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.
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Boy with hen, visiting Card Tray, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Silver Plate
Large Vintage 1960s Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany Bauhaus
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass vase Producer: WMF Württembergische Metallwaren Fabrik in Geislingen Designer: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Design: WMF turmalin series Decade: ...
Glass
Art Deco Metal Vintage Floor lamp Ikora by WMF Germany circa 1928
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage floor lamp or uplighter executed by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF, circa 1928. A beautiful floor lamp or uplighter showing a company label WMF Ikora. One bu...
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1960s Set of 3 Ball Vases Turmaline by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of three Turmalin Vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld BAUHAUS Decade: 1960s Original vintage 1960s set of ...
Glass
Punch Bowl with Deer Style, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Punch Bowl WMF Firms: ox: Oxidized. The impresse decoration is blackened with a solution of sulphuret of potash and the flat areas are polished to a matt finish with pumice WMF G: I...
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 2 Turmalin vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage 1960...
Glass
Vintage 1960s Set of Three Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of three Turmaline vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage...
Glass
Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmaline Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 2 turmaline vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Original vintage 1960s Set of 2 vase...
Glass
Vintage 1960s Set of Two Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Turmalin vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage 19...
Glass
Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmaline Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 2 tourmaline vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage 1960s Set of 2 vases of t...
Glass
Vintage 1960s Set of Three Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 3 turmalin vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage 1960...
Glass
Punch Bowl with Deer Style and peacock , Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Crystal, Silver Plate
Cup, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1910, Sign: WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Silver Plate
Pair of Pitchers Sign: WMF ( *: special piece), German, 1909 , Style: Jugendstil
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Pitchers WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1906 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated and glass Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums Stamps Page 1...
Silver Plate
WMF Silver Plate Modern Champagne Bucket Cooler Germany circa 1950
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, WMF Ikora
Located in New York, NY
A WMF silver plated champagne bucket cooler from Germany circa 1950. Stamped on the underside WMF. WMF (formerly known as Württembergische Met...
Silver Plate
Art deco silvered WMF Broom and Shovel, germany circa 1920s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, Au
Art deco silvered WMF Broom and Shovel, germany circa 1920s Polished Shovel: H: 3cm W: 21cm D: 18cm Broom: H: 3cm W: 4cm D: 32cm
Brass
WMF Table Lamp Illuminator Coppered and Signed Brass, Germany, 1930
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Milano, IT
WMF table lamp illuminator coppered and signed brass, Germany, 1930.
Brass
Jugendstil Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Jugendstil/Art Nouveau Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by german company Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) By: W...
Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Wine Cooler Art Nouveau WMF Fabric
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wine cooler Art nouveau WMF fabric origin Germany, circa 1915 perfect condition pewter and bronze materials. Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was an international artistic and...
Pewter
Art Nouveau Jardinière With Floral Openwork Decoration, WMF Germany, Ca 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Diamond-shaped silver-plated vessel standing on four cantilevered feet, slightly flared body with openwork ivy leaf decoration playing around the heart-shaped cartouches set centrall...
Metal, Silver Plate
Sweet and Fruit Dishes, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Sign WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Silver Plate
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Crystal, Silver Plate
$1,648Sale Price|20% Off
WMF Ikora Table Lamp / Wall Reflector in Bauhaus Manner from the 1930s Chrome
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, Austria
An unusual WMF Ikora lamp from the 1930 s in chrome. It has a ball and socket system to very the angle of the shade in relation to the table and wall. The s...
Metal
Antique WMF Art Nouveau Wine Cooler Champagne Holder Ice Bucket Copper Brass 20s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Art Nouveau , Jugendstil wine cooler, champagne holder, ice bucket , copper body with brass handles from WMF = Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik - Germany manufacture 1920 Beauti...
Brass, Copper
Large figural candlestick with nymph Femme fatale
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Large figural candlestick with nymph Femme fatale by WMF.
Silver Plate, Brass
Inkwell WMF Germany Justice silver plate Art nuveau.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell WMF Germany (Juatice) silver plate, crica 1920 Art nuveau. Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was an international artistic and decorative movement, developed between ap...
Pewter
German Pewter Mushroom Gnome
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (19/20th cent) pewter small figure of a gnome holding a mushroom with a perferated top (toothpick holder) and standing on a stylized round base (WMF).
Pewter
Antique Copper & Brass Art Nouveau Wine Cooler or Ice Bucket Planter WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau era ice bucket or planter, created from copper and brass. Manufactured by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, which in English means Wurtembe...
Brass, Copper
2 Wine Coolers, Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, Year: 1900, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Wine Cooler WMF Style: Art Nouveau year: 1900 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums We have specialized in the sale of Art D...
Silver Plate
Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) Electro- Wurtemberg Plate Company in Geislingen, Germany, internationally known today as 'WMF' initials of the company Württembergische Meta...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Art Deco Table Lamp Design: Wmf, 1920, in Silver Bronze and Glass
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Chrome
Visiting card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Visiting card Tray, WMF, German B: Aleación de estaño y antimonio. WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) Electro- Wurtemberg Plate Company in ...
