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Wiener Werkstätte Sofas

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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Creator: Wiener Werkstätte
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werstätte, Austria, 1980's
By Wiener Werkstätte
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Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werstätte, 1970. Very distinctive design and extraordinary shapes. New upholstered in a High quality terracotta color Pl...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wiener Werkstätte Sofas

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Wiener Werkstätten Castell Hans Hopfer Sectional Sofa Group, Austria, 1972
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Located in Vienna, AT
Rare 'Castell' leather sofa group by Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, circa 1972 Well preserved sofa all in original vintage, super preserved condition. Normally these are destined to have been rather worn out throughout the last 50 years, whereas this ensemble hasn't. The light brown leather is still in wonderful, smooth condition with no major blemishes, a beautiful patina and minimal partial staining. It can be combined in various positions and constellations, be it as large single sofa with large chair and ottoman or as an ensemble. It's wrapped in leather all around. The long 'sofa' with the back cushions however should be placed against the wall as the middle part has got 3 loose cushions. It's marked at the reverse of the upholstery (Wiener Werkstätten...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wiener Werkstätte Sofas

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Steel

Sculptural Corner Sofa By Wiener Werkstätte, Austria 1970s
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Amazing, organic shaped sofa by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria 1970s. A rare custom made design in the 1970s with each sofa to be a masterpiece. These one-of-a-kind sofas are to be recog...
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Wiener Werkstätte sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Wiener Werkstätte sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Wiener Werkstätte sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Wiener Werkstätte were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Wittmann, Johannes Spalt, and Karl Wittmann. Prices for Wiener Werkstätte sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,376 and can go as high as $24,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $17,088.

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