WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik On Sale
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Pewter
Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Serving Pieces
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Silver Plate, Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware
Silver Plate, Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Pitchers
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Empire Barware
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Inkwells
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware
Silver
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Silver
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Decorative Bowls
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s German Empire Candlesticks
Silver Plate, Pewter
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Ashtrays
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Wine Coolers
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Barware
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Decorative Bowls
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Greco Roman Decorative Art
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Modern Lanterns
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Inkwells
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Bottles
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Pewter
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Inkwells
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s Neoclassical Vases
Pewter
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Wine Coolers
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s Picture Frames
Pewter
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Spelter
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Aesthetic Movement Candlesticks
Copper
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Tableware
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Table Mirrors
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century German Serving Bowls
Brass
Vintage 1920s Serving Pieces
Silver Plate, Brass
20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Art
Brass
Vintage 1920s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Copper
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Nickel
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Art Glass
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Art
Copper
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Vases
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases
Silver Plate
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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).