WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate 3 Piece Desk Set Stamp Holder Blotter Pen Tray
About the Item
- Creator:WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (Metalworker)
- Dimensions:Height: 0.84 in (2.14 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Normal wear - light scratches, tarnish and few tiny black dots.
- Seller Location:Miami Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1946323356852
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.
On 1stDibs, explore serveware, decorative objects, lighting and more from Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF).
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Miami Beach, FL
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Art Nouveau Foliage Silver Overlay Black Glass Inkwell Four Piece Desk setLocated in Miami Beach, FLRare silver overlay on black glass desk set containing an inkwell (2 pieces), blotter, double pen holder and letter opener. The set is decorated with ...Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Sets
MaterialsMetal, Silver
- Antique Victorian Webster Floral Bow Sterling Silver Calling Card HolderBy Webster CompanyLocated in Miami Beach, FLFinely made Victorian sterling silver calling card case featuring an engraved floral design with a bow centrally set on the top of the area with a ...Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Floral Dresser Set, 6 Pieces by Saart BrothersLocated in Miami Beach, FLArt Deco Saart Brothers, sterling silver and white guilloche enamel with a floral vanity, dresser brush set. Marked with Saart Brothers hallmark and ster...Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver, Enamel
- 1990s Blue and White Art Glass SculptureLocated in Miami Beach, FLArt glass sculpture by Johnathon Schmuck. Signed "Schmuck '93." This piece can be displayed in two different positions. Johnathon Schmuck attended the Canberra School of Art, in Aust...Category
1990s American Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsArt Glass
- Art Deco Floral Crystal and Brass MagnifierLocated in Miami Beach, FLBrass magnifier with red-and-white crystal accent piece on the handle. The center section is frosted crystal with raised floral design. On either side ...Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories
MaterialsCrystal, Brass
- Pair of Silver Plate Donkey Menu HoldersLocated in Miami Beach, FLHighly stylized pair of vintage silver plate donkey menus, place cards, or card holders. Great detail to their facial expressions and bodies. There is a clip attached to the base to ...Category
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
MaterialsSilver Plate
- WMF German Jugendstil Brass Roller Desk BlotterBy WMF Württembergische MetallwarenfabrikLocated in Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireA very stylish German Jugendstil brass roller desk blotter by renowned makers WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) and dating from around 1910. The des...Category
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Desk Sets
MaterialsBrass, Steel
- Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMFBy WMF Württembergische MetallwarenfabrikLocated in North Miami, FLArt Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) By: Württembergisc...Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells
MaterialsMetal, Silver, Silver Plate
- Antique Inkwell, Art Nouveau, Pen Tray, by WMF, circa 1910Located in Greven, DEBeautiful inkwell, Art Nouveau, by WMF. Nice authentic condition. .Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Inkwells
MaterialsBronze
- WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Britannia metal Photograph Frame, Germany C.1900, WMFBy WMF Württembergische MetallwarenfabrikLocated in Toronto, OntarioWMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Britannia metal photograph frame, Germany C.1900, WMF. Ref No 90 page 304 WMF 1906 catalogue. WMF marks B 1/0 beehive B and...Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Picture Frames
MaterialsPewter
- Inkwell WMF Germany (Juatice) silver plate crica 1920 Art nuveau.By WMF Württembergische MetallwarenfabrikLocated in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaInkwell WMF Germany (Juatice) silver plate, crica 1920 Art nuveau. Art nouveau, modernist art or modernism was an international artistic and decorative movement, developed between ap...Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Inkwells
MaterialsPewter
- Swedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art NouveauLocated in Knivsta, SESwedish silver-plated Seal Stamp in Art Nouveau. Made by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden during the early 20th Century. The stamp with the initials T.R. The silver plating with p...Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desk Sets
MaterialsMetal