Wmf Glass Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Glass
Blown Glass
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Barware
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate, Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Barware
Silver Plate
20th Century German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Crystal, Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Tableware
Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Tin
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Silver Plate
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Art Glass
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Centerpieces
Brass
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Barware
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Bronze
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Deco Tea Sets
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Metal, Silver Plate
20th Century German Pitchers
Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Crystal, Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Barware
Brass
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases
Antique Early 1900s German Renaissance Revival Barware
Silver Plate, Pewter
Vintage 1920s Serving Pieces
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Wine Coolers
Pewter
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Crystal, Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Crystal, Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Crystal, Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware
Silver Plate, Pewter
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Barware
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tableware
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Art Glass
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Tea Sets
Silver
Vintage 1930s German Modern Serving Bowls
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s German Jugendstil Tea Sets
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Metal
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware
Crystal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Metal
20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Pitchers
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Crystal, Metal
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Wmf Glass Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Wmf Glass Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik?
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).