Johnston’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Victoria Memorial at Calcutta
Johnston & Hoffmann British, 19th–20th century
Tall-Case Clock
Case designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, born Moravia (present-day Czech Republic), 1870-1956 Metalwork designed by Carl Otto Czeschka Austrian, 1878-1960 Made by the Wiener Werkstätte Vienna, Austria, 1903-1932
Reclining Armchair
Designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, born Moravia (now Czech Republic) 1870-1956 Made by Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna, 1849-1914
Chest for Photographs
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, born Moravia [now Czech Republic], 1870-1956) Made by W. Müller (Vienna, active early 20th century)
Cocktail Table
Designed by Wolfgang Hoffmann (American, 1908–1969) Made by the Howell Company (American, 1938–1980) Geneva, Illinois
Santa Sofia
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) Produced by the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna, 1903–1932) Vienna, Austria
Side Chair
Wine Cooler
Mack, Williams, and Gibton (Irish, 1811–1829) After a design by Francis Johnston (Irish, 1760–1829) Dublin, Ireland
Drinking Glass
Designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, 1870-1956 Made by Adolf Meyers Neffen Vienna, Austria
Ocean Voyagers
Ynez Johnston American, 1920-2019
Coffee Pot
Designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, born Moravia (now Czech Republic) 1870-1956 Made by the Wiener Werkstätte Vienna, 1903-1932
Side Chair, Model No. 371
Designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, born Moravia (now Czech Republic), 1870-1956 Made by Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna, Austria, 1849-1914
Lion in the Forest
Far Out
Teapot
Untitled (The Black Pagoda V)
Tray
Creamer
Sugar Box