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Christofle Marly Flatware

CHRISTOFLE “MARLY” flatware set – 113 pieces, silver-plated, in its box
CHRISTOFLE “MARLY” flatware set – 113 pieces, silver-plated, in its box

CHRISTOFLE “MARLY” flatware set – 113 pieces, silver-plated, in its box

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHRISTOFLE France “MARLY” flatware set – 113 silver-plated pieces– Marly pattern. Comprising: 12

Category

20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 87 pcs Dinner
Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 87 pcs Dinner

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 87 pcs Dinner

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

attention to detail. Stunning dinner size Marly by Christofle France silverplated flatware set - 87

Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 90 pcs Dinner
Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 90 pcs Dinner

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 90 pcs Dinner

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

attention to detail. Stunning Marly by Christofle France silverplated flatware set - 90 pieces. This set

Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware
Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware

Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware

By Christofle

Located in Paris, FR

Part of flatware Christofle collection "Marly" in silver metal. This set of cutlery with rich

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Silver

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1950s French Christofle Mod. Marly Flatware
1950s French Christofle Mod. Marly Flatware

1950s French Christofle Mod. Marly Flatware

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H 0.79 in W 3.55 in D 1.19 in

1950s French Christofle Mod. Marly Flatware

By Christofle

Located in Madrid, ES

A very elegant 143 pieces French Christofle Marly silver plated flatware, in top conditions

Category

Mid-20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Christofle ''Marly'' Silverplate Flatware Service 279 Pieces
Christofle ''Marly'' Silverplate Flatware Service 279 Pieces

Christofle ''Marly'' Silverplate Flatware Service 279 Pieces

By Christofle

Located in Stamford, CT

Christofle ''Marly'' silver plate flatware service. Most pristine condition. This size service is

Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Sheffield and Silverplate

Marly by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Set Service 166 Pieces
Marly by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Set Service 166 Pieces

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

Category

Antique 1890s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

130-Piece Set Silver-Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Marly
130-Piece Set Silver-Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Marly

130-Piece Set Silver-Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Marly

By Christofle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful set of silver plated flatware for 12 persons, made by the French brand Christofle. The

Category

1990s French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Marly by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 24 Set 159 Pieces
Marly by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 24 Set 159 Pieces

Marly by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 24 Set 159 Pieces

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

Marly by Christofle sterling set. Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by master

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marly by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Service for Set of Six, France
Marly by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Service for Set of Six, France

Marly by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Service for Set of Six, France

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

Christofle set. Estate Marly by Christofle silver plated flatware set for six, 49 pieces. Great

Category

20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 51 Pcs Dinner Unused
Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 51 Pcs Dinner Unused

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 51 Pcs Dinner Unused

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

attention to detail. Dinner Size Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware set - 51 pieces. This set

Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Marly by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Set Service for 8 France, 33 Pieces
Marly by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Set Service for 8 France, 33 Pieces

Marly by Christofle Silver Plate Flatware Set Service for 8 France, 33 Pieces

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

Marly by Christofle France silver plate flatware set, 33 pieces. This set includes: 8 regular

Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marly by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 18 Set of 90 Pieces New
Marly by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 18 Set of 90 Pieces New

Marly by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 18 Set of 90 Pieces New

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

Marly by christofle sterling silver set Christofle French silver flatware has been crafted by

Category

20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

75-Piece Set Christofle Silver-Plated Flatware Marly
75-Piece Set Christofle Silver-Plated Flatware Marly

75-Piece Set Christofle Silver-Plated Flatware Marly

By Christofle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

decorations on the handles. The name of this model is Marly, it is a well-known pattern from Christofle and

Category

2010s French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

60-Piece Set Silver Plated Flatware - Christofle France - Model Marly
60-Piece Set Silver Plated Flatware - Christofle France - Model Marly

60-Piece Set Silver Plated Flatware - Christofle France - Model Marly

By Christofle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful set of silver plated flatware for 6 persons, made by the French brand Christofle. The

Category

1990s French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

49-Piece Flatware Set - Christofle - Silver-Plated - Model Marly - Complete
49-Piece Flatware Set - Christofle - Silver-Plated - Model Marly - Complete

