WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik On Sale
Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Pitchers
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Glass
Glass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Barware
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Wine Coolers
Metal
20th Century German Art Deco Vases
Belgian Black Marble, Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Centerpieces
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Bottles
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Candelabras
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Wine Coolers
Pewter
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Inkwells
Pewter
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s Picture Frames
Pewter
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining
Pewter
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Spelter
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Art Glass
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Table Mirrors
Pewter
Vintage 1920s Serving Pieces
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Copper
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Oil
20th Century American Tableware
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Crystal
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Crystal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
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Vintage 1920s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum, Copper
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Vases
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s German Jugendstil Crystal Serveware
Britannia Standard Silver, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Vases
Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pitchers
Pewter
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Metal
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Pitchers
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Pewter
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells
Pewter
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Candelabras
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Serving Pieces
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Tea Sets
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Barware
Pewter
Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases
Brass
Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Pewter
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Table Mirrors
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Pewter
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Picture Frames
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Serving Bowls
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Candlesticks
Pewter
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Table Mirrors
Metal
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Candlesticks
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vases
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Metal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century German Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Centerpieces
Brass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Vases
Copper
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Barware
Brass
20th Century German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century German Other Animal Sculptures
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Picture Frames
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Tea Sets
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Barware
Silver Plate
Antique 1830s German Art Deco Barware
WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik On Sale For Sale on 1stDibs
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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).