Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
established 1880
PlaceGermany
BiographyTableware manufacturer, founded in 1853 in Geislingen an der Steige, Germany, by the miller Daniel Straub and the brothers Schweizer.WMF was originally called Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer and was opened as a metal repairing workshop. Around 1900, they were the world's largest producer and exporter of household metalware, mainly in the Jugendstil, or Art Nouveau style. They are best known for the period of Albert Mayer, sculptor and designer, who was director of the WMF Art Studio from 1884 to 1914.
In 1880 it merged with another German company and became known as the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik.
Person TypeCorporate Body
Austrian, born Bohemia, active 1885–1935
American, active 1901–1991
American, active 1857–1871
