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).
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...
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage WMF German Silver Plate Pineapple Ice Bucket 20th Century
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
This is wonderful vintage novelty WMF German alpaca silver plated ice bucket and cover, circa 1960 in date. The pineapple ice bucket features a cylindrical pinecone-shape with a se...
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...
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 18 persons, comprising approximately 256 pieces. Housed in its original Art Nouveau cabinet with silver plated organic stylised mounts, this remarkable ensemble retains the complete original Art Nouveau cutlery...
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau WMF Fairy With Dove, Lily Visiting Card Tray
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
WMF Art Nouveau visiting card tray decorated with a fairy standing before two large lily leaves, holding a dove in her hands. Impressed maker's marks including the WMF in a square ma...
Silver Plate
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...
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique German WMF Silver Plated Sweets / Visiting Card / Key/ Tray 20th Century
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful German WMF Art Nouveau silver-plated visiting card tray fruit dish, circa 1900 in date. Depicting a female figure in a long, flowing diaphanous dress, the train ...
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 ...
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.
Silver Plate
WMF IKORA - Pair of Siverplate Nut or Candy Dishes - Germany - Circa 1960's
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, WMF Ikora
Located in Chatham, ON
WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) IKORA - Mid Century pair of silver plate nut or candy dishes - both with impressed marks 'WMF & WMF EP BRASS GERMANY' - square dish with ori...
Silver Plate, Copper
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...
Metal, Silver Plate
Albert Mayer WMF Art Nouveau Early 1900 Silver Metal ware Female Figure
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Albert Mayer
Located in Brescia, IT
Original early 1900 Excellent condition "WMF" mark impressed.
Metal
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
$1,250Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Silver Plate, Pewter
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...
Silver Plate
$3,950 / set
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, ...
Silver Plate
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.
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
Silver Plate, Brass
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...
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.
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.
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.
Silver Plate
Large Art Nouveau Vase With Plasitc Figure & Original Glass, WMF Germany Ca 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional, beautifully designed Art Nouveau object: Elaborately designed silver-plated mount in the form of artistically intertwined tendrils, forming four small feet near the base...
Metal, 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.
Silver Plate, Bronze
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...
Metal, Silver Plate
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...
Silver Plate
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.
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.
Silver Plate
$2,363Sale Price|24% Off
H 21.5 in Dm 5 in
Pair Antique English Old Sheffield Plate Rococo 3-Light Candelabra
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of exceptional quality antique English “Old Sheffield Plate” three-light rococo style candelabra with central snuffer flame finial which is removable to reveal a center candle. The rococo bobeches are original and removable and the candelabra can be converted to one Five-light Candelabrum or the three light branches can be removed to make a lovely pair of single Candlesticks...
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Sheffield Plate Candlesticks
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of 19th century Georgian Sheffield plate candlesticks with gadroon borders and removable bobehces.
Sheffield Plate
Pair of Silver Plated Bronze Candelabras 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally fine and matching pair of Louis XIV style four-light candelabra, in gleaming, silver-plated bronze. These striking candle holders are raised on tiered, octagonal bas...
Bronze, Silver Plate
$1,250
H 11.5 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Geo III Neoclassical Two-Light Candelabra circa 1800
By Adams
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of old Sheffield plate Geo III neoclassical two-light candelabra, circa 1800. The branch arms are removable to convert the candelabra into a pair of candlesticks. The oval bases...
Sheffield Plate
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Ice Bucket / Tantalus
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the opulence of the 19th century with this exquisite 19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Ice Bucket, which doubles as a Tantalus. Meticulously crafted, this piece marries form and function in a remarkable display of craftsmanship. The ice bucket's design is not only a testament to the era's sophistication but also a practical solution for keeping beverages chilled. It features a top that accommodates a resting decanter and a side compartment for holding a drinking glass, offering a complete and elegant beverage service...
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
Silver Plate, Brass
Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Four Light Candelabra
Located in Montreal, QC
While unmarked, these seem to us to be in the style of Elkington. The prevailing motif is fruiting vine, the stem, arms and drip pans continue the theme, the three legged base is als...
Silver Plate
$160 / set
H 0.75 in W 0.75 in D 5.25 in
Art Nouveau Hildesheim Rose Silver Plate Cake Fork Flatware Set German, 6 Pieces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau flatware set of 6 cake forks. Made of silver plate metal, it will make a nice addition to any table. Forks 5 1/4" high. The set included 6 flatware pieces and...
