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Christofle "Ondulation" Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel
Christofle "Ondulation" Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel

Christofle "Ondulation" Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel

By Christofle

Located in NANTES, FR

: 31 cm Neck diameter: 19 cm Weight: 1.6 kg Christofle is a French goldsmith and tableware company

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s French Christofle Silver Plate Sully Ice Bucket
1980s French Christofle Silver Plate Sully Ice Bucket

1980s French Christofle Silver Plate Sully Ice Bucket

By Christofle

Located in Mexico City, MX

A 1989 "Sully" silver plate ice bucket by Christofle. The ice bucket was manufactured for the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s Modernist Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Christofle
1980s Modernist Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Christofle

1980s Modernist Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The 1980s Modernist silver-plated round ice bucket by Christofle is a quintessential example of

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Wine Bucket Cooler, circa 1930
Christofle Art Deco Wine Bucket Cooler, circa 1930

Christofle Art Deco Wine Bucket Cooler, circa 1930

By Christofle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Christofle Art Deco silver plate wine bucket cooler, circa 1930 very slightly tapered form, plain

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle, Paris - Talisman Champagne Bucket - Laque De Chine
Christofle, Paris - Talisman Champagne Bucket - Laque De Chine

Christofle, Paris - Talisman Champagne Bucket - Laque De Chine

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous vintage Champagne bucket or wine cooler made from silver plate by the top-notch

Category

1990s French Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Christofle Folio Ice Bucket or Pail, 1980s
Vintage Christofle Folio Ice Bucket or Pail, 1980s

Vintage Christofle Folio Ice Bucket or Pail, 1980s

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

Dress up the finest of bar trolleys with this ice bucket of pail made by the famous French

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Gallia, Paris, Silver Plated Insulated Ice Bucket
Christofle Gallia, Paris, Silver Plated Insulated Ice Bucket

Christofle Gallia, Paris, Silver Plated Insulated Ice Bucket

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

A rare find, this vintage silver plated ice pail is part of the Gallia Collection by Christofle of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, Circa 1950's
Christofle Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, Circa 1950's

Christofle Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, Circa 1950's

By Christofle

Located in Ross, CA

Heavy silverplated champagne bucket made in France in the 1950's. The "Ormesson" design has a

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Monumental Pair of Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Champagne Buckets: Christofle
Monumental Pair of Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Champagne Buckets: Christofle

Monumental Pair of Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Champagne Buckets: Christofle

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Buckets by Christofle. Founded in 1830 Christofle became one of Europe's most important silversmiths when

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wine Coolers

Materials

Bronze

Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel  Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel  Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler

Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler

By Christofle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel design Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1940. This Art Deco design

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Christofle Silverplated Champagne / Wine Bucket, C. 1950's
Vintage Christofle Silverplated Champagne / Wine Bucket, C. 1950's

Vintage Christofle Silverplated Champagne / Wine Bucket, C. 1950's

By Christofle

Located in Ross, CA

Champagne / Wine bucket made by Christofle in France in the Mid 20th century. Made of heavy

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Orfevrerie Christofle Champagne Bucket for Morlant, Reims, C.1930
Orfevrerie Christofle Champagne Bucket for Morlant, Reims, C.1930

Orfevrerie Christofle Champagne Bucket for Morlant, Reims, C.1930

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

sides, the bucket is engraved "Orfevrerie Christofle Morlant (de la Marne) Reims". Christofle is a

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Paris Silver Plated "Anemone" Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler
Christofle Paris Silver Plated "Anemone" Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler

Christofle Paris Silver Plated "Anemone" Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler

By Christofle

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Christofle Paris silver plated "Anemone" Belle Époque champagne bucket / wine cooler, A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle, Paris - Ram's Head Champagne Bucket and Drip Plate
Christofle, Paris - Ram's Head Champagne Bucket and Drip Plate

Christofle, Paris - Ram's Head Champagne Bucket and Drip Plate

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

heavy and solid by the top-notch Parisian silversmith, Christofle. The Champagne bucket has two very

