ANONYME - ARMCHAIRS
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Pair of armchairs for the Morzin palace
Oak, poile d’hiver and brass
Probably school of Josef Hoffmann
Prague | Circa 1920
H 103 x L 51 x P 185 cm
The school of Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser, epitomized by the founding of the Wiener Werkstätte, stood as a refined bridge between art and life—uniting architecture, design, and craftsmanship under a singular vision of total aesthetic harmony. Rooted in the ideals of the Vienna Secession, their work rejected historicist excess in favor of geometric clarity, artisanal integrity, and modern ornamentation. This philosophy resonated deeply with Czech creators, particularly those orbiting the cultural ferment of early 20th-century Prague. Inspired by Hoffmann’s architectural precision and Moser’s lyrical design sensibility, Czech artists and designers absorbed the ethos of unity between fine and applied arts, developing their own visual language that balanced national identity with international modernism. The result was a flourishing of design that was both sophisticated and deeply rooted, echoing the elegant restraint and humanist ideals of their Viennese counterparts.
