At the turn of the 20th century, Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffmann and several of their peers separated from the predominant Association of Austrian Artists to form a new professional union, the Vienna Secession.
The artists’ intent to break free from classical traditions in fine art evolved to encompass applied arts and interior design as well: In 1903, Hoffmann and Koloman Moser founded the Wiener Werkstätte, or "Viennese Workshop," to produce progressive furniture, ceramics, glass and textiles.
This talented collective of Austrian artists, architects and designers most famously created works in the Jugendstil style — the German branch of Western Europe's popular Art Nouveau. Jugendstil is associated with dynamic, rhythmic forms and undulating lines.
On 1stDibs, discover the sophisticated Vienna Secession furniture, art and decorative objects — ranging from watercolor paintings and prints to serveware and seating — that transformed Austria over one hundred years ago and maintain timeless appeal today.
Late 19th Century Austrian Bronze Sculpture of Two Men Playing Chess by Nam Greb
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Vienna Secession cold-painted bronze small sculpture of two men playing chess by Franz Bergmann/Nam Greb, Austria By: Franz Bergmann, Nam Greb Material: bronze, co...
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s. Early 20th century, Bergmann Bronze Sculpture. An Austrian cold painted bronze model of an Owl. The body naturalisticall...
Bronze
Huge Cold-Painted Bronze entitled Standing Stage by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Large Impressive cold painted Austrian bronze study of a standing stag / Deer, with intricate detail and very fine color. Additional information Height: 34 cm Depth: 8.5 cm Width: ...
Bronze
Ceramic 'Autumn' Putto by Michael Powolny for Gmundner Keramische Werkstatte
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A large and rare ceramic monochromatic putto holding grapes (Autumn from "The Four Seasons") by Austrian designer Michael Powolny for Gmundner Keramische Werkstatte. First designed b...
Ceramic
$192Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Teddy Bear in Black Golden Line from the Famous Designer Walter Bosse
By Walter Bosse
Located in Argenteuil, IDF
Beautiful and charming little teddy bear in black golden line from the famous designer designer Walter Bosse (1904 - 1979) Beautiful original patina from the mid-20th century. H...
Bronze
Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna bronze sculpture, 1900s Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing Stamped under a foot VNO. Gilt has been restored. It ...
Marble, Bronze
Vienna Faience Porcelain Figurine by Schauer
By Schauer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vienna faience porcelain figurine representing motherly love by Schauer. Bench and figures are porcelain. Faces and arms are in a bisque (flat) finish. Marked on the bottom Vienna ...
Porcelain
Sculpture of Standing Blacksmith by Adolf Joseph Phol
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A bronze statue of a blacksmith on a marble base by Adolph Joseph Pohl. Made in Austria, circa 1920s.
Marble, Bronze
Huge Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture of a Pointer Dog by Franz Bergmann. 1900´s
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Large Impressive cold painted Austrian bronze study German Long Hair Pointer Dog, with intricate detail and very fine color. Signed under with Bergmann´s mark. Condition: Good Origi...
Bronze
Antique Vienna Bronze Bear with Blanket
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Vienna Bronze Bear with Blanket Item e7280 A beautiful bronze statue of a wandering bear spreading out his blanket to rest. A hat and wal...
Bronze
China Man Bronze Tankard by Alfonso Canciani K. K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei
By Alfonso Canciani, K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien
Located in Newark, England
Viennese Secession Orientalist Bronze From our Sculpture collection, we are delighted to introduce this rare China Man Bronze Tankard by Alfonso Cancia...
Bronze
20th Century C. Kauba Bronze Sculpture "Peace"
By Carl Kauba
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in the 20th Century C. Kauba Bronze Sculpture "Peace" is an opportunity to acquire a masterpiece that embodies both artistic excellence and prof...
Marble, Bronze
Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Silver Gold Colorful Mosaic Panel Sculpture
By Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art glass sculpture, a decorative panel displayed on a dark grey iron base, realized as a colorful Mosaic, grey, yellow, burgundy, white and black murrine, aqua blue, amethyst purple glass...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
"Shepherd Boy and Lamb, " Ceramic Candlestick Influenced by Wiener Werkstatte
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This charming, unique glazed ceramic sculpture, designed to serve as a candleholder, was created by one of the master ceramicists at the famous Werkstatte in Vienna, or by an American craftsman influenced by their work. The shepherd boy...
Ceramic
Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna bronze sculpture, 1900s Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing Stamped under a foot VNO. Gilt has been restored. It ...
Marble, Bronze
Classical Gilt & Patinated Bronze of a Woman
Located in Astoria, NY
Classical Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Greek Woman, 20th century, the standing figure adjusting her dress, on a square plinth. 31.5" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D.
Bronze
$5,411Sale Price|35% Off
H 2.21 in W 7.29 in D 4.14 in
"The Coffee Maker" Viennese Vienna Cold Painted Oriental Bronze Franz Bergmann
Located in Berlin, DE
"The coffee maker" Viennese Vienna cold painted oriental bronze by Franz Bergmann. Extremely fine and detailed masterpiece. Both parts hallmarked.
Bronze
$2,800
H 5.5 in W 13 in D 7 in
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man on Rug w/Rifle Bergmann ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This cold painted bronze is larger than usual for this subject matter. The man sitting on a large rug and holding a rifle shows off the work of Franz Bergmann. Meticulously painted ...
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze Group, Cupids Playing Music
Located in Paris, FR
Patinated bronze allegorical group featuring three putti on a cliff strewed with wheat. Two of them are playing the drum and the bagpipe whereas the third one is dancing. He is weari...
