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Christofle Stainless Set

Oasis by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 60 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Oasis by Christofle Capricorne France Stainless Steel Flatware set with beautiful simple, modern
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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bearn by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 110 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bearn by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware set - 110 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Delta by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 112 Pcs Acier
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delta by Christofle Acier France stainless steel flatware set with beautiful simple, modern design
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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 79 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Flatware set - 79 pieces. This service includes: 12 Large Dinner Size Knives w/stainless blades, 10 3/8
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1990s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 171 pcs France Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
in Roman antiquity. Monumental Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware set - 171 pieces. This set
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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Aria by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 79 pcs in box
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Aria by Christofle France sterling silver Flatware set - 79 pieces. This service includes: 12 Dinner
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s Christofle France Coll Gallia Two Egg Cups Silverplate, Signed
By Christofle
Located in Biella, IT
condition This auction is for two but are disponible four egg cup Christofle; set it if your want
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
of the house. Tétard Frères, along with Puiforcat and Christofle, was one of the leading makers of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis XVI by Cardeilhac France 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 122 Pcs
By Maison Cardeilhac
Located in Big Bend, WI
century of masterful success, the company was acquired by Christofle in 1951 who continued the Cardeilhac
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Shell & Bead 950 Silver Flatware Set Service French 128 pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
of the house. Tétard Frères, along with Puiforcat and Christofle, was one of the leading makers of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Blue Shark by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 38 Pcs Matte
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design Blue Shark stainless steel flatware set by Georg Jensen. This 38 piece set includes: 6 dinner knives, 7 1/2" 6 dinner forks, 6 3/4" 6 salad fo...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

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Stainless Steel

107 Piece Sterling Silver Flatware by Georg Jensen Denmark, Acanthus Pattern
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful 90 piece sterling silver flatware set by Georg Jensen in the Acanthus pattern. It contains the following pieces: 20 teaspoons 6" 8 cream of soup spoons 5 1/2" 5 tablesp...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Silverplated Flatware Set For 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte in 1939, it is an example of the functionalist 1930's ideal to create objects of eve...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver 36-Piece Flatware Fish Cutlery, French Manufactory Paris, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous French cutlery service for fish/flatware/dinnerware consisting of 36 pieces. Most elegant design handles as well as knife blades and forks' teeth are made of silver/hallmar...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Sterling Silver

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Silver

Monumental Silvered and Gilt-Bronze Glass Centerpiece of "Poseidon"
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental French Silvered and Gilt-Bronze and Glass Centerpiece of "Poseidon", Paris, circa 1895. A very good quality centerpiece depicting "Poseidon and his seahorses", of mon...
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Early 20th Century French Classical Greek Centerpieces

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Bronze

Louis Comfort Tiffany Pastel Favrile Glass Dinnerware
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the elegance of Art Nouveau design, this dinnerware service for 12 from Tiffany Studios is composed of pastel-hued, opalescent green Favrile glass. The plates, bowls and glas...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Glass

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Glass

Claydon Pier Mirrors
By Luke Lightfoot
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional pair of rectangular carved pier mirrors, inspired by the Chinese Room of Claydon. The elaborate carved decoration following the style of Luke Lightfoot in the chinoise...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Pier Mirrors and Conso...

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Paint, Wood, Gesso

Claydon Pier Mirrors
Claydon Pier Mirrors
H 80 in W 40.25 in D 15 in
Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 150 Pcs Luncheon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte in 1939, it is the cutlery of choice for anyone who appreciates the smooth feel of f...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

6 Antique Assorted Native American Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons 93g
By Paye & Baker, Lunt Silver
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 6 antique / vintage sterling silver Western souvenir spoons featuring Native American figures / motifs. Makers include Paye & Baker, Colorado Silver, Lunt Silversmiths, Mechan...
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Early 20th Century Native American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Printania by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pcs 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. R...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare WMF silver plated cutlery set for 24 persons in the original Art Nouveau cabinet with silver plated organic stylised mounts and the complete original Art Nouveau cu...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker), Achille Brocot
Located in London, GB
A Superb Coromandel-Veneered Mantle Clock The case constructed of very well-figured Coromandel giving the maximum amount of decorative effect, with gilt bronze accents; the plinth...
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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

