Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Although he started his career as a jeweler in 1830 — after apprenticing with his copper jeweler brother-in-law years earlier — Charles Christofle (1805–63) recognized that Second Empire France had an untapped audience for luxury silverware and tableware.
Gold and silver gilt had been the high-end standard in the 18th century, yet society after the Industrial Revolution demanded a more affordable, but still refined, approach. So in the 1840s, Christofle cornered the market on electrolytic gilding and silver plating, dominating the hold on patents in the country for over a decade. His work soon attracted the attention of Louis-Philippe I and then Napoleon III, under whom he was named Fournisseur de l’Empereur, cementing the prestige of his brand.
While Christofle created decadent centerpieces and tableware for the French palaces — as well as prominent clients like the Orient Express — the company’s electroplating of silverware that was far less expensive than that made by silversmiths attained widespread popularity. At a time when many who could not afford gold or silver still used wooden utensils, Christofle was a game changer for at-home dining. An appearance at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago furthered the company’s reach to American consumers who would soon rival the manufacturer’s European clientele.
The 20th century saw Christofle adapting to changing tastes in its offerings, such as the Aria collection, which debuted in 1985 with column-like lines on its flatware designed by Bernard Yot, and the playful egg-shaped silverware container introduced in 2015 that opens to reveal a full flatware set. The company also now sells barware, home accessories and even jewelry, harkening back to its roots. Now almost two centuries old, Christofle maintains its reputation as a leading flatware and silverware company under the ownership of the Chalhoub group, its utensils gracing tables in homes, hotels and restaurants all over the world.
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Creator: Christofle
Maurice Dufrêne For Gallia French Art Deco Tea Set, Silver Plated
By Maurice Dufrêne, Christofle
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco silver plated tea set with ebony handles, created in circa 1925 by French Decorative Designer Maurice Dufrêne (1876-1955) for Orfevrerie Gallia / Christofle.
Dufrêne...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Marvelous Christofle Tea and Coffee Set with Ebony Handles
By Christofle
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of five silver plated service, consisting of mocha and teapot with ebony handles, cream jug, sugar tray and tray, on the underside punctured company name, silver plated metal out...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver
Christofle Silver Plate Coffee and Tea Set
By Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely coffee and tea set by Christofle of France.
Marked Christofle Makers Mark and Coll Gallia.
Made between 1968 and 1974.
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1960s French Victorian Vintage Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
Bagatelle by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 70 Pieces
By Cardeilhac, Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous Bagatelle by Christofle/Cardeilhac sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 70 pieces. This set includes:
Ten dinner size knives, 10",
ten dinner size forks, 8 1/2",
t...
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20th Century Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Delafosse by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set 12 Service 137 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delafosse by Christofle silver plated flatware set of 137 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4",
12 dinner size forks, 8 5/8",
12 luncheon knives (some blade we...
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20th Century Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Modernist Crystal Decanter Bottle Barware Vintage
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic vintage modernist and heavy clear crystal Christofle glass decanter with its circular raised design is perfect for any bar. The wonderful ...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Blown Glass
Gallia et Christofle Platter in Sylver Metal Attributed to Gio Ponti, circa 1960
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gallia et Christofle, platter in sylver metal attributed to Gio Ponti, circa1960.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Cluny by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 36 pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Din...
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20th Century Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Barware Silver Plate Bottle Holder Wine Pourer Server
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silversmith Christofle, Paris, designed this lovely Art Deco silver plate metal bottle holder, wine pourer, or server. The streamlined shape of this table accessory has a sleek desig...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of 5 Iconic Christofle Malmaison Silver Plated Round Presentation Plates
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Set a refined and elegant table with a silver plated charger/presentation plate in the Malmaison pattern. It goes under dinner plates for added pop. One of Christofle's most historic...