49-Piece Flatware Set - Christofle - Silver-Plated - Model Marly - Complete

By Christofle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant 49-piece silver-plated flatware set by Christofle, in the richly ornamented and timeless

Category

Vintage 1980s French Rococo Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

49-Piece of Silver Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Marly
49-Piece of Silver Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Marly

49-Piece of Silver Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Marly

By Christofle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful silver plated table cutlery for 12 people from the French brand Christofle. The model's

Category

Vintage 1980s French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Marly by Christofle French Silver Plate Flatware Set, Four Service, 20 Pieces
Marly by Christofle French Silver Plate Flatware Set, Four Service, 20 Pieces

Marly by Christofle French Silver Plate Flatware Set, Four Service, 20 Pieces

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

Marly by Christofle silverplate flatware set of 20 pieces. This set includes: Four knives, 9", four

Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Marly by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 134 Pcs Dinner Unused
Marly by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 134 Pcs Dinner Unused

Marly by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 134 Pcs Dinner Unused

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

asymmetrical way to give an impression of movement. Superb unused Dinner Size Marly by Christofle France

Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 33 pcs Dinner Unused
Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 33 pcs Dinner Unused

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 33 pcs Dinner Unused

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

attention to detail. Dinner Size Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware set - 33 pieces. This set

Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 75 Pieces Dinner
Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 75 Pieces Dinner

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 75 Pieces Dinner

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

attention to detail. Dinner Size Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware set - 75 pieces. This set

Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces

Marly by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

Marly by Christofle France estate silverplate flatware set, 45 pieces. This set includes: 8

Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

36-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Marly
36-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Marly

36-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Marly

By Christofle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

of the model is Marly, this is the most classic model available from Christofle, it is still being

Category

1990s French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

48-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware for 6 Persons by Christofle Model Marly
48-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware for 6 Persons by Christofle Model Marly

48-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware for 6 Persons by Christofle Model Marly

By Christofle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

of the model is Marly, this is the most classic model available from Christofle, it is still being

Category

1990s French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silverplate Christofle Marly Flatware Set
Silverplate Christofle Marly Flatware Set

Silverplate Christofle Marly Flatware Set

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a fine silverplate flatware set by Christofle, of France, Dimensions: 5 1/2

Category

20th Century French Serving Pieces

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 72 Pieces
Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 72 Pieces

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 72 Pieces

By Christofle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Christofle flatware "Marly" silver plated 81pieces in nice Christofle boxe This flatware is

Category

1990s French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 63 Pieces
Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 63 Pieces

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 63 Pieces

By Christofle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Christofle flatware "Marly" silver plated 60 pieces Pattern also known as "" or "" This flatware

Category

1990s French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 135 Pieces
Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 135 Pieces

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 135 Pieces

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H 28.35 in W 15.75 in D 31.5 in

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 135 Pieces

By Christofle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Christofle flatware "Marly" silver plated pieces original acajou meuble in English style A

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

French Christofle Marly Flatware Service for 12
French Christofle Marly Flatware Service for 12

French Christofle Marly Flatware Service for 12

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H 7.75 in W 0.8 in D 0.75 in

French Christofle Marly Flatware Service for 12

By Christofle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

24 pieces of the high quality silver plated flatware in Christofle's timeless and desirable Marly

Category

20th Century French Rococo Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated Pieces
Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated Pieces

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated Pieces

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H 8.27 in W 6.7 in D 8.27 in

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated Pieces

By Christofle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Christofle flatware "Marly" silver plated 140 pieces Pattern also known as "or" This flatware is

Category

1990s French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 81 Pieces
Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 81 Pieces

Christofle Flatware "Marly" Silver Plated 81 Pieces

By Christofle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Christofle flatware "Marly" silver plated 81pieces in nice Christofle boxe This flatware is

Category

1990s French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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Christofle Marly Flatware For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of christofle marly flatware for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and silver plate. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of christofle marly flatware you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of christofle marly flatware — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of christofle marly flatware, designed in the Louis XV or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Christofle Marly Flatware?

Prices for a piece of christofle marly flatware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,426.

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 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.