Vork met vier tanden en zich naar het einde verbredende steel 1907

This four-pronged fork with a widened handle was produced by the Wiener Werkstätte sometime between 1903 and 1932. I can picture the silversmith, focused and deliberate, carefully shaping the metal. I’m thinking about the balance between functionality and decoration, and I wonder what mealtimes were like for its original owner. Was it used for everyday meals or special occasions? Did the owner think about this fork as an aesthetic object, or simply as a tool? The fork seems to be well-used, with a slightly dull sheen that suggests wear and time. It reminds me that art can be both beautiful and practical, woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Like painters, craftspeople are always in conversation with one another across time, each inspiring new forms and ideas. This little fork reminds us to appreciate the art in everyday objects and to consider how they shape our experiences.