Deutscher Werkbund Movement

The deutscher werkbund movement was founded in Munich, Germany. It also affected Vienna, Austria and Berlin, Germany. Herman Muthesius was the founder. The goal of the movement was to produce the highest quality of mass production. The movement also strived to collaborate design teams and product manufacturers. Joseph Hoffman established the Vienna workshop. He also made the Morris chair, armloffel chair, kubus chair, palais stoclet chair, haus roller chair, club chair, circular fledermaus table, and the Koloman Moser. He worked on furniture, textiles and interiors. Gustav Klimt was very predominant in the Vienna period. He believed that there should be a union between art and design. He used fold paint often for dramatic effect. Otto Wagner was from Austria and he designed furniture to match his architecture. He was responsible for the Austrian Postal Savings Bank, and the postal savings bank armchair. He is also responsible for the Adolf loof.

 These chairs are an example of chairs that are used in the Deutscher Werkbund Movement.

This table and chair set has the characteristics of the Deutscher Werkbund Movement style of furniture.

 This is a modern application of the Deutscher Werkbund Movement. The curved furniture and geometric surroundings are a signature of the style. The picture on the wall is also very characteristic of the style.

 The geometric style of this room is a modern application of the movement.

 

I looked at Sammy's blog. I really like how detailed it was. She used a lot of pictures and described the people involved too.

I also looked at Rachael's blog. I like how she described in detail all of the pictures she posted.

http://vimeo.com/85705253 I found this video which shows details of the Vienna Secession building which was built by Joseph Olbrich in 1898.