Österreichisches Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Museum of Applied Art)

Frommer's Review

Of special interest here is a rich collection of tapestries, some from the 16th century, and the most outstanding assemblage of Viennese porcelain in the world. Look for a Persian carpet depicting The Hunt, as well as the group of 13th-century Limoges enamels. Biedermeier furniture and other antiques, glassware, crystal, and large collections of lace and textiles are also on display. An entire hall is devoted to Art Nouveau. There are outstanding objects from the Wiener Werkstatte (Vienna Workshop), founded in 1903 by architect Josef Hoffman. In the workshop, many well-known artists and craftsmen created a variety of objects -- glass, porcelain, textiles, wooden articles, and jewelry.

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