Josef’s work is defined by its secession movement sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

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)

Santa Sofia
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) Produced by the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna, 1903–1932) Austria, Vienna

Side Chair
Designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, born Moravia (now Czech Republic) 1870-1956 Made by Jacob & Josef Kohn Vienna, 1849-1914

Drinking Glass
Designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, 1870-1956 Made by Adolf Meyers Neffen Vienna, Austria

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

Teapot
Designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, born Moravia (now Czech Republic) 1870-1956 Made by the Wiener Werkstätte Vienna, 1903-1932

Tray
Designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, born Moravia (now Czech Republic) 1870-1956 Made by the Wiener Werkstätte Vienna, 1903-1932

Creamer
Designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, born Moravia (now Czech Republic) 1870-1956 Made by the Wiener Werkstätte Vienna, 1903-1932

Sugar Box
Designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, born Moravia (now Czech Republic) 1870-1956 Made by the Wiener Werkstätte Vienna, 1903-1932

Jagdfalke (White Gyrfalcon) (Upholstery Fabric)
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) Produced by the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna, active 1903–1932) Austria, Vienna

Sugar Tongs
Designed by Josef Hoffmann Austrian, born Moravia (now Czech Republic) 1870-1956 Made by the Wiener Werkstätte Vienna, 1903-1932

Sales Room and Office Project, Privatburo, Elevations
Josef Hoffmann Austrian, 1870–1956

Design 9297
Josef Hoffman (Austrian, 1870-1956) Manufactured by Maharam (American, founded 1902)

Alpenfalter (Alpine Butterfly) (Dress or Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) Produced by the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna, active 1903–1932) Austria, Vienna

Montezuma (Monte Zuma) (Dress or Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) Produced by the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna, active 1903–1932) Austria, Vienna

Grünspecht (Green Woodpecker) (Dress or Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) Produced by the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna, active 1903–1932) Austria, Vienna

Cry for Help
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (Austrian, 1870–1956) Produced by Johann Backhausen & Söhne (Austrian, 1849-2012) Austria, Vienna