1910 Italian Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabras, Tall and Heavy
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an extraordinary pair of Italian sterling silver candelabras crafted in the year 1910. These magnificent pieces, originating from the city of Florence, were meticulously c...
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Early 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pcs Luncheon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte in 1939, it is the cutlery of choice for anyone who appreciates the smooth feel of ...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Koch Bergfeld Silver 800 Cutlery Baroque Design 264-Pieces Bremen Germany 1900
By Koch & Bergfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver 264-piece flatware (cutlery set) for 18 persons, Made by Koch & Bergfeld, Germany / Bremen, circa 1900 Gorgeous German cutlery set / flatware / dinnerware consisting of 264 p...
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Antique Early 1900s German Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Scroll by Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scroll is a scarce, hand hammered heavy weight pattern designed by Johan Rohde in 1927. Johan Rohde is known for his innovative and unique style. While his patterns are elegant an...
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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Christofle Stainless Steel Perles 162-Piece Dinner Set, New in Original Boxes
By Christofle
Located in Petaluma, CA
This French Christofle Perles stainless steel set consists of 162 pieces. All pieces are new and
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Late 20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Integrale by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 22 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Integrale by Christofle stainless steel flatware set with unique, modern design - 22 pieces
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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bearn by Christofle France Stainless Steel Set Service Dinner Estate 83 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bearn by Christofle France stainless steel Details This Bearn by Christofle stainless steel 83
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20th Century Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Marly by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Set Service 166 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Marly by Christofle silver plate flatware set-massive 166 pieces. This set includes: 12 hollow
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Antique 1890s Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Talisman Blue Chinese by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Gilded Flatware Service 8 Set 58 Pcs Gold
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Luncheon Size Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Gilded (completely gold-washed) Flatware set - 58 pieces
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Commodore by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 65 Pc Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans since 1830. The revolutionary
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Aria Gold by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 36 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Aria Gold accent by Christofle France sterling silver dinner flatware set, 36 pieces. This set
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Malmaison by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 68 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Malmaison by Christofle Sterling silver flatware set - 68 pieces (including 8 napkin rings!). This
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Christofle 24 Pieces Talisman Fork Knife Spoon Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer
By Christofle
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of "Talisman" silverware by Christofle in silver plated and; brown Chinese lacquer. Set of
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Christofle 24 Pieces Talisman Fork Knife Spoon Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer
By Christofle
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of "Talisman" silverware by Christofle in silver plated and brown Chinese lacquer. Set of
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Christofle 24 Pieces Talisman Fork Knife Spoon Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer
By Christofle
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of "Talisman" silverware by Christofle in silver plated and brown Chinese lacquer. Set of
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20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Silver Plate

Elementaire by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Set Dinner 83 pcs New
Located in Big Bend, WI
This brand new, still in the factory sleeves, Dinner Size stainless steel 83 piece flatware set for
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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Beauharnais by Christofle Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 39 Pcs Boxed Rare
Located in Big Bend, WI
Discontinued and hard to find Beauharnais by Christofle stainless steel flatware set in original
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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Perles by Christofle France Stainless Steel Set Service Dinner Modern New 86 Pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
This New Perles by Christofle stainless steel flatware set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 1/2" 12
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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Albi by Christofle France Stainless Steel Set Service for 12 Dinner New 86 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Albi by Christofle France stainless steel - new details This new Albi by Christofle stainless
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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

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Stainless Steel

L'Ame De Christofle France Stainless Steel Set Service for 12 Dinner New 74 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
This new L'Ame de Christofle stainless steel flatware set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

Parisian Garden by Ricci Stainless Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Piece New
By Ricci Argentieri
Located in Big Bend, WI
the underside of the spoon bowls. This design is similar to Christofle's popular Jardin D'Eden pattern
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

MOOD by Christofle Set of 6 Silverplate Espresso spoons in Egg 18k Pink Gold New
Located in Big Bend, WI
MOOD by Christofle France Set of 6 Espresso Spoons Gilded with 18-carat Rose Gold in Egg Ref
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Mixed Metals by Whiting Sterling Silver Bowl with Applied Copper Bees
Located in Big Bend, WI
Powered by frooition complete flatware set • Hostess helpers • Hollowware/ tea sets • Museum
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

Best Art Deco Sterling Cardeilhac Flatware is one the most famous 1930 pattern
By Jacques Cardeilhac
Located in Paris, FR
This sterling silver cutlery set Commodore pattern created by Jacques and Pierre Cardeilhac
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Hudson by Christofle Stainless Steel Flatware set 30 pc Modern IN BOOK New
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
(France) Stainless Steel Flatware set - 30 pieces. This set includes: 6 Dinner Knives, 9 5/8" 6 Dinner
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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Christofle Art Deco Silverware Set in Wooden Chest
By Christofle
Located in Oakland, CA
This Art Deco silver set by Christofle in the pattern “Printania” was designed in 1925 and while it
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

