Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Serving Platter - A Pair
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
” serving platters, beautifully designed with the brand’s signature twist (torsada) pattern along the rim
Ceramic
French Art Deco Christofle / Gallia Covered Serving Dish, c. 1930
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
About as stylish as they come, this is a very fine example of an Art Deco entree / serving dish
Silver Plate
Vintage Christofle Hotel Silver Serving Platter
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France, this vintage Christofle hotel silver serving platter with beautifully detailed
Silver Plate
Pair Christofle Art Deco Serving Dishes France C.1930
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Christofle Art Deco silver plate and wood serving dishes France C.1930. Luc Lanel
Silver Plate
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H 1.25 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Silverplate Christofle Vertigo Pattern Serving Platter with Original Box + Bag
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist silver plated hors serving platter, perfect for presenting olives, nuts or
Silver Plate
French Silver Oval Serving or Drinks Tray by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French oval serving or drinks tray of fine plate silver, by the celebrated silversmiths
Metal, Silver Plate
French Christofle Silver Plated ‘Caviar Flower’ Spoon Serving Set, c. 1960's
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Christofle silverplated Fleuron caviar service made in France in the 1960's The service is made of
Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Handles
By Christofle
Located in Pataskala, OH
Parisian residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine. This is one of Christofle's most historic
Silver
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H 1.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 in
20th Century French Limoge Porcelain "Iriana Bleu" Oval Platter by, Christolfe
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th century French Limoge porcelain & 22-karat gold "Iriana Bleu" large oval serving platter by
Gold
Set of Three Brass Perfume Bottles
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three brass decorative perfume bottles. Measures: Large 13 inches Medium 9.5 inches Small 8 inches.
Brass
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$3,460Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.6 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Picture Frame Green and pink enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table photo frame in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with translucent two-tone striped enamels fired on guilloche and hand-engraved ornaments. Late Empire Napoleon ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Christofle Silver Eagle Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Christofle silver eagle gravy boat. Handsome eagle headed hotel silver gravy/sauce boat with attached underplate with hallmarks for Christofle, France, 20th century. Dimensions: 9.25...
Silver Plate
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...
Silver Plate
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 7.28 in W 9 in D 3.25 in
Gucci Horsebit Picture Frame, Brass, Nickel, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Horsebit picture frame, brass, nickel, signed. Stirrup form photo frame finished in brass and nickel. The display opening is 5.63 inches in height by 5.75 inches wide. The four...
Brass, Nickel
$495
H 4.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century Beautiful and useful 20th century. Chinese lacquer box of circular shape, the domed cover with flora...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$786
H 8.67 in Dm 6.3 in
Hans TurnwaId ce Bucket Apple, Turtle Pattern, 1970 Freddo Therm, Switzerland
By Freddo Therm, Hans Turnwald
Located in Paris, France
A lovely ice bucket in the shape of an apple, by the Switzerland designer Hans TurnwaId edited by Freddo Therm the top and the base in Lucite acrylic Tortoise Shelland and a handle i...
Tortoise Shell, Acrylic
Christofle Gilt & Silvered "Empreinte" Tray
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare two-colors Christofle rectangular tray. Made with the "Empreinte" technique, created in the late 19th century by Christofle to capture the beauty of nature, allowing to imp...
Silver Plate
$1,270Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 4.93 in Dm 7.88 in
Jugenstil Brass Centrepiece / Teaset with Tray by Carl Deffner, Germany, 1910s
By Carl Deffner
Located in Roma, IT
Jugendstil Centrepiece / Teaset with tray is an original decorative object realized in the 1910s. Original brass set. The centrepiece includes different pieces: a sugar bowl,...
Brass
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Skillet / Covered Bowl
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver skillet, designed by Bernadotte pattern #909, in Art Deco style and with a wooden finial on cover. Measuring 10.7 inches long, 6.6 inches wide, and 3.7 i...
Sterling Silver, Silver
$3,360Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.25 in W 4.13 in D 9.5 in
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant Gilt Bronze, Glass, Signed
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant, Gilt Bronze, Glass, Signed. Small scale realistic, elegant, and magical gold washed bronze pheasant fitted with a hand-blown glass egg executed by Barovie...
Bronze
Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black W/24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a vo...
Murano Glass
Signed Jean Després Art Deco Bronze Hammered Silver Plated Bottle Bucket
By Jean Despres
Located in Miami, FL
Hammered Bronze Silver Plated Wine Bottle Bucket signed underneath by Jean Despres. Style Art Deco . Elegant and precious design by the well knowned creator Jean Despres, the thick C...
Bronze
$3,474 / set
H 7.49 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
1950s Desk Set by Pietro Ciesa, Fontana Arte Picture Frame Letter Opener Pen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1950s suite of Pietro Chiesa handmade in Italy luxury glassware made for Fontana Arte A highly collectable set in stunning order,...
Metal
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.
The antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs includes serving bowls, platters, tureens and more — everything you need to serve the delicious meal you prepared for guests, whether it’s an intimate dinner or a family event.
When hosting dinner parties for company or the holidays, the kind of serveware you put to use is obviously going to be integral to the whole experience. And there are tricks and tips out there for setting the modern table too. But between meals, the serveware and other tableware you’ve collected over the years to show off in a display cabinet in your dining room will also be integral to your decor, ensuring an air of elegance is part of your gatherings.
Whether you are hosting a formal dinner party or a more relaxed cocktail affair, you should have plenty of food on hand for people to snack on.
“Everybody loves a cheese plate, and it’s so easy to assemble,” explains Athena Calderone, the talent behind the popular lifestyle blog EyeSwoon. “I start with a few favorite cheeses, and then I like to add figs or a sweet chutney, charcuterie and olives. Just something to nibble on.”
The right serveware lends sophistication to any space, whether your favorite porcelain or glassware is on the dining table or in a classic hutch against the wall. No matter the medium, there’s serveware to complement all manner of furniture styles and design preferences. Serveware can be a means of personal expression, and certain pieces and designs over the years have become coveted collector’s pieces to be displayed as art themselves.
Browse the extensive collection of antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs.