Basket c. 1905 - 1910
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Josef Hoffmann’s “Basket”, crafted between 1905 and 1910, showcases the prominent Austrian designer’s embrace of geometric form. This silver-plated basket, now located at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, demonstrates Hoffmann’s mastery of the grid pattern, a defining feature of the Wiener Werkstätte movement. The simple, yet elegant design exemplifies the movement's emphasis on functionality and clear lines, reflecting the principles of modernism. The grid pattern, which covers the entire surface of the basket, is both decorative and practical, adding strength and visual interest while allowing for the airy display of its contents.
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Josef Hoffmann, a founder of the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshops) in 1903, developed designs for various household objects made of gitterwerk, or gridwork, such as the basket and storm lantern in this case. The gridded sheets of base metal were thus the structure of the objects as well as their decoration. Affordably made, they were often nickel- or silver-plated for added attractiveness. The pervasiveness of simplicity and geometry in Hoffmann's designs during this period can be seen in his Wasserfall textile, as well as his designs for furniture.
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