant, used in several Versions in Showrooms of the Wiener Werkstätte. Also available in a single Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstätte Atelier, now custom-made product...
Brass
Wiener Werkstätte Secessionist Wall Light Flush Mount
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Lamp with this significant ornament All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fixtures. We produce the lamp in three di...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte Stoclet Palais, Ceiling Lamp Brass Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling lamp designed for the great hall at the Stoclet Palais, the lush and opulent Palace in Brussels, entirely executed by the Wiener Werkstätte with contribution by Michael Powol...
Brass
Wiener Werkstätte Pattern Wall or Ceiling Light, Re-Edition Flush Mount
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant flush mounted ceiling-lamp, light comes out and makes wonderful pattern on the ceiling. This lamp is as well available in a larger version: 50 cm (19.69 inch). All com...
Brass
Wiener Werkstätte Brass and Opaline Glass Pendant, Re Edition, Custom Made
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant pendant-lamp - total drop custom - a smaller Version is available- see "related Products" Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we ...
Brass
Wiener Werkstaette Brass & Glass Ceiling Lamp, Flush Mount, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Puristic ceiling-lamp. The light shines out the punched sheet look at other image. There is as well a glass-only version available. All components according to the UL regulations, w...
Brass
Flush Mount Josef Hoffmann&Wiener Werksaette Apptm Wittgenstein, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate hammered and chased flush fixture for the Dr Hermann Wittgenstein appartment in Vienna All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we wi...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte Flush Mount Lamp Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A flatter version of the Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte lamp Variations are available Most components according to the UL regulations, wit...
Brass
Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Secession Brass/Opaline Gl. Wall Light/Flush Mount
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass, optionally varnished or nickel-plated, all other surfaces on request, Opaline-glass, handblown. Available also in different sizes: Ø 35 or 50 cm. Originally manufactured at th...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstatte Ceiling Lamp, Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier, also used by Hoffman at the Hohe Warte buildings Brauner and Hochstaetter 1905-1907; Salon Beer-Hofmann 1905-1906 Mak Inv Nr 103/WWV. Originally manufactured at the Wiene...
Crystal, Brass
Josef Hoffmann /Wiener Werkstaette Palais Stoclet Music Salon Plafonier, Re Edit
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann &Wiener Werkstaette Palais Stoclet Music Salon Flush Mount - Art Deco, Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstaette Style 1905 / Re-Edition 5 x Edison screw sockets E26/E27 for inc...
Crystal, Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Wall Lamp/Flush Mount, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Early 20th century (1903), from the sewing room (Damensalon) at the first floor of the Purkersdorf Sanatorium; Remarkable the three combined squares, also used as prominent mark at t...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann/Wiener Werkstatte Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier, also used by Hoffman at the Hohe Warte buildings Brauner and Hochstaetter, 1905-1907; Salon Beer-Hofmann Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstatte, now manufactur...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann&Wiener Werkstätte, Cafe Sabarsky Jugendstil Chandelier, ReEdition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant crystal-chandelier, the original chandelier is at the Cafe Sabarsky, Neue Galerie, New York Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge w...
Crystal, Brass
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte, Palais Stoclet Dining Room Chandelier, Re Ed
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann designed the Dining room at the famous Stoclet Palais in Brussels with this flush-mount fixture. Handchased Ornaments on a brass-rim, and fire-polished glass-balls. WW...
Crystal, Brass
Maison Baguè Gilt Wrought Iron Crystal Nine-Light Flush Mount France, 1940s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large gilt Iron and crystal nine-Light flush mount by Maison Baguès, France, 1940s. Wonderful art environment handcrafted in iron gild with gold leaf beautifuly decorate with amber g...
Crystal, Iron
$1,393
H 22.45 in W 7.09 in D 9.85 in
Large height-adjustable table lamp in the style of the Wiener Werkstätte; Josef
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
This extravagant table lamp dates from the late Art Nouveau period. This outstanding design is inspired by Josef Hoffmann's lamp designs for the Wiener Werkstätte. Solid nickel-plate...
