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).
WMF Art Nouveau Claret Jug Decanter with Mermaid Handle, Germany, c. 1901
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
A beautiful quality art nouveau decanter made by WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) in Germany in c. 1901. The silver plated mount features a mermaid as a handle, outstretche...
Silver Plate
$2,850Sale Price|55% Off
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...
Silver Plate
$1,510Sale Price|25% Off
Jugendstil Style Lady Glass Claret Jug Decanter, 20th Century
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lisbon, PT
An antique Jugendstil style Lady Glass Claret Jug Decanter with refined plug, a WMF designed, glass and silver plated. An excellent example of Art Nouveau Design with vine decoration...
Metal
$750Sale Price|25% Off
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...
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Green Glass Decanter with Silver Plated Mount WMF Germany 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite German Silver Plated Art Nouveau Decanter / Pitcher by WMF Green Glass 1900 Gorgeous German antique Art Nouveau decanter / pitcher in s...
Tin
Pair of Pitchers WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated and Red Crystal, Art Nouveau
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Pitchers WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1909 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated and red glass Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums Stamps ...
Art Glass
Art Nouveau WMF Claret Jug with Green Glass Liner
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
WMF green glass claret jug of typical art nouveau stylised form. The bottom mount depictis a maiden's head with a flower in her hair. The hair flows around the piece creating a windi...
Glass
WMF Signed Pair Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Cut-Glass Claret Jug Decanter Carafes
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of antique Art Nouveau period silver plated and cut glass claret jugs by WMF, circa 1910. Well executed carved design on a slender, flared body with a clean-lined silver-plated...
Silver Plate
$1,462 / set
WMF Pair of Art Nouveau Ewers
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of silver metal ewers with floral decoration circa 1900 stamped WMF. In very good condition, some wear due to age. Measures: Diameter: base 10.5 cm Height: 33.5cm Weight: 2.5 Kg The foundation: Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer In 1853, mill owner Daniel Straub, together with the Schweizer brothers, established the Straub & Schweizer metal works in Geislingen with a workforce of 16 people. Only a few years later in 1862, Straub & Schweizer silver-plated tableware and serving dishes were awarded medals...
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau WMF Claret Jug and Stopper with Green Glass Liner
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
WMF green glass claret jug of stylised form, the mount depicting bathing maidens. The handle and finial modelled as a fruiting vine. Impressed maker's marks including WMF ostrich log...
Glass
Pitcher WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pitcher WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1909 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated and red glass Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums. We h...
Metal
Pair of Pitchers with enamel Sign: WMF, German, 1909 , Art Nouveau
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Pitchers WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1880 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated and glass with enamel Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums ...
Crystal, Enamel
Pair of Pitchers Sign: WMF ( *: special piece), German, 1909 , Style: Jugendstil
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Pitchers WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1906 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated and glass Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums Stamps Page 1...
Art Glass
Pair of Pitchers WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated , Style: Jugendstil
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Pitchers WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1906 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated and crystal Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums Page 142 of...
Crystal
Pair of Pitchers Sign: WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated , Style: Jugendstil
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Pitchers WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1906 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated and crystal Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums Stamps WM...
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Pitchers Sign: WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated , Style: Jugendstil
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Pitchers WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1906 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated and crystal Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums Page 138 = ...
Crystal
Art Nouveau Glass Decanter with Silver Plated Mount, WMF, Germany, 1903-1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau carafe made of clear glass with a round, upwardly tapering body, front and back two facet bands tapering from bottom to top, the lower, ...
Silver Plate
Pair of Pitchers WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated and enamel, Art Nouveau
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Pitchers WMF Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty year: 1909 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated and Crystal with enamel Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums...
Crystal, Enamel
Antique English Cut Crystal and Silver Plate Wine Jug
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent large wine jug, wonderful quality made from a hefty piece of crystal beautifully hand-cut. The naturalistic handle is just lovely, the collar and lid smothered with ...
Silver Plate
Antique Art Nouveau Topazio Silver Plate and Cut Glass Pitcher Caraffe Claret
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique silver plate Art Nouveau Topazio silver plate and cut lead glass pitcher / caraffe / claret. Holds 28 fl ounces. Very good condition. Dim...
Glass
19th Century Silver Plate Holding Top / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Serving Pitcher
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce a touch of 19th-century elegance to your table or bar with this exquisite English Silver Plate and Cut Glass Claret Jug from the mid-19th century. The pitcher, designed in ...