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Silver Plate

Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 147 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle's most prestigious model. Superb Renaissance by Christofle France sterling silver Flatware set
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1990s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Renaissance by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 63 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
set - 63 pieces. This service includes: 12 Large Dinner Size Knives w/stainless blades, 10 1/2" 12
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1990s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Set Service 327 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental dinner size "Fidelio" by Christofle France silver plated flatware set, 327 pieces. This
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1990s Tableware

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Silver Plate

Perles by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 88 Pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
beaded ornamentation typical of the Louis XVI style. Dinner size Perles by Christofle France
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Fidelio by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set Service 104 Pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size "Fidelio" by Christofle France silver plated flatware set, 104 pieces. This set
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Malmaison by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Dinner 63 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Malmaison by Christofle sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 63 pieces. This set includes: 12
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20th Century French Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Malmaison by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Set 69 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Malmaison by Christofle France silver plate flatware set - 69 pieces. This set includes: 12
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20th Century Tableware

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Germain by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 174 Pcs Unused
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 3-tine, 9 3/4" 1 cheese knife w/pick, with stainless blade, 8" + leather fitted christofle chest
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20th Century Tableware

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Silver Plate

Aria Gold by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set Service 86 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Aria Gold by Christofle France silver plated flatware set, 86 pieces dinner. This set includes
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20th Century Tableware

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Silver Plate

Vendome Arcantia Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set 12 Service 90 Pc Dinner New
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused dinner size Vendome Arcantia by Christofle France silver plated flatware set, 90 pieces
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20th Century Tableware

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Silver Plate

Brienne by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set Dinner 64 Pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle sterling set. Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master artisans
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Marly by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 63 Pcs France
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Marly by Christofle France sterling silver flatware set, 63 pieces. This set includes
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Antique 19th Century Tableware

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Silver Plate

Rare Christofle Fish Cutlery for 12 Persons in original vintage box
By Christofle
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and original tableware set by renowned French silverware manufacture Christofle. The set
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

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Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service 120 pc special group
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle silver plate flatware set - 120 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Tenere by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 12 Service, New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle of Paris, France stainless steel flatware set, 60 pieces. This Contemporary Modern Design flatware
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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Gio Ponti “Ponti 400” Flatware Service for Eight by Christofle
By Gio Ponti, Christofle, Arthur Krupp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Ponti 400” 40-piece stainless steel flatware service for eight by Gio Ponti and produced by
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Mood by Christofle France Set of 6 Silverplate Espresso Spoons in Egg Chest New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Best seller! Mood by Christofle - New set of 6 espresso spoons in wonderful egg chest. Ref
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Tableware

MOOD by Christofle France Set of 6 Silverplate Espresso spoons in Egg chest New
Located in Big Bend, WI
MOOD by Christofle - New Set of 6 Espresso Spoons in wonderful Egg Chest Ref. 00065636
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Christofle Talisman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CHRISTOFLE, TALISMAN, late 20th century: 30-piece cutlery set in silver metal and cloisonné brown
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Vintage 1980s Serving Pieces

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Metal, Silver

Christofle Talisman
Christofle Talisman
H 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 0.4 in
Cardeilhac French Sterling Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Serving Implement Set Box
By Cardeilhac
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
the upper parts of fish server 2 pieces and for the dessert hors d'oeuvre set 4 pieces. Stainless
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Tableware

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

1990'S Silver Plate "Triade Gold" By Christofle France S/14
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Each piece is signed Christofle with French silver plate hallmark. Knife blades are made of stainless
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20th Century French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Gold, Silver Plate

Vintage Hermès “Moisson” Vermeil Cutlery, 67 Pieces Sold Together
By Christofle, Hermès
Located in South Newfane, VT
pieces were manufactured by Christofle in the 1980s and 1990s. Designed in a sheaf of wheat pattern
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Late 20th Century French Tableware

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Vermeil, Silver

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Christofle Stainless Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal christofle stainless set for your home. Each christofle stainless set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and stainless steel. Your living room may not be complete without a christofle stainless set — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A christofle stainless set made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Christofle, Tetard Freres and Christofle Cardeilhac each produced at least one beautiful christofle stainless set that is worth considering.

How Much is a Christofle Stainless Set?

Prices for a christofle stainless set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $625 and can go as high as $49,995, while the average can fetch as much as $4,425.

Finding the Right tableware for You

While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.

Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.

Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.

There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.

Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.

Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.

It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.

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