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).
'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...
Art Glass
Large Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
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...
Art Glass
Karl Wiedmann WMF Art Deco Myra Kristal Iridescent Miniature Art Glass Vase
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made German Art Deco Myra Kristal miniature iridescent art glass vase by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Würtemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik) and made between 1926 and 1936. This...
Blown Glass
Wilhelm Wagenfeld "Turmalin" Vases, 1950
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful vases from the 'Turmalin' series by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, blown and cold cut-glass vases, marked. Priced individually.
Blown 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 (Wurttembergis...
Art Glass
Exceptional Large Bauhaus Floor Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF ca. 1950
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Exceptional Large Bauhaus Floor Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF ca. 1950 A very rare floor vase designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld in 1950 and manufactured by Wuerttembergische Metalwo...
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' art glass Vase German glass Vase by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco. A decorative 'Ikora' glass Vase, produced, b...
Art Glass
WMF Art Nouveau Claret Jug c1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : WMF art nouveau claret jug Date : c1905 – has a WMF G ‘ostrich’ mark with a date range of 1903-10. Origin : Gieslingen-an-der-Steige Colour : Silver with green glass Stoppe...
Glass
Large Wilhelm Wagenfeld "Turmalin" Vase, 1950
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large vase from the 'Turmalin' series by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, blown and cold cut-glass
Blown 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...
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
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...
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...
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...
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...
Art Glass
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...
Art Glass
WMF Claret Jug Glass c1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : WMF claret jug c1905 Date : c1906 Origin : Geislingen an der Steige Bowl Features : Graduated clear and green glass bowl with floral engraving...
Cut 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...
Art Glass
$570Sale Price|20% Off
WMF Ikora Stampt Table Lamp Designed by Karl Wiedmann in the 1950s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
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...
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, produced, by WMF (Wurttember...
Art Glass
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 of orange and reds floating amoeba like forms. It is also just beautiful just turned off. It does not seem Art Deco but very modern looking now. This is a sexy lamp...
Nickel
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...
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...
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...
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
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...
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
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...
Art Glass
WMF Ikora Large Art Deco Bauhaus Glass Bowl, Dish or Vide-Poche 1930s
By WMF Ikora, Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large German made art glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik), circa 1930s. This is a magical piece of glass - measuring a large 34cms / 13 inches (a...
Blown Glass, 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
$374Sale Price / set|20% Off
Crystal amber carafe and 5 glasses, WMF Germany, Art Deco.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chorzów, PL
Crystal carafe and 5 glasses, designed in the 1930s by WMF Germany, Art Deco style. Elegant set in very good condition, no damage. The metal neck of the carafe is slightly worn. car...
Glass
$350Sale 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
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.
Silver Plate