Christofle Sterling Silver
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
Silversmith Christofle, Table Top In Silver Bronze, 3 Parts, Late XIXth
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Especially for a table in silvered bronze in 3 parts with a background of mirrors, on an oak parquet. The ingot mold is decorated with nets, crossed ribbons.
The above is signed "CH...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Goldsmith Christofle – Modernist Cut Designate Luc Lanel – Art Deco Period
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Plain round cup mounted on a 2 cm stick and flanked by two detached side handles
resting on the collar and fixed on the stick.
Dimensions: Inner diameter 21 cm - height 10 cm
Mate...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Centerpiece in silvered bronze said "the forest" by c. Christofle xixth
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Centerpièce silvered bronze table consisting of an oval tray with a mirror base mounted on an oak floor
and set with a silver molded bronze mold with plant decoration foliage tree b...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Goldsmith Christofle - Table Centerpiece In Silver Bronze And XIXth Crystal Cup
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Centerpiece in silvered bronze composed of a cut crystal cup placed on a pedestal and supported by two puttis
Dimensions: length 44 cm - cup diameter 22 cm height 16.5 cm
Material: b...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Goldsmith Christofle - Planter In Silver Bronze XIXth Century
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rectangular silver bronze planter resting at the four corners on four pilasters decorated with masks and grooves. The perimeter decorated with a low frieze with ribbon and a high fri...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle - Important Table Centerpiece In Sterling Silver Nineteenth
By Christofle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver centerpiece in a round shape, placed on rolling clog feet. The subject is a decoration of sheep as well as heads of bulls framing a sculpture of a Shepherd dressed in th...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Art Deco Tazza Late 20th Century
By Christofle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Christofle Art Deco tazza
Date : Has the chess piece mark used by Christofle since 1983 - this piece dates from the late 20th century
Origin : France
Decoration : Large ope...
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1990s French Art Deco Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Duo by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 119 pieces Dinner Modern
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.
Du...
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20th Century Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
A Pair of Small Vintage Christofle France Silver Plated Bread Plates
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful vintage pair of small Christofle France silver plated round bread plates from France circa 19th Century. Hallmarked Christofle.
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19th Century French Antique Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Duo by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Set 116 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.
D...
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20th Century Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 8 Dinner Set 110 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 Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 96 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 Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Dax by Christofle France Silver Plated Flatware Set Service, 42 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines make this pattern forever timeless.
Dinner size Dax by Christofle France silver plated flatware set, 42 pieces. This s...
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20th Century Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different.
Original case.
Hallmark ” Ga...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Butter Tray by Christofle France
By Christofle
Located in Brussels, BE
Silver Butter Tray by Christofle France.
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1930s French Vintage Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Silver Saucepan Signed Christofle, 'France'
By Christofle
Located in Marbella, ES
Silver Saucepan Signed Christofle (france).
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Late 20th Century French Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Pair of Christofle Siver and Crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker
By Christofle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stylish duo of Christofle Art Deco style salt and pepper shakers, with fluted crystal barrels and silver sterling screw-on lids. Dating from around th...
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20th Century French Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 79 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary style and character of Christofle dinnerware comes from collaborations with groundbreaking architects, designers, and artists from around the world. Commissioned by such figures as Pope Pius Ix...
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1990s French Renaissance Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle, Paris, Ribbed Solid / Sterling Silver Card Case
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A smart twentieth century card case made from sterling / 925 silver, fully marked and signed by this luxury French silversmith.
Beautiful condition measuring 3 5/8" x 2 3/8" x 1/4...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Silver Plate Kettle on Stand in Rococo Style
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Christofle silver plated kettle on stand in ornate Rococo style with swirling natural motifs. The stand, which has 4 legged feet, measures an impr...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Saltcellar and Pepperpot, Christofle house, 20th Century
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Saltcellar and Pepperpot, Christofle house, 20th century"
Pair of Christofle silver plated salt and pepper shakers with ...
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20th Century French Modern Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal
Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A France Mid-Century Modern design vase model “Cardinale” in silvered metal designed by Italian artist Lino Sabattini for Christofle France in 1956,...
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1650s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Joubert by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pcs Dinner in Box
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.
Dinner Size Joubert by Christofle France estate Sterling Silver Flatware set in fitted chest - 66 pieces. This service includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4"
12 dinner size forks, 8 1/4"
12 salad forks, 4-tine, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 6"
10 place soup spoons, 6 - 7 1/2", 4 - 7 1/8"
6 large dinner spoons, 8 1/4"
1 large serving spoon, 10 1/4"
1 large serving fork, 10 1/8"
Includes fitted Christofle Chest...
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20th Century Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Dinner Set Estate 154 Pcs
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.
Mon...
Category
20th Century Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Quaich Form Sailing Cup
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Silver Christofle quaich form sailing cup. Vintage silvered metal double-handled cup with handsome anchor and double 'C' motif and fluted band below lip. Perfect for cocktail hour mi...
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1930s French Vintage Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Duo, Silver-Plated Metal Flatware Set for 12 People, Tapio Wirkkala, Christofle
By Tapio Wirkkala, Christofle
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed in 1957 by Tapio Wirkkala, the “Duo” flatware set is made of silver plated metal. It is part of the “Formes Nouvelles” (“New Shapes”) range imagined by the well-known Parisian silversmith Christofle.
The flatware set consists of 121 pieces for 12 people:
• 12 dinner forks
• 12 dinner knives
• 12 dinner spoons
• 12 fish forks
• 12 fish knives
• 12 starter forks
• 12 starter knives
• 12 dessert forks
• 12 coffee spoons
• 6 mocha spoons
• 2 salad servers
• 2 vegetables servers...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
20th Century Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Christofle Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
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 Sterling Silver
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...
Category
20th Century Christofle Sterling Silver
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 Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.
Christofle sterling silver 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 sterling silver, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sterling silver by Christofle were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sterling silver by Cartier, and Hermès. Prices for Christofle sterling silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $400 and can go as high as $46,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,323.
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Questions About Christofle Sterling Silver
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.