Marble, Bronze
$2,000
H 1.19 in W 0.79 in D 0.99 in
Cold-painted bronze cat sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
Bronze
$2,995
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in
Large Antique Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Figure of an Arabian Arms Merchant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This cold painted Austrian bronze dates from the late 19th century and is extremely detailed. The figure is signed, or titled on one edge of the carpet, but we could not determine th...
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture - Hermes - France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant and finely cast bronze sculpture of Hermes, France circa 1890. Hermes, the messenger of the gods in classical mythology, is a symbol of communication, travel, intelligence, a...
Bronze
Michael Powolny VWGK Vienna Candlestick Made, circa 1907
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant candlestick for holding one candle Modelled by Michael Powolny (1871-1954), circa 1907 Hallmarked: Manufactured by Wiener Keramik and Gmundner Keramik (union Of Vienna Ceramics & Gmunden Ceramics - VWGK / Hallmarked) Material is Ceramics (glossy finish / multicolored painted). Model Number 142 Made circa 1913 Subject: The cream white candlestick is decorated with horizontal lines attached to surface. The Grommet is surrounded/encircled by A Wreath Of Flowers' blossoms. Height: 8.0 cm (= 3.14 inches) Diameter: 8.0 cm (= 3.14 inches) Bibliography: Waltraud Neuwirth, Markenlexikon fu¨r Kunstgewerbe (3), Wiener Keramik / Modelle 1906-13; page 122 Experts of Fine Arts assess Michael Powolny's work nowadays as result of activity of one the most important ceramics...
Ceramic
Two Walter Bosse Candleholders
Located in Wien, AT
Two Walter Bosse candleholders Original condition We not selling the candle she is only decoration.
Brass
Beautiful Walter Bosse Austrian Bronze Halloween Cat Ring Stand 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 1950s - 1960s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurine An elegant early 1950s - 1960s figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece display...
Bronze
E Picault, Victoria, Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Victoria: bronze sculpture with a brown patina of a victorious warrior, on a red marble base This bronze is entitled "Victoria" and is signed by the artist Emile Picault Emile Pica...
Marble, Bronze
Walter Bosse Candleholder 'cat' 'Marked'
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse candleholder (cat) (Marked) (The selling is without the candle it is only decoration for the photo shooting) Original condition.
Brass
Bronze Franz Bergman Vienna
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze Franz Bergman Vienna Origin Austria Circa 1930 Marked Geschuzt and stamped on its base Hard to see Bergman symbol (B) Turkish boy motif Vienna secession motif Excellent condit...
Bronze
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H 6.7 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Inkstand if the form of a cockatoo, Austrian, cold painted circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
A superb Austrian bronze cold painted cockatoo inkwell and pen rest, circa 1900. This very eye catching and pleasing novelty cockatoo desk stand is very detailed in its solid heavy ...
Bronze
Rare Porcelain Figure of 'Salome' by Karl Klaus for Ernst Wahliss
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very rare and important figure of 'Salome' holding the head of John The Baptist crafted in Austria. The figure is the work of Karl Klaus (1889-1925) and was crafted by the maker Er...
Porcelain
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H 23.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Vienna Secessionist Silvered Bronze Young Woman w/Crown Holding 2 Lights
Located in Petaluma, CA
The Vienna Secessionist movement produced some of the desirable artistic creations ever made. Many notable artists such as Gustave Klimt were part of the school of art. In sculptur...
Marble, Bronze
Owl Woman Sculpture by Carl Kauba, Vienna
By Carl Kauba
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Wonderful work of the great Austrian sculptor born in Vienna, Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) representing an owl perched on a log, it keeps inside a beauti...
Bronze
Austrian Secessionist Bronze Figural Jardinère by, Gustav Gusrschner
Located in Englewood, NJ
Austrian Art Nouveau cast and gilt bronze figural jardinère by, Gustave Gurschner decorated with three young maidens holding a bowl. The jardinère is finished in its gold doré patina...
Bronze
Vienna Secession Pottery Abstract Female Portrait Bust, circa 1930
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna secession pottery abstract female portrait bust, circa 1930 Of large size, the green glaze pottery abstract bust shows influences of ...
Pottery
Haguenauer Karl, Josephine Baker, 'AUSTRIA'
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Haguenauer Karl - Josephine Baker (AUSTRIA), bronze and wood, Circa 1930 Marked Hagenauer to base (atelier Hagenauer made in Germany) Measures: Height 24.5 cm x 21 cm.
Bronze
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H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 8.27 in
Michael Powolny Lady in Crinoline Spring Austrian 1917 Ceramic Vienna
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Micheael Powolny Lady in Crinoline Spring Austria 1917 Ceramic ( Viena ) Measure: H: 32 cm Very good condition On the lower back punch mark WK and MP.
Porcelain
Ceramic Art Pottery Goat Attributed to Vienna Wiener Werkstatte
Located in New York, NY
Handmade pottery goat in the style of the Viennese Secessionist Movement for the Weiner Werkstatte. The stylized goat figure is in perfect condition, no c...
Ceramic, Pottery
Art Nouveau/ Vienna Secessionist Gilt Bronze Bust, Charles Korschann
Located in Petaluma, CA
Our title basically gives you most of the information you need. This beautiful little bust is done by Charles Korschann, one of the great artists of the secessionist movement. In addition to his signature, you will find the "Louchet" foundry seal. Louchet bronzes...
Bronze
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H 3.35 in W 5.91 in D 2.64 in
Antique Large Dog Cold Painted Vienna Bronze English Bulldog Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique large cold painted Vienna bronze English bulldog. This is a rare model, very lifelike and beautifully sculptured. It's large and heavy enough to be used as a great paper weig...
Bronze