WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
German
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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Creator: WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
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
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Jugendstil German Silver Plated Chalice-Shaped Presentation Trophy Vase by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Jugendstil/Art Nouveau silver plated chalice-shaped presentation trophy vase by german company Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF)
By: Würt...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Metal
Art Deco Pair of Silver Plated and Portoro Marble Bases
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Beautiful Art Deco Silver Plated vases with portoro Marble bases.
Made in Gernany
Made in Circa: 1930
Category
20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Silver Plate
$2,175 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Big Mirror with Lion Paws Sign, WMF, 1910, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, German
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing mirror
Silver plated and mirror
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 cho...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Jardinière With Floral Openwork Decoration, WMF Germany, Ca 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Round silver-plated vessel on a flat stand, slightly outward-curving wall with openwork ivy leaf decoration, raised and curled tendrils on the sides, filled with ivy, forming the han...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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 three Turmaline vases
Producer:
WMF, Germany
Design:
Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus
Decade:
1960s
Description:
Original vintage...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Plates of Doughs or Sweets, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of plates of doughs or sweets, WMF, German
WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik)
Electro- Wurtemberg Plate Company in Geislingen, Germany, internationally known today a...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Glass
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 with glass, Jugendstil period, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of German WMF Art Deco Metal Jugs
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Miami, US
A striking pair of German WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) metal jugs in the Art Deco style, each featuring intricate designs of a soldier in relief and detailed eagle head m...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Centerpiece with candelabra WMF, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Centerplace, WMF, German
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 ostrich a...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
W.M.F Art Nouveau Cutlery Canteen
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
W.M.F. an Art Nouveau cutlery canteen, in oak case,
Early 20th century. The upper hinged casket with a fall front to reveal three fitted drawers,...
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Early 20th Century WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early WMF Large Hammered Brass Charger or Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chicago, IL
WMF large hammered brass charger or tray.
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
Water Pourer by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF. 1950 - 1959
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in CADALSO, ES
Perfect condition
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
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, Jugendstil period, Germany, circa 1900.
Dimensions of the jardinière: Height 19 c...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Luncheon and Dinner Cruet, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luncheon and dinner cruet WMF
Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty
year: 1859
Country: Germany
Materials: silver plated
Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums
W...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
Visiting Card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1911, Sign, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Visiting card Tray, WMF, German
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 o...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sweet and Fruit Dishes, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Sign WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Double fruit or Sweet dish, Centerplace, WMF, German
Page: 342 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 H...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Pitchers WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated and enamel, Art Nouveau
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Pitchers WMF
Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
year: 1909
Country: Germany
Materials: silver plated and Crystal with enamel
Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
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...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Candelabras in Iron, German, 1890, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of Candelabras
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
Sign:
Number: 315
WMF= The first WMF impressed mark, used from 1880 to 1925 for silver-plated Hollow-ware, and until 1930 for exp...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of W.M.F. Silver Plate Dishes, Jugendstil Period, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate dishes, Jugendstil Period, circa 1900.
With hunting dogs.
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$5,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Boy with hen, visiting Card Tray, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Visiting card Tray, France
Sign:
WMF= Used from 1880 to 1925 for silver-plated Hollow-ware, and until 1930 for export articles. The Geislingen firm of Straub & Schweizer merged with...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
Visiting Card Tray, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Visiting card tray, WMF, German
WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik)
Electro- Wurtemberg Plate Company in Geislingen, Germany, internation...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Neoclassical Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
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 with glass, Jugendstil period, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of W.M.F. Silver Plate Mirrors, Jugendnstil Period, Germany, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate mirrors. Jugendnstil period, Germany, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
WMF Silver Plate Coffee Pot Sucrier and Milk Jug, c1925
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
WMF Silver Plate Coffee Pot Sucrier and Milk Jug, c1925
Additional information:
Date : c1925
Period : Victoria or Edward VII (Emperor Wilhelm II)
Marks : GUST.L.HAUER - FRANKFURT A....
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20th Century German Victorian WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Silver
WMF Trays or Little Plats with Putti
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/1668 - The photos don't show the sophistication of these old WMF little plats, ( model 365 and 365) because there is the reflection of the light on the metal.
Alloy of silver, lead and copper . Perfect to present sweets or for business cards and mail.
Suitable also hanging under two wall lights , with fabric fans...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Copper
$769 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Large German Silver-Plated Hanging Lantern by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
Large German silver-plated hanging lantern by WMF
German, c.1920
Height 90cm, diameter 24cm
Consisting of a round pointed gadrooned finial suspended by curb chains and surmounte...
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Early 20th Century German Modern WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Sweet and Fruit Dishes, Sign Francia, 1930
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Dish of masses or sweets, France
Sign: Francia.
Materials : Silver plated and wood.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Furniture
Materials
Metal
Wmf Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik furniture, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Wilhelm Binder, Ferdinand Liebermann, and Bernhard Hoetger. Prices for WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $700 and can go as high as $275,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,980.
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