Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Austrian Polished Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl by Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

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Art Nouveau austrian polished silver plated centerpiece bowl By Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

By: Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Material: … more Art Nouveau austrian polished silver plated centerpiece bowl By Josef Hoffmann for Wiener Werkstätte

By: Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Material: silver, silverplate, metal
Technique: embossed, plated, silvered, polished, metalwork, cast, molded
Dimensions: 8.5 in x 4.5 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1920
Style: Vienna Secession, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Déco
Place of origin: Austria

This refined polished silver bowl centerpiece was designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte around 1920. Executed with outstanding viennese craftsmanship, the bowl feature rims that progressively widen from the narrow base to the broader mouth. Maker's marks are visible near the rim of the piece. The simplicity of form allows the fine quality and luminescence of the silver to take center stage.

Hoffmann was a pioneer of austrian Modernism, bringing elegance and geometric clarity to design. His creations for the Wiener Werkstätte fuse Viennese Secession motifs with the sleek forms of emerging Art Déco style. This bowl embodies the Wiener Werkstätte's brief yet brilliant contribution to 20th century design before its closure in 1932. Crafted during an era of great innovation in austrian arts and architecture, this centerpiece will elevate any tablescape or collection of modern design.

The piece shows signs of wear typical of use and the passage of time, as can be seen in the photos. less