Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932

Discover the revolutionary world of Vienna’s most influential design collective with Wiener Werkstätte 1903-1932 by Christian Witt-Dörring, Janis Staggs, Ronald S. Lauder, Renée Price, and Paul Asenbaum. This comprehensive 576-page volume from Prestel explores the groundbreaking artists’ and craftsmen’s collective founded by Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, and Fritz Waerndorfer that transformed decorative arts and modernism from 1903 to 1932. The Wiener Werkstätte’s revolutionary vision sought to bring high-quality design and craft into all areas of life, elevating everyday objects into pieces of art. This authoritative examination showcases their diverse creative output across ceramics, furniture, glass, jewelry, metalwork, and textiles that influenced generations of designers worldwide. Perfect for art historians, design enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of art and daily life, this exhibition catalog reveals how the Wiener Werkstätte shaped modern aesthetic sensibilities. Whether you’re studying decorative arts, researching modernism, or simply appreciate beautiful design, this essential reference illuminates one of Vienna’s most important cultural movements. Add this definitive guide to your collection and explore the artistic legacy that continues to inspire contemporary design.