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1990s French Modern Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Elegant Christofle Wine Cart with Grape Leaf Motif
By Christofle
Located in Bruxelles, BE
This exquisite wine cart, crafted by the renowned French silversmith Christofle, epitomizes sophistication and functionality. Dating back to the late 19th century, it features delica...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century French Monumental Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, c. 1880
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French monumental solid silver statue, standing on a marble base, the statue realistically modelled as a cast figure of Mary ...
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19th Century French Antique Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Silver
Oceana by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set 6 Service 30 pcs Dinner FS
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Oceana by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 30 pieces. This set includes:
6 Dinner Knives, 9 3/4"
6 Dinner Forks, 8 1/4"
6 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"
6 Teaspoons, 6...
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20th Century French Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 18 Dinner Set 123 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Fo...
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20th Century Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
French Silverplated Knives by Christofle -Set of 5
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
.Vintage knives made by Christofle in France in the middle of the 20th century. The handles are silver plated, the blades are Alfenide, an alloy of silv...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel design Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel design Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1940. This design rarely seen with C shape handles. Height: approximately 8.25 inches. Christofle marks on base a...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini For Christofle - "Windsor" Cocktail Shaker Designed In 1956
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning modernist cocktail shaker designed by the world famous Lino Sabattini for famous Orfevrerie Christofle, a magical combination of quality and minimalist design.
Created as...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle - Flatware Cutlery Set Talisman Plated Silver & Black Lacquer 192 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Flatware cutlery set "Talisman" made in plated silver metal and black Chinese lacquer by Christofle.
Each piece is signed and stamped.
Great condition.
Cutlery set including 192 pi...
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20th Century French Art Deco Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
8-Piece Set Name Card Holders with Vine Leaf made by Christofle France
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 8 silver plated name card holders, made by the French manufacturer Christofle. Beautifully designed with vine leaves.
They are small stands, 3 cm high and Ø3 cm.
...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Champagne Bucket by Christofle, Paris for Pommery & Greno, c.1940
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A stylish Art Deco silver plated Champagne bucket / wine cooler made by the famous Parisian silversmith, Christofle, signed on the underside with the little chess mark flanked by the letters O and C for Orfèvrerie Christofle.
Created for the Champagne house of Pommery and Greno, founded in 1858 by Alexandre Louis Pommery and Narcisse Greno.
The ribbed body and simple modernist handles...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
12 Christofle Knive Rests, Silver Plated Hand Chased Details
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great quality set of knife rests that we always find so practical and pretty for your table setting. These are hand chased from the storied firm o...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Water Pitcher
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful signed Christofle silver plate water pitcher. Crafted by hand in its Haute Orfevrerie workshops in Normandie, France. Handmade and engraved and...
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20th Century English Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Christofle serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Christofle serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Christofle serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Christofle were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Jean Despres, René Lalique, and Daum. Prices for Christofle serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $92 and can go as high as $150,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.
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Questions About Christofle Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
- What is Christofle known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Christofle is known for designing luxury silverware and tableware. At a time when many who could not afford gold or silver still used wooden utensils, Christofle was a game changer for at-home dining. The 20th century saw Christofle adapting to changing tastes in its offerings, such as the Aria collection, which debuted in 1985 with column-like lines on its flatware designed by Bernard Yot, and the playful egg-shaped silverware container introduced in 2015 that opens to reveal a full flatware set. The company also now sells barware, home accessories and even jewelry, harkening back to the roots of founder Charles Christofle, who got his start as a copper jeweler apprentice. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Christofle pieces.
- Where is Christofle made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christofle is made in France. This company is renowned for its luxury tableware and flatware and has been based in Paris, France since it was founded in 1830. Browse a collection of authentic Christofle pieces from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Christofle real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, Christofle is real silver. The French silversmith produces pieces out of sterling silver that are roughly 93% pure silver and 7% copper. In addition, Christofle offers silver-plate items, which have a thin layer of 99.9% fine silver over a base metal. Explore a selection of Christofle silver wares on 1stDibs.