Antique Art Deco WMF Ikora Frosted Glass Beads Silver Screw-On Dangle Earrings
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These unusual Art Deco silver dangle earrings were made in 1920 ca. Two WMF Ikora rose colour frosted glass beads are threaded onto a silver gilt fox tail chain together with black p...
Silver
Art Nouveau Copper, Brass and Glass Cabochons Table Lamp WMF 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau copper, brass and glass cabochons table lamp with beaded fringe by WMF ca. 1900. Literature: ”Art nouveau domestic metalwork from Württembergische Metallwaren Fabrik 19...
Brass, Copper
WMF Favrile Glass Beaded Necklace
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A wonderful & unusually long string of 73 iridescent green graduated glass beads by WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik
WMF Faville Glass Beads
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
This very rare necklace was manufactured by the WMF factory in Germany. WMF , or Wuttembergisches Metallwarenfabriek. The beautiful iridescent glass items were produced during the ye...
WMF Necklace of Faville Glass beads
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
A wonderful strand of WMF faville glass beads. Made in germany in the early 1900's.
Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Art Deco Chinese blue glass earrings set in silver from the 1920's. Screw back fittings with bezel set drops and filigree floral caps. Excellent condition. 2.25" x .5".
Silver
Art Deco Rock Crystal Flapper Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Rock Crystal Flapper Earrings from the 1920's set in sterling. Original screw back fittings. Lovely greek key pattern set around central crystal. 1920's USA. 2" x 3/8".
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Pearl Tassel Art Deco Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive long faux pearl tassel earrings from the 1930's with pave rhinestone links. Screw back fittings. 3.25" x .75". 1930's USA. Excellent condition.
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Reverse Crystal and Marcasite Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco reverse carved crystal and marcasite earrings set in sterling silver. Floral bouquets are etched into crystal drops and rose cut cabochons are used on the ear. A ...
Sterling Silver
Paste Edwardian Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Paste Earrings in the "Garland" stlye from the turn of the century. These paste earrings are set in sterling silver. Very long and
Marked "Sterling" on screw back fixture
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Paste and Pearl Long Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling silver paste and faux pearl long drop earrings. Clip back fittings set in 835 grade silver. 1920's European. L 2.25", pearl 10mm, pearl l8 mm
Silver
French Art Deco Paste Drop Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Art Deco sterling silver and crystal paste articulated drop earrings with faux round pearls. 1920's France. Excellent Condition. Length 1.50", Width .25"
Sterling Silver
Deco Step Baguette Paste and Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Attractive art deco paste sterling earrings with fancy cut baguettes articulated with a large tablet faux pearl drop. Screw back fittings. 2". 1930's USA. Excellent condition.
Sterling Silver
A pair of fine paste drop earring, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Simple classic and very elegant clear paste drop earrings, totally capturing original 1920s style. Constructed with a metal drop with settings,upon which sit the clear pastes, secure...
Base Metal
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Safety Pin Dangling Earrings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage gun patina dangling earrings (clip-on) fwith safety pins and jet crystal. Top featuring a nipple piercing. Marked JPG on a charm. Indicative measurements...
19th Century Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 19th Century articulated cut steel earrings made in France. Each cut steel "stone" is bolted onto a metal base to give a pave effect in a beautiful pewtery steel finish. Ea...
Steel
Long Victorian Articulated Paste Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, long Victorian Articulated Paste Earrings set in sterling with unusually large crystal marquise shaped stones in each pendant. Pierced fittings on ears. 1890 USA. 3" x 1" ...
Sterling Silver
Elaborate Miriam Haskell Chandelier Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Collectible Miriam Haskell Chandelier Earrings from the 1950's. Elaborately hand sewn with signature faux seed pearls and rose montee crystals. Clip back fittings. 1950's U...
Brass
Art Deco Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2427E Earrings
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
The earrings are lightweight and are made to rotate and reposition with movement. The earrings consist of small translucent yellow and translucent burgundy diamond shaped beads. They...
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
Antique Silver & Marcasite Pearl Earrings 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An eternally chic pair of Antique Pearl Marcasite Earrings from the 1930s. Crafted in sterling silver and set with a long line of marcasite, the lustrous teardrop Paris pearl is an e...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Long Chandelier Dangle Earrings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage long chandelier dangle earrings (clip-on) featuring JPG logo inlaid resin top, copper tone resin cabochons, off-white resin cabochon, bead and drop. Antiq...
Art Deco 1920s Silver, Marcasite and Onyx Vintage Drop Earrings
Located in Wilmslow, England
These elegant earrings date from the 1920s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... These earrings are constructed from silver - they are stamped '935' on their reverse. They a...
Marcasite, Onyx, Silver
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).