Brass, Nickel
$7,425
H 11.62 in W 12.6 in D 12.41 in
Art Deco Vintage Flush Mount Hoffmann Style Clear Glass Brass circa 1920 Austria
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage triangle like flush mount or lighting from brass and facetted clear glass Josef Hoffmann style circa 1920 Austria. A beautiful Ar...
Brass
Brass Flush Mount Pendant by Lumi
By Lumi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage Italian flushmount pendant with double gold shades suspended at different heights from elegant curved solid brass arms fixe...
Brass
Viennese Hanging Lamp circa 1905 with Loetz Lamp Shade Koloman Moser
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, Au
Viennese hanging lamp, circa 1905 with Loetz lampshade Glass Shade Koloman Moser polished and stove enameled The length of the chandelier is easy adjustable for rooms of differing...
Brass
Trio Shade Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 3 smoky Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame in satin brass finish / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Measures:...
Brass
Spotlight Volumes, Ceiling / Wall Lamp C (Vanilla)
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
SPOTLIGHT VOLUMES, ceiling lamp / wall lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: ANDLight UL Listed Model shown: C Inspired by spotlights, the Spotlight Volumes series is based on four uniq...
Aluminum
$3,900
H 4.5 in Dm 8 in
Otto Wagner Jugendstil "Viennese Tramway" Wall or Ceiling Light, ONE Available
By Otto Wagner
Located in North Miami, FL
These small sized lights have been rewired for USA. Wall or ceiling light with opaline glass, pictured in brass, designed for the Viennese trams. We are selling them individually in ...
Brass
$7,425
H 7.09 in Dm 12.01 in
Jugendstil Brass Glass Vintage Ceiling Light Flushmount by Otto Wagner, Vienna
By Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil brass glass vintage ceiling light / flushmount / ceiling lamp, which was designed by Otto Wagner, Vienna 1910 - 1912. Otto Wagner (1841-1918 ) was a famed Austrian archite...
Brass
$970
H 10.63 in Dm 11.03 in
French Art Deco nickeled brass and Glass Flush Mount / Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Charming Art Deco Frenc chandelier manufactured in chrome metal (brass most likely) and a pressed glass central globe. Made in France in the late 1930's. This light can be install...
Crystal, Bronze
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Ceiling light with painted surface and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage condition. The lamp uses...
Porcelain, Glass
Spotlight Volumes, Ceiling / Wall Lamp B (black)
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
SPOTLIGHT VOLUMES, ceiling lamp / wall lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: ANDLight UL Listed Model shown: B Inspired by spotlights, the Spotlight Volumes series is based on four uniq...
Aluminum
Spotlight Volumes, Ceiling / Wall Lamp B (sage)
By AND Light
Located in Paris, IDF
SPOTLIGHT VOLUMES, ceiling lamp / wall lamp Design: Lukas Peet, Editor: ANDLight UL Listed Model shown: B Inspired by spotlights, the Spotlight Volumes series is based on four uniq...
Aluminum
Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful ceiling light with hand-painted glass shade and brass metal base. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in good vintage c...
Brass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Brass Murano Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous flush mount light model 'Catena' by Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or 1970s). 18 large 'ribbons' in clear (12 pieces) and whit...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Wall or Ceiling Light, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Puristic design from the early stages of the Wiener Werkstaette, Measures: Diameter 25 cm. This lamp is also available in diameter 35cm and 50cm. All components according to the UL ...
Brass
Koloman Moser/Josef Hoffmann/Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Lamp, Re-Edition
By Koloman Moser, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Small and elegant wall or ceiling lamp; the depth is including Edison-bulb. The hole for the bulb has 6.5 cm or 2.55" Originally manufactured at the Wiener Werkstätte, now manufactu...
Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-b...
Crystal, Brass
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-b...
Crystal, Brass