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).
Kopenhagen Gold by Wmf 800 Silver Flatware Service 12 Dinner Set 65 Pcs Modern
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Big Bend, WI
Copenhagen Vermeil (completely gold washed) by WMF 800 German silver flatware set - 65 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 8 3/4" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 3...
Sterling Silver
Kopenhagen Gold by Wmf 800 Silver Flatware Service 12 Dinner Set 178 pcs Modern
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Kopenhagen Vermeil by WMF 800 German silver (completely gold-washed) flatware set - 178 pieces. This set has a clean modern design. This set include...
Sterling Silver
$650Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vintage Silver Coffee and Tea Set by Wmf
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Roma, IT
Silver coffee and tea set is an original group of decorative objects realized in the between the 1920s and the 1920s. Original silver metal. Made in Germany by WMF. Farir ...
Silver
Giant german Art Nouveau fish fork
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
This havy and large piece was made in the early 20th century in the style of Art Nouveau with some floral decoration. The Designer Alex Katsch produced i...
Brass
Kopenhagen by WMF "800" Silver Flatware Service for Six Dinner Set 35 Pieces
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Big Bend, WI
Kopenhagen by WMF "800" silver flatware service for six dinner set 35 pieces. This set includes: Measures: Six dinner knives, 8 3/4". Six dinner forks, 7 7/8". Six salad forks, thr...
Sterling Silver
Kopenhagen Gold by Wmf 800 Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 66 pcs Modern
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Big Bend, WI
Kopenhagen Vermeil by WMF 800 German silver (completely gold-washed) flatware set - 66 pieces. This set has a clean modern design. This set includes: 12 Knive...
Sterling Silver
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
Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Spanish silver coffee and tea set Spanish, c. 1930 Tray: height 3cm, width 56cm, depth 35cm Milk jug: height 10cm, width 13cm, depth 8cm ...
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Service for Eighteen Persons
By John Gilbert & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Lily pattern fish cutlery set for eighteen persons - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver flatware...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,500 / set
H 0.5 in W 0.75 in D 9.25 in
Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt
By Lunt Silver
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous twenty-two piece set of sterling silver and ebony nylon "Contrast" flatware by Lunt Silver Co.., circa 1950s. The set is in very good vintage condition and is stamped on the...
Sterling Silver
$74,975 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.8 in
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874. This one hundred and fifty years old set has been ...
Sterling Silver
$2,574 / set
H 7.28 in W 8.85 in D 7.67 in
Silver Art Nouveau Pair of Centrepieces Holders Bruckmann and Sons, Germany 1900
By Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver German pair of centrepieces / centerpieces made by Bruckmann & Sons (Germany). Art Nouveau (made circa 1900) Silver 800 branded by German Crescent with Crown Manufactory: Eagle Mark of Bruckmann & Soehne (= SONS), Heilbronn (Germany) Peter Bruckmann (1865-1937) was the first Chairman of the Deutscher Werkbund (founded 1907). Size: Height 18.5 cm ( 7.28 inches) Width 22.5 cm ( 8.85 inches) Depth 19.5 cm ( 7.67 inches) Total weight: 940 grams / 33.08 OZ / 30.22 troy ounces Specifications: Excellently manufactured pair of silver centrepieces / stands / holders: Each of the reticulated oval bowls are based on four slim as well as concave supports which are attached to round base: Edge of these bases is of reticulated type, too. The bowls' corners are decorated with lockets framed...
Sterling Silver
German Silver Gilt Tea and Coffee Service, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Of antique form and decoration, the neck of the kettle with chased masks with fruit and foliage, the lip of the spout with a stylized mask terminating below with another mask. The li...
Silver
$5,383
H 5.91 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
Art Nouveau Silver Jardinière With Waved Glass Liner Wilhelm Binder Germany 1900
By Wilhelm Binder
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver jardinière of elliptical base form on four flared feet with volute bond, downwardly flaring smooth wall with delicate ribbed band at the lower rim, constriction at the...
Silver
$2,387 / set
H 7.29 in W 1.38 in D 0.99 in
19th Century French Silver Vermeil Flatware Dessert Set for Six, 18 Pieces
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming 19th century French 18-piece cased dessert silverware / flatware set, with its unique, slightly grotesque satyr mask motif and warm ve...
Vermeil, Silver
$920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of Six Sterling Silver Overlay Service Dinner Plates
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of elegant sterling silver overlay service plates with the pre-1930 Lenox green mark. This opulent set is early 20th century, circa 1915 in an Edward...
Sterling Silver
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Set, American Colonial
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sheffield, MA
Tiffany & company four-piece sterling silver coffee and tea set, circa 1940. Comprised of coffee pot, tea pot, sugar and creamer, all with faceted corners and monogrammed 'PPB', ...
Sterling Silver
$12,450 / set
H 12 in W 9.13 in D 9.88 in
Geo C. Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set, Circa 1920
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very finely chased sterling silver six piece tea and coffee service by Geo C. Shreve & Co. Each finely embellished silver piece chased with floral and scrolled decorations. Com...
Sterling Silver
WMF Card Tray – Silver Plate Depicting a Woman c1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : WMF card tray silver plate depicting a woman Date : c1905 Origin : Germany Decoration : Cast depiction of a reclining woman with various fl...
Silver Plate
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H 8.47 in W 21.26 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Silver Cutlery Set For 6 People in Showcase, Germany & Vienna, ca 1925
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Jarosinski & Vaugoin
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery set made of solid silver for six people, consisting of 50 pieces, in showcase. Date of manufacture: circa 1925 Material: Massive silver '800' Style: Discreet thread decoration around a slightly curved bridge with a baroque handle end. Wooden Showcase: This silver cutlery set is kept in a sleek, glazed table showcase. The surface is shellac hand-polished. At the top there is a viewing window, from the front the two drawers, which are perfectly equipped inside, can be opened with the brass handles made in the shape of a button. The showcase stands on four low, square feet. 50 Pieces in total: 1st DRAWER: 6 Dinner knives / 6 Dinner forks / 6 Fish knives / 6 Fish forks / 2 Small serving pieces - salad cutlery / 1 Carving fork 2nd DRAWER: 6 Dinner spoons / 6 Dessert forks / 6 Coffee spoons / 1 Cake server / 1 Carving knife / 1 Large vegetable server...
Silver
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H 10.15 in W 12.79 in D 4.33 in
WMF Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Double Picture Photograph Frame, circa 1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
WMF ART NOUVEAU NICEST DOUBLE PICTURE PHOTOGRAPH FRAME MADE CIRCA 1900 / 05 SILVER-PLATED METAL FRAME This superb frame is of breathtaking appearance - it is manufactured i...
Silver
Art Nouveau WMF Bottle Stand
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Art Nouveau bottle stand with woman's face. Marked: WMF mark, B, as. Literature: This bottle stand is illustrated on page 153 of the book ”Art nouveau domestic metalwork f...