WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
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
Antique WMF Wine Bottle Coaster Stand Holder Renaissance Revival
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful Renaissance Revival wine or spirits bottle holder or coaster made of patinated silverplated pewter called Britannia Metall. This beautiful bottle stand was made by WMF da...
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Early 1900s German Renaissance Revival Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Silver Plate, Pewter
Art Nouveau Silver Plate Swan Decanter WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Newark, England
Glass Body with Silver Plated Mounts
From our Glassware collection, we are pleased to offer this Art Nouveau Silver Plate Swan Decanter by WMF. The Deca...
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Britannia Silver Plated WMF Beer-Tankard
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Elaborate German 19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Britannia Silver Plated Beer-Tankard by The Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF). T...
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Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Silvered Art Deco Champagne Cooler, by Kurt Mayer 1960s ( marked by WMF )
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, AT
Silvered Art Deco Champagne Cooler, by Kurt Mayer 1960s ( marked by WMF )
without handles 21cm
with handles 27cm
Original condition
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Brass
WMF, Germany Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
This fabulous Art Deco silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini shaker was crafted by silversmith WMF, Germany, in the 1920s. The three-sectioned cocktail shaker has a removable ...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique WMF Art Nouveau Empire Pattern Cookie Jar Barrel or Ice Cube Bucket
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Antique Art Nouveau Empire pattern biscuit barrel by WMF.
High quality crafted from silverplated brass with a cut glass liner this piece can also perfectly be used as a ice cube to...
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Early 1900s German Empire Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Corkscrew, Brass Bottle Opener & Humorous WMF Bird Peanutdispenser
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Humorous midcentury bird peanut dispenser (20 cm) by German WMF made during the 1970s. Accompanied by jumbo bottle opener in Rosewood and brass and a stylistically similar corkscrew ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Deco WMF Silver-Plated and Glass Cocktail Shaker
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This chic bar accessory is made by the renowned manufacturer WMF. The shaker is in a very good condition. The shaker has a removable cap and strainer. It is marked underside the cap ...
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1950s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate, Silver
1970s Cocktail Shaker WMF Cromargan by Jo Laubner in Stainless Steel
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing Cocktail Shaker WMF Cromargan by Jo Laubner in stainless steel. Made in Germany. This shaker is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: diam 3,54 x 10,23 H inches
Dimen...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
WMF Art Nouveau Cut Glass and Silverplate Liqueur Set C.1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF Art Nouveau cut glass and silver plate Liqueur Set C.1900. The silver plate set with liqueur jug and four glasses in holders, each with stylized art nouveau design engraved cryst...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker WMF Cromargan, Made in Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous cocktail shaker WMF Cromargan. Made in Germany in stainless steel. This shaker is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: diameter 3,54 x 10,...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
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...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Brass, Copper
Midcentury Modern Art Deco Style Two Piece Design Wine Cooler by WMF of Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lisse, NL
The coolest and rarest midcentury wine & champagne cooler on the platform.
1stdibs is known for offering the most beautiful things on earth and often those things also are the ra...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Plastic, Polystyrene
Wmf Silver Plated Crystal Lemonade / Cocktail Jug Engraved with Circle Motifs
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A WMF silver plated crystal lemonade / cocktail jug engraved with circle motifs. Mounted with a hinged silver plated lid and handle that opens to reveal t...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
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 Barware
Materials
Metal
Midcentury WMF Silver Plated Ice Bucket Wine Cooler by Kurt Mayer, 1950s
By Kurt Mayer, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome modernist silver plated ice bucket by Kurt Mayer for WMF, 1950s-1960s. A beautiful ice bucket in very good, professionally polished condition in traditionell Bauhaus design.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Barware
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
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 Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
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W.M.F Art Nouveau Jugendstil Wine Cooler, Germany C.1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Barware
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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century German silver plated locking tantalus. Made by German company WMF which is the abbreviation of Wurttemburgische Metallwarenfabrik or Wurt...
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Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Wmf Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik barware for sale on 1stDibs.
WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik barware 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 barware, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original barware by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider barware by and Rosenthal. Prices for WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik barware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $327 and can go as high as $2,980, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $756.
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