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Jugendstil Sea Horse Planter by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF

Name: Jugendstil Sea Horse Planter by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF
Brand: WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

About the Item

Oxidized copper (green sections). Chased and hammered. Note: We do not ship pieces uninsured. We require shipping through 1stDibs, for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance and we do not ship uninsured. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Shortly before the foundation of WMF, Daniel Straub had founded his first manufacturing company, Maschinenfabrik Geislingen, in connection with his participation in the construction of the Geislinger Steige, the steepest railway line in Europe at the time. As experienced metal spinners, the brothers Friedrich and Louis Schweizer were able to contribute their technical expertise to the project. Most early designs for the company looked to past historical styles although early recognition of the quality of its products included the award of a Gold Medal at the 1862 International Exhibition in London. The company showroom, established in Berlin in 1868, was its first retailing outlet and marked the beginnings of a rapid development in scale. By 1880, when the company merged with Ritter & Co. to form the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, the company employed about 200 and had a range of nearly 1,000 products, many of them electroplated. In the late 19th century the company was also involved in architectural decoration, ornaments for the home and replicas of works of art and archaeology, including the reproduction of Lorenzo Ghiberti's famous early Italian Renaissance doors from the Baptistry at Florence, now on show at the company's headquarters in Geislingen. In 1883 the company established a crystal and glass studio. In the 20th century the company continued to expand at home and abroad, with subsidiaries in Britain, Poland, and Austria. Design was an important ingredient in the company's success, whether in terms of Art Nouveau styling or Art Deco. Art Nouveau designs for the company were generally produced in the company's design studio, under the direction of Albert Mayer between 1895 and 1915, although work was also commissioned from Peter Behrens and Hans Peter.

Creator:
WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (Workshop/Studio)
Dimensions:
Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Depth: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
Style:
Jugendstil (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Copper,Hammered
Place of Origin:
Austria
Period:
1910-1919
Date of Manufacture:
1910
Condition:
Seller Location:
Palm Beach, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7300249724372

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WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

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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