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).
Günter Kupetz for WMF, Germany Sculptural Candle Holder 1950s
By Günter Kupetz, WMF Ikora, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage sculptural candle holder features two triangular sconces with build-in drip pans, or bobeches, connected by the rounded base. The organic, flowing base juxtaposes the linear ...
Metal, Silver Plate
WMF Art Nouveau candlestick. Germany 1906. Silver plated.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Köln, NW
WMF Art Nouveau candlestick, Geisslingen Germany. 1906 Silver-plated. Hallmarked. Britannia metal. Alloy of tin, lead and antimony. Finally galvanically silver-plated. Model number ...
Britannia Standard Silver, Lead, Tin
Vintage 1950s-1960s WMF Kerzenständer Candleholder by Günter Kupetz Wagenfeld
By Günter Kupetz, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Candleholder Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Günter Kupetz Decade: 1950s Material: Metal / silver plated ...
Metal
Pair of German Late 19th Century Jugendstil Silver Plated WMF Cherub Candelabras
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of German Jugendstil late 19th century silver plated candelabras from the Wurtemberg Metalware Factory, with cherubs holding the bobèches. Born in Germany in the Württembergis...
Silver Plate
WMF silvered candle holder germany around 1960s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, Au
WMF silvered candle holder germany around 1960s Brass silvered Original condition
Brass
Pair of Candelabras in Iron, German, 1890, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Iron
Candle holder WMF silvered germany around 1920s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Wien, Au
Candle holder WMF silvered germany around 1920s Brass silvered Original condition
Brass
Pair of Gilt Metal Candlesticks W.M.F. Germany, Mid-20th Century
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt metal candlesticks W.M.F. Germany, Mid-20th Century.
Metal
WMF, Arts & Crafts silver plated candlestick with bowl shaped drip tray & base
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF. An Arts and Crafts Silver plated candlestick with a bowl-shaped drip tray to the top with dot details, the main stem a central knop also decorated wit...
Silver Plate
WMF. An Aesthetic Movement Copper Chamber Candlestick in the Dr C Dresser Style
By Christopher Dresser, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF. An Aesthetic Movement Copper Chamber Candlestick and match book holder in the Dr C Dresser Style.
Copper
Pair of WMF Silver-Plated Figural Candlesticks, Cavalier and Lady, c.1890
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Basildon, GB
A handsome and well-cast pair of late 19th-century figural candlesticks by Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) of Geislingen, Germany, designed as companion figures of a Renaiss...
Silver Plate
Sculptural Brass Candleholder Object by Günter Kupetz for WMF, Germany 1950s
By Günter Kupetz, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Candleholder Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Günter Kupetz Decade: 1950s Material: brass Description: ...
Metal
Pair of German WMF Art Deco Three-Arm Candle Holders
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of German WMF Art Deco three-arm candle holders. An elegant pair of Art Deco nickel-plated brass three-arms candle holders by WMF, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Germany...
Brass, Nickel
$1,231Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful pair of antique candlesticks by WMF are stunning examples of silverplated pewter craftsmanship, made during the Art Nouveau period around 1900. They are part of the "Empire...
Silver Plate, Pewter
Pair Of Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candleholders
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Art Nouveau style German silver-plate three light candleholders by WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. The candleholder with three trumpet form holders conjoined with a ...
Silver Plate
Rare Bauhaus Five-Arm Silver Plated Brass Candelabra by William Wagenfeld
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, German Mid-Century Modern candelabra or centrepiece by Former Bauhaus Student and Master William Wagenfeld. The five-arm model presents a...
Midcentury Extra Large Hotel Candle Holder in Bronze Silverplated by WMF Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Midcentury Extra Large Hotel Candle Holder in Bronze Silverplated by WMF Germany Beautiful candle holder or candlestick Made in Germany by WMF, brand imprinted from the manufacturer in the 1970s. The candle holder is of very big dimension, made for the Hotel environment. It has a solid and heavy base of bronze ( 7,5 KG or 17 lbs !) and is silver plated outside. It takes total 9 candle...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Large figural candlestick with nymph Femme fatale
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Large figural candlestick with nymph Femme fatale by WMF.
Silver Plate, Brass
A WMF Stainless Steel Candelabrum, c1925
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A WMF Stainless Steel Candelabrum, c1925 Additional information: Date : c1925 Origin : Geislingen-an-der-Steige, Baden-Wuttemberg, Germany Decoration : Three flared conical sconces...
Sterling Silver
$2,363Sale Price|24% Off
H 21.5 in Dm 5 in
Pair Antique English Old Sheffield Plate Rococo 3-Light Candelabra
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of exceptional quality antique English “Old Sheffield Plate” three-light rococo style candelabra with central snuffer flame finial which is removable to reveal a center candle. The rococo bobeches are original and removable and the candelabra can be converted to one Five-light Candelabrum or the three light branches can be removed to make a lovely pair of single Candlesticks...
Silver, Silver Plate, Copper
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Sheffield Plate Candlesticks
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of 19th century Georgian Sheffield plate candlesticks with gadroon borders and removable bobehces.
Sheffield Plate
$272Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 2.37 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Set of Six German 1960s 3Plus Sinodin Silver-Plated Interlocking Candle Holders
By Bmf Nagel
Located in London, England
A set of 6 silver-plated 1960s German 3Plus Sinodin interlocking candle holders which are similar in design and style to the BMF Stoffi range of candle holders and are often mistaken...
Metal, Silver Plate
$899 / set
H 12.75 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Antique English Edwardian Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique silver plated candlesticks are hallmarked "W.S.&Co." which we are unable to identify specifically, but believe t...
Metal
$1,250
H 11.5 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Geo III Neoclassical Two-Light Candelabra circa 1800
By Adams
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of old Sheffield plate Geo III neoclassical two-light candelabra, circa 1800. The branch arms are removable to convert the candelabra into a pair of candlesticks. The oval bases...
Sheffield Plate
Pair of Silver Plated Bronze Candelabras 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally fine and matching pair of Louis XIV style four-light candelabra, in gleaming, silver-plated bronze. These striking candle holders are raised on tiered, octagonal bas...
Bronze, Silver Plate
$1,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Pair (2) Impressive Art Nouveau candlesticks pewter, silver-plated
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair (2) Impressive Art Nouveau candlesticks pewter, silver-plated This elegant Candlestick is a famous "Art Nouveau" masterpiece. Typical for the design of this era was the strong...
Silver, Tin
WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plated Vase with Glass Liners, Germany, 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
One WMF Art Nouveau silver plated vase with decoration and original glass liners. There is only one left for sale so the price shown is not for the set but for a vase.
Silver
Pair of "Art Nouveau" Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in New Orleans, LA
Figural candlesticks of young damsels.
Silver Plate
Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Four Light Candelabra
Located in Montreal, QC
While unmarked, these seem to us to be in the style of Elkington. The prevailing motif is fruiting vine, the stem, arms and drip pans continue the theme, the three legged base is als...
Silver Plate
Pair Vintage Mid Century WMF Ikora Silver-Plated Candlesticks
By WMF Ikora
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of vintage mid-century WMF Ikora silver-plated candlesticks. Dimensions: 2.63" H x 4.5" W x 2.5" D, Candle opening 1" diameter. Please visit take a l...
Silver Plate
$3,850 / set
H 9 in W 7 in D 3 in
Wonderful Pair of Tiffany Studios Dore Bronze Art Nouveau Two Arm Candelabras
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Tiffany Studios Poppy flower bud centers candelabrum, in the Art Nouveau Design finished in doré bronze gold finish Stamped: Ti...
Bronze
Sold
H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
Pair of WMF Silver Plated Candlesticks, circa 1930, Art Deco Period.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of WMF silver plated candlesticks, circa 1930, Art Deco period. Pair of WMF Art Deco silver-plated candlesticks, circa 1930. H: 18cm, W: 27cm, D: 12cm
Silver Plate
Sold
H 14.57 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Antique Pair of Viennese Secession Brass Table Candlesticks / Holders by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bochum, NRW
Orginal antique pair of brass candlesticks, by WMF, dating from circa 1900. Stylish, rare and timeless style candlesticks, quite rare, they are collected all over the world not only ...
Brass
1950's WMF candlestick candelabra design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF candlestick candelabra - design by Wilhelm Wagenfeld (1900 Bremen - 1990 Stuttgart), 1950s. Three light silver plate, detachable sconces. Length: 16.50 inches. Depth”: 2.75 inche...
Silver Plate
A WMF Six Branch Candelabrum, c1905
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A WMF Six Branch Candelabrum, c1905 Additional information: Period : 1903-10 Origin : Gelslingen-an-der-Steige, Germany Decoration : Silver plated six branch candelabrum. Marked on ...
Silver
WMF Silver Plate Candelabrum, circa 1920
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
WMF Silver Plate Candelabrum, circa 1920 Additional Information: Date: c.1920 Period: Weimar Republic Origin: Gelsingen, Germany Decoration: Re...
Silver
Pair of WMF Brass Arts Crafts Candlesticks, C.1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of WMF brass Arts Crafts candlesticks C.1900. Unusual deep bases with heart swirl design decoration surround, bead borders and ovolo tubular central ste...
Brass
Sold
H 6.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.5 in
WMFB Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Secessionist Style Candlesticks
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely pair of Art Nouveau candlesticks in the secessionist style made in the early 1900s.
Metal
Sold
H 6.75 in W 6.75 in D 3 in
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil Secessionist Candlesticks Candelabra, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
WMF Art Nouveau Jugendstil secessionist candlesticks candelabra, Germany, circa 1900. The polished pewter silver plate candelabra each on rectangular bracket base, supporting open st...
Pewter
Pair of Silver Plated Five Arms Candelabras by W.M.F. circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two candelabras made in Germany by W.M.F, they are in the Art Nouveau catalogue of the factory. They can be used also like two single candlesticks.
Silver Plate
Sold
H 10.6 in W 5.1 in D 4.8 in
Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Wall Sconce Candle and Match Box Holder by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, rare and aesthetically beautiful candle sconce. For the collectors of stunning Arts & Crafts antiques in general and those made and marked by WMF of Germany in particular we also have this outstanding wall sconce. All handcrafted out of brass and red copper this highly stylish design is an absolute joy to own and look at. The hand hammered out of copper wall plate...
Brass, Copper
Pair of WMF Silver Plated Twin Branch Candelabra
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of WMF silver plated twin branch candelabra on square pierced bases. Two scrolling arms, each with a removable sconce, and five flowers to the to...
Metal
Sold
H 14.5 in W 8.25 in D 4.1 in
Antique Pair of Viennese Secession Brass Table Candlesticks / Holders by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, rare and timeless candlesticks. These original WMF candlesticks date from circa 1900 and finding this rare pair again felt like a blessing. This timeless style is collected...
Brass