Wmf Secessionist
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Inkwells
Pewter
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Inkwells
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Silver Plate, Pewter
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Table Mirrors
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Recent Sales
20th Century German Inkwells
Glass
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Bowls and Baskets
Brass
Early 20th Century German Table Mirrors
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Frames
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Frames
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Picture Frames
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Candelabras
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s Jugendstil Enamel Frames and Objects
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s Jugendstil Picture Frames
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Frames
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Picture Frames
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Jars
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Table Mirrors
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Table Mirrors
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Picture Frames
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Picture Frames
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Picture Frames
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Boxes and Cases
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Picture Frames
Pewter
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Boxes and Cases
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Candleholders and Candelabra
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Centerpieces
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Candlesticks
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Frames
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Barware
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Centerpieces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Candle Holders
Early 20th Century German Vienna Secession Wine Coolers
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil More Silver, Flatware and Si...
20th Century German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Frames
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Centerpieces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Tea Sets
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s Jugendstil Frames
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Wall Mirrors
Tin
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Pottery
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Sofas
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Art Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Panelling
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Vases
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Wall Mirrors
Brass, Copper
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WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik for sale on 1stDibs
The fine brass, copper and silver metalware produced by distinguished manufacturer Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) has adorned the tabletops of restaurants, hotels and homes around the world. WMF is especially prized by collectors for its Art Nouveau works of the late 19th century and Art Deco pieces manufactured throughout the early 20th century.
WMF traces its beginnings to 1880 when the merger of Straub & Sohn and Ritter & Co. formed the public limited company Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. The company initially focused on tableware and decorative pieces, such as vases and planters. In 1892, WMF introduced its patented “perfect hard silver plating,” a technology that distributes twice as much silver to the sections of cutlery that experience the most wear, allowing the whole piece to hold its luster longer than other silver-plated products.
In 1905, WMF acquired a majority holding of Orivit AG, a company in Cologne that manufactured products from a tin alloy, further expanding its range of materials. By 1910, its main facility in Geislingen, Germany, employed 4,000 workers. It had branches in Vienna, Warsaw and London, and printed a catalog in 12 languages.
As a German business, WMF experienced extensive asset loss in the aftermath of the world wars. However, by 1950, its main facility once again had a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, and its high-quality products returned to popularity. There was an increase in demand for its Cromargan cutlery as well as work by WMF’s preeminent lighting designer, Wilhelm Wagenfeld.
By the 1960s, WMF’s main facility had 5,800 employees. More factories were opened to keep up with demand. WMF is now one of the largest manufacturers of metalware in the world and continues to produce pieces of superb quality. The company has over 200 branches in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and owns branches in 40 other countries.
On 1stDibs, explore serveware, decorative objects, lighting and more from Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF).