WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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 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...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Fruit Bowl Execution in Brass and Wood by WMF, Germany, around 1950s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, AT
Fruit bowl execution in brass and wood by WMF, Germany, around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enamelled.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Brass
Early WMF Large Hammered Brass Charger or Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chicago, IL
WMF large hammered brass charger or tray.
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Brass
WMF Art Nouveau Flower Fruit Centrepiece, circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF centrepiece with Art Nouveau floral decoration and the original clear glass liner and silver plate. The Dish on acanthus foliate supports, curvilinear handles, the body with ovol...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
W.M.F. Silver Plate Jardinière with Glass, Art Deco Period, Germany, circa 1920
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
W.M.F. Silver plate jardinière with glass, Art Deco period, Germany, circa 1920.
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
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...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Pair of German Late 19th Century Jugendstil Silver Plated WMF Cherub Candelabras
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of German Jugendstil late 19th century silver plated candelabras from the Wurtemberg Metalware Factory, with cherubs holding the bobèches. Born in Germany in the Württembergis...
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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Stunning Arts & Crafts WMF Red Copper & Brass Jug or Vase with Stylized Flowers
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully handcrafted WMF copper jug with brass handles.
This good size and wonderful shape Arts & Crafts jug was all-handcrafted (and marked) by the fam...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Brass, Copper
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Art Nouveau Gilt Liquor Set with 6 Goblets by WMF, Germany circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Superb Art Nouveau Liquor set from the period around 1910 in Germany made by the renown company of WMF. An outstanding liquor set consisting of...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
WMF Jugendstil Silver Plated Egg and Salt Serving Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional quality WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) German Jugendstil silver plated egg cup stand with salt and original spoon dating...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
WMF Jugendstil Stylish Brass Three-Piece Tea Set, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A German Jugendstil WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) mixed metal three-piece tea set comprising a teapot, milk jug and covered twin handled sugar bowl. All have a simple abst...
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Early 20th Century German WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
WMF Silverplate Modernist Plate Sigrid Kupetz Design with Small Oval Bowl
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
WMF silver plate modernist plate Sigrid Kupetz design with small oval bowl, both by Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik, mid-20th century. The plate is ...
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1930s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
WMF Art Nouveau Pair of Claret and Water Jugs Silver Plated, Germany, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
WMF Art Nouveau pair of claret and water jugs (pitchers) / silver plated (Germany).
Manufactory: WMF Germany Geislingen
Dating: Made circa 1900
Material: Metalware, Britannia Me...
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
W.M.F. Silver Plate Jardinière with Mirror Plateau, Jugendstil Period
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
W.M.F. Silver Plate jardinière with mirror plateau, Jugendstil period, circa 1900.
With gondolier.
Mirror plateau dimensions: 4 cm height, 60...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
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.
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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.
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
W.M.F. Silver Plate and Glass Punch Bowl, Germany, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
W.M.F. silver plate and glass punch bowl, Germany, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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.
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Early 1900s German Neoclassical Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Jugendstil Copper and Brass Teapot by Atelier Mayer for WMF, Germany, 1905-1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chicago, IL
Jugendstil copper and brass teapot set by Atelier Mayer for WMF, Germany, 1905-1910
Dims are of teapot alone.
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
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...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
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.
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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.
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of W.M.F. Silver Plate Jardiniere with Mirror Plateau, Jugendstil Style
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardiniere with mirror plateau. Jugendstil style, Germany, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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.
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Complete WMF 156 Piece Cutlery Set. Model 34 Number 34
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A WMF A complete set of silver plated cutlery Model 34 Number 34, consisting of 156 pieces with Secessionist/Glasgow School style cutlery, the oak case with ebony and chequer string inlays, silver plated handles and heart shaped escutcheons.
Consisting of:-
12 large knives and 12 large forks.
12 smaller knives and 12 smaller forks.
12 large spoons and 12 smaller spoons.
12 fish knives and 12 fish forks.
One large serving fish knife and one large serving fish fork.
Four pickle forks and a palette knife and fish palate knife.
12 knife rests.
12 teaspoons and one sugar sifting spoon.
12 small fruit spoons and matching serving spoon.
12 smaller spoons.
A set of sugar tongs.
Two salts with liners and two salt spoons.
One large soup ladle and one gravy ladle.
One carving knife and one carving fork.
One large dessert serving spoon.
One salad serving spoon with ivorene spoon end
One salad serving fork with ivorene fork end.
See Grotkamp-Schepers, Barbara and Sanger, Reinhard W. ‘Art Nouveau Knives...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Art Nouveau WMF Double Small Cup Holder Silver Plated
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Weiningen, CH
Art Nouveau WMF double small cup holder silver plated.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Silver Plate
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Art Glass
Jugendstil Silver-Plated Brass Centerpiece, WMF 1920
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Roma, IT
Jugendstil silver-plated brass centrepiece is an original decorative set realized in the 1920s-1930s.
Silver-plated brass.
Realized by WMF. Made in Germany.
The WMF label is...
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1920s German Jugendstil Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate, Brass
Decorative Enameled Table or Bar Nutcracker by WMF, Germany, 1920s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
A chromed table or bar nutcracker on an black/brown enameled bowl from the 1920s, executed by WMF - Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Germany. A very decorative and useful piece in...
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1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Art Nouveau Jennings Bros USA Jewelry Casket, Silverplated, 1906
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Pymble, NSW
An impressive Jennings Brothers of Bridgeport Connecticut silver plated jewellery casket heavily decorated with female heads, cartouches, and s...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Wood
WMF Note Pad Hammered
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, AT
WMF note pad hammered.
Polished and stove enameled.
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
WMF Milk Jug and Sugar Bowl
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
WMF milk jug and sugar bowl from about 1920's.
shipping costs to US 80 Euros
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1920s Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Twisted Three Handled Glass and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, circa 1890
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bath, GB
A really unusual biscuit box (it would make the most wonderful ice bucket too); made from glass and silver plate which is marked EPNS and 1/0 which I believe is made from the famous ...
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
19th Century Large Silver Plated WMF Bowl with 18 Gilt Cups
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large, heavy and unique one-of silver plated WMF bowl or tureen made in 1894.
This bowl is something special, its size and the fact that it still has its 18 original cups which a...
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Late 19th Century German Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Brass
WMF, A Pair of German Jugendstil Copper and Wood Challises, circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in New York, NY
This pair of challises is a rare example of the famous WMF early Jugendstil objects, famous among collectors for their unique style and an unusual combination of materials - in this ...
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1910s German Jugendstil Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Copper
Vintage Wmf Red, Orange, White Black Glass and Chrome Sphere Table or Desk Lamp
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and artful Art Deco original vintage glass lamp is from the fine and noted German metal company of WMF whose span of decades of business has produced top line pieces in many mediums. It is red glass with swirls and veining of black set against the red sphere ball. It becomes a sea of orange red with hints of amber amoebas floating on and off when it is lite. It is an early one all with original but newly nickeled silver hardware. It has been fully rewired and restored for United States sockets and use. The bulb is on the inside and has the two part socket with the round turn off /on switch. When lite, the most amazing beautiful sculptural glow, color and forms take shape inside almost like sea creatures from the water. The glass portion alone is 12" H x 13" D. Sorry the photos do not do justice to show you the on presentation of gorgeous light and forms. This now just needs a great white drum shade. It is of the period of the 1930s but looks so modern. This is unusual, sculptural and artistic from the time period yet remains modern looking. It makes a great table or side lamp with sculptural internal forms when it is lite. This is a beauty. When it is on at night, the forms are amazing with great color. It is also just beautiful just turned off. It does not seem Art Deco but very modern looking now. This is a sexy lamp...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Nickel
Wmf Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Wilhelm Binder, German Manufactory, and Bruckmann & Söhne. Prices for WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $147 and can go as high as $1,000,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,495.
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