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
Vally Wieselthier Ceramic Head, &Hand from Manhattan Wiener Werkstätte Showroom
Located in Sharon, CT
This head and hand are all that remain of Vally Wieselthier’s masterpiece installed at the Wiener Werkstätte America's Manhattan NYC showroom. For an en situ photo see: Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie...
Ceramic
Art Deco Bronze Hagenauer African Dancer Figure made in Austria c. 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, graceful, and sophisticated bronze figure, known as the "African Dancer", made in Vienna Austria by Franz Hagenauer circa 1930's. The figure is in very fine, original, cl...
Bronze
Polychrome Vienna Bronze Arabian Warrior Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vienna bronze Arabian warrior sculpture in polychrome bronze, designed as a standing male figure carrying a rifle over his shoulder. This early 20th century Vienna bronze sculpture w...
Bronze
Secessionist "Green Devil" by Bertold Löffler & Anton Kling
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Underside embossed with workshop signet and monogram. Literature: similar example in Galerie Metropol, Bertold Löffler. Note: We do not ship pieces uninsured. We require shipping t...
Earthenware
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
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
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Vienna Secession Jewelry Dish Sculpture, Gustav Gurschner Austria, 1900s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique Vienna Secession Jewelry Dish / cards / Keys Sculpture, Austria, 1900s It can be use for jewelry, personal cards or keys. Made by Artist Gustave Gurschner. The sculpture is ...
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
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
$188Sale 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
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
Secessionist "Blue Devil Box" by Bertold Löffler & Anton Kling
By Bertold Löffler
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Underside embossed with workshop signet and monogram. Literature: Galerie Metropol, Bertold Löffler. Note: We do not ship pieces uninsured. We require shipping through 1stDibs, for...
Earthenware
Bronze Sculpture – Abstracted Head, 20th Century
By Brancusi
Located in DE KWAKEL, NL
This intimate bronze sculpture depicts a reclining head in a state of calm introspection. Its smooth, rounded contours and closed eyes convey a serene, timeless expression. The styli...
Bronze
$850
H 1.75 in W 1.75 in D 1 in
WHW Hagenauer Art Deco Bronze Felix The Cat Austria Miniature Figurine
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish and stylized miniature of Felix the cat by Werkstatte Haugenauer Wien, made in Austria. Very charming and beautifully made of bronze, signed on...
Bronze
$2,999
H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Josephine Baker Dancer Brass Sculpture / Figure Hagenauer 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Hagenauer Bronze Figure of Josephine Baker, 20th century Impressed mark to foot: WHW Hagenauer workshops were opened in Vienna in 1898 by Carl, the father of both Karl and...
Brass
Franz Anton Bustelli for Nymphenberg - Läufer mit Consortin
By Nymphenburg Porcelain, Franz Anton Bustelli
Located in Hanover, MA
Franze Anton Bustelli, one of the most important porcelain modellers of the Rococo, in 1754 for PORZELLAN MANUFAKTUR NYMPHENBURG. Porcelain, glazed, sculpted representation of Consor...
Porcelain
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Bronze
Judy Brady Sculpted Ceramic Head
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The UNTITLED portrait sculpture has a quiet yet powerful and commanding aura. The viewer cannot be around or near it without feeling its presence. It has a very classical approach in...
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Wiener Werkstatte Brass Bowls by Dagobert Peche
By Dagobert Peche, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of brass bowl in stepped concentric form designed by Dagobert Peche (Austrian, 1887-1923) and for Wiener Werkstatte circa 1910s-1920s. In the iconic style of Vienna Secession,...
Brass
20th Century Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Bagshot, GB
A fantastic piece of abstract art in the form of a bronze sculpture. With sharp casting in the form of a shell motif and figurine and with a great verdi gris patina.
Bronze
Vintage Solid Brass Italian Gothic Devil Door Knocker
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage solid cast brass Italian door knocker with scary evil devil man face. The large mascaron crest has been crafted in grotesque style and is sometimes called a chimera. A mascar...
Brass
Vienna Bronze Dachshund Sculpture, Austrian, Circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
A charming and highly collectible Viennese cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a Dachshund, also known as the beloved “sausage dog.” Created in Austria around 1900, this finely c...
Bronze
$1,117
H 3.15 in W 4.93 in D 3.35 in
Vienna secession jewelry box atr. Dagobert Peche for Wiener Werkstätte
By Wiener Werkstätte, Dagobert Peche
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Vienna secession jewelry box atr. Dagobert Peche for Wiener Werkstätte in excellent original condition.
Brass
Viennese Secession Bronze Tankard by Alfonso Canciani
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A Viennese Secession bronze tankard by Alfonso Canciani, dating to circa 1905. The tankard is modelled as the head of a Chinese...
Bronze
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
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
Sold
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
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
Sold
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
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
Vienna Secessionist Bronze Lamp, Maiden Holding Up two Flowers
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is in our opinion the most special design from the early part of the 20th century. You need look no further than the paintings of Gustav Klimt to see what was done in this movement. We rarely get what we would label secessionist bronzes...
Bronze
Amphora Pottery Large Figure of Young Girl
Located in Montreal, QC
Winning art pottery figure of a young girl, by the Amphora Pottery works of Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia. Posed leaning against a tree trunk on a naturalistic...
Ceramic