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.
Wiener Werkstaette Pattern WW3D/50 Flush Mount, Ceiling Lamp
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
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
Otto Wagner Jugendstil "Viennese Tramway" Wall or Ceiling Lights, 3 Available
By Otto Wagner
Located in North Miami, FL
These vintage and all original medium sized lights have been rewired for USA. Wall or ceiling light with opaline glass, pictured in brass, designed for the Viennese trams. We are sel...
Brass
19th Century Style Wien Wall Lamp with 7 Lights in Antique Bronze and Crystal
By Josef Hoffmann, OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This wall lamp is inspired by a chandelier model of Josef Hoffmann (architect and designer member of the Viennese Secession). Indeed, the lower part of the sconce, composed of three palm leaves adorned with drops, is close to that of the Austrian architect’s successful model. However, the composition is more complex than its original. A light plate, whose ornaments recall the eighteenth century, completes the stage of palms, itself topped by a shell. The latter opens on three floors in half-crown, decorated with drops. These crowns are reminiscent of the chandeliers of Central European countries (one thinks of the chandelier of Werner and Mieth in the Russian taste, dating from the nineteenth century and preserved in the Mathieu Museum), as well as the edges of the shell take the form of lava flow. Skillfully mixing these three parts, this wall lamp offers a very soft light, thanks to the crystal drops acting as a louver. We have one wall lamp...
Crystal, Bronze
Josef Hoffmann Brass Wall Lamp for the Wiener Werkstätte, Re Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass, optionally varnished or nickel-plated, all other surfaces on request, originally manufactured at the historical Wiener Werkstaette Most components according to the UL regulat...
Brass
1960s Sergio Mazza Brass 'Sigma' Wall or Ceiling Lights for Artemide
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Sergio Mazza Brass 'Sigma' wall or ceiling light for Artemide. Executed in a rare polished brass frame and pressed opaline glass by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, Italy, circa 19...
Brass
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with embossed multicolored glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very ...
Porcelain, Glass
$4,505
H 6.7 in Dm 12.21 in
Otto Wagner Ceiling Light for the Vienna Metropolitan Railways Around 1900
By Otto Wagner
Located in Wien, Au
As the most important Austrian urban planner of the time, Otto Wagner was commissioned with the planning and construction of the Vienna metropolitan railway system, which he implemen...
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass Wall Sconces Hoffmann Style, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
This rare pair of Art Nouveau wall sconces was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s and reflects the refined aesthetics of Hoffmann-influenced Central European Secession design. E...
Brass
$7,705
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
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and ...
Porcelain, Glass
$1,541 / item
H 3.94 in Dm 7.88 in
German Vintage Geometric Glass Ceiling or Wall Lights Flushmounts, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... beautiful hand blown bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
Metal
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with embossed and multicolored glass shade, with a 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
Vienna secession desk lamp by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Vienna secession desk lamp by Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition.
Brass
$1,001 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 11.03 in
Rare 'Crystal Palace' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for RAAK, 1970s, 3 available
By RAAK
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This very special and hard to find lamp, the 'Crystal Palace', was made by RAAK in the 1970s. It is made of crystal glass and the crystal 'fingers' are silver-colored at the back. Th...
Crystal, Silver
$5,216 / set
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 12.21 in
2 bronze wall sconces with palm leaves by Josef Hoffmann for Bakalowits
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
The Palm Tree lamp series was designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1914 and manufactured by Bakalowits. These two lamps are original pieces from that period. Solid cast bronze and cut gla...
Crystal, Bronze
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Oslo, NO
Decorative ceiling light with shade in hand painted glass with embossed 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
Beautiful Vienna Secession Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful flush mount light. It is made of a glass and a metal plaque. The fixture requires a European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. A nice addition to any room. Foun...
Metal
Sold
H 9.85 in W 3.15 in D 9.45 in
Josef Frank Floral Brass Wall Sconces, Viennese Modern Age, 1940s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of beautiful Josef Frank for J.T. Kalmar wall sconces handmade in the Viennese Modern Age era. Josef Frank was one of the founders of Viennese Mod...
Brass
Hand Blown Venetian Glass Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Superb Venetian Glass and Gilt Chandelier Wall Lights A truly rare and outstanding pair of wall lights, the lights are hand made in Venetian glass and highlighted with gold The lights are large and are each lit by three-light bulbs, one in the heart of the lamp and two others in glass shaded sconces, they have wide faceted glass fern like leaves that fan upward and small ones which hang down from the centre, between they have delicately twisted sconce...
Glass
Belgian Secessionist Desk Lamp with Dark Green Shade, circa 1900
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Late 1890s articulating European iron desk lamp. Featuring an adjustable dark green enameled shade with articulating Iron arm and heavy, rectangular step up iron base. Can hang on wa...
Iron, Metal
Austrian Successional Pair of Wall Fixtures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of exceptional wall sconces, crystal glass shades.
Crystal, Brass