WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
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.
On 1stDibs, explore serveware, decorative objects, lighting and more from Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF).
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Creator: WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Ikora Art Glass Vase, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF 'Ikora' art glass Vase
German glass Vase by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass Vase, produced, b...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Ikora Art Glass Bowl Special Edition by WMF in Germany, by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF 'Ikora' Special Edition art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttembergi...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Ikora Art Glass Vase, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass Vase
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttembergische M...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Large'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttembergis...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Bauhaus Era Art Deco Box by WMF Ikora Design Breuhaus de Groot
By Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning and ultra rare hand-hammered Art Deco lidded box designed by Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot for WMF Ikora in the 1920s is a true masterpiece of the era. Its design is a...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
German Red Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Ikora Glass Vase 2, 3kg by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Germany, 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass vase
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
WMF Ikora Paul Haustein Green Patinated Metal Vide Poche, Glass Insert
By Paul Haustein, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Rare Paul Haustein, WMF Ikora metal vide poche with glass insert. The patinated green metal contrasts beautifully with the etched gold and dark brown pattern seen on the dish. The gl...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau WMF Table Center Piece Jugendstil
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
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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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 2 Ikora Glass Vases by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Germany, 1930s Bauhaus
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass vase, set of 2
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
set of 2 Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element d...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
WMF Art Deco Ikora Glass Bowl Karl Wiedmann 1930s Orange and Dark Red
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Mannheim, DE
German Art Déco hand blown glass bowl designed by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Wuerttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) in the 1930s. Orange, dark red and clear glass with powder inclusions.
...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Baushaus Art Deco Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Important Bauhaus Era Art Deco Bowl Dish by WMF Design Paul Haustein Ikora
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Paul Haustein
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Stunning silverplated reticulated Art Deco Bauhaus Era bowl or centerpiece by WMF probably designed by Paul Haustein dating to the early 1920.
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
German 2, 2kg Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF, 1960s Baushaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Design 1930s, this item was produced in the 1960s.
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wiedmann and produced WMF, Ger...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, p...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, p...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Vase, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF 'Ikora' small crackled art glass vase
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass vase, produced, by WMF (Wurttember...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, p...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, p...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Bauhaus Art Deco 'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl by WMF in Germany, circa 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl, by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik), 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco. It is made of glass with crackled details in re...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Unique Abstract Bauhaus Vase Pottery by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceramic vase object
Producer: WMF, Germany
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco vase element designed and produced by WMF, Germany in t...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Wmf Silver Plated Bowl
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully stylish Art Deco silver plated bowl by WMF Ikora. A shallow bowl decorated internally with black radial lines which splay outwa...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttember...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Ikora Silver Plated Bowl by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A 1930s "Ikora" silver plated dish by by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik AG (WMF) of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
With WMF IKORA mark to foot.
In untouched condition, silver ...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Frog Motif Dish/ Vide-Poche by Achile Gamba-WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau Frog Motif Dish/ Vide-Poche by Achile Gamba-WMF
Whimsical motif of a flute playing frog romancing fish in a lake.
Stamped Achile Gamba a...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl, by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik), 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco. It is made of glass with crackled details in gr...
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Vase, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF 'Ikora' small crackled art glass vase
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass vase, produced, by WMF (Wurttember...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttember...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
WMF Ikora Stampt Table Lamp Designed by Karl Wiedmann in the 1950s
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
This table lamp was designed by Karl Wiedmann in the 1930s and manufactured by WMF Ikora in the 1950s. The lamp is made of glass with Ikora technology. With original WMF changeover s...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
German Glass Vase by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass vase
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Bauhaus Art Deco 'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl by WMF in Germany, circa 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl, by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik), 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco. It is made of glass with crackled details in re...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Bauhaus Art Deco 'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl by WMF in Germany, circa 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl, by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik), 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco. It is made of glass with crackled details in gr...
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1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Karl Weidmann Centerpiece Bowl for WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Karl Weidmann centerpiece bowl for WMF.
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
WMF Ignatius Taschner Jugendstil Copper and Brass Goat & Sleigh Candleholder
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual German Jugendstil copper and brass smokers companion or candleholder formed as a goat pulling a sleigh the design attributed to re...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass, Copper
Wmf Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.
WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik decorative bowls are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik decorative bowls, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative bowls by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative bowls by Karl Wiedmann, and WMF Ikora. Prices for WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik decorative bowls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $144 and can go as high as $2,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $630.
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