WMF, in circa 1906. Can you imagine a time of elegance when every well-appointed home had something of this style on the dining room table or living room mantlepiece? They were desig...

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Huge Monumental WMF Art Nouveau Ice Bucket / Centrepiece circa 1910

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H 20 in W 15.5 in D 8 in

Huge Monumental WMF Art Nouveau Ice Bucket / Centrepiece circa 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Brighton, GB

Stunning WMF Art Nouveau Ice Bucket / Centrepiece with lid depicting a female warrior with spear. Made by the WÜRTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK factory in Germany around 1910 possi...

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

EPNS

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H 11.03 in W 18.9 in D 6.3 in

Original Art Nouveau Centerpiece by WMF, 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Antwerp, BE

An Art Nouveau centerpiece or fruit stand with finely cut glass liner. Fedex shipping: $ 245. Literature: Art Nouveau domestic metalwork from Württembergische Metallwaren Fa...

Materials

Brass

Large WMF Ikora Glass Centerpiece Bowl

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H 3.5 in Dm 17 in

Large WMF Ikora Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Located in North Miami, FL

Gorgeous and rare in color and size, this happy and bright glass centerpiece bowl has a red interior with a yellow rim.

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20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

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H 26.78 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Very Large Art Nouveau WMF Glass Dish with Vase

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

Large glass dish and vase. Detail Reich elaborated Centrepiece with slightly rubbed silvering, some damages on the glasses. Glass, polished and engraved. German around 1900, good c...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Steel

WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Centerpiece Flower Vase, Germany, circa 1900

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WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Centerpiece Flower Vase, Germany, circa 1900

Located in Toronto, Ontario

WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil silver plate on pewter centerpiece, Germany, circa 1900.

Materials

Silver Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau & Art Deco German Silver Bow-Compote WMF

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H 4 in W 12.5 in D 5.4 in

Art Nouveau & Art Deco German Silver Bow-Compote WMF

Located in Oakland, CA

Just restored this beautiful silver-plate oval table serving piece. A wonderful Art Nouveau or early Art Deco style with original glass etched glass insert. I can not find any marks...

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Early 20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze, Silver

Secessionist Silver Plated Basket

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H 11 in Dm 9.25 in

Secessionist Silver Plated Basket

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Essex, MA

A GERMAN SILVER PLATED SECESSIONIST STYLE BASKET BY WMF (WURTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK). WMF - WURTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK: HISTORY In 1853, Daniel Straub, a miller from...

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Centerpieces

Round Silver Centerpiece, German Production Wmf

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H 3.55 in Dm 13.78 in

Round Silver Centerpiece, German Production Wmf

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Catania, IT

Silver centerpiece of German production, from the WMF company bearing the manufacturer's hallmark, the processing fully represents the European-style space-age style.

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Vases

Materials

Silver

Large WMF Ikora Low Centerpiece Bowl

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H 3.5 in Dm 18.25 in

Large WMF Ikora Low Centerpiece Bowl

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Chicago, IL

Although produced in the 1930s, this large centrepiece bowl has a modern look.

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Vintage 1930s German Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

H 11.03 in Dm 9.26 in

Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece

Located in London, GB

This stylish and beautiful centrepiece was made in Germany, circa 1900. It is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau, and the organic form ensures that, like an interesting sculpture, it...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

$615

H 3.94 in Dm 5.51 in

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Official proof of authentic...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Venetian Art Glass Large Tableware Centerpiece Bowl

$1,300

H 7 in W 15 in D 9 in

Mid-Century Modern Venetian Art Glass Large Tableware Centerpiece Bowl

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A striking mid-century modern Venetian art glass tableware centerpiece, made in Venice, Italy, in the mid-20th century and executed in the distinctive Seguso style. This beautifully ...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

$1,200

H 3 in Dm 22 in

Massive Murano Platter Centerpiece Bowl Attributed to Barbini

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

This impressive Murano glass plate exhibits all the hallmarks of Alfredo Barbini, however it is unsigned. The top surface is grey and white strips, the underside is white, with a ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Continental 19th Century Enameled Decorated Porcelain Painted Plaque "Courting"

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.25 in W 16.25 in D 1.5 in

Continental 19th Century Enameled Decorated Porcelain Painted Plaque "Courting"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and charming continental 19th century enameled decorated porcelain plaque depicting a garden courting scene of a gentleman reading to poems to two young ladies, within an ebon...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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Wmf Centerpiece For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wmf centerpiece for your home. A wmf centerpiece — often made from metal, silver plate and silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wmf centerpiece — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A wmf centerpiece made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wmf centerpiece over the years, but those crafted by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, WMF Ikora and Argentor of Vienna are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wmf Centerpiece?

A wmf centerpiece can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,750, while the lowest priced sells for $446 and the highest can go for as much as $1,000,000.

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).

Finding the Right Centerpieces for You

A hallmark of design in an entertainment space is the centerpiece. Its main function is to draw the eye to a specific place in the room and promote symmetry. In dining areas, antique, new or vintage centerpieces can bring the entire tablescape of fine fabrics and china together.

A sculptural Art Deco–inspired primrose yellow cake stand is an example of how a singular item can transform the table. The New York– and Los Angeles–based interior designer Alexandra Loew agrees, suggesting that one such 1930s-era Schneider Glass piece, for example, could add a cheerful jolt to any staid dining table. Julia Buckingham, of the Chicago firm Buckingham Interiors + Design, defines her style as “modernique” and shares with 1stDibs a striking dining-room project for Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS: white multidimensional art for the walls, monochromatic fabric from Pierre Frey for the dining chairs and large vases that are inspired by antlers for centerpieces, which she created for Global Views..

Centerpieces can be functional to the environment or a conversation starter. Explore a wide variety of antique, new and vintage centerpieces on 1stDibs — there are options for any space in one’s home. And don’t forget, unique centerpiece options for your dining table can also include an antique soup tureen brightened with flowers, stemless drinkware and other glass with flower heads, decorative vases and vessels and more.