WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
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
Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Rare Pair of Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Vases by WMF (c.1900)
A striking and rare pair of silver-plated Art Nouveau vases by WMF (Württe...
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
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Metal, Silver Plate
WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare WMF silver plated cutlery set for 24 persons in the original Art Nouveau cabinet with silver plated organic stylised mounts and the complete original Art Nouveau cutlery...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Wine Bottle Holder by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful wine or spirits bottle presentation holder of fine plate silver, featuring an Art Nouveau design. by the celebrated German metal-smiths, WMF.
Marked: WMF (Württembergisc...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
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Metal, Silver Plate
8 Piece Silverplate Claret Serving Set by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This 8 piece claret set contains a pitcher (11.5" tall x 6.5" wide x 6" deep), a tray (1.25" tall x 21" wide x 14.25" deep) and 6 cups (4.5" tall x 2.25" wide). The pieces are decora...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,499 / set
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
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Pewter
Sculptural Art Nouveau Jardinière With Butterflies And Tendrils, WMF, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborately designed vessel in an oval base shape standing on four cantilevered feet, openwork wall with symmetrically laid ribbons, bows and tendrils with berries, playing around tw...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful pair of antique candlesticks by WMF are stunning examples of silverplated pewter craftsmanship, made during the Art Nouveau period around 1900. They are part of the "Empire...
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1890s German Empire Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Pewter
$1,225 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Silverplate Art Nouveau Wall Plate by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This tray by WMF dates to approximately 1900–1910. This type of tray was highly fashionable in the Belle Époque era and was exported widely throughout Europe and to Latin America (of...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
WMF Art Nouveau Plate
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
WMF Art Nouveau plate silver plated brass
Germany about 1900-1910
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Tea Service and Trey
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Sarasota, FL
WMF WURTTEMBERGISCHE METALLWARENFABRIK Art Nouveau Jugendstil tea and coffee service with the tray. All pieces marked with the WMF ostrich mark, G for Geslingen city of manufacture, ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,950 / set
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Exceptional and very distinctive German silver-plated metal sugar bowl...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$426 Sale Price
40% Off
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
WMF Roller Skating Cigarette Case
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Newark, England
Rare Roller Skating Cigarette Case
The Cigarette Case of slim rectangular form plated in Silver features a central front scene with three male figures r...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Albert Mayer WMF Art Nouveau Early 1900 Silver Metal ware Female Figure
By Albert Mayer, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Brescia, IT
Original early 1900
Excellent condition
"WMF" mark impressed.
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
WMF 'Würtemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik' Art Deco Silver Plated Sugar Bowl & Jug
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stylish WMF (Würtemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik) Art Deco silver plated sugar bowl and cream jug with an impressed seed design dating from aro...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Covered Glass and Silverplate Punch Bowl with Ladle Art Deco Style by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This glass and silverplate punch set by WMF is an excellent representation of Art Deco design with futuristic design elements. Included in the set is a 16" ladle. This piece combines...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silverplate Classical Style Presentation Trophy/Tankard by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This extraordinary vessel is a silver-plated trophy/tankard in a highly stylized Art Nouveau form with strong neoclassical influence. The lid is topped with a helmeted classical figu...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silverplate Art Nouveau Biscuit Box with Lid and Glass Liner by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This elegant silver-plated biscuit barrel is distinguished by its intricate and flowing Art Nouveau decorative style, complete with a fitted lid and decorative handles and feet. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$5,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Nouveau Jardinière With Floral Openwork Decoration, WMF Germany, Ca 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Round silver-plated vessel on a flat stand, slightly outward-curving wall with openwork ivy leaf decoration, raised and curled tendrils on the sides, filled with ivy, forming the han...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, 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 Sheffield and Silverplate
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
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 Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Jardinière With Floral Openwork Decoration, WMF Germany, Ca 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Diamond-shaped silver-plated vessel standing on four cantilevered feet, slightly flared body with openwork ivy leaf decoration playing around the heart-shaped cartouches set centrall...
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Wmf Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik sheffield and silverplate for sale on 1stDibs.
WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik sheffield and silverplate 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 sheffield and silverplate, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sheffield and silverplate by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik were created in the Art Nouveau style in germany during the 20th century. Prices for WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik sheffield and silverplate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $147 and can go as high as $35,396, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,495.
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