Silver Plate
$4,475 / set
H 3.25 in W 17.5 in D 11 in
Exquisite Early Victorian Silver Plate Flatware Set for Dessert, Fruit and Nuts
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate silver and mother-of-pearl, silver plate flatware set. Original box with shield crest and fittings and was originally commissioned...
Silver Plate
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 1.38 in D 4.88 in
19th Century Georgian, Sheffield Silver Plate Candlesticks, Pair
By Sheffield
Located in Soquel, CA
19th Century Georgian, Sheffield Silver Plate Candlesticks, Pair Pair of English, Georgian, George IV Sheffield silver plate candlesticks. Vintage, distressed silver finish. Silver ...
Sheffield Plate, Copper
Richard Meier for Swid Powell Silver Plated Peppermill
By Richard Meier, Swid Powell
Located in Hanover, MA
Hefty and well constructed pepper mill designed by uber architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell and produced in Italy, circa 1985. Ref...
Silver Plate, Brass
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated Dragonfly Motif & Engraved Green Crystal Box
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated Dragonfly Motif & Engraved green crystal box Germany, 1900s An exceptional example of the WMF Art Nouveau workmanship, combining the silvered figural m...
Crystal, Silver Plate
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H 15.36 in W 18.51 in D 10.24 in
Art Nouveau Oval Fruit Stand With Original Cut Glass Bowl, WMF Germany, Ca. 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Lavishly designed silver-plated frame, standing on four feet that form a square in the shape of artfully entwined stylised branches and tendrils, supporting the large oval openwork w...
Metal, Silver Plate
WMF Art Deco Champagne or Wine Cooler
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Art Deco champagne cooler with butterscotch bakelite center knob, made by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) of Germany, with a WMF hallmark o...
Silver Plate
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H 1.5 in W 24.02 in D 16.74 in
Signed WMF Art Nouveau Large Serving Tray Silver Plated Circa 1903
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Crespières, FR
Large Art Nouveau serving tray fully hallmarked with the WMF Ostrich stamp partly erased, xo and 1/0. These WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) marks were introduced in 1903 and...
Silver Plate
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H 7.68 in W 18.51 in D 8.27 in
Art Nouveau Jardinière, Rose Tendrils & Clear-Green Glass, WMF Germany, 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborately designed silver-plated mounting in the form of skilfully intertwined rose tendrils, forming an oval ring with four feet, which serves as a holder for the glass vessel, wh...
Metal, Silver Plate
Egg cups by Fritz August Breuhaus for WMF, Germany 1925-1930
By Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Delft, NL
Egg cups by Fritz August Breuhaus for WMF, Germany 1925-1930 Eight metal silver-plated egg cups by Fritz August Breuhaus (Germany 1883-1960) for WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfab...
Metal, Silver Plate
Very Rare W.M.F. silverplate wine service
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Historical and Artistic Value Art Nouveau Design: Exemplifying the influential Art Nouveau style, characterized by flowing lines and organic forms, this set is a valuable collector's...
Metal
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H 8.47 in W 15.56 in D 9.85 in
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...
Silver Plate, Metal
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H 10.24 in Dm 7.09 in
Liqueur set, silvered, 1 bottle with 6 cups, cooler system, WMF 1930s Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful, highly decorative liqueur set, made by the well-known German manufacturer WMF - Würtembergische Metallwarenfabrik, in the 1930s. The set consits of a bottle, 6 small cups...
Metal
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H 0.99 in W 14.77 in D 11.82 in
Elegant Silver-Plated Tray made by WMF from the late 19th Century
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Silver-Plated Tray made by WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Germany) from the late 19th Century. Beautiful decor and high quality. Wear consistent with age and use
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...
Metal, Silver Plate
Silver Vanity Mirror Art Nouveau, Silver Table Mirror
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Art Nouveau Dressing Mirror, House WMF, Silver plated, circa 1905 - Germany Wonderful Art Nouveau vanity mirror or table mirror from the german firm WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik), dating from around 1905, made in Germany. It is a piece whose soul is made of pewter and bathed in silver or silver plate, as was usual in pieces from this period. It is completed with an original beveled glass mirror and its back is an easel. The mirror shows a lady reclining among leaves contemplating a peacock within an impressive secessionist frame...
Pewter, Silver Leaf
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H 19.69 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Large Art Nouveau Vase with Plasitc Figures & Original Glass, WMF, Germany 1906
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional, shapely Art Nouveau object: Large silver-plated metal vase holder with four feet on a round stand with full and half-plastic figures, Cupid boy and Nymph with a large cloth...
Silver Plate