by Josef Hoffmann

 
A flower vase, circa 1915

Designed by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956)
 
 For the Wiener Werkstætte (1903-1932)
 
20.5cm high
12.5cm max diameter
 
Etched 'WW' to side of base.
 
£900
 
This vase belongs to a suite of glass designed by Josef Hoffmann in various colours. The suite included flower vases, footed bowls, lidded bowls, stem vases etc.
 
See the Corning Museum of Glass, New York for an extensive collection in royal blue. See also the collection of Staatliches Museum für angewandte Kunst, Munich for a bowl in clear glass.
 
Gabriele Fahr-Becker, Weiner Werkstaette, Taschen 1995
Fischer Fine Art, Josef Hoffamnn Architect and Designer, Exhibition Catalogue 1977
Edited by Peter Noever, Josef Hoffmann Autobiography, Hatje Cantz 2009
 
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