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).
$2,700
H 9.1 in W 6.8 in D 4 in
CE Keyser German Continental Silver Desk / Mantel Clock from Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
CE Keyser German continental silver desk or mantel clock from the early 20th Century, in Art Deco style, with an elegant, geometric style. It has a key wind mechanism and measures 9 ...
Silver
$3,139
H 4.69 in W 2.96 in D 2.17 in
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Silver Carriage Clock By William Comyns London
By William Comyns
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Art Nouveau silver carriage clock made in 1902 by William Comyns. The doomed shaped case has a 4.5 cm enamelled dial with Roman numbers and black steel hands, 8-day sprin...
Silver
$1,004 / item
H 4.53 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Art Deco Style Table Clock
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid Sterling Silver Art Deco Table Clock. The shape of the clock is a crescent moon completely smooth except for the base and the frame which are double line made with the casting ...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Chrome Mantel Clock by Davall, England
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco chrome mantel clock standing bon double stepped pad feet in a square case with bevelled glass. Black velvet dial mask, silvered chapter ring with Arabic numerals and or...
Chrome
$7,649Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.06 in W 4.14 in D 1.97 in
Solid Sterling Silver Liberty's London 1915 Miniature Carrage Clock Tudric Feel
By Tudric, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and absolutely stunning fully hallmarked 1915 Liberty’s London Sterling Silver miniature carriage clock made in the Tudric style I have a few very high end Liberty's of London clocks...
Sterling Silver
Antique Monumental Silver Goliath Clock Circa 1910-1915
Located in London, GB
A monumental antique Goliath clock in the form of a pocket watch in its own silver customized case with easel support. This item was made for the Europea...
Silver
Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Mantel Clock
By Liberty of London
Located in Norwich, GB
Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Mantel Clock Liberty & Co Tudric mantel clock from a design by Archibald Knox, low arched English pewter case with foliate d...
Pewter
$2,300
H 6.5 in W 4.3 in D 1.5 in
Deakin & Ansonia English Sterling Silver Clock from 1903 in Art Nouveau Style
By James Deakin & Sons, Ansonia Clock Company
Located in New York, NY
James Deakin & Sons sterling silver clock with original leather back, from 1903 in Art Nouveau style, adorned with stylized natural and figural motifs. It measures 6 1/2'' in height ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian 1900s Sterling Silver Carriage Clock
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Edwardian English sterling silver carriage clock, an addition to our silver timepiece collection. This magnificent antique Edwardian sterling silver carriage clock has a plain rectangular form onto four bun feet. The surface of this large and impressive Edwardian clock is plain and unembellished. This impressive antique silver carriage...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,818
H 8.08 in W 7.29 in D 1.78 in
Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Mounted Desk Clock, Birmingham c.1904
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Edwardian solid silver cased desk clock. The outer casing featuring a hand hammered effect throughout with a leather backing. Upon opening the case, a large pock...
Silver
Pinwheel Portico Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Empire pinwheel portico clock with figured amboyna wood. Signed Rieussec, Horlogier du Roi.
Amboyna
Bronze Tropical Theme French Mantel Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
Having a tree-house form case, this French bronze clock has a 3.5" dial with applied Roman numeral lozenges, gilt dragon hands, agricultural tools and sheaves of grain on the base. T...
Bronze
French 19th Century Clock with Matching Candelabrum
By Japy Frères
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome 19th century French clock set comprising a clock with a matching pair of candelabrum. French Industrial steam Hammer type with brass movement. Signed GLT Paris Japy Freres...
Metal
Walnut 4 Dial Tower Table Clock by Patent, Blumberg & Co, Ltd., Paris & London
By Patent, Blumberg & Co., Henry Marc
Located in Stamford, CT
Walnut 4 dial tower table clock by Patent, Blumberg & Co, Ltd., Paris & London. Walnut clock tower style case with turned and fluted corner columns, raised panels and ebonized trim; ...
Walnut
19th Century French Rooster Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century French gilt bronze rooster clock with brass eight-day spring driven movement. Newly cleaned and operational.
Marble, Bronze
Pattyn Products Art Deco Table Lamp Attributed to Walter Von Nessen
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Stamford, CT
A anodized aluminium Art Deco Pattyn products table lamp attributed to Walter Von Nessen. The lamp has been restored and the original shade material ha...
Aluminum