Silver Plate
WMF Gilt and Painted Glass Covered Box
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Norwood, NJ
WMF Art Nouveau Germany painted glass and gilt dresser box, 1900s. An exceptional example of the WMF Art Nouveau workmanship, combining the gilt figural stylized handles, holding an ...
Metal
Centerpiece, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, WMF, German WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) Electro- Wurtemberg Plate Company in Geislingen, Germany, internationally known today as 'WMF' initials of the com...
Silver Plate
Double Fruit or Sweet Dish, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Double fruit or Sweet dish, Centerplace, WMF, German Page: 51 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: Th...
Silver Plate
Early WMF Large Hammered Brass Charger or Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chicago, IL
WMF large hammered brass charger or tray.
Brass
Pair of Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, Sign: WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Silver Plate
$343Sale Price|20% Off
WMF IKORA Art Déco Glas-Vase 1930er Jahre
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Aachen, DE
Schwere IKORA-Vase von Karl Wiedmann für WMF Germany, 1930er, unbeschädigt.
Glass
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Art Nouveau Wine Jugs
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Art nouveau wine jugs. W.M.F fabric. Circa 1900 Origin Germany. Material: Glass and silver metal. Perfect condition natural wear. Sealed W.M.F Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was an international artistic and decorative movement, developed between approximately 1890 and 1914. The 'new art', as its name in French, was an original, youthful and modern style. The art nouveau cultural movement emerged at the end of the 19th century and remained until the beginning of the 20th century, seeking to contrast with industrialization after the second industrial revolution. Art nouveau uses...
Metal
Extremely Rare Art Déco Champagne Cooler from the Company WMF, Documented
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Köln, NW
Extremely unusual rare German Art Déco champagne cooler from the company WMF. Metal silver plated. Handles in wood, black ebonized. Handmade. Stamped: company brand WMF. Beehive ma...
Metal
WMF Planished Trinket Pedestal Dish
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A small silver plated planished Arts & Crafts tazza by WMF (formerly known as Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) with wide angular handles, a flared pedestal base and beaded edg...
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of Gilt Metal Candlesticks W.M.F. Germany, Mid-20th Century
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt metal candlesticks W.M.F. Germany, Mid-20th Century.
Metal
$679Sale Price|20% Off
WMF Chocolate Maker and Her Six Glasses
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
WMF silver pewter chocolate maker Art Nouveau circa 1915 origin Germany. beatifull Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was an international artisti...
Pewter
Double Fruit or Sweet Dish, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Silver Plate
Pair of W.M.F. Silver Plate Jardinière, Jugendstil Period, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière, Jugendstil period, circa 1900.
Silver Plate
WMF Claret Jugs silver plate
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
WMF claret jugs Electro silver Art Deco jug Origin Germany Crica 1930 perfect condition with natural wear. WMF was originally called Metallwarenfabrik S...
Metal
Punch Bowl Style: Liberty, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, 1900, WMF, Material: Bronze
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Crystal, Bronze
Set of Two W.M.F. Silver Plate Flower Vases and Jardinière, Jugendstil Period
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of two W.M.F. silver plate flower vases and jardinière with glass, Jugendstil period, Germany, circa 1900. W.M.F. silver plate flower vas...
Silver Plate
Mirror Sign, WMF, Year, 1910, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing mirror Silver plated Sign: WMF G: Introduces on the 1 st June 1910, in the interests of improved legibility, especially of the very small marks. The company´s choice of an ...
Silver Plate
Sweet and Fruit Dishes, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Sign WMF, German
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Double fruit or Sweet dish, Centerplace, WMF, German Firms: Page: 342 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue...
Silver Plate
Pair of Pitchers Sign: WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated , Style: Jugendstil
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Pitchers WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1906 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated and crystal Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums Page 138 = ...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Set of Three Blue Green Tone Heart Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, 1960s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of three Turmaline vases heart vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Orig...
Glass
Pair of W.M.F. Silver Plate and Gilt Bronze Jardinière, Jugendstil Period
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. Silver plate and gilt bronze jardinière, Jugendstil period. Germany, circa 1900.
Silver Plate, Bronze
Centerpiece, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900 (Page 364 WMF book)
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, WMF, German Page 364 WMF book (Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from Wurttembergische Metallwaren Fabrik) WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) Electro- Wurtemberg Plat...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s Set of Three Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of three Turmaline vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage...
Glass
W.M.F. Silver Plate Punch Bowl with Glass, Germany, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
W.M.F. silver plate punch bowl with glass and spoon. Jugendstil period, Germany, circa 1900.
Silver Plate
Art Deco Sweet and Fruit Dishes, Sign Plata Rex, Industria Argentina in Wood
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Silver Plate
$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco Pair of Silver Plated and Portoro Marble Bases, 1930
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant pair of German Art Deco vases, each hand-hammered in silver-plated metal and raised on a base of Portoro marble — Their bold black-and-gold veining providing a striking ma...
Belgian Black Marble, Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 2 Turmalin vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Original vintage 1960s set of 2 v...
Glass