Art Nouveau High Console In Wrought Iron And Brass In The Manner Of The Viennese Secession

Austria / 1915 / console / wrought iron, copper / Art Deco / Art Nouveau / Jugenstill

A Modernist side table, pied de stalle or console crafted in Austria in the early 20th century. This sleek metal stand was designed in the manner of The Wiener Secession. The decorations in Art Nouveau or Jugenstil style are decorative in a brutal manner making this both a functional and artistic piece. A real eye catcher and rare to find table. With some small sign of use due to age.

The Vienna Secession was founded in 1897 by a group of young artists and architects who sought to break away from the constraints of the traditional Viennese art scene, which was dominated by the conservative Academy of Fine Arts. This group, led by Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffmann, and Koloman Moser, was determined to create a platform for artists to express themselves freely and without the influence of academic conventions. At its core, the Vienna Secession was a reaction against the prevailing historicism and academic art of the time. The movement embraced the revolutionary idea that art should reflect the spirit of the age, rather than adhering to rigid, historical styles. This shift in artistic philosophy was deeply influenced by the broader cultural and intellectual currents of the late 19th century, including the rise of industrialization, urbanization, and the exploration of new ideas in psychology and philosophy.