Vienna Secession
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. Their 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. Below, discover the sophisticated art and decorative objects, ranging from paintings and prints to tableware and seating, that transformed Austria over one hundred years ago and maintain timeless appeal today.
1890s Vienna Secession Vienna Secession
Lithograph
Early 1900s German Antique Vienna Secession
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Vienna Secession
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Vienna Secession
Leather, Beech
1950s American Modern Vintage Vienna Secession
Terracotta
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Vienna Secession
Cane, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Vienna Secession
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Vienna Secession
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Vienna Secession
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vienna Secession
Chalcedony, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vienna Secession
Brass
20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Vienna Secession
Enamel, Silver
20th Century Polish Vienna Secession
Beech
Early 1700s French Baroque Antique Vienna Secession
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Vienna Secession
Bentwood
19th Century Antique Vienna Secession
Wood
Early 1900s Expressionist Vienna Secession
Lithograph
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Vienna Secession
Bronze
20th Century American Vienna Secession
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Vienna Secession
Cane, Beech