Silver Plate
$459
H 8.08 in Dm 3.35 in
WMF Cocktail Shaker Cut Crystal & Silverplated Metal Mid Century Modern Barware
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning cocktail shaker from WMF dates back to the 1960s, showcasing a beautiful combination of cut crystal and silver-plated metal. The body of the shaker features a classic r...
Crystal, Silver Plate
$306
H 6.23 in W 6.3 in D 2.25 in
Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique salt and spice cellar with centered mustard pot menagere is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design by the renowned German manufacturer WMF (Württembergische ...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Sterling Mounted Cut Glass Claret Jug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large sterling mounted cut-glass claret jug, with hinged top, on a cylinder cut-glass diamond pattern handled jug. Measures: Standing 12.5" high, 6" w...
Sterling Silver
Silver Plated Figural Boy Napkin Ring, WMF, Germany, 1920s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated figural napkin ring, circa 1920s, made by WMF, Germany. Nice addition to every table. A beautiful nice patina, little silver plate lost at the ground on the...
Metal
$1,886
H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Silver-Mounted Glass Duck DOVE Decanter, Antique English Art Nouveau Style Itay
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver-Mounted Glass Duck Wine Dove Decanter, Antique English Art Nouveau Style An exquisite antique silver-mounted glass duck/dove decanter, finely crafted in the English Art Nouvea...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,880
H 7.68 in Dm 10.24 in
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...
Brass, Copper
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 ...
Silver Plate
$3,500 / set
H 8 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Kurt Mayer
Located in Vienna, AT
A meticulously curated set of silver-plated cutlery, the "4100 Stockholm Laurel" series, was designed in 1955 by Kurt Mayer for WMF Germany, Württembergische Metallwaren Fabrik. This...
Stainless Steel
Small Antique Squat Cut Glass Juice or Cocktail Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique small-scale cut glass juice or cocktail pitcher. The body of the pitcher is bulbous or squat (like a suppressed ball) with deep cuts and...
Cut Glass
An Engraved WMF Jug with Ice Cooler, c1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
An Engraved WMF Jug with Ice Cooler, c1905 Additional Information: Heading : An Engraved WMF Jug With Ice Cooler c1905 Date : c1905 , ostrich lozenge mark ben...
Glass
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Liqueur Jug C. 1906
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Liqueur Jug, C. 1906. Jugendstil Metalwork featuring Art Nouveau motifs of maiden and floral design both on the base and stylised engraved swirl cut glass ...
Pewter
Art Nouveau WMF Claret Jug with Green Glass Liner
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
WMF green glass claret jug of typical Art Nouveau stylised form. The bottom mount depictis a maiden's head with a flower in her hair. The hair flows around the piece creating a windi...
Metal
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H 16.54 in W 14.57 in D 5.12 in
20th Century German Wmf Silver Plated & Cut Glass Tantalus, c.1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
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...
Silver Plate
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Claret Jug, C.1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Claret Jug, C.1910. Jugendstil Antique Silver plate finish and finely cut tapered paneled crystal. Decorated with Art Nou...
Silver Plate
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900. Large tapering body decorated with stylised foliate relief, with hinged lid and stylised handle stamped WMF O/1 to base. Hei...
Pewter
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Claret Jug, C.1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Claret jug, C.1905. Jugendstil Antique Silver plate finish and finely cut tapered engraved crystal. Decorated with Art Nouveau floral festoon...
Metal
Pair WMF Art Nouveau Pewter Liquer Jugs, Germany, circa 1906.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare pair of WMF Art Nouveau Pewter Liquer jugs, Germany, circa 1906. Full WMF marks and Fruchter Bucarest. Each of tapered quadrilateral foliate roundel stamen panels. Height: 23 cm...
Pewter
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Liqueur Jug, C. 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau liqueur jug, C. 1900. Jugendstil Metalwork featuring Art Nouveau design both on the silvered britannia metal and ...
Pewter
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Claret Jug C. 1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Claret Jug, C. 1905. Jugendstil Antique Silver finish Britannia Metal and finely cut crystal. Decorated with Art Nouveau ...
Pewter
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine Jug C.1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Pewter Claret Wine jug C.1900. Large tapering body decorated with stylised berry and foliate relief, with hinged lid and stylised handle stamped WMF OX to ...
Pewter
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Liqueur Jug, C. 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF Jugendstil Art Nouveau Liqueur jug, C. 1900. Jugendstil Metalwork featuring Art Nouveau motifs of maiden and floral design both on the m...
Pewter