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WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik More Dining and Entertaining

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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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Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Tea Pot, Burner & Tray by WMF on Wrought Iron Stand
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lisse, NL
Aesthetically beautiful and unique secessionist stand by WMF. For the collectors of stunning and stylish Arts & Crafts antiques in general and thos...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik More Dining and Entertaining

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

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 More Dining and Entertaining

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Pewter

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 More Dining and Entertaining

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Silver Plate

Complete Silverware Set by WMF in Art Deco Box
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Complete set of Art Deco Silverware by WMF company nestled in a beautifully inlaid wooden box. Beginning with your first look at the unusual design o...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik More Dining and Entertaining

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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 More Dining and Entertaining

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Wood

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 More Dining and Entertaining

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Copper

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Wmf Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik more dining and entertaining for sale on 1stDibs.

WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik more dining and entertaining 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 more dining and entertaining, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original more dining and entertaining by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik more dining and entertaining can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $190 and can go as high as $37,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,208.

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