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.
Side, Coffee Cocktail Table by Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann Attributed
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Art Nouveau occasional side table, coffee and cocktail table by Wiener Werkstätte Josef Hoffmann designer attributed, in solid walnut, restored and wax polished. ...
Walnut
"Fledermaus" Coffee Table by Josef Hoffmann, Austria, ca. 1906
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare round beech wood table from the Vienna Secession, designed by the famous Austrian architect and designer Josef Hoffmann for the "Fledermaus" café in Vienna. FOR SHIPPING, REQUE...
Wood
Thonet Table by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet table by Josef Hoffmann in very good original condition with signs of use.
Metal
Fledermaus coffee table no.406 by Josef Hoffmann
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus coffee table no.406 by Josef Hoffmann. Professionally stained and repolished.
Beech
$20,823
H 21.46 in Dm 22.25 in
Art Deco Walnut Side Table or Coffee Table by Josef Frank for Thonet, circa 1925
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Walnut Side Table or Coffee Table by Josef Frank for Thonet, circa 1925 A charming Art Deco side table by Josef Frank for Thonet Vienna from walnut in amazing shape. The cof...
Walnut
$1,850
H 27.56 in Dm 27.56 in
Restored Art Deco Small Table, by J. Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Czech, 1910s
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Designed by Josef Maria Hoffman, renowed Austrian architect and industrial engineer. Made by Wiener Werkstätte Arts and crafts workshops, founded by Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser an...
Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Beech, Walnut
$7,500
H 29.25 in W 22.25 in D 17.88 in
Josef Hoffmann Nest of Tables J. J. Kohn, 1904 Wiener Werkstatte
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Sharon, CT
The four stacking tables with the vertical slats only (better, I think without the additional decorative squared grill ornament).
Wood
$8,900
H 21.75 in W 31.5 in D 18 in
Rare Small Walnut Coffee or Side Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exquisite small coffee or side table in walnut, attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1940s. This rectangular coffee or cocktail table has a beautifully grained walnut wood top, intri...
Walnut
Vienna secession side table by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession side table by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished with brass leg endings.
Brass
Circular side table attributed to Josef Frank - 1940s
By Josef Frank
Located in Paris, FR
Tripod side table attributed to Josef Frank - Sweden 1940 Circular top in walnut burl wood resting on 3 large elegant legs. Possibility of grouping with a square table. Dimensions:...
Wood
$10,114
H 26.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Josef Frank and Svensk Tenn Attributed Table Original Mid-Century Modern, 1940
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
A very modern table made in walnut, with a basketwork shelf Josef Frank and Svensk Tenn attributed table original Mid-Century Modern, 1940.
Wicker, Walnut
Fledermaus coffee table no.406 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus coffee table no.406 by Josef Hoffmann for J&J Kohn professionally stained and repolished.
Beech
$7,377
H 22.64 in Dm 22.64 in
Art Deco Vintage Walnut Circular Josef Frank Side Table Coffee Table 1926 Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage circular like side table or coffee table from walnut, spruce and beech by Josef Frank circa 1926 Vienna. Wonderful side table or coffee table with circular like waln...
Beech, Walnut, Spruce
Josef Hoffman Vienna Secession Wiener Werkstatte Tables D.1905
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a pair of Austrian Secession "smoking tables" designed by Josef Hoffman (Austrian/Moravia 1870-1956) in the year 1905. Hoffman and Koloman Moser founded the Wiene...
Bronze, Metal
Sold
H 26.58 in Dm 27.76 in
Rare Side or Games Table, Josef Hoffmann and Carl Otto Czeschka, circa 1903-1908
By Carl Otto Czeschka, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brussels, BE
Josef Hoffmann and Carl Otto Czeschka for the Wiener Werkstätte. A rare side or games table, circa 1903-1908. In amboise wood raised on four columns off a shaped brass base, the ...
Silver, Brass