Wiener Werkstätte

The Wiener Werkstätte was deeply influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement and the Secessionist ideals of Vienna at the turn of the 20th century. The workshop aimed to elevate craftsmanship in response to the growing industrialization of design, emphasizing:

• High-quality handmade craftsmanship over mass production
• A unity of art and design across various disciplines
• A rejection of historicist styles in favor of geometric simplicity

The workshop’s motto, “Better to work 10 days on one product than to manufacture 10 products in one day,” underscored their commitment to quality over quantity.