The Story
A silver, mirror polished tray in 18/10 stainless steel, designed in 1923 by Josef Hoffman
Approximate dimensions: 26 cm x 20 cm (10 1/4 " x 8 ")
About the designer
A prominent member of the Viennese Secession, Josef Hoffman was born in Pirnitz-MĂ€hren in 1870. At the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, he studied under Karl Hasenauer and Otto Wagner and until 1937 he held a course in architecture at the Kunstgewerbeschule of the Ăsterreichisches Museum fĂŒr Kunst und Industrie. In 1903, together with Kolo Moser, he founded the Wiener WerkstĂ€tte. He developed his simple geometric shapes starting from the curvilinear language of the European Art Nouveau. One of his most important works was the Stoclet Palace in Brussels (1905-1911). He developed the principles of the total work of art. He died in 1956.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
A silver, mirror polished tray in 18/10 stainless steel, designed in 1923 by Josef Hoffman
Approximate dimensions: 26 cm x 20 cm (10 1/4 " x 8 ")
About the designer
A prominent member of the Viennese Secession, Josef Hoffman was born in Pirnitz-MĂ€hren in 1870. At the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, he studied under Karl Hasenauer and Otto Wagner and until 1937 he held a course in architecture at the Kunstgewerbeschule of the Ăsterreichisches Museum fĂŒr Kunst und Industrie. In 1903, together with Kolo Moser, he founded the Wiener WerkstĂ€tte. He developed his simple geometric shapes starting from the curvilinear language of the European Art Nouveau. One of his most important works was the Stoclet Palace in Brussels (1905-1911). He developed the principles of the total work of art. He died in 1956.