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Art Deco Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler - Christofle, Paris
Rare Art Deco Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler - Christofle, Paris

Rare Art Deco Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler - Christofle, Paris

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

A rare example from the creme de la creme of French silversmith's, Orfèvrerie Christofle of Paris

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage French Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler by Christofle, Paris
Vintage French Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler by Christofle, Paris

Vintage French Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler by Christofle, Paris

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome vintage French silver plated wine cooler / champagne bucket by the top notch silversmith

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Pair of Champagne Bucket in 18th Century Style
Christofle Pair of Champagne Bucket in 18th Century Style

Christofle Pair of Champagne Bucket in 18th Century Style

By Christofle

Located in Paris, FR

These rare large buckets are, mid-19th century, silver plated with a very nice patina, very

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine French Ice Pail / Bucket by Maison Christofle, Paris, "Folio"
Fine French Ice Pail / Bucket by Maison Christofle, Paris, "Folio"

Fine French Ice Pail / Bucket by Maison Christofle, Paris, "Folio"

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

Dress up the finest of bar trolleys with this ice bucket of pail made by the famous French

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel design Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel design Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler

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

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle French Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket Wine Cooler Barware
Christofle French Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket Wine Cooler Barware

Christofle French Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket Wine Cooler Barware

By Christofle

Located in Atlanta, GA

Christofle French Silver Plate Champagne Ice Bucket Wine Cooler Barware. A pair of handles affix

Category

20th Century French Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Elegant Silver Plate "Vertigo" Ice Bucket/Pail by Maison Christofle
Elegant Silver Plate "Vertigo" Ice Bucket/Pail by Maison Christofle

Elegant Silver Plate "Vertigo" Ice Bucket/Pail by Maison Christofle

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

An elegant silver plate "Vertigo" model ice bucket/pail by Christofle of France. A seamless design

Category

20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Silver Plate Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1930
Christofle Art Deco Silver Plate Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1930

Christofle Art Deco Silver Plate Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1930

By Christofle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Christofle Art Deco silver plate wine bucket cooler, C.1930 Very slightly tapered form, plain with

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Silver Plate Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1930
Christofle Art Deco Silver Plate Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1930

Christofle Art Deco Silver Plate Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1930

By Christofle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Christofle Art Deco silver plate wine bucket cooler, C.1930 Very slightly tapered form, plain with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle French "Sully" Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, c. 1970's
Christofle French "Sully" Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, c. 1970's

Christofle French "Sully" Silver Plated Champagne Bucket, c. 1970's

By Christofle

Located in Ross, CA

Christofle silverplated champagne bucket in the "Sully" pattern, made in France in the 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Champagne Bucket by Christofle, Paris for Pommery & Greno, c.1940
Champagne Bucket by Christofle, Paris for Pommery & Greno, c.1940

Champagne Bucket by Christofle, Paris for Pommery & Greno, c.1940

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

similar Champagne bucket designed for Christofle by the designer, Luc Lanel. Excellent condition having

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Christofle France Silver Plate Ice or Champagne Bucket Barware
Vintage Christofle France Silver Plate Ice or Champagne Bucket Barware

Vintage Christofle France Silver Plate Ice or Champagne Bucket Barware

By Christofle

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful elegant French Chistofle vintage ice or champagne bucket is Modern. It is hallmarked on

Category

Vintage 1980s French Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Vintage Gallia Silver-Plate Ice or Champagne Bucket Barware
Christofle Vintage Gallia Silver-Plate Ice or Champagne Bucket Barware

Christofle Vintage Gallia Silver-Plate Ice or Champagne Bucket Barware

By Christofle

Located in North Miami, FL

professionally. This is a true Classic Christofle ice or champagne bucket that is a forever piece in your home.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Folio Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler by Maison Christofle, Paris
Folio Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler by Maison Christofle, Paris

Folio Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler by Maison Christofle, Paris

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

A fine and very smart champagne bucket or wine cooler made by the top-notch French silversmith

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler France C.1940
Christofle Art Deco Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler France C.1940

