Die Wiener Werkstätte was founded in 1903 by
Josef Hoffman and
Koloman Moser as a creative community of artists, architects and designers in Viena, Austria.
Die Werkstätte emerged from the Vienna Secession founded in 1897. Artists and artisans from the Wiener Werkstätte designed and produced glasswork, metalwork, ceramics, textiles, furniture and jewelry making emphasis on the well crafted an meticulous design of everyday objects.
Original note from The
Design Observer Group
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The Sitzmaschine Chair, (No. 670) by Josef Hoffmann, c. 1905, had a reclining
back and pull-out footrest. |
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Emanuel Josef Margold (1888-1962). Biscuit Box, c. 1925; painted tin with
lithographed design. Collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
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Die Jungfrau, (The Virgins), Oil on Canvas; by Gustav Klimt
(Austrian, Baumgarten 1862–1918 Vienna)
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A Wiener Werkstätte textile sample, c. 1910; Christies Auction,
London; May 2000 |
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Josef Hoffman (1870–1956), Cigarette Case with elaborate ornamentation of gold,
opals, lapis, turquoises, mother of pearl, agate and semi-precious stones, c. 1912
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Black and White Mocha Cup and Saucer by Josef Hoffman, c. 1910, Austria, Vienna,
Designed c. 1910; made c.1920; Ellen Palevsky Cup Collection, LACMA
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Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956), Five pieces from the 'Flat Model' flatware service,
consisting of crab fork, sardine server, pastry serving spoon, cheese knife, and butter knife, Vienna, ca. 1904–1908. Execution: Wiener Werkstätte. Silver
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Postcard by Franz Zeymer, c. 1907
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