Spoon 1904

"Spoon" (1904) by Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann is an elegant example of Art Nouveau silverware. The piece, made of polished silver, features a minimalist egg cup and spoon with a delicate handle, highlighting Hoffmann's emphasis on form and function. The simple yet refined design reflects the ideals of the Wiener Werkstätte, the influential Viennese workshop where Hoffmann was a founding member. Now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, this piece exemplifies the movement's pursuit of beauty in everyday objects.