Christofle Art Deco Champagne Wine Bucket Cooler France C.1940

By Christofle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Deco Christofle silver plate cooler, France, circa 1940. The cooler of large very slightly

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel Wine Bucket Cooler C.1935
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel Wine Bucket Cooler C.1935

Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel Wine Bucket Cooler C.1935

By Christofle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel cooler, C.1935. This model, Ondulation, was designed for the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle French Silverplate Art Deco Champagne / Wine Bucket, c. 1920's
Christofle French Silverplate Art Deco Champagne / Wine Bucket, c. 1920's

Christofle French Silverplate Art Deco Champagne / Wine Bucket, c. 1920's

By Christofle

Located in Ross, CA

Antique Christofle champagne / wine bucket made in France around the 1920's. Hallmarked by

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Attributed to Christofle, Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Swans, French, 1940s
Attributed to Christofle, Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Swans, French, 1940s

Attributed to Christofle, Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Swans, French, 1940s

By Christofle

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice neoclassical ice bucket is made of silver plated. It has fine swan handles. This is

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Machine Age Style Christofle Silver Plate Ice/Champagne Bucket
Art Deco Machine Age Style Christofle Silver Plate Ice/Champagne Bucket

Art Deco Machine Age Style Christofle Silver Plate Ice/Champagne Bucket

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

This lovely Art Deco Style Machine Age Style Christofle Silver Plate Ice/Champagne Bucket

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare French Christofle Art Deco Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler c.1940
Rare French Christofle Art Deco Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler c.1940

Rare French Christofle Art Deco Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler c.1940

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and rare Art Deco Champagne bucket made from silver plate with stunning turned wooden

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1950s French Christofle Fleuron Collection Silver Plate and Crystal Ice Bucket
1950s French Christofle Fleuron Collection Silver Plate and Crystal Ice Bucket

1950s French Christofle Fleuron Collection Silver Plate and Crystal Ice Bucket

By Christofle

Located in London, England

1950s French modernist silver-plate and gently ribbed crystal ice bucket or wine cooler designed by

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

French Art Deco Silver Plated Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler by Christofle
French Art Deco Silver Plated Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler by Christofle

French Art Deco Silver Plated Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in France, circa 1980s. This is a silver plated brass ice bucket or wine cooler with ring

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Christofle silver plate cooler or ice bucket, France, circa 1930
Art Deco Christofle silver plate cooler or ice bucket, France, circa 1930

Art Deco Christofle silver plate cooler or ice bucket, France, circa 1930

By Christofle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Christofle Art Deco Silver Plate Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1930 Very slightly tapered form, plain with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel Silver plate Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1950
Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel Silver plate Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1950

Christofle Art Deco Luc Lanel Silver plate Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1950

By Christofle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Christofle Art Deco design Luc Lanel Silver plate Wine Bucket Cooler, C.1950. This Art Deco design

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Silver Plate Ice Bucket in the Talisman Pattern with Brown Enamel
Christofle Silver Plate Ice Bucket in the Talisman Pattern with Brown Enamel

Christofle Silver Plate Ice Bucket in the Talisman Pattern with Brown Enamel

By Christofle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Silver plate wine / champagne bucket by Christofle in the "Talisman" pattern., having brown

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Art Deco Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel for the Normandie, Christofle, 1935
Art Deco Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel for the Normandie, Christofle, 1935

Art Deco Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel for the Normandie, Christofle, 1935

By Christofle

Located in Antwerp, BE

Champagne bucket. Designed by Luc Lanel for the Normandie.
 Executed by Christofle. Signature

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1960s Christofle silver ice bucket with tongs
1960s Christofle silver ice bucket with tongs

1960s Christofle silver ice bucket with tongs

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini

Located in Florence, Tuscany

Made by the silversmith, Christofle for the Italian design house, Lino Sabattini in 1960s this

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver

Lino Sabatinni For Christofle, Paris - Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler
Lino Sabatinni For Christofle, Paris - Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler

Lino Sabatinni For Christofle, Paris - Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent, stylish and Modernist silver plated Champagne bucket designed by the world famous

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Champagne Bucket 'Ondulations' by Luc Lanel for Christofle
Art Deco Champagne Bucket 'Ondulations' by Luc Lanel for Christofle

Art Deco Champagne Bucket 'Ondulations' by Luc Lanel for Christofle

By Christofle, Luc Lanel

Located in New York, NY

'Ondulation' A Christofle Gallia Metal Ice Bucket Designed By Luc Lanel Designed 1932 the ribbed

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Luc Lanel for Christofle Gallia Collection Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler
Luc Lanel for Christofle Gallia Collection Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler

Luc Lanel for Christofle Gallia Collection Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler

By Christofle, Luc Lanel

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent example of an Art Deco wine cooler or champagne bucket by the famous French

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Luc Lanel for Christofle, Ondulations Ice Bucket / Pail, circa 1930s
Luc Lanel for Christofle, Ondulations Ice Bucket / Pail, circa 1930s

Luc Lanel for Christofle, Ondulations Ice Bucket / Pail, circa 1930s

By Christofle, Luc Lanel

Located in Bath, GB

A stylish vintage French ice bucket or pail in silver plate, designed by Luc Lanel in 1932 for

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

New and Boxed Modern Silver Plated Christofle Vertigo Champagne Bucket
New and Boxed Modern Silver Plated Christofle Vertigo Champagne Bucket

New and Boxed Modern Silver Plated Christofle Vertigo Champagne Bucket

By Christofle, Andree Putman

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Modern 'Vertigo' Champagne bucket / cooler Date : Modern Origin : Made in Brazil

Category

2010s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Champagne Buckets ‘Undulations’ Luc Lanel for Christofle
Art Deco Champagne Buckets ‘Undulations’ Luc Lanel for Christofle

Art Deco Champagne Buckets ‘Undulations’ Luc Lanel for Christofle

By Gallia, Luc Lanel, Christofle

Located in Northampton, GB

of Art Deco Champagne Bucket ‘Undulations’ by Luc Lanel for Christofle. The pair of tapered form with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Luc Lanel For Christofle - Ondulations Ice Bucket / Pail c.1930's
Luc Lanel For Christofle - Ondulations Ice Bucket / Pail c.1930's

Luc Lanel For Christofle - Ondulations Ice Bucket / Pail c.1930's

By Luc Lanel, Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

A stylish vintage French ice bucket or pail in silver plate, designed by Luc Lanel in 1932 for

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Luc Lanel for Christofle, Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Vulcan c.1940
Luc Lanel for Christofle, Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Vulcan c.1940

Luc Lanel for Christofle, Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Vulcan c.1940

By Luc Lanel, Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and highly sought-after Champagne bucket designed by Luc Lanel for Chrsitofle, Paris

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Champagne Bucket with Cap by Lino Sabattini Christofle France, 60s
Silver Plated Champagne Bucket with Cap by Lino Sabattini Christofle France, 60s

Silver Plated Champagne Bucket with Cap by Lino Sabattini Christofle France, 60s

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Amazing and highly sought-after champagne bucket or wine cooler designed by the renowned modernist

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Christofle Gallia Art Deco Wine Cooler / Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel
Rare Christofle Gallia Art Deco Wine Cooler / Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel

Rare Christofle Gallia Art Deco Wine Cooler / Champagne Bucket by Luc Lanel

By Luc Lanel, Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

by the top-notch French silversmith, Christofle, part of the Gallia Collection. This design is by

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

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Christofle Bucket For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal christofle bucket for your home. Each christofle bucket for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver plate and silver. Your living room may not be complete without a christofle bucket — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right christofle bucket, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made christofle bucket has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Christofle, Luc Lanel and Gallia are consistently popular.

How Much is a Christofle Bucket?

Prices for a christofle bucket start at $300 and top out at $15,331 with the average selling for $1,498.

Christofle for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Shop authentic Christofle serveware, ceramics, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.