WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
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
Large Wilhelm Wagenfeld "Turmalin" Vase, 1950
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vases from the 'Turmalin' series by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, blown and cold cut-glass vases, marked.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Ikora Art Glass Vase, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF 'Ikora' art glass Vase
German glass Vase by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass Vase, produced, b...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Ikora Art Glass Bowl Special Edition by WMF in Germany, by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF 'Ikora' Special Edition art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttembergi...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Ikora Art Glass Vase, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass Vase
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttembergische M...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
WMF Claret Jug - Art Nouveau Silver Plate and Glass c1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : WMF silver plate and green glass claret jug
Date : c1900 - has a WMF export mark with a date range of 1880-1903, however, this design first came out towards the end of this...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Crystal amber carafe and 5 glasses, WMF Germany, Art Deco.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chorzów, PL
Crystal carafe and 5 glasses, designed in the 1930s by WMF Germany, Art Deco style. Elegant set in very good condition, no damage. The metal neck of the carafe is slightly worn.
car...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Glass
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 D...
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20th Century German Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Silver
Large'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttembergis...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Exceptional Large Bauhaus Floor Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF ca. 1950
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Exceptional Large Bauhaus Floor Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF ca. 1950
Item e6063
A very rare floor vase designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld in 1950 and manufactured by Wuertembergisch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Six Champagne Flutes by Wagenfeld for Wmf, Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Six Champagne Flutes by Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany, 1950s
This set of champagne flutes was designed by the former Bauhaus member Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany in...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Glass
German Red Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Large Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Large Baushaus Art Deco Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
German 2, 2kg Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF, 1960s Baushaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Design 1930s, this item was produced in the 1960s.
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Karl Wiedmann WMF Art Deco Myra Kristal Iridescent Miniature Art Glass Vase
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Finely made German Art Deco Myra Kristal miniature iridescent art glass vase by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Würtemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik) and made between 1926 and 1936. This elegan...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, p...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, p...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Vase, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF 'Ikora' small crackled art glass vase
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass vase, produced, by WMF (Wurttember...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, p...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, p...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wiedmann and produced WMF, Ger...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttember...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Unique Abstract Bauhaus Vase Pottery by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: ceramic vase object
Producer: WMF, Germany
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco vase element designed and produced by WMF, Germany in t...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Karl Wiedmann for WMF Art Deco Myra Kristal Iridescent Miniature Art Glass Vase
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Finely made German Art Deco Myra Kristal miniature art glass vase by Karl Wiedmann for WMF (Würtemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik) and made between 1926 and 1936. This elegant amber gla...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
'Ikora' Art Glass Vase, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
WMF 'Ikora' small crackled art glass vase
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass vase, produced, by WMF (Wurttember...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
WMF German Art Deco Myra Kristall Blue Iridescent Art Glass Vase
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine German Art Deco Myra Kristall blue iridescent art glass vase made by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) and dating from around 1930. The vase stands on a narrow rou...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
W.M.F. Silver Plate and Glass Punch Bowl, Germany, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
W.M.F. silver plate and glass punch bowl, Germany, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
'Ikora' Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttember...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
WMF Ikora Stampt Table Lamp Designed by Karl Wiedmann in the 1950s
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
This table lamp was designed by Karl Wiedmann in the 1930s and manufactured by WMF Ikora in the 1950s. The lamp is made of glass with Ikora technology. With original WMF changeover s...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
German Glass Bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Bauhaus Art Deco
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Karl Wiedmann
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Glass bowl
Producer: WMF, Germany
Designer: Karl Wiedmann
Age: 1930s
Description:
Wonderful heavy Art Deco glass element designed by Karl Wie...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmaline Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of 2 turmaline vases
Producer:
WMF, Germany
Design:
Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus
Decade:
1960s
Original vintage 1960s Set of 2 vase...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Wmf Red, Orange, White Black Glass and Chrome Sphere Table or Desk Lamp
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and artful Art Deco original vintage glass lamp is from the fine and noted German metal company of WMF whose span of decades of business has produced top line pieces in many mediums. It is red glass with swirls and veining of black set against the red sphere ball. It becomes a sea of orange red with hints of amber amoebas floating on and off when it is lite. It is an early one all with original but newly nickeled silver hardware. It has been fully rewired and restored for United States sockets and use. The bulb is on the inside and has the two part socket with the round turn off /on switch. When lite, the most amazing beautiful sculptural glow, color and forms take shape inside almost like sea creatures from the water. The glass portion alone is 12" H x 13" D. Sorry the photos do not do justice to show you the on presentation of gorgeous light and forms. This now just needs a great white drum shade. It is of the period of the 1930s but looks so modern. This is unusual, sculptural and artistic from the time period yet remains modern looking. It makes a great table or side lamp with sculptural internal forms when it is lite. This is a beauty. When it is on at night, the forms are amazing with great color. It is also just beautiful just turned off. It does not seem Art Deco but very modern looking now. This is a sexy lamp...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Glass
Materials
Nickel
Wmf Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik glass for sale on 1stDibs.
WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik glass, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original glass by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider glass by and Karl Wiedmann. Prices for WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $185 and can go as high as $5,160, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $633.
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