Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel, Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Metal
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Desk Sets
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Modern Decorative Bowls
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases
Pewter
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Wine Coolers
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century German Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Vases
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Bronze
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Barware
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Antique Early 1900s German Art Deco Tea Sets
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Barware
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Tableware
Brass, Copper
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases
Bronze
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Candlesticks
Brass, Nickel
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Bowls
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s German Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases
Pewter, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Tea Sets
Brass
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Inkwells
Metal
Antique 1880s German Jugendstil Tableware
Silver, Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware
Crystal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Desk Sets
Brass, Steel
20th Century German Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Vases
Copper, Brass
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Candelabras
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Jars
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Metal, Silver Plate
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Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik For Sale on 1stDibs
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WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik for sale on 1stDibs
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).