20th Century Design
Vienna, Austria, ca. 1929
Die Wiener Werkstätte 25th Anniversary Rare 1st Ed., Striking Appearance
First Edition book

Die Wiener Werkstätte, 1903-1928: Modernes Kunstge-werbe und Sein Weg or, The Evolution of Modern Applied Arts. First edition. Vienna: Krystall-Verlag, 1929. Unpaginated. Featuring a total of 174 illustrations, approximately 74 of which are partially colored. Each page has been individually designed using mixed typography and details of gold, silver, red, and black. Original particolored red and black papier-mâché covered boards maintained, with attractive decorative endpapers within. Exhibits some rubbing and loss of color on cover; scattered page toning throughout with minor ink transfer between some pages; rebound fabric spine. Overall, very good condition. Commercially Rare!

The Wiener Werkstätte, established in 1903 by the graphic designer and painter Koloman Moser, the architect Josef Hoffmann, and the patron Fritz Waerndorfer, was a productive association in Vienna that brought together architects, artists, designers and artisans working in ceramics, fashion, silver, furniture and the graphic arts. Until its closure in 1932, the Workshop was dedicated to the artistic production of a range of utilitarian items including metalwork, ceramics, and bookbinding. It is often regarded as a pioneer of modern design, with its influence seen in later styles such as Bauhaus and Art Deco.

This book, published to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Workshop, presents a catalog of its output in all departments of the decorative arts. Artist and Workshop collaborator Mathilde Flögl (1893-1958) was tasked with the book's design and publication. Highlights include essays on the group's notable figures, members' monograms, and illustrations of the members' work over the 25-year period.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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