WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
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).
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver Plate, Pewter
20th Century German WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver Plate
20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Sterling Silver
20th Century German WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Iron
1890s German Empire Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver Plate, Pewter
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Brass, Copper
1930s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Brass, Nickel
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Metal
1970s Post-Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver Plate, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Metal, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver Plate
Early 1900s German Baroque Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Early 1900s German Aesthetic Movement Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Copper
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Iron, Silver Leaf
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Nickel
Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Sterling Silver
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver Plate, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Iron, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Copper
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver Plate
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Pewter
1930s German Art Deco Vintage WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Bronze, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver Plate, Brass
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Metal
Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver Plate
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Brass
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Metal
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Pewter
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Brass, Copper
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Metal
Early 20th Century German Vienna Secession WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Brass
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Metal
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik Candle Holders
Pewter