WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik) is a German company that was founded in 1853 by Daniel Straub as a small metalware factory in Geislingen an der Steige, a town in the state of Baden-Württemberg. The company became known as the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik in 1880, following the merger of Straub & Schweizer of Geislingen and A. Ritter & Co. of Esslingen. The factory's main production was of metal and electroplated household wares, but they also made electrotype reproductions of historical metalware.

Initially, WMF produced household items such as cutlery, scissors, and kitchen tools, but the company expanded its product range over the years to include decorative metal objects and luxury goods such as champagne buckets and candelabras. WMF also became known for its innovative designs, which incorporated elements of Art Nouveau and other contemporary art movements.

In the early 20th century, WMF began to produce silver-plated tableware and other decorative more...

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WMF Ikora pink glass Art Deco table lamp with Bakelite and…

Art Deco Pink Glass Table Lamp with Bakelite Fittings

WMF Ikora pink glass Art Deco table lamp with Bakelite and chrome fittings, circa 1925, 28 cm high

A pair of WMF silver plate Corinthian column table lamps, cream…

WMF Corinthian Column Table Lamps with Cream Shades

A pair of WMF silver plate Corinthian column table lamps, cream shades with blue piping, height 56 cm.

A large WMF Art Nouveau silver plate lamp with a winged figure,…

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Lamp with Winged Figure

A large WMF Art Nouveau silver plate lamp with a winged figure, he stands with lyre harp, a child to the swirling whiplash base, the two curving arms supporting the gallery with Vaseline glass shade. Height overall 73 cm, stamped maker's mark to base.

A WMF glass and chrome table lamp & shade stamped 'WMF Germany,…

Green WMF Glass and Chrome Table Lamp, 1930s

A WMF glass and chrome table lamp & shade stamped 'WMF Germany, Ikora', rare green colourway, Circa 1930's. Base: 27 cm

A WMF Art Deco plated table lamp with a leadlight shade. 41 cm…

Art Deco Table Lamp with Leadlight Shade

A WMF Art Deco plated table lamp with a leadlight shade